Great to hear Yvonne! Glad to hear you're finding it easy to get your photo editing done. Yes, Photoshop is fab but the ease at which Luminar has you up and running with great results is unrivaled - in my opinion (and I've trialed a LOT of software!) Thanks for watching. Best wishes!

Cheers for the feedback Debbie. Great to hear 👌😃

I love your teaching style. I’ve not only subscribed but I am strongly Considering Lumina. I have a question though - does this AI feature reduce the quality of the photo itself?

Hi@@matthewojars. Luminar edits the photo and saves the changes for the edit in its database. Therefore the original file remains untouched and you can export your new edited version as a separate photo file. The quality you save the new version at is up to you.

Thanks so much....came across by chance....A question I had which I cannot seem to see on the link to buy the software is should I need to upgrade my PC/Laptop, would I loose the software and need to purchase the Luminar software again ? The BOT on their website does not seem to give me an answer....Asking just in case you would know.....Thanks again !

Thanks for the positive feedback Hannah. 🙏 Yes the portrait tools are great and worthy of a video all on their own, I just wanted to keep the video as short as possible while showing people how easy it is to get great results with Luminar. 😃 Cheers

Hey mate, 👋 you look familiar. Like a guy I met while travelling the mighty nation of Kazakhstan. 😄 Glad you like it. I reckon it's perfect for those new to editing and it's also a program that can grow with your skillset as it improves. 😀 Good choice

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Awesome! Thank you!

Thanks Patrick! Hope it helps with the cover art etc

You're so welcome!

Thanks Damialio. I really appreciate that tip! I'll look into it. Know of any good tutorials on how to do that? I tried just not breathing, but that didn't work out too well 🤣

Elaine I'm really glad it was helpful! And I'm really happy that it can help you to get some great photos of your family. Priceless memories! Cheers a lot for the feedback. Best wishes to you, your family and your baby girl 😀

Much appreciated David 🙏

Nice one! Those AI tools for portrait retouching will certainly come in handy. Good luck with your new business!

You're so welcome!

Thanks for sharing John! I think that's one of the things a lot of people like is freeing themselves form the Adobe subscription! Nice one.

Thanks Jamie. Yeah, it's got uses for all levels but particularly great for those new to editing.

Great to hear!

Good stuff! Check out the video I just did editing a viewer's photo ("can Luminar save you?"). I've got an email you can send shots to if you're having problems or need help.

You're welcome!

Glad I could help Jim!

Hi Markie. It will work on any image regardless of the camera gear. I use raw images for my editing but it will also work on jpeg, but obviously there's not going to be the same latitude available for re-crafting a jpeg image.

You're welcome Lee. You can get the current version of the software here: bit.ly/Luminar-NEO They've changed things a bit in that you can get a subscription but I still prefer the buy to own model which they still do.

@@AnthonyTurnham I actually got luminar 4 from the video for £9 in the UK so all good until I learn more.

Glad it was helpful Jeff!

Thanks Milton! 🕊😀

agree to his pace- I'm not super computer savy & he is slow enough that this grandmother/photographer can follow & take notes.

You'd jut need to purchase two of what Luminar calls "seats" (basically 2 licences) and then you should be golden. The extra licence is a small add on at check out.

Pixelmator Pro is a great option for Mac users

Glad you liked it Debbie! Thanks again for all the comments : ) 👊👍😜

Hi Southern Belle. Congrats on the new camera. Photography is a very exciting journey that I'm sure you'll love! Yes, if you look on my channel you'll see a whole lot of videos to help you make the most of photo editing and Luminar in particular!

Just checked, and yes, it's fully compatible with Mac OS 12 Monterey.

Yes, absolutely it does the basics of sharpening, cropping, de-noise, exposure adjustments etc. It does all you'd expect from a raw editor and then it has a lot of creative bang for the buck, added in too!

You are so welcome!

Nice one Brent! I hope you enjoy using the software 👍

Hi Ahmed. Just answered this on you r other comment. But, yes, use sync in Luminar to copy effects across a range of photos. Keep your edits global rather than local so you don't inadvertently change specific parts of photos in a series.

