Since I learned about non-destructive photo-post-processing (2009, go figure!) -- I am an Adobe Photoshop Fangirl. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Always keep the original (.cr2 from Canon), the .xmp (file that stors my adjustments) and create .psds were I can export the formats and - if needed - added effects (highres / lowres/ ... several sizes ... needed special effects like color grading etc.). Meta-Data and lightboxes I usually edit via Adobe Bridge. I miss the "Mini Bridge" that was included in the Adobe suite, but got used to not having it any more in CC. What I prefer in Photoshop than Lightroom are the possibilities to adjust colors specially - for the color tone, saturation and the luminance. Its incredible, what is possible. Furthermore I like in Photoshop, that you can distinguish between darks/lights as well as blacks/whites. There are some more auto-features for special purposes, I might try out and keep it, if I like the result: tweek the "eleminating fog" for instance is insane to pop landscapes (do not overdo it!). And last but not least: The sharpen/soften-Tool is amazing! You can really fine cranularly adjust your raw material to fit the need. Especially use this for pictures in dark "natural light" conditions.
One of the best editing tutorials on youtube. Truly fantastic. Thank you very very much. I just found your channel today, I will certainly watch all of your videos
I do have lightroom and Photoshop on my computer, for only 18 months now and I still have to learn a lot!! In the beginning many of my photo's looked like your "HDR" examples in this video, but I'm getting better at it. I did get your course already a few months ago, hopefully I can make some time this weekend to finish it!!! Thanks again for a excellent video !!
Thanks so much and yeh. It's an ongoing learning experience. Always ways to improve and get quicker, but whatt you get in the course are skills that you can keep building on even with future versions of all the apps.
Hey Mitchell, great video as always. One note: you can bring the dots on the curve in Lightroom. On the curve tab, click on the small square in the lower right and the curve has points.
Thank you very much, Mitch, for sharing your insights with us. For algorithm purposes and to more easily keep your tips in mind, I add your chapters: [ 02:00 ] The mood & the color "temperature" settings [ 04:28 ] The "Tone Curve" - the most versatile of all tools [ 06:38 ] Shadows & Highlights, and their limitations [ 09:39 ] The power of local adjustments more examples for local adjustments: [ 14:15 ] shepherd with lama [ 15:27 ] portrait of an old male face [ 16:42 ] summary of your tipps [ 17:03 ] Tools used and recommended
Excellent, pertinent, professional,and concise information. I couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you! Your style is as elegant as your photography. 😊
I use all three (Luminar, PS and LR) in different combinations and based on need. Yes it works nice. Every piece of Software has its on power and drawback. But such easy approach helps a lot to beginners. Thanks for sharing basic but powerful tips.
Again, Mitchell, well done. This video is one that I will review again and again. LIghtroom is the post-processing tool I use. Adjusting the exposure and temperature are the first things I do and then the color looking for vibrance and saturation. Many thanks for your efforts and expertise.
been a sub for ages love your style and thought process, just purchased your course, this video sealed it for me showing how to "think" about how you are editing keep the great content coming and you and your family stay safe!
I enjoy your professional content and delivery. I bought your courses mainly to say thank you for sharing your knowledge. Hoping to continue to learn more via the courses. Good day.
Uff, after watching this video i need to remake all of my high-contrast photos, usually i made the same mistakes you mentioned. Let's share more videos like this later on.
Hi Mitchell, I really love your channel from day one I stumbled across. I absolutely enjoy your work and the fabulous and outstanding quality of your images and video presentation. Hope you and your family are well and I'm always looking forward in curiosity to your upcoming contributions. Good luck to you, stay healthy!
Excellent tips, Mitchell. Thank you. And that Sony A7III has really amazing dynamic range, it is unbelievable that you were able to preserve shadows in the photo of man and lama. My old mirrorless Samsung with 11 stops would be totally lost in this scene.
This was great, Mitchell. I like post-processing videos that show clear comparisons like this between the “right” and “wrong” way of handling just a couple of specific aspects of editing. Particularly looking at the comparison of targeted exposure adjustments using luminance masks vs. leaning in heavy on the Shadows & Highlights sliders-very illuminating, pun intended. Thanks!
