You have been lied to about Post Processing // Photoshop Tutorial

[@simonmiles1972]

I'll just add, having bought a few of Nick's paid tutorials over the years, they are excellent, very easy to follow and unlock all kinds of tools and techniques like this. They are brilliant and will quickly and simply demystify Photoshop (and no he didn't ask me to say that). He is just a brilliant teacher and the production quality of his tutorials is excellent. Buying a paid tutorial is also a great way of saying thank you for all the amazing content, like this, that he posts for free. I think we, as subscribers, need to remember that. Thank you Nick. Genuinely one of the good guys.

[@NickPage]

I really appreciate that Simon thank you!

[@seatslider]

Yep exactly! I've been following Lord Page for many years on podcasts for what must be over 5 years. I'm about to move house - once that is done I'll be using Nick's tutorials to make use of my MacBook I've finally upgraded after 9 years. Thanks Nick :) !!!

[@patrickyott]

I completely agree -- Nick is THE MASTER. If only we could convince him to put together a week long photoshop for photographers camp. I'd buy the first ticket!

[@robwasnj]

Agreed I purchased them as well. With all we spend on camera gear it's worth also investing on educating ourselves. Nick gives out so much for free it's also a nice way to give back.

[@nigeljameshughes3722]

Well thanks for the monologue on how good the tutorials are, I didnt actually say they weren't good...? I was giving some constructive criticism on the fact that maybe just maybe knowing about the plug ins used would have been a good pre cursor ..? As a lot of people would have been lost from the outset..? Just saying...

[@ddki9094]

Not only are your tutorials helpful and calming (as in you do such a good job walking us through your processes) , they are also the best sounding tutorials on the planet! As an audio guy myself, I appreciate it.

[@NickPage]

I appreciate that! You can tell I have an audio nerd background

[@johnprisk]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - I really dig your overall positive and encouraging vibe you have in your tutorials. And even though I already know the info you presented here, I found the tutorial as inspiring as your photography. You're a top shelf voice on this platform, and I'm appreciative for everything you share.

[@tonyjones4446]

Just like to say that I have used Photoshop for 20 odd years but have struggled using Lumenzia for the past year now. However, I have now learnt more in 2 days of watching Nick's videos with his excellent style of explanation and his slower pace! Thanks for a great platform and experience! Great voice too!!

[@nb7524]

Hey Nick, I really appreciate all that you do. The landscape world on KZbin wouldn’t be the same without you. Thank you!

[@tangaficionado]

Whatched lots of tutorials about luminosity masking and PS in general and must say you’re the only one out there, who gets to the point, raises the mist and explains things in simple, clear terms, so you can easily understand and incorporate that stuff into your editing. Other people - as you mentioned - kind of make it overtly confusing, to show you, how clever they are, who you will probably never get it. You’re the real dude, Tx!

[@Wistbacka]

Clearest and easiest to follow tutorials out there. Been trying to figure this out from several other KZbinrs, but it all ended up too complicated every time. This was ready and straight to the point

[@dsfarag]

Nick you are such an advocate for the community and new photographers. Your channel is one of the best and I love your communication style.

[@pbziegler]

Nick this is, without a doubt, the best introduction to luminosity masks and selections, I have ever seen. I learned to use them after buying Sean's , Greg's and your video courses so I am not new to this. But this video is the clearest presentation of why and how to make masks and selections. Bravo.

[@SightseeingStan]

Luminosity masks are such a game changer! I was definitely also quite hesitant to dive deeper into Photoshop, but tutorials like yours or Greg Benz make it so easy and understandable. Can't wait for more stuff like this Nick! Thanks!

[@philipculbertson55]

I've watched literally hundreds of tutorials on editing and this one made the process of highlight recovery more easily understood as anything I've seen. The even better thing is that I now understand why Lightroom really doesn't do it the same way or as effectively. Outstanding Nick!

