The Secret Tool No One Tells You About In Adobe Lightroom

The Secret Tool No One Tells You About In Adobe Lightroom - The Calibration Tool

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In this Adobe Lightroom editing tutorial, let's talk about one of the most criminally underused tools-The Calibration Tool.
Your editing will be changed forever once you get used to how this works. Promise.
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0:00 Intro
0:58 What is Calibration?
4:51 Lightroom breakdown (Calibration vs Hue)
9:53 Lightroom example 1
12:28 Lightroom example 2
15:10 Lightroom example 3
17:45 Wrap up

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@sgsamar181 3 жыл бұрын

I swear to god, every other Lightroom tutorial about calibration goes like this: "So usually what I do is that I slide these to each end and see what happens, you can get my masterclass for $200". It's so nice to see someone actually explain this!

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

haha i hear you. it's my goal to break that kind of stigma :)

@hautehussey 3 жыл бұрын

No one has yet to explain exactly what this does still. Even Adobe.

3 жыл бұрын

I agree :)

@ValdairLeonardo 3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@Myers_toast78 3 жыл бұрын

Right?! Haha 😆 Good point

@ryanberardelli2363 2 жыл бұрын

As a non-academic photographer, I have never heard anyone in the 10 years of shooting talking about calibration like this Immensely useful! Thanks for this video.

@vishshsh 3 жыл бұрын

The color wheel example was super useful to understand the diff bw hue and calibration, good stuff Pat!

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Vishal! cheers for watching!

@thomastuorto9929 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. It helps understand the difference of the global & individual sliders affect on the colors. I can use & like the individual sliders but, never had much luck with the global adjustments for my edits, therefore I tend to stay away from it. Maybe I'll play with them some more.

@paulomarques4397 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this *actually* did changed my life

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

haha i'm glad :)

@mossgatherer_ Жыл бұрын

It's been over a year and I still think this is one of the best Lightroom info videos I've ever seen. Thanks Pat!

@theartofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained - nice channel Pat!

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Ted! i've been a long-time watcher of yours! appreciate your work.

@prplayer17 3 жыл бұрын

I cant find the calibration tool in my LR, I don't have a development tab. can u please help?

@AngeloDau 3 жыл бұрын

@@prplayer17 we are referring to Lightroom CLASSIC with a valid license, this is how you can use the develpment tab

@MrPotatoMonkey 3 жыл бұрын

ngl I went into this expecting another useless "tutorial" video that boils down to 'buy my presets' but this was actually incredibly useful. Like actually worth the title "will change your lightroom editing forever". The color wheel example made it all super clear as well, appreciate the video!

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

haha i'm glad you think so. thanks for watching :)

@shadowshapers 3 жыл бұрын

This was the first video I've ever seen from your channel and it was so well done that I look forward to seeing what other useful photography things you have to teach. Cheers dude!

@casisartorio6158 3 жыл бұрын

Same here, thanks KZfaq for showing me such an amazing channel. Keep it up Pat!!!!

@shanewilson7994 2 жыл бұрын

it really was well done

@DMRKing_ 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Pat! The KZfaq algorithm gods have blessed you and you were in my recommended videos! I’m glad I found you; you’re so in depth and well versed. Exactly what I’m looking for. Subbed!

@maxypantaloons 3 жыл бұрын

Was going to comment this exact thing! Glad the KZfaq Gods are here for us :) Looking forward to seeing more of work Pat!

@Perzzza 3 жыл бұрын

I've been photographing and editing photos in Photoshop and Lightroom for almost ten years now and this video gave me so much new ideas I thought was not possible. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, man!

@felicityjohnson8095 2 жыл бұрын

The way you pack more information into an 18 minute video than some of my (not photography related) grad school lectures is seriously impressive. I'm so excited to practice this feature- trying to learn every aspect of Lightroom's side bar one element at a time!! Thanks for demystifying this one so clearly!!

@cjrosales809 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most in depth video/content about this topic I’ve seen. Really thankful for this.

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! exactly what i was aiming for :)

@benjamins_eye662 3 жыл бұрын

thx for your unexcited, not artificially exaggerated explanations. Makes it comfortable to follow.

@KennayE97 3 жыл бұрын

This was such a great video. You actually explained reasoning behind the changes you were making, not just sliding it around and seeing what you like. Never considered using calibration, but I will now! Keep it up, always good to support a fellow Aussie 👍

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching mate!