Excellent post-processing technique. Not overly complex but very effective and efficient in producing great results with minimal time and effort. Will definitely use this technique in my future work. Thanks
Fantastic video as always Mitchel. I’ve been dedicating tons of hours to Lightroom and a little to photoshop :). Just wanted to say that you can see the dots you create in the tone curve by clicking on the square symbol that is on the right of where it says “point curve: custom” at the bottom of the tone curve control. This toggles between regions curve (no dots) and point curve (with dots). Hope that helps!
hello mitchel, your training program was very useful for me. You have been inspired by encouraging someone like me who has just started photography. There is something I want to ask about equipment. I bought the panasonic gx9 as you recommend and have been using it for about 3 months, it's a great camera. I am thinking of buying a camera for video shooting, but I cannot decide on the camera I should buy. I will organize travel videos for my youtube channel, which one would you recommend? I am stuck between g9, gh5, gh5s + gimbal, a7r3 + gimbal. I would really apreciate if you help
@@mitchellkphotos I wonder why you prefer a73 instead of a7r3. By the way, if you think about organizing a trip to Iran in the future, I will be happy to guide you :)
Hey, Mitchell Sir. This Video is really Interesting and Full of Knowledge. Some Great Points Mentioned in this video. Thank You So Much for this. Love to see more Knowledgeable and Intersting Video like this in Future. Take Care & Stay Safe. Love & Support♥️.
Appreciate you sharing this, as all these things are quite new to me. This is also the deciding factor for me to get your photography course just now. Truly excited! 🙏
Wonderful and simple! Although I was looking up the range mask tool on the cloud version of Lightroom and couldn’t seem to find it. Do you or anyone else know if it’s been taken out?
Hi Mitchell, I'd like to ask you a question, why do you use both Lightroom and Capture One? I understand that they are very similar, so which one do you prefer? Also I'd like to mention that you can actually set de specific dots in the Lightroom Tone Curve: you just need to click the button to the right of where it says "Point Curve: Linear" in the tone curve panel. It will switch to a very different curve, also you'll be able to choose between the RGB channels. I hope it helps. Nice video and very helpfull. Thank you!
Ha, you're right. :) Thanks. That's awesome! And from that maybe you can guess that Lightroom is not my favorite. :) I've been using Capture One for like 80% of the images. Only images I've been processing with Lightroom are when a new, unsupported camera comes out. I like the colors in Capture One more. Also, Luminar has really surprised me, but it's so relatively slow. That's the main disadvantage for me. Oh, and why I use a few apps? I'm a bit obsessed with just getting the best results and always looking for the fastest way to do it. Like the main reason I'm interested in Luminar is the AI. Potentially if it wasn't so slow in other things, this would save sooo much time!
@@mitchellkphotos Oh I should really give it a try then, I spend a lot of time in my post-processing. Thanks for answering, I always learn from your videos! Thank you!
I use DXO Photolab 3; I am not a fan of Adobe software. What you’re doing with radial masks in lightroom can be done with control points in photolab 3. I do most of my adjustments in photo lab. I occasionally take images into Pixelmator Pro or Affinity Photo when I need some of the tools those applications offer
@@mitchellkphotos You should - DXO has made huge strides since the first version I tried. Regarding color, are you talking about the look of the color the way DXO converts the RAW file or color adjustments? If its the former, I am not sure that has changed much. In terms of color adjustments - DXO has improved here a lot as well. If you are familiar with the old Nik collection, DXO now owns that collection and has integrated the U- point technology into DxO PhotoLab 3. DXO used to not have any local adjustments. It is a very different approach to editing, and if you're not used to using control points it takes a bit of getting used to. But once you do, I find them very fast and effective for local adjustments My main gripe with DXO is the lack of an iPad app similar to what LR offers. Hopefully that will happen sometime in the near future...
Hi Mitchell, got your travel ebook bundle a couple months ago thanks!. Plus your latest videos (critics, post processing) are awesome. Do you have plan to do livestream any time soon? It is great to converse directly to viewers and fun to do :)
I actually thought about it, but the internet is sometimes not great and there's can be some unexpected noise here at any moment - roosters, dogs, a lawn-mower for a few hours. Haha. That's why the UA-cam vids shot during the day only have a few minutes of me. I can squeeze them in, but anything longer - too stressful to get it done.
Great video, by the way, LR have exactly the same curve as luminar wich you can add point from, you just have to switch to the classic mode hitting the button down right the curve panel
@@mitchellkphotos yes how you adjust the colors, hue, saturation, brightness. Maybe you use tone split in some of your pictures, and adjust the calibration profile. I don't think the images edited in this video are straight of the camera, I'm really impressed by the colors, very naturals! Thanks for your reply 😊👍
@@mitchellkphotos wow nice! Would you say that you planning your shots depending on the lighting conditions, like morning or evening light conditions (for outdoor)? Or you focus more on the moment no matter what and try to work it back in post production? Thanks for your replies, I appreciate
Thank you for this video - I enjoyed it. Just to let you know, you can have the points on the curve tool in Lightroom. I can't quite remember where it is (maybe under the Points Curve drop-down?) but I use it exclusively, and never that other mode which just replicates the sliders in the Basic panel.