[@douglasthompson1886]

I help with several photo groups, and it is heartening to watch an excellent teacher sharing skills openly and delivering information clearly and succinctly. Far too often information is held back for all the wrong reasons. Encouraging and supporting benefits all. Thanks Nick.

[@martinallen1892]

"Learning this stuff is a lot of fun" because you make it real and simplify the process. Most everything I have learned about photoshop has been through your KZbin Channel and your tutorials. It has made all the difference in post processing a photo. Thank you for your authentic approach and the care you take to explain the details. Cheers from Texas.

[@mich8261]

THANK YOU! I bought a luminosity mask panel a while ago for a project, and gave up on it because at the time it seemed to complicated. This quick explainer will get me going. Thank you

[@gizwardu5773]

I live in 🇲🇹 Malta. Europe. You can say that I follow you and never missed a video. Although I follow some more you tuber photographers, you are the best. You seem down to earth. You explain the best you can and for me you are sincere in everything you do. Thanks for being you. Regarding this subject I would love to see a video showing this with no additional program like lumenza, etc...Always waiting to watch your videos. They make me relax. Good luck in everything you do

[@gizwardu5773]

My name is George. I am a Canon shooter and love taking photos of waves, sea, and tempests

[@johndoddato2662]

Nick, No one can do a tutorial like you on KZbin. I have bought some of your Tutorials and they are excellent. I plan on updating the masking tutorial that you now offer. Stay in good spirits and be well.

[@2ShoesPhoto]

This is why you're my favorite Photographer on KZbin, your videos have been insanely helpful!

[@jacktaylor6190]

I have always felt your explanation of doing processing is the best out there, you make it easier for us novices to understand what to do!

[@mariopereira8261]

Excellent video, your way of teaching PS is contagious, your PS editions have the sensibility of the Great Masters of Painting. Thank you Master Nick

[@dennisstanworth1718]

And I already know how to do a shift+ctrl+alt+E merged layer, I love it when you assume we already have some level of expertise and know our way around Photoshop. I really appreciate this Nick. I have only used Bridge and Photoshop for my workflow, never taking the time to pickup Lightroom.

[@44matricks]

Nick - THANK YOU. I'm finding your mini tutorials real eye-openers. Thank you

[@mariolombardi4766]

Excellent job of explaining and demonstrating luminosity mask, painting through a mask, etc. Thanks Nick

[@remembershooting2064]

I follow plenty of great photography channels but I rarely feel as enthused and encouraged as when I watch your videos. I appreciate your honesty and transparency, you cut through the BS within the wider scene and I come away feeling like I've learned something new. I have certainly been daunted by PS but the LR tutorials never seem to quite achieve 'that look' so I'm going to give this a try now with some of my old favourites. Serious respect for your work. All the best, man.

[@JohnKorvell]

Good comments, Nick! I look at it as a bag full of golf clubs. You don't play a course with only one. In my own case, I start in LR to do the basics and end up in PS and sometimes use an old version of NikFX as well. Each club has it's strength for the need.

[@mablung1114]

Dude! I very rarely comment but had to say this was one of the best explains of luminosity masks I’ve seen. Thank you! I am not familiar with Lumenza and I see Tony Kuiper’s panel has also evolved over the last decade. Cheers!

[@ottersphotography304]

I used LR for a couple of years because PS seemed so complicated and I was told that it was as complicated as I thought it to be. Everything I learned from you helped me conquer that reluctance to use PS and now I wouldn't want to work without it and without luminosity masking. As always, great video Nick.

[@speterlewis]

We’ll done, Nick. Been editing images for 25 years and the workflow combo of LR (or ACR) and PS works perfectly. And yes, LR/ACR is always getting better, but there are just too many things that can be done later by moving into PS. Don’t be scared, folks, just jump right in!

[@HaliSowle]

Great tutorial. I've been using luminosity masks for years, and they are invaluable for processing and really not that difficult to learn or use. Of course, the more you get used to using them, the more you learn what you can do with them and the more they can do. And thank you for exploding the myth that lightroom is everything. It's a great start I think, but it isn't the end all. Thank you again for being such a great teacher.