@iragbag 3 жыл бұрын

Hard follow this channel!! I literally did not know what people mean by “colour science” and “calibration”. Thank you! I have assigned you as my master!

@ault-m 3 жыл бұрын

If everyone put as much effort into their content as you do... the mind boggles at the cumulative minutes of wasted time saved. Useful information, clearly presented, minimal filler. Instant Subscribe.

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

im glad you enjoyed my style of presentation! thanks for the sub :)

@mikebulgakov7671 3 жыл бұрын

Man, THE BEST EXPLANATION of this tool like EVER!!! Thank you and keep up the amazing work that you do! Absolutely love the stuff that you make!🙏🏼😊

@victoriajeanlua7845 3 жыл бұрын

GAME CHANGER. Thank you for posting this! 🙌

@arielbadeo5562 2 жыл бұрын

This is clutch! I never had the courage to learn all the details and functions of LR. But adding this video to another one I saw about color grading. It has made my edits a lot crisper and gave my colors more of a pro level look ! Thanks for this video Pat!

@ellenwinslet 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t even started taking photos let alone editing yet and getting such and so much valuable information and elaborations from you is so helpful! Thank you so much!

@MartinTran 3 жыл бұрын

This one's a game changer for me! Nobody else I subscribe to talks about the Calibration Tool (if not, barely). It's always about the Hue sliders. Thanks for another quality upload, Pat!

@jawiddaflicks3972 3 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for this video for almost 5 months and I finally found it and understand calibration !!!! Why don’t you have a million subs yet?!?! You’re amazing!! Thank you so much

@monicamead1884 2 жыл бұрын

I flipping LOVE you, Pat! Your explanations are straightforward, easy to understand & so invaluable to someone like me who is JUST starting my photography journey. I only need to hit your channel to find my answers. Thanks so much for your time!

@ralphpayne6259 Жыл бұрын

One of the top explanations of calibration and certainly the best for explaining potential uses

@juliencamard8139 2 жыл бұрын

I would add that to go one step beyond in "color science", screen calibration is very important! Great video, I am definitely going to try this out!

@lazaruspachigalla8273 3 жыл бұрын

The best editing video I’ve watched this year. Thank you so much!

@nickcarophotography 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly explained. Clear and concise with enough depth of the technical aspects to be relevant but not so much as to be confusing or to put people off. Great job Pat. Instant sub.

@eldani9355 3 жыл бұрын

Been working with Lightroom like 3 years I never know what this tool makes, so many thanks!!! 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

my pleasure :)

@dennischow523 2 жыл бұрын

After tons of lightroom tutorial videos, i found that your video is really helpful and truly understand the use of each functions compared to others. Thanks for sharing all these experience and knowledge on KZfaq, looking forward to learn more from you. Thanks Pat!

@winstonpx 2 жыл бұрын

probably the most useful video I've watched this whole year. You have singlehandedly changed my editing workflow, great video Pat!

@Mr.ReanuKeeves Жыл бұрын

Oh my god, I swear you have the best tutorial/learning videos about lightroom and especially colour aspects! I'm definitely subscribing!

@joebailey8328 2 жыл бұрын

That was an awesome explanation, thank you so much. Having the knowledge of why the changes occur is so important, particularly the example at the start. Thanks again.

@rembeadgc 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This is an avenue to color adjustment ideas I've been imagining but didn't know how to affect. You're the first person I've ever know to use the word "whilst" without reading it from a book.

@kathraeber8632 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much for all your work on this topic. Very well explained. Amazing.

@parsikoula 2 жыл бұрын

Calibration panel is one of those ones which you can't just mess around with and see what happens...REALLY needed this. thanks a lot!

@MrHBarnett 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining this Pat, great video!

@UsamaMahmoudSultan 2 жыл бұрын

The best explanation , I'm glad I found this channel

@iMangoVerde 2 жыл бұрын

I've only used Lightroom for small edits but your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you so much. Your videos feel like an actual class of photography and I love it!!!

@IAMJBC1001 3 жыл бұрын

Have to say, your teaching levels and explanations are completely phenomenal mate!

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

thank youu!

@Mike-VR 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few videos on the tool. Your explanation was by far the best. Well done and thanks.

@miguela.ribeiro4813 2 жыл бұрын

Utilizing this skill has just saved me so much time. With high ISO pictures, it is a GAME CHANGER! Thanks a BILLION for this one Pat!