Hello, I have a problem. I have the Adobe Lightroom version 4.2. I can't find the Range Mask tool after applying the Radial Gradient, Linear Gradient or the Brush! Is it the version? It is any specific version to have? Thank you.
Hi Mitchell, good video that offers a simple start to post-processing of photos. You didn't mention On1 Photo Raw in the apps you use. Have you tried it? What is your view? For me it can do all I need and can replicate much of Lightroom & Photoshop in one piece of software.
Thanks. There are too many apps to try. I think I tried it a very long time ago when it wasn't so developed. If you can replicate what I do in Lightroom - then it's great!
Hi Mitchell, great video. Thanks for sharing. For sure, images gets really better with post editing softwares. Regarding travel photography, which should be the best option for camera and lenses? Thanks in advance!
I really like your way of post-processing because it really looks realistic. I bought your course around 1 year ago and since them I stick with local adjustments. I'm wondering what you think about adjusting specific colors in saturation and luminance. Do you use it or do you just control it by setting the right color temperature? And what about split toning is it useful to you? PS: Thanks for your great "on point" videos!
I don't do too much split toning. Only in rare cases. I'm actually thinking of making a new package - tutorials and presets - not many useless ones, just essentials with a video guide on how to use em and all the nuances.
Nice to see a new video from you, I am Libyan photographer, I love your work, I will be happy to host you in Libya in near future, to visit incredible places, make some videos, maybe some workshops
I am a fuji user for some years now. Lightroom is fine, believe me. No need to change... but there is a free fuji version from capture one... but limited.
Hey Mitch, You never fail to deliver outstanding content and that South African accent makes for such easy listening too. Do you have any suggestions for getting the film look you use for video? I really want to make content similar to yours (on a new channel) with my zhiyun crane plus. I use the Canon 80D and can't seem to get this kind of style, and each clip varies in dynamics. any suggestions would be very appreciated. Thanks again so much for the content!
@@mitchellkphotos I only have Lr CC, as this is cheaper than the package, and I get 1 TB sky storage in addition. But I guess they'll add Range Mask soon.
5:10 not true. You can add points on tone curve in LR, you need to change it by clicking little square underneath it. After that use it with alt for more precision.
If I could put my name next to one of your worst photos I die a happy man. If you were forced to put your name next to one of my best photos, you would die of embarrassment! LOL! It is said that a photo should tell a story. Yours could literally write whole books.
When I talk about right or wrong, I generally talk within the context of travel/documentary photography. If you watch the video beyond the first 15 seconds of the intro, it should make sense. 🙂 If you're looking for realistic results - then some steps will get you closer to those results and some will take you further away from them.
Sorry, but lightroom have the whole curve... you are useing the limited version of it, its the beginner or save mode of the curve in lightroom😂 Switch the mode and you will be stunned... no need for alternative programms... thats what they are only alternatives, LR is the default.
@@mitchellkphotos well, you did ask in the first place what program... means, you just hope for comments... thats not nice. Aint enough for doing more comments on your videos then... click bait is a sickness you tube has these days... i know... but its sad.
Oh, and i dont even know where to start about the shortcomings luminar and capture one... there are plenty... but different ones... so it depends what depends on the individual user...
@@tomwd.2825 I didn't realise it was in reply to my 1st comment. :) And it's hard to get someone's tone via text. Seemed like you were being a bit condescending. I did make the mistake to not show that feature, but you know even so, it was not the point. Even without the other Curve, Lightroom allowed me to do everything I want. So, it wasn't gonna "stun" me. :) My biggest problem with Lightroom vs. Capure One is that Capture One just shows more colors, regardless of what color profile you choose in Lightroom. Not for everything, but for many images. It also renders textures better in my opinion. But, there's nothing to really argue about on my side. :) It is the default. I still use it. It's a solid app. Luminar - I still feel is still kinda in its' infancy stages, but the AI features are something very interesting. There's the horrible sky replacement 😬but adjusting the face and the eyes with just sliders and nothing else is pretty amazing.
@@mitchellkphotos have you found the “face move tool“ in photoshop? Thats pretty cool too... but what ever... anybody should use what ever is convinient...
Did you know there will be coronavirus? :) That's the only reason. I was gonna make it more, but no one has $ now. We're stuck too, most have finished everything on Netflix. :) It will NOT be 39 USD, once we're back to normality/once we can travel. Not during any future sales.