[@randychristopher1429]

I've been struggling using luminosity mask and this video really helped me understand what I'm doing incorrectly. Thank you!

[@randyreitenauer]

Thanks, Nick! Sorry to hear about your back ~ I hope you recover really soon.

[@ashvarma2486]

Great video. Many thanks for sharing. For me, problem with vast majority of KZbin "teachers" is that they are very poor teachers and simply focus on speed rather than clarify of teaching. Logic of luminosity masks is easy to understand but learning which buttons to press to do something is confusing part. Thanks again. Cheers.

[@MLC48]

Every time I follow along with Nick, using masks with my editing becomes easier and easier. Thanks.

[@iviemclardy50]

Nice to find an honest, Blog, far too many on KZbin banding untruths, about their editing processes, thank you for your honesty, Nick.

[@JPHPhotographs]

Nick, thanks for this tutorial. For the first time I actually decided to install Adobe Photoshop on my computer and start trying something other than Lightroom to process my photos. You are an excellent instructor for this subject matter and I will continue to tune in for your inspiring content.

[@TimNorman1]

Love it. Been using masks for decades The first photoshop I used was Photoshop 3.0. I played with it and learned tons. I've probably forgotten more than I remember any more. I used LR to make quick edits, but pull into Photoshop to finish files. It all depends on the use case and what I'm trying to get done. But love your explanation of luminosity masks. I've never used the 2 programs you've talked about, but I've done them manually. Thank you for the introduction.

[@joetagg1961]

I bought TK8 actions awhile back and never really figured out how to use them properly. This video clarified a lot about how they work. Now, I can’t wait to try again. Thanks Nick, all your videos are fantastic, but this one will help me out a lot. I hope you will make more videos about the TK 8 panel !!

[@Trish12303]

Thanks very much for your honesty and sincerity. Not everyone on KZbin maintains these character traits. Also, thanks for sharing your knowledge!! 🙂

[@ChrisHunt4497]

Thank you Nick. Superb tutorial. I have kept your older processing tutorials from years ago as they are so easy to follow. I need to brush up on luminosity masks and this has also taught me another way to use them. Good to have you back. 😁😁😁😁

[@Ramage7070]

Nick, since finding your channel a few years ago I have always enjoyed how easy you make complex subjects. I have been really able to step up my landscapes because of TK panel and your instruction.

[@anthonymrbs]

I think more important than the software you use, is to learn to use what you have and are comfortable with extremely well. I'm still trying to grasp Lightroom and all its features, which get better all the time! I do use Photoshop some as well but don't know it that well. But like any profession or anything in life really, the difference between someone who is good and someone who is very good and on another level comes down to how well they know the tools needed to do the job. I really like your videos Nick. You are a great guy and I learn a lot from them.

[@louisburley1597]

Nick this video was super helpful! I've been trying to leave Light Room but this just helped me get to where I wanted to be. Cheers, and leave it better!

[@ivanstevens]

Great video Nick, absolutely love your images and your post processing. Personally, I find knowing when to use it is the hardest part, in order to get the best out of my image. I guess I just find it hard to pre-visualise what the image could look like if I use these tools.

[@moisescugat3948]

Excellent video pal. Not only the edition content. Encouraging people to explore is super important!! Thanks

[@rosssayer6524]

Nick I've never had anyone tell me that you don't need photoshop, I use Lightroom because it suits what I do. Photoshop is very daunting for someone at my age and there are very few people that can teach it correctly, if you check out how many people on you tube teach photoshop it's amazing, and all take different ways of doing that. This is what is confusing, one example, i watched several tutorials on how to use the Lasso Tool from many people and each person taught it a different way. That is why I find photoshop very daunting and confusing.

[@MarcTerryPhotography]

I just wanted to say "Thank you" I struggle with editing and videos like this really helps

[@SeanBagshaw]

Talk that Photoshop goodness, Nick! Great examples of the power and control the advanced masks and selections in Photoshop give us.