@VioletHenning 2 жыл бұрын

Finally! The video i have been looking for all these years. Thanks so much!

@WayneUpchurch 2 жыл бұрын

I had begun to play with these calibration sliders, as well, though I had not yet "taken notes" do try to master them. I wonder if our reluctance to learn about this power is the name Adobe gave this panel. "Calibration" sounds like something inextricably linked to the hardware, while using the white balance eyedropper/sampler seemed "no fuss". What seemed to be missing was a straightforward way to do something similar in a one-click move, in the calibration panel. Your demonstration really showed me how the power of these two panels can be used together to Great advantage! Thank you, Muchly, Pat! You have gone a long way toward helping us transform our work INTO Our work, using what we already have.

@nk8784 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this Pat. You are the first youtuber who actually explain calibration simply deeply and sincerely.

@elvianathalia 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much for this! I feel this is exactly what I’ve been looking for to help me find my style (visual look) in my photography. Thanks Pat!!

@michaostatek606 2 жыл бұрын

So this is by far the most practical lesson in calibration. Eye-opening. Thank you!

@SignatureCinematics 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most helpful videos on KZfaq. I’ve watched this 10 times and every time I pick up something new

@sagarmehta775 2 жыл бұрын

Trust me.. This single video differentiates you from everyone else out there. I have been a LR user for years, and this couldn't be simplified any more. Thanks a TONeeee ❤️❤️❤️

@kubap.7320 2 жыл бұрын

Great piece of knowledge. So happy to find your video. Thanks!

@PhilipDrown 2 жыл бұрын

The absolute BEST explanation of color calibration I have seen on You Tube…thanks!!!!

@RedImaginationbyGG 2 жыл бұрын

Calibration well explained! Awesome work Pat Kay! 👍🌟🙂

@brucesorrell3647 3 жыл бұрын

Exceptionally well done, Pat ! You've a talent for making the complex understandable without oversimplifying the entire process. I'd love to see a follow on to this introduction where you could expand on how the two tools, Calibration and the HSL sliders interact. I'm a bit fuzzy on when and why you cease editing in Calibration and shift over to the HSL approach. But many, many thanks for helping me find a way to make Fuji's interpretation of what chartreuse is vs my preference for what these great green/yellow Spring colors should look like. Be well and stay safe. Slainte !

@LucasCLpw 2 жыл бұрын

Yo love the way you describe and explain those colours movements, thanks a lot ! let's try it now

@chadembalzado3266 Жыл бұрын

this is the most concise and very clear explanation i watched regarding the calibration tool.

@jeremypentsil6390 2 жыл бұрын

I just started messing around with the calibration tool a couple months ago but never understood how it actually worked until I watched this. Thanks for the in-depth explanation!

@toxik420 Жыл бұрын

This is a life saver man.. i was interested in that panel but couldn't find ANY clearr explanation... until i found your channel that is.... Thank you very much man i really learned something important today

@michaelhenwoodtonkin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat. That was revelatory. So excited to start using this.

@nikscherer 2 жыл бұрын

Quickly becoming one of my favorite photography KZfaqrs! The way you break down the concepts is very unique and super digestible. Keep it up!

@georgyb.6866 3 жыл бұрын

great piece of content! thank you for putting this together Pat!

@lindseymillar8522 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation of how calibration works. Thank you.

@chloepatt1661 Жыл бұрын

This is so incredibly well explained. Thanks so much!!

@joelbernard1893 3 жыл бұрын

Dude this is the most helpful video i’ve seen since i’ve started photography an editing. Thank you

@m1ch4Lko 2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your KZfaq channel... binge watching already. So much extremely useful and insightful information. Thank you!

@daysofdrey 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, I finally learned the basic of the calibration tool and some practical tips on how to use it!

@Teeum5 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you were absolutely right. For me I can say that I nearly ever used the calibration tool. But I will do now. Thank you for your good explanation. What I would like to see is another practicing video where you have pictures that focus on smaller things so that the before and after effect can be seen better. Hope you can understand. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@Groovychuks 3 жыл бұрын

Great content! Was unsure if I would use the information at first but you drove the point home. Will try this out.

@JonathanRobinson11 Жыл бұрын

Best tutorial on Calibration I have listened to. Thank you.

@KarimAmerStudio Жыл бұрын

You are doing a phenomenal work here man, very much appreciated really ! Keep going brother.

