The AMAZING LIGHTROOM HACK that takes intersecting masks to a new level!

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @simon_dentremont
    @simon_dentremont  4 месяца назад +12

    If you want to learn wildlife photography, check out my video course, with 5 hours of content! journalofwildlifephotography.com/simon/

    • @Llama.7890
      @Llama.7890 4 месяца назад +1

      After getting your course I feel like your videos taught more

    • @brucewilliamsstudio4932
      @brucewilliamsstudio4932 3 месяца назад

      @@Llama.7890 Simon has incredibly direct, detailed and useful content, which is one of the reasons why his channel has grown so much. Additionally Simon is very personable, and this comes across in his videos here on RUclips.

  • @notdisclosed7053
    @notdisclosed7053 4 месяца назад +141

    An even quicker way of doing the same thing is to intersect the mask with another mask of the same type. For example, step 1. select sky, step 2. intersect with sky - gives you the same clean mask of the sky. It also works with other types of selections, not just the sky.

    • @thomastuorto9929
      @thomastuorto9929 4 месяца назад +3

      Thanks for the tip. I'll try it both ways. Amazing what one can find out when willing to play around with PP.

    • @solomongarcia72
      @solomongarcia72 4 месяца назад

      Holy wow thank you for this tip

    • @PaulReinstein
      @PaulReinstein 4 месяца назад

      tru nuf

    • @nicolagredziuk6672
      @nicolagredziuk6672 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for this tip too - I’ll give it a go!

    • @RobOK_BTC
      @RobOK_BTC 4 месяца назад

      Why would you intersect sky with sky?

  • @MaybeAnnatar
    @MaybeAnnatar 4 месяца назад +86

    It really feels bizarre to get this much free high quality educational content from any single place.

    • @syllycatface
      @syllycatface 4 месяца назад +7

      Almost every other photography RUclips: BUY MY PROSETS! BUY MY COURSE!
      Simon: Here's some cool tips! Now go practice editing!
      It's such a better way of doing things! It lets people create their own editing style and become much better at editing instead of using prosets to do a bunch of work for them

    • @MaybeAnnatar
      @MaybeAnnatar 4 месяца назад

      @@syllycatface Totally agree! I don't think lightroom presetes are necessarily a bad thing, but my photos WAY improved when I decided to start editing without presets because it caused me to develop a more unique style.

    • @erikkarjala
      @erikkarjala 4 месяца назад +6

      @@syllycatface Educators vs Grifters. Simon is an educator and wants to share knowledge. Those other people are grifters and want to sell you something.

    • @toloman
      @toloman Месяц назад

      @@erikkarjala i agree with your sentiment but it takes time to create such quality videos. While I'm new fan of Simon, I would totally understand if he tried to monetize the effort spent here

  • @BayAreaMotorcycleCommuting
    @BayAreaMotorcycleCommuting 4 месяца назад +35

    Holy crap, that "Select Sky" / "Subtract Sky" tip is wild. I can't tell you how many hours I've spent painstakingly cleaning up those small details by hand. THANK YOU

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  4 месяца назад +3

      Glad it helped!

    • @WanderingSwitchback
      @WanderingSwitchback 4 месяца назад +3

      FOR REAL!!

    • @paigemiller6522
      @paigemiller6522 13 дней назад

      Regarding the bonus tip: You can also create a develop preset that performs all of the steps with one clik.

  • @Ooshton
    @Ooshton 4 месяца назад +22

    Just when you think you’re figuring out Lightroom and it’s tools then Simon comes along and opens your third eye on how to use Lightroom properly 😂 the best teacher on RUclips by far!

  • @t.e.fcastle1069
    @t.e.fcastle1069 4 месяца назад +6

    I’m a simple man.
    I see a new Simón video
    I click
    I stay all the way down to the end for the bonus tip
    I like

  • @Bnhershy
    @Bnhershy 4 месяца назад +7

    I anticipated that the title was an exaggeration, but subtracting the mask from itself really doesn't sound like it should work, and yet it does! Great tip 👏

  • @raymaiden958
    @raymaiden958 3 месяца назад +2

    This video reminded me of being back in school and having that ah-ha moment. This proves if you're not learning something you're missing out on the experience.

  • @rj66600
    @rj66600 4 месяца назад +12

    I am from the south in the states. And I truly wish more people with think like you do. What I mean is, you giveaway secret tips freely, and yet you know that these tips will help others. The lack of selfishness in you is inspiring!! oh yeah, and your photography skills are absolutely inspiring!! Thank you, Simon

  • @billkuhlemeier9120
    @billkuhlemeier9120 4 месяца назад +3

    The Bonus Tip is an absolute Gold Nugget!

  • @acebrah4135
    @acebrah4135 4 месяца назад +2

    You cant just leave us on a cliffhanger like that Simon, may singlehandedly be the best Bonus Tip ever!