I am not impressed by this video. I love your style of photography and I learned a lot. Even bought your course. But your explanation about post-processing is ad random. There is no logical order how to proces your photo's. Your way of exposure the photo is according to other photographers not the right one. Please look up on the internet to you colleague photographers. In Holland I bought a course from a famous Dutch photographer who led you step by step through the proces of Lightroom. I also follow Atillio Ruffo on the internet and learn a lot of his way of post-processing. I Also follow Serge Ramelli. Although sometimes he exageratte his way of post-processing he has a start and a finish. Please Michell stick to making beautiful photo's with you surprise us and let the post-processing do by other photographers.
I will stand by my techniques 100%. They're a big part of my success. And there is a logical order. I mentioned it in the course. I made another video about what questions I ask myself BEFORE even post-processing each photo. Not sure if you watched it. How much more logical can it be? On the other hand - there is no one single way to do things. If you disagree with how I expose, with how I post-process - that's fine. You can learn from whomever you want. That's the beauty of a free world, isn't it? And whoever tells you there is only one way to do things is just full of themselves. That's why I say these are concepts you need to learn. I'm sure everyone will agree that these are important concepts and it won't harm you in any way to know them and to master them. Lastly, I don't dare to tell any grown-up what to stick to and what not to do, especially when your opinion is not necessarily correct. I'd appreciate if you didn't do that with me. I can decide what to stick to and what not to stick to. I'm fine with constructive criticism, but in case you haven't noticed, I never ask for career or photography advice from people I never met. ;) P.S. I've had a quick watch of a couple of the photographers you've mentioned and now I think you must be trolling me or something. I make my videos concise and to the point and some of the stuff I've seen is all over the place with tangents that have nothing to do with the point. And... they show exactly the same stuff. I'm just trying to show a faster, more effective process that'll give you the same or better results.
Curious to know - what’s your favorite post-processing app? What do you love about it? Is there something you don’t like?
Do you mean lens profiles? You can correct the distortion manually.
Since I learned about non-destructive photo-post-processing (2009, go figure!) -- I am an Adobe Photoshop Fangirl. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Always keep the original (.cr2 from Canon), the .xmp (file that stors my adjustments) and create .psds were I can export the formats and - if needed - added effects (highres / lowres/ ... several sizes ... needed special effects like color grading etc.). Meta-Data and lightboxes I usually edit via Adobe Bridge. I miss the "Mini Bridge" that was included in the Adobe suite, but got used to not having it any more in CC.
What I prefer in Photoshop than Lightroom are the possibilities to adjust colors specially - for the color tone, saturation and the luminance. Its incredible, what is possible. Furthermore I like in Photoshop, that you can distinguish between darks/lights as well as blacks/whites. There are some more auto-features for special purposes, I might try out and keep it, if I like the result: tweek the "eleminating fog" for instance is insane to pop landscapes (do not overdo it!). And last but not least: The sharpen/soften-Tool is amazing! You can really fine cranularly adjust your raw material to fit the need. Especially use this for pictures in dark "natural light" conditions.
@@MM-mo9hn Ah, ok, I get it.
@@madiko But, it's non-destructive in all the apps. But, yeh, Photoshop is powerful. :)
@@jdcoverland365 Hey, never heard of it. Thanks for sharing!
One of the best editing tutorials on youtube. Truly fantastic. Thank you very very much. I just found your channel today, I will certainly watch all of your videos
Thanks so much!
I do have lightroom and Photoshop on my computer, for only 18 months now and I still have to learn a lot!! In the beginning many of my photo's looked like your "HDR" examples in this video, but I'm getting better at it. I did get your course already a few months ago, hopefully I can make some time this weekend to finish it!!!
Thanks again for a excellent video !!
Thanks so much and yeh. It's an ongoing learning experience. Always ways to improve and get quicker, but whatt you get in the course are skills that you can keep building on even with future versions of all the apps.
Hey Mitchell, great video as always. One note: you can bring the dots on the curve in Lightroom. On the curve tab, click on the small square in the lower right and the curve has points.
Yep. Got that pointed from a few people already. :) Makes the Curve even more useful. :)
Thank you very much, Mitch, for sharing your insights with us.
For algorithm purposes and to more easily keep your tips in mind, I add your chapters:
[ 02:00 ] The mood & the color "temperature" settings
[ 04:28 ] The "Tone Curve" - the most versatile of all tools
[ 06:38 ] Shadows & Highlights, and their limitations
[ 09:39 ] The power of local adjustments
more examples for local adjustments:
[ 14:15 ] shepherd with lama
[ 15:27 ] portrait of an old male face
[ 16:42 ] summary of your tipps
[ 17:03 ] Tools used and recommended
My pleasure.