@daenniel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for explaining this. I think now I'm understanding this tool and I can't wait to redo some of my favorit Imagies!

@Phatrinh87 2 жыл бұрын

This is gold, thanks for the thorough explanation.

@AlvinRamli 3 жыл бұрын

been a photographer that regularly uses this calibration tool, but never understand what it did to my images until this. Sincerely thanking you for explaining this in detail. 👍

@5p14sh 3 жыл бұрын

Really well explained and perfect examples with different photographic styles. Glad I found your channel! :)

@NilasYoutube 2 жыл бұрын

I. Just. Love. It! This is so amazing and as an illustrator so easy for me to understand and use it in my works. I always try to reduce this weird color fog without effing the photo. Thank you so so so sooo much!

@scottymitch1 3 жыл бұрын

Pat, great video and exceptionally well explained. Almost the first tool I use when editing landscape images is the the Blue Calibration slider. The impact can be fantastic. I've always used the sliders but at least I now know what I am doing and the science behind it!! Thanks so much for this. Keep up the great work. Really looking forward to seeing more from you.

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@JonRatzlaff 3 жыл бұрын

This is the technical explanation I’ve been searching for. Subbed!

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the sub :)

@kupoik 3 жыл бұрын

now this is the video i've been waiting for at least for the past 4 years! thank you so so much

@linjasonlin 3 жыл бұрын

the best explanation on calibration i've come across. thanks!

@andyjgill5750 2 жыл бұрын

Truly fascinating, thanks Pat! 👌

@reverie61 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I have been using this tool for a pretty long time now but never went so in depth with it - really well explained!

@lizditaranto2249 2 жыл бұрын

Changing the editing game! So glad I stumbled upon this channel. Awesome teaching and such genuine passion for the craft.

@ShiningStarStudios 3 жыл бұрын

Mind BLOWN!!!!!!! I've never heard of your channel before, but you just got a new subscriber from this video. I have STRUGGLED with the HSL sliders because they were limiting, but watching this just blew my mind! THAT is the tool I have been looking for and didn't even know it was there!!!! Thank you!!!

@nuwav3 3 жыл бұрын

This some top quality content bro. You've explained it very well. Keep up the good work.

@Nolisha 2 жыл бұрын

The way that I went "ooooh", "ahh", "*gasp*" while watching this, you'd think I was watching something else. Eyegasmic lesson.

@photographersart 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Have used it before. So I'll go do it😍❤️thanksss

@the_mikewahl8953 2 жыл бұрын

this has gotta be the onl good calibration video on youtube..such a help! Thanks!

@alisejane8604 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING! thank you for such an informative video!

@DiegoTerzano 2 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial on calibration I have ever seen. Great examples, well thought out content.

@DavidRamgobin 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, man. Really appreciate the level of detail in the explanations here.

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

glad you dig it man!

@montsergirl 3 жыл бұрын

This was EXTREMELY well done! Very helpful, thank you so much!!

@gregbarbosa0 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you. This is the best explanation I’ve ever gotten and finally get what the darn tool does!

@itzmaverick4194 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first video I’ve watched from you and I subscribed straight away! Nice format and very well explained! Keep up the good work!

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the sub! and cheers for watching :)

@kurtissutley1485 3 жыл бұрын

Watched once and then changed my post processing to practice while post processing on one computer and watching it two more times on another computer. Very practical and functional.

@jaydnomore2827 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much, I have heard this before but all made sense with this video. keep going!

@abderrahimacheban3289 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first minute in your channel and I think it's the best minute in the day

@itswrongtokillanimalsifyou2837 Жыл бұрын

The impact of this very foundational tool seems tremendous, almost as effective as color temperature itself. Now we can all make our own camera color science! No wonder you've come to use this all the time. Thanks for sharing what feels like a super shortcut!

@stephencampbell7395 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The first clear and concise explanation of that panel,which I have only recently began to use/play with, despite years of LR use. Well done.

@patkay 3 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it :)

@maxsvisions 3 жыл бұрын

well explained for such a complicated topic. love this dude!

@rynsouaidi 2 жыл бұрын

perfect video! completely understandable! Can't wait to see more

@boatman222345 3 жыл бұрын

I stumbled on the calibration panel in LR 3 and have been using it ever since. That said this video really helped me truly understand what was going on in the background and I very much suspect it will help me use the calibration panel much more effectively. Thanks!