Luminar Essential Training

Learn how to use Luminar, the powerful and affordable image-editing software for Mac and Windows, to enhance and retouch photos.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Windows and Mac requirements
• Standalone or plugin?
• A word about exercise files

1. Quick Start

• Open the image and apply a preset
• Fine-tune the preset filters
• Crop the image
• Save the document as a Luminar file
• Export the completed image to your desktop

2. Master the Basics

• A tour of the interface
• Choose the right workspace for you
• How filters and presets work together
• Introduction to layers
• Batch processing
• Tap the power of the History popup
• Interface tips and shortcuts

3. Noteworthy Filters

• Accent-AI filter
• Vignette filter
• Sharpening filters
• Softening filters
• Denoise filter
• RAW Develop
• Color filters
• Adjustable Gradient filter
• Top & Bottom Lighting filter
• Tone
• Move and organize filters

4. Work with Layers

• Create and configure adjustments layers
• Use a brush for localized editing
• Merge layers with a stamped layer
• Use gradient and radial masks
• Use an image layer to replace a sky
• Use a duplicate layer to save time

5. Creative Techniques

• LUT mapping
• Use the Erase tool
• Clone and stamp
• Convert to black and white
• Use toning filters
• Warm up your tones
• Reduce noise

Conclusion

• Next steps