Excellent, pertinent, professional,and concise information. I couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you! Your style is as elegant as your photography. 😊
Thank you very much for your kind words. 🙂
I use all three (Luminar, PS and LR) in different combinations and based on need. Yes it works nice. Every piece of Software has its on power and drawback. But such easy approach helps a lot to beginners. Thanks for sharing basic but powerful tips.
Yes! And why not use all sometimes? People limit themselves too much.
Again, Mitchell, well done. This video is one that I will review again and again. LIghtroom is the post-processing tool I use. Adjusting the exposure and temperature are the first things I do and then the color looking for vibrance and saturation. Many thanks for your efforts and expertise.
Glad it was helpful! And thanks for watching. :)
Excellent point about recovering the shadows selectively. I also need to work on my curves skills. Thanks.
Once you get the curve right, you're almost there. :)
been a sub for ages love your style and thought process, just purchased your course, this video sealed it for me showing how to "think" about how you are editing keep the great content coming and you and your family stay safe!
Thank you so much. I'm also working on the most comprehensive thing about editing, with presets, RAW files and MANY examples.
I enjoy your professional content and delivery. I bought your courses mainly to say thank you for sharing your knowledge. Hoping to continue to learn more via the courses. Good day.
Uff, after watching this video i need to remake all of my high-contrast photos, usually i made the same mistakes you mentioned. Let's share more videos like this later on.
🙂
Hi Mitchell, I really love your channel from day one I stumbled across. I absolutely enjoy your work and the fabulous and outstanding quality of your images and video presentation. Hope you and your family are well and I'm always looking forward in curiosity to your upcoming contributions.
Good luck to you, stay healthy!
True story! Thank for sharing. Keep up with the good work! :)
Excellent tips, Mitchell. Thank you. And that Sony A7III has really amazing dynamic range, it is unbelievable that you were able to preserve shadows in the photo of man and lama. My old mirrorless Samsung with 11 stops would be totally lost in this scene.
Yeh, it's pretty good. :)
Great video Mitchell... thanks... it was really helpfull.
This was great, Mitchell. I like post-processing videos that show clear comparisons like this between the “right” and “wrong” way of handling just a couple of specific aspects of editing. Particularly looking at the comparison of targeted exposure adjustments using luminance masks vs. leaning in heavy on the Shadows & Highlights sliders-very illuminating, pun intended. Thanks!
Haha! :)
Excellent post-processing technique. Not overly complex but very effective and efficient in producing great results with minimal time and effort. Will definitely use this technique in my future work. Thanks
Glad to hear that :)
Very helpful, as always -- clear, concise, and thoughtful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! 🙂
Fantastic video as always Mitchel. I’ve been dedicating tons of hours to Lightroom and a little to photoshop :).
Just wanted to say that you can see the dots you create in the tone curve by clicking on the square symbol that is on the right of where it says “point curve: custom” at the bottom of the tone curve control. This toggles between regions curve (no dots) and point curve (with dots). Hope that helps!
yep. 3 comments about that now. Good call. The point is even stronger in this case. Tone Curve is powerful. :)
mitchellkphotos it is indeed! I couldn’t believe I wasn’t using it once I’ve learnt about it haha
So much informative ! Absolutely gold content sir!
Thanks for watching. :)
mitchellkphotos much love
hello mitchel, your training program was very useful for me. You have been inspired by encouraging someone like me who has just started photography. There is something I want to ask about equipment. I bought the panasonic gx9 as you recommend and have been using it for about 3 months, it's a great camera.
I am thinking of buying a camera for video shooting, but I cannot decide on the camera I should buy.
I will organize travel videos for my youtube channel, which one would you recommend?
I am stuck between g9, gh5, gh5s + gimbal, a7r3 + gimbal. I would really apreciate if you help
Sony A7III would be my choice
@@mitchellkphotos I wonder why you prefer a73 instead of a7r3.
By the way, if you think about organizing a trip to Iran in the future, I will be happy to guide you :)
Hey, Mitchell Sir. This Video is really Interesting and Full of Knowledge. Some Great Points Mentioned in this video. Thank You So Much for this. Love to see more Knowledgeable and Intersting Video like this in Future.
Take Care & Stay Safe.
Love & Support♥️.
Thank you! More coming! :)
Man, you are a genius! I’ve had a shoot recently in bright sunlight and didn’t think about the radial filter for my edits.