Sounds nice. Going off grid for a while! Yes, once you've downloaded and installed you can use it without Internet connection. 😀

Thanks Shamilla! 🙏

Thanks buddy. Cheers for the sub!

Hi Milton, if you go to this link: bit.ly/Lum-AI you can click the buy button. Choose the option you'd like to go for. (Just the basic Luminar AI is enough to get started with) and then once you've done an online payment (paypal, credit card etc.) you'll be able to download the software. No CD etc. Just a thought, if you're running an older computer it may not run as fast as you see in my videos. It has a fair bit of AI under the hood which can be processor intensive especially for older machines.

@@AnthonyTurnham Thanks again!

You are so welcome Nana Minamino!

Rode USB :)

Hi Kyle. The clone tool would allow you to steal from one tooth to replace a missing one for example and the colour tools are extensive. I've done quite a few videos covering colour tools/correction on my channel so by all means check those out, there's also a couple on working with portraits. 👍😀

Hi mate. Yes, it handles all that just fine. Enhance AI is a really useful quick fix too as it takes colour, contrast, exposure etc all into consideration to improve the shot. Save it into a preset and then you can batch apply it. From there just do your cropping and refinements, export and you're done 😀

Thanks Tony

Hi Laurie. I still like LR for its cataloging features. I have a couple of different workflows depending on whether it's my personal work or a genre of my pro work. But often it's a combo of the two programs. Luminar works as a standalone, or as a plugin for LR and PS so you can use it either way. You just choose "edit in > Luminar AI" from LR's menu. Hope that helps 😀

@@AnthonyTurnham Excellent - that's what I was hoping for! Thank you so much for your tutorials!

No worries Laurie. Don't forget there's a link for Luminar and that discount code ATSKY10 to save you a bit off the price. Win win 😉👍

Appreciate it Jas! Thanks!

Cheers Lloyd. Yeah I really like Aurora too. As an HDR program it makes it very easy to get realistic exposure blends - something that other HDR software seems to struggle with. I have done a couple of videos where I've featured it. Here's one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n76ElaeKza6lhok.html and also a beginners guide to HDR here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLF4fcek2cmrhp8.html Thanks for the comment 🙏

Thanks Roderick!

Hi mate. Each option has value but it depends on your needs. Aurora is an HDR processor (and a bloody good one at that) and is very useful in my workflow. But if you're just getting started HDR is something you could look at down the track. Luminar AI is certainly a great option as a starting point. NEO is what I would consider to be the step up from that, so if editing is something you think you'll be sticking with getting NEO and AI may be worth it. They're similar programs but NEO allows for multiple applications of the same tool - which can be beneficial in more complex edits. Hope that helps. Oh, and you can use ATSKY10 to save on Luminar AI through the link bit.ly/Lum-AI

Nice one Steve.

Hi again! So Luminar Neo is the newest version and while I think it will become the defacto standard of the program it's currently still under development. AI offers a complete editor and one that I think you'll get more out of as a beginner. But getting Neo gives you the ability to "grow" into that editor when you're ready and you'll get all the cool new features (such as AI masking) when they're added. I use Aurora A LOT. It's a specfic program designed to easily merge multiple photos of different exposures. May be above your current knowledge as a newbie but trust me it's great for combining landscape photos where the sky is much brighter than the foreground for example. I have all 3 and think for the price it's a no brainer, but the decision is yours. Oh, with that link in the description you can use code ATSKY10 for a discount too. It should work for single programs or the package deal.

Hi Pamela, there have been several updates since this video was recorded, but the general look shouldn't be too dissimilar.

Thanks for the comments. I'm a PC user but a macbook should handle the program just fine. As far as exporting goes, there are options to export from Luminar AI directly to your computer and a few services like 500px, smugmug, and email but as yet not facebook, but it may get added in an update. To export for FB or instagram it's pretty easy and I've got a video on how to do that.

Hi Chris, this is Luminar version 4.3. A better option for beginners is Luminar AI (bit.ly/3gXrf9Y--LuminarAI) It's a simpler workflow and is better geared to newbies while still having the ability to grow with you as you advance. I've also put together a whole heap of vids on my channel to help you get started too.