[@matanwildphotography]

Unfortunately I have ti agree that there are many out there that just don't want to share this information and simplify it to others. Thank you for nit being one of them!

[@russellraevo6123]

One thing reading through all the glowing praise and comments should tell you Nick, is how well liked and respected you are. Any more praise would be akin to flogging a dead horse so all that I will add is they are all well deserved and it would be nice to see you on here a bit more often.

[@NickPage]

I promise I dont let it go to my head lol.... you can bank on that

[@marksuchomelsr6698]

Thanks, Nick, It was great seeing a new way of processing an image with Lumenzia. Your techniques and path of how you apply luminosity masks have opened many avenues in processing for me. I'm just learning Lumenzia, and up till now, I have been looking at the process in a different way.

[@derekmidgley]

I get that PS is wonderful and this works and not saying it's complicated. Love your editing! Now the most recent LR classic includes quick & easy luminosity masking tools that feel quite intuitive and as I already use LR to organise my image library that is where I tend to start. If I think I can't get there in LR I select edit in PS.

[@mikemmartin]

Huge thanks Nick. I’ve struggled with wrapping my head around luminosity masks, this was the best explanation and demonstration. Can’t wait to try some of these techniques.

[@indiemichael]

This is great, i didn't know about those TK panels. I'll say the biggest barrier to this kind of masking and work in PS is that you have to know what your desired outcome is before you do something. For many people, working sliders in LR until it looks good to them is enough, they dont have the vision for wanting to achieve these kinds of results.

[@macimages4215]

Thanks Nick! Always have been afraid to try luminosity mask thinking they are way too complicated.

[@aviatorman8]

Super helpful. Yes it did unlock ideas for me especially the difference between the highlight slider and levels adjustment layer. Ps is truly the king of all photography software from which all other software are made. Thank you Nick!

[@michaeltitus7821]

Here, here! Couldn't agree more Nick! Great content and fantastic lesson.

[@DanielGonzalez-jg5bx]

You are the man Nick Page! A heartfelt thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@josephusewicz5233]

Thanks. This was excellent. Have to watch a few more times. But really helpful.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Great video and points Nick. I’m definitely in the camp of not venturing out of Lightroom frequently enough, mostly because it just seems so easy to make adjustments with the basic tools available. I do see the big difference though in targeted approach here. Going to make a point to not be as lazy 👍

[@amitb2957]

Brilliant presentation… thank you Nick

[@chepo1956]

Hello Nick, Jose from Puerto Rico. Outstanding! I guess some folks can't realize how powerful these luminosity masks are and can make a big difference in your photos. I totally agree with you that it's a tool that can be used when necessary. Likewise, I have both panels and use them when necessary. Great video man!

[@johnpunnett1426]

Nick I just love your tutorials - have to say of all the vloggers I follow you by far explain things so easy - great work & thank you - John

[@briannicholson2971]

Thanks for this Nick , I have recently come across the TK plug in and found this extremely helpful 😊

[@ericlarson6180]

Bravo! It’s about time someone took on the lie that you can do it all in Lightroom. Learning the power of luminosity masks has taken my photos to another level. And I would agree with you, once you learn the concepts around them it’s really easy and fast to do

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Thank you. I’ve got Lumenzia bug have been reluctant to really learn it. Time to get in with it!

[@ericheath427]

On point with the message and back on the post processing horse. Thank you Nick!

[@teoteo9212]

Instant like! Make more tutorials nick! Even paid one! I’ll buy them all!

[@richardduckworth859]

Nick, thanks for another fantastic video. I have found all your video's to be easy to understand and great teaching. Your videos about the Oregon Coast inspired to visit and shoot some of the great locations there and then your processing videos demonstrate how to best use the raw images. BTW, I intend to buy some of your instructional videos to help while you are recovering from your back problems. I really hope you recover fast and completely.