Haha. I don't know about genius, but I know a few things, yeh.
Appreciate you sharing this, as all these things are quite new to me. This is also the deciding factor for me to get your photography course just now. Truly excited! 🙏
Haha. Awesome! Thanks for watching.
Super useful! Thanks for another educational, inspirational video, Mitchell!! Clear and concise :)
My pleasure! :)
Wonderful and simple! Although I was looking up the range mask tool on the cloud version of Lightroom and couldn’t seem to find it. Do you or anyone else know if it’s been taken out?
It's in Classic
Golden!! Thank you Mitchell and keep creating more videos with value like all videos in your channel!
Thanks :)
As always great video great content I keep learning a lot of your videos, thank you.
Glad to hear it! 🙂
Hi Mitchell, I'd like to ask you a question, why do you use both Lightroom and Capture One? I understand that they are very similar, so which one do you prefer?
Also I'd like to mention that you can actually set de specific dots in the Lightroom Tone Curve: you just need to click the button to the right of where it says "Point Curve: Linear" in the tone curve panel. It will switch to a very different curve, also you'll be able to choose between the RGB channels. I hope it helps.
Nice video and very helpfull. Thank you!
Ha, you're right. :) Thanks. That's awesome! And from that maybe you can guess that Lightroom is not my favorite. :) I've been using Capture One for like 80% of the images. Only images I've been processing with Lightroom are when a new, unsupported camera comes out. I like the colors in Capture One more.
Also, Luminar has really surprised me, but it's so relatively slow. That's the main disadvantage for me.
Oh, and why I use a few apps? I'm a bit obsessed with just getting the best results and always looking for the fastest way to do it. Like the main reason I'm interested in Luminar is the AI. Potentially if it wasn't so slow in other things, this would save sooo much time!
@@mitchellkphotos Oh I should really give it a try then, I spend a lot of time in my post-processing. Thanks for answering, I always learn from your videos! Thank you!
Great tutorial. I have PS Elements. Am I right in thinking there is no Curve or Radial tool equivalent option (Cant see one)?
I use DXO Photolab 3; I am not a fan of Adobe software. What you’re doing with radial masks in lightroom can be done with control points in photolab 3. I do most of my adjustments in photo lab. I occasionally take images into Pixelmator Pro or Affinity Photo when I need some of the tools those applications offer
Gotta check DXO. I tried it years ago and really didn't like the way it handled color. Maybe it's been improved since then.
@@mitchellkphotos You should - DXO has made huge strides since the first version I tried. Regarding color, are you talking about the look of the color the way DXO converts the RAW file or color adjustments? If its the former, I am not sure that has changed much. In terms of color adjustments - DXO has improved here a lot as well. If you are familiar with the old Nik collection, DXO now owns that collection and has integrated the U- point technology into DxO PhotoLab 3. DXO used to not have any local adjustments.
It is a very different approach to editing, and if you're not used to using control points it takes a bit of getting used to. But once you do, I find them very fast and effective for local adjustments
My main gripe with DXO is the lack of an iPad app similar to what LR offers. Hopefully that will happen sometime in the near future...
@@rockrat440 Hey, I love Nik Viveza or what used to be Viveza, but yeh - the way it renders colors, the way the colors look.
Hi Mitchell, got your travel ebook bundle a couple months ago thanks!. Plus your latest videos (critics, post processing) are awesome. Do you have plan to do livestream any time soon? It is great to converse directly to viewers and fun to do :)
I actually thought about it, but the internet is sometimes not great and there's can be some unexpected noise here at any moment - roosters, dogs, a lawn-mower for a few hours. Haha. That's why the UA-cam vids shot during the day only have a few minutes of me. I can squeeze them in, but anything longer - too stressful to get it done.
@@mitchellkphotos I fully understand your situation. But if you have chance, please let us know :)
Incredibly useful, thanks!
Glad to hear it! Thank you! 🙂
Great video, by the way, LR have exactly the same curve as luminar wich you can add point from, you just have to switch to the classic mode hitting the button down right the curve panel
Yep.Got it. Hadn't used LR in a while. The main point still remains. All about that Tone Curve. :)
Excellent Photography Hats off
My photography teacher!
Very instructive 😊👍thanks. I would like to see your video about your color editing process.
What do you mean, more specially? Just how I adjust colours?
@@mitchellkphotos yes how you adjust the colors, hue, saturation, brightness. Maybe you use tone split in some of your pictures, and adjust the calibration profile. I don't think the images edited in this video are straight of the camera, I'm really impressed by the colors, very naturals! Thanks for your reply 😊👍
@@Freestyler913 You mean the initial images before the changes? Yeh, they are. :) All Sony a7III for these.