Hi Turke. Yes, you could try the erase tool (which fills in the erased area with what the program thinks should be there), or the clone and stamp tool which lets you sample one part of the picture and paint it over another.

Wow... nvm I think I’m sold on this software. My goodness!

Yeah defo Luminar above Elements. Full Photoshop is fantastic, but not for beginners. Takes years to get to know it properly and start getting great results.... IMHO

Hi Pam. They're on my channel. Subscribe and click on the channel name. In there you'll see a Luminar AI section. Alternatively use the channel search tool to hunt for what you're after. 😊

It allows you to target colours through the HSL (hue saturation luminance) section. You can shift the individual hues to new values. So you could take the orange tones more yellow or red or towards black with the luminance... You can also add layer masks to do further changes. Check the link and try the demo version first to see if it works for what you want. 👍 Which characters do you dress up as?

@@AnthonyTurnham thank you I'll check it out.

You're welcome!

Indeed you can. You've got two options. The erase tool, which intelligently replaces the area vout remove with a matching background (it get's confused if the area it has to replace is more complex) and also the clone and stamp tool which gives you the ultimate in manual control to get it done. I demo this tool here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNZyeLKJu8vWnIk.html

Sorry this isn't an editing software I have.

Hi Greg. Cheers for the comment and thanks for watching another video! During export you can specify dimensions (depending which format you're exporting to), and there's a denoise tool too - I'm not sure that particular tool is run through any AI engine though.

Hi Indigo. Yeah, not that long to wait for Luminar AI. I've done a video on it here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndOnosydvqvFkZs.html and there's a link to the pre order discount skylum.evyy.net/c/1304886/880106/3255

No problem 👍

Hi Heather. Since recording this video Skylum have improved the software and created Luminar Neo. You can get it here ( bit.ly/Luminar-NEO ) and use ATNEO for a discount. There are a few options like subscription or including extensions, but tbh the one off purchase of the core Luminar Neo editor is a great place to start. I've put together quite a few tutorials on using it. This one will get you up and running: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erCjpbacvcqaY40.html

Absolutely! It's got a raw develop tool 🔧 plus the creative tools too. I use .nef and .dng predominantly and they're handled well.

Well the Daddy Mac for ultimate control and masking is Photoshop. It's just a beast to try and learn. That's why I don't recommend it for newbies. Regarding the AI slider that's not the same as smartphone tech. Smartphone's (the good ones in anycase) actually take a super quick burst of different exposures and then merge those using an HDR algorithm. Some okay, some pretty poor. I did a shot just yesterday on my new Galaxy s21 Ultra while on an architectural shoot and while it brought out the interior and exterior in one shot the result was still pretty garish and unrefined. Anyway, I digress. For cloning and masking you really can't look past Photoshop.

Hi Desirae. The idea is that the edited versions don't save over the top of the original file. It's always a good practice to keep the original photo data in tact. Hence the reason we export a separate new file. Sub folders should be recognised and organised as such so I'm not sure what's going wrong there... sorry. For printing come up to the menu on the top row on mac or the Luminar logo on windows, select file, and you should then see the option to print. (Ctrl +P hotkey)

@Anthony Turnham thank you. I figured well my husband figured out the export. I'm working around the folder situation lol. Have a great day!

Hi Jim. It's been a while since I used Luminar 4 and tbh, I can't recall how to change the filmstrip location. Yes, it does have a clone tool.

@@AnthonyTurnham Thanks Anthony. I found the clone tool.

Hi Donald. It's not something I've come across before. I'm on Windows 10 aswell and it's running great with no duplication of files... I'd reach out to the Skylum helpdesk and see if the techs there can help.

Hi Roger. I'd go for the newer Luminar AI. It has batch editing (synchronising settings copy / paste etc.) You can do that to as many photos as you need and you can leverage the AI within the batch editing so each photo is treated individually with certain tools. There is also a composition AI tool to suggest auto-cropping. That's not a feature I use, but it's there. Discount code ATSKY10 works at this link: skylum.evyy.net/c/1304886/880106/3255 Cheers.