[@richardsmith533]

Great video Nick. I started off with photoshop and only used lightroom for specific adjustments but mostly just for its great organisation tools and cataloging features. A few years later and I'm now using both applications for post processing. I've found LR is good at some stuff but I need PS for most of my processing. I've been greatly helped by buying your luminosity masking course and purchasing lumenzia as you recommended. This has opened up many more possibilities using PS. Thanks for all your hard work in producing great content and sharing the knowledge you have. 👍

[@Jack-se2iz]

Awesome tutorial, Nick. Thank you! I started with Photoshop and I’m glad I did. Will add one of the luminosity masks.

[@pipari21]

That is an excellent tip, thank you. I have to experiment with it in Capture One.

[@blivieriphoto]

Great video Nick. I like using luminosity masks, all thanks to you and your great tutorials. What I think confuses people is that there are several tools that do much the same thing. Like your brightening- you can use levels, curves, brightness/contrast, or exposure. How do you know which one is the tool to use? Same with colors. Seems there are hundreds of ways to skin the proverbial cat. You hit upon it yourself in your interview video with the folks from Photo Cascadia, it’s easier when you have less choices. Lr has limited choices which makes your tool, or slider, easier. But I totally agree, once you grasp the concept, you’ll love it. I love it and love all the possibilities. Thanks!!

[@marshalhedin7538]

no more keepin the man down. love it Nick, thanks!

[@bv52gyf]

Hi Nick, thanks for this, I’ve been using PS for cleaning up images after LR since I watched your earlier guide and will hopefully start using luminosity masks soon. Really appreciate you taking time to share your knowledge Andy

[@neilmahon7756]

Great video Nick - Thank you for sharing.

[@neilgilbert1237]

Great advice Nick. Thank you. Super helpful.

[@GillesQuennevilleGQ]

The tools icônes , their layout and functions need quite an important learning curve to get used to it to be honest. Hundreds of hours needed to perfectly understand and manage this software. But it is fantastic.

[@keithpinn152]

Great video Nick! I struggled with understanding luminosity masks for a long time, so I wished I had seen your video much sooner. I use TK8 panels which allows you to create mask so quickly and with such great control.

[@siekierkaKam]

Good work Nick. I personally prefer editing in lightroom since my main focus is volume for stock photography but l always wondered how its done in photoshop. Lightroom offers luminosity masks now as well. You have good flow in your tutorials which makes them easy to follow

[@georgeaustin3138]

Thanks Nick,I appreciate your honest and straight forward approach to teaching .

[@pjcornelius]

I agree that luminosity masks in Photoshop are powerful and photographers should learn how to use them effectively. But you are also correct in saying that not every photo requires that level of fine tuning. I find that Lightroom is sufficient for very good, but much quicker, adjustments in those photos that I don’t intend to sell, and even for some that I do. One thing that can keep the highlight slider from reducing the perceived contrast is to make sure your whites slider is adjusted correctly after making the highlights adjustment, it’s fast and works very well for many photos without ever leaving Lightroom.

[@TomWindeknecht]

Very helpful tutorial! I am trying to implement more post-processing techniques like this into my own work. Thank you!

[@stevemeier7876]

I use luminosity Masks and have done for ages....luv the way you explain them......you missed your calling Nick...("teacher")

[@BangPhotography]

Thanks for the amazing video Nick! could you explain how this differs from using the different mask options now within LR?

[@cherylwilcox9648]

I've learned quite a lot in PS this past year and recently started using luminosity masks to blend in long foreground exposures with a stacked Milky Way and it makes things SO much easier!

[@martingoff-jones2184]

I am so glad I found and subscribed to your channel, it enabled me to see content like this that is useful and informative, content that will enable me to improve and progress, rather than go into the field and doubt what I’m doing because the little voice on my shoulder is asking “wasn’t that in the latest ‘five mistakes landscape photographers always make’ vlog”? Plus you’re such a dude, and you look like you should also be playing in a metal band.

[@NickPage]

I actually used to be a Metal drummer back in the day.. now I am just a bearded old dude haha.. thanks martin

[@vbahns]

great video - keeping it real! I had planned to clean the house this morning and now all I can think about is spending time on putting this info into action - ugh! clean house or edit with luminosity masks...such a dilemma.