@@mitchellkphotos wow nice! Would you say that you planning your shots depending on the lighting conditions, like morning or evening light conditions (for outdoor)? Or you focus more on the moment no matter what and try to work it back in post production? Thanks for your replies, I appreciate
@@Freestyler913 Moment. Story. Mood. Whichever one of these. :)
That's was really useful with the luminance local adjustment :)
Great, very relevant and practical
Thank you :)
Nice video, thanks for sharing you expertise !!!
Thanks for watching 🙂
Thank you for this video - I enjoyed it. Just to let you know, you can have the points on the curve tool in Lightroom. I can't quite remember where it is (maybe under the Points Curve drop-down?) but I use it exclusively, and never that other mode which just replicates the sliders in the Basic panel.
Hello, I have a problem. I have the Adobe Lightroom version 4.2. I can't find the Range Mask tool after applying the Radial Gradient, Linear Gradient or the Brush! Is it the version? It is any specific version to have?
Thank you.
It's in the later versions. From 7. I believe.
Hi Mitchell, good video that offers a simple start to post-processing of photos. You didn't mention On1 Photo Raw in the apps you use. Have you tried it? What is your view? For me it can do all I need and can replicate much of Lightroom & Photoshop in one piece of software.
Thanks. There are too many apps to try. I think I tried it a very long time ago when it wasn't so developed. If you can replicate what I do in Lightroom - then it's great!
Hi Mitchell, great video. Thanks for sharing. For sure, images gets really better with post editing softwares.
Regarding travel photography, which should be the best option for camera and lenses? Thanks in advance!
Great understandable rundown. 👍
Thanks for watching. :)
I really like your way of post-processing because it really looks realistic. I bought your course around 1 year ago and since them I stick with local adjustments. I'm wondering what you think about adjusting specific colors in saturation and luminance. Do you use it or do you just control it by setting the right color temperature? And what about split toning is it useful to you? PS: Thanks for your great "on point" videos!
I don't do too much split toning. Only in rare cases. I'm actually thinking of making a new package - tutorials and presets - not many useless ones, just essentials with a video guide on how to use em and all the nuances.
Nice to see a new video from you, I am Libyan photographer, I love your work, I will be happy to host you in Libya in near future, to visit incredible places, make some videos, maybe some workshops
Wow! From Libya! Thanks for watching and I hope that one day I do make it there. 🙂
@@mitchellkphotos my email is elattrib@gmail.com please keep in touch
I've always loved Lightroom. But I'm thinking about getting some Fuji gear, so I'll probably try out Capture One now.
Worth a try
I am a fuji user for some years now. Lightroom is fine, believe me. No need to change... but there is a free fuji version from capture one... but limited.
Very useful. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! 🙂
Never heard of Luminar before... seems like a cool app!
Yeh, just tried them recently.
I spent 5 hours editing photos today, this could have saved some time! Giving it a try.
Hey Mitch, You never fail to deliver outstanding content and that South African accent makes for such easy listening too.
Do you have any suggestions for getting the film look you use for video? I really want to make content similar to yours (on a new channel) with my zhiyun crane plus.
I use the Canon 80D and can't seem to get this kind of style, and each clip varies in dynamics. any suggestions would be very appreciated.
Thanks again so much for the content!
I'm not South African. 😂😂😂😂😂I use a Sony a6400 for these vids to film myself. And made some presets in Final Cut Pro X.
@@mitchellkphotos you're joking? I obviously don't travel much 🤣
I don't find Range Mask in Lr CC, but it has points curve.
In LR Classic
@@mitchellkphotos I only have Lr CC, as this is cheaper than the package, and I get 1 TB sky storage in addition. But I guess they'll add Range Mask soon.
@@bioliv1 Not sure that they will, it's a simplified version in some regard.
@@mitchellkphotos It's very simple, that's why I like it. The most logical edit program of them all in my opinion.
@@bioliv1 Oh. Not saying it's not good. It's just limited. 🙂
You're so GOOD! you inspire me a lot!
Great! :)
Thank You Mitchell .. Come to Pakistan .. I am sure you'll get best pictures of your life here ..
Haha. Thank you. I just hope to go anywhere in the near future. :)
Good one Mitchell
5:10 not true. You can add points on tone curve in LR, you need to change it by clicking little square underneath it. After that use it with alt for more precision.
yep. Can't fix that now. The point remains the same though. The Tone Curve becomes even more powerful. :)
nice work!