@@AnthonyTurnham Thank you Anthony, I looked at a few more of your youtube tutorials on batch editing etc and I think this is what wll make life easier for me and free up some time plus a short enough learning curve, thank you for your advice and tutorials, I will purchase via link you provided, if i update my laptop in 6 months is that when i will use the 2nd download? Thanks again, Roger, Ireland

@@osullr Nice one Roger! Yes save that second seat s you can install it on another computer. Your new laptop sounds like a good plan!

Hope you enjoy it Ashman!

Welcome 😊

I don't have one but I can put one together when I get back from my family holiday.

@@AnthonyTurnham That would be great! Thank you.

Enhance AI is still there. It's under the Essentials section. Within that tool is the sub-slider Accent AI which is the overall image enhancer using AI. There's also a "favourites" section now. Perhaps the tool inadvertently ended up being moved to there?

Hope you enjoy it! Might be worth taking a look at the pre order for Luminar NEO that they're releasing towards the end of the year too. Luminar AI is a great starting point and I'll still be using it, but the NEO software does look very promising too. BTW if you get stuck using AI (which is basically impossible because it's so intuitive) but, I do have a lot of free training on my channel. All the best James, Anthony :)

Yes. It's not as easy as it should be but yes. In Luminar 4 add a layer with your logo on. In Luminar AI (the newest version) you add it as a texture layer.

Here's how to do it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbl_qtB-zLSodZ8.html

You are welcome!

@@AnthonyTurnham hi mate. I’m getting a MacBook Air delivered today. Do you have a link to the best Luminar to buy right now, and I’m in the UK? Thanks.

Hi Ariko. When you buy it, it's yours. It's not a subscription software. bit.ly/3yVRqqt-NEO is the latest version of Luminar and the full version is released later this week.

Hi Steve. Being AI reliant means that you definitely get a better user experience from higher specified machines. If you go to the purchase page here: bit.ly/3gXrf9Y--LuminarAI and scroll all the way to the bottom it shows you the recommended minimum system specs. Check that :) Hope that helps. BTW if you decide it's worth a punt then you can use ATSKY10 for a discount! There's a new editor from Skylum coming out called NEO but it's not really aimed at newbies.

@@AnthonyTurnham ok thanks is the middle one the one to get I was asking about the specs I’ll have to get someone to check it since my 2 strokes everything gets muddled up and confusing

@@AnthonyTurnham hi Anthony can I ask you as you are an expert and I’m a total novice would it be an advantage to me to buy the middle one at £131 or do you only need the ai one I’ve not brought it as yet. It seemed dead easy to use and as I’m disabled and had 2 strokes and lost my short term memory I might be able to remember the sliding bit. Only reason I’ve not brought one yet I have a new laptop an ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581 15.6" Laptop - Intel® Core™ i9, 1 TB SSD I’m hoping it has enough ump to run it. I’ve not even opened it as yet and I’ve had it a month might try tomorrow when wife finish’s work. Would you know if it is ok for it as words can get all muddled up for me cheers

Hi! I use Aurora a lot. It's a very different program though. It's for combining photos with different exposures (HDR) and it's my favourite one. The reason being the results are believable without any user input. It's good for landscape work and I use it for my professional architecture photography too. Hope that helps. I've actually done a few videos on it and how I use it.

Thanks for sharing João. It's not something I've experienced. Normally the zooms are pretty zippy.

Which ever package has Luminar AI included will have these features. I think Master package, Expert package etc. Are specific to your region. Yeah, just make sure the package has Luminar AI. Anything else is a bonus!

Hi Cindy. Not sure about that??? Perhaps just a qwerky glitch. I'd just give it another go and it may come right. I've seen other purchases go through today.

You can do either. You can tell luminar where individual files or folders are.

Good point Vince! I've done a couple of videos on the upcoming Luminar AI. Here's one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fapklLBi0qeafqs.html

Hi Alex. Yes, RW2 files are supported.

Hahaha!!!

Great thing is it's a one off payment. I think they've started doing a subscription model, but it's so affordable for what invisible, I don't know why you'd bother.

Hi Felix. It's for editing photos rather than video.

Haha - I had to go check out what I'd said. Didn't even remember doing the high pitched "I think we shooould". What a nutter! 😜