[@cessnaflyer182]

It's quite interesting the timing of this video. I just finished up your Essentials for Photoshop tutorial. It's definitely opened my eyes to the possibilities of utilizing Photoshop and taking the little extra effort to learn the new skills which will pay off in the long run. Thanks Nick!

[@Speedbird447]

Nick - Thank you. Super timely and straight to point.

[@bobcarrphoto7938]

I appreciate your luminosity mask tutorials, Nick! I’ve been using TK Actions for a while, but I always learn something new from your videos.

[@harrisongould9460]

Your knowlege...and the process behind it is noteworthy. Maybe, a better way to promote your way verses LRC's way, is to caveat, "Unless you need to process hundreds, if not thousands of photos at one time, Photoshop does a better job." I shoot weddings and use LRC on a daily basis. As for your 'tips', I look forward to trying 'this' out on a bride's dress. Love your production skills.

[@NickPage]

That is fair… I have a landscape photography channel, so the focus is always on one piece of art not many.. for weddings sports portraits with I used to do… lightroom makes more sense

[@tomrandall6539]

What's cool though is you can sort of already create lumonisity and colour targeted masks in Lightroom and Camera Raw. The only missing features really now are adjustment panels like curves, as you still only have the camera raw lighting features to apply within the mask (whites, highlights, shadows, blacks) but still, it does offer the control. Plug-ins to create luminosity masks in Photoshop look great, but I do find it useful to understand what it's doing in the first place by learning how to actually create them; this will help to then allow the user to create only what's needed. The same in the actual shooting - learning the exposure triangle and how each camera setting works gives more power to the user. Fantastic adjustments on your photos, love the way you've explained using contast to add depth!

[@ChrisClayton]

There are curves in masks now. All this can be done in LR

[@chriswright6381]

Brilliant stuff Nick - just so helpful in unlocking the 'mystery' of luminosity masks. I'm going to go back over this (and your landscape photography course) again now to try and lock in the learning! 👍

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Photoshop isn't as easy as Lightroom. But, your value as a teacher is your ability to explain the most important (for most of us) aspects of Photoshop in understandable terms. I promote your PS tutorial package at every opportunity.

[@stevethompson8154]

Thank YOU Nick. Very inspiring.

[@nickshepherd8377]

Excellent presentation. Excellent content. Thank you.

[@edkight6447]

Nick, this is really enlightening ! Pun intended. Learning masking, the concept of using levels when applying saturation mask has never crossed my mind or seen it taught ! I assumed use a saturation adjustment. Your technique really does show a more natural look. Lightroom masks are really pushing closer to PS, but this shows it isn't there yet. Thanks again.

[@AmorLucisPhotography]

Loved this video, Nick! I use luminosity masking in Capture One in essentially the same way (which seems to me to be far more controllable than in LR) to do the same thing as you're doing there - recovering highlights whilst keeping contrast with the levels tool. I completely agree that just using the highlights slider, whether in LR or C1, can leave highlights looking dull and flat.

[@ninacleven7889]

GREAT video, Nick. So helpful.Yours is the best explanation I've seen on how to use the luminosity programs, in particular lumenzia that I've got but always thought was confusing.

[@scotty4418]

Great video Nick, I now edit all my images in Photoshop and as you said once you get your head round it, the level of control is fantastic and only use LR now as a catalogue for my images

[@samuelequaranta1108]

Consider to get to know what a "smart object " is then... @Nick Page should also mention that when suggesting using PS instead of LR.

[@scotty4418]

@@samuelequaranta1108 I know fine well what a smart object is and rarely use them

[@adjake1]

Timing couldn't be any better. this past weekend I shot some landscapes and waterfalls 100% with the intension of forcing myself to learn luminosity masks. Ill admit as a pretty newbie photoshop user, I really don't have much of an idea of what I'm doing, but I need to learn this stuff to your point of it becoming easy. thanks for the video