Thanks mate.
Brillant
If I could put my name next to one of your worst photos I die a happy man. If you were forced to put your name next to one of my best photos, you would die of embarrassment! LOL! It is said that a photo should tell a story. Yours could literally write whole books.
uhm . yes you DO have the points in curves in LR !.....
Man, how come you don't have a book about your travels yet?
There is no right or wrong way of post processing. It is completely subjective.
When I talk about right or wrong, I generally talk within the context of travel/documentary photography. If you watch the video beyond the first 15 seconds of the intro, it should make sense. 🙂
If you're looking for realistic results - then some steps will get you closer to those results and some will take you further away from them.
Of course there is a wrong way of processing...If all would be subjective I wonder why art schools exist.
Sorry, but lightroom have the whole curve... you are useing the limited version of it, its the beginner or save mode of the curve in lightroom😂
Switch the mode and you will be stunned... no need for alternative programms... thats what they are only alternatives, LR is the default.
I did get that. I really don't care enough to argue about Lightroom, sorry. It is the default, but has some slight shortcomings.
@@mitchellkphotos well, you did ask in the first place what program... means, you just hope for comments... thats not nice. Aint enough for doing more comments on your videos then... click bait is a sickness you tube has these days... i know... but its sad.
Oh, and i dont even know where to start about the shortcomings luminar and capture one... there are plenty... but different ones... so it depends what depends on the individual user...
@@tomwd.2825 I didn't realise it was in reply to my 1st comment. :) And it's hard to get someone's tone via text. Seemed like you were being a bit condescending. I did make the mistake to not show that feature, but you know even so, it was not the point. Even without the other Curve, Lightroom allowed me to do everything I want. So, it wasn't gonna "stun" me. :)
My biggest problem with Lightroom vs. Capure One is that Capture One just shows more colors, regardless of what color profile you choose in Lightroom. Not for everything, but for many images. It also renders textures better in my opinion. But, there's nothing to really argue about on my side. :) It is the default. I still use it. It's a solid app.
Luminar - I still feel is still kinda in its' infancy stages, but the AI features are something very interesting. There's the horrible sky replacement 😬but adjusting the face and the eyes with just sliders and nothing else is pretty amazing.
@@mitchellkphotos have you found the “face move tool“ in photoshop? Thats pretty cool too... but what ever... anybody should use what ever is convinient...
Mitchell, I bought your course. But please stop staying it will never be this low.
You were saying the same thing when it was 50% off.
Did you know there will be coronavirus? :) That's the only reason. I was gonna make it more, but no one has $ now. We're stuck too, most have finished everything on Netflix. :) It will NOT be 39 USD, once we're back to normality/once we can travel. Not during any future sales.
I am not impressed by this video. I love your style of photography and I learned a lot. Even bought your course. But your explanation about post-processing is ad random. There is no logical order how to proces your photo's. Your way of exposure the photo is according to other photographers not the right one. Please look up on the internet to you colleague photographers. In Holland I bought a course from a famous Dutch photographer who led you step by step through the proces of Lightroom. I also follow Atillio Ruffo on the internet and learn a lot of his way of post-processing. I Also follow Serge Ramelli. Although sometimes he exageratte his way of post-processing he has a start and a finish. Please Michell stick to making beautiful photo's with you surprise us and let the post-processing do by other photographers.
I will stand by my techniques 100%. They're a big part of my success. And there is a logical order. I mentioned it in the course. I made another video about what questions I ask myself BEFORE even post-processing each photo. Not sure if you watched it. How much more logical can it be?
On the other hand - there is no one single way to do things. If you disagree with how I expose, with how I post-process - that's fine. You can learn from whomever you want. That's the beauty of a free world, isn't it? And whoever tells you there is only one way to do things is just full of themselves.
That's why I say these are concepts you need to learn. I'm sure everyone will agree that these are important concepts and it won't harm you in any way to know them and to master them. Lastly, I don't dare to tell any grown-up what to stick to and what not to do, especially when your opinion is not necessarily correct. I'd appreciate if you didn't do that with me. I can decide what to stick to and what not to stick to. I'm fine with constructive criticism, but in case you haven't noticed, I never ask for career or photography advice from people I never met. ;)
P.S. I've had a quick watch of a couple of the photographers you've mentioned and now I think you must be trolling me or something. I make my videos concise and to the point and some of the stuff I've seen is all over the place with tangents that have nothing to do with the point. And... they show exactly the same stuff. I'm just trying to show a faster, more effective process that'll give you the same or better results.