  • @cesaralonso88
    @cesaralonso88 16 дней назад +1

    Man what a freaking good explanation. The way you explain, straight to the point and with that charisma, top! And by the way, the bonus tip.... AMAZING

  • @SeekerHead
    @SeekerHead 4 месяца назад +53

    Would be fun to see a video of you spending a day outside getting wildlife photos.

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  4 месяца назад +14

      check oit my Playlist ruclips.net/p/PLm1ZqrWZCKeZxmqrxrPL3vNzdPfwIJMcs&si=BT8rpx10d7bbOrm_

  • @libreriaeltiempoperdido
    @libreriaeltiempoperdido 4 месяца назад +6

    Dear Simon, the last two bonus tips are not tricks but epiphanies. Much better than going to church.

  • @wizofoz0605
    @wizofoz0605 4 месяца назад +1

    Simon, I think you are among the best educators on YT. I have learned so much from you, thank you for sharing your knowlege.
    I regret to say I disagree with your opinion that landsscapes further away should have more contrast than those closer to the camera. this is unrealistic as mist/pollution/particles in the air will make objects further from the lense less contrasty. The further from the lens, the more lighter and misted they should be.
    This gives layers of depth to far landscape photo's

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  4 месяца назад

      Agree that with misty scenes that would be the case.

    • @wizofoz0605
      @wizofoz0605 4 месяца назад

      @@simon_dentremont I live in Australia Simon, where it is more likely to be blazing sunshine than misty, and I can say for certainty that irrespective of atmospheric conditions, things closer to the lens have more contrast and colour than those further away. One only has to look to the horizon and then to ones feet on any given day to see this is true.

  • @bmontambault
    @bmontambault Месяц назад +1

    The number of time that I had to play with add and subtract to Skies or Objects, I won't lie, looking forward to that hack!

  • @VTeixex
    @VTeixex 4 месяца назад +20

    Until a few months ago I only watched Simon's camera settings and composition technique videos because my laptop didn't run processing software very well. Now I'm basically on a lightroom tutorial binge and these are just as good. Kudos, Simon.

  • @stripes_in_raw
    @stripes_in_raw 4 месяца назад +3

    Sir, can you make a video on subject selection of how to select bigcat's furry edges & whiskers when they are out of their body frame ?
    And in high contrast scenarios how to bring out the shadow details on a bigcat or any furry animal (specially with whiskers outside its body frame) in shade with a bright background without creating a weird halo effect which happens with subject selection ?
    Thank You 🙏

  • @PhotographybyTimWMoore
    @PhotographybyTimWMoore 4 месяца назад +2

    This is worth watching over and over again!

  • @NotAnotherChannel_Channel
    @NotAnotherChannel_Channel 4 месяца назад +11

    You’ve tapped into my favorite masking technique: intersect. A powerful tool.
    Great explainer as always and I love your enthusiasm for intersecting masks.

  • @PMCN53
    @PMCN53 4 месяца назад +9

    That information is fantastic, your knowledge of LR editing is a great source!👍🏻
    PS: Congratulations on reaching 500k followers…. You have a very high quality channel 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @MLC48
    @MLC48 4 месяца назад +1

    Mind was blown when you put a linear gradient on the lower part of the sky!! I've needed to do that forever! Thanks.

  • @JonathanPottsInOttawa
    @JonathanPottsInOttawa 4 месяца назад +3

    Thanks for the hack at the end. That masking problem with the intersection of sky and snow covered mountains has confounded me no end. I can’t tell you how much time I’ve spent brushing a sky mask out of snow. Merci Simon! You just earned yourself another subscriber. 😊

  • @tunerko
    @tunerko 4 месяца назад +3

    I am seriously speachless with that last trick. That will help enormously with processing :D THANK YOU Simon, as always. Great job and it is really appreciated.

  • @nealeblackburn6019
    @nealeblackburn6019 3 месяца назад +1

    Mate - that extra tip is nuts - fiddling about with the brush and eraser tools to tidy things up must add up to hours of my life. Game changer!

  • @chadrobison12334
    @chadrobison12334 Месяц назад

    Wow. All of this time I’ve been brushing out what “select sky” added to the trees, buildings, etc. I tried the trick you showed to subtract “select sky” then inverting it and it worked perfectly. Such a time saver!!

  • @Mightymoose02
    @Mightymoose02 4 месяца назад +1

    I moved from Luninar Neo to lightroom because of intersecting mask function. Fantastic feature!!!

  • @JohnDrummondPhoto
    @JohnDrummondPhoto 4 месяца назад +2

    That last masking tip was worth the whole video. Thanks!

  • @DalsPhotography
    @DalsPhotography 4 месяца назад +2

    Really weard indeed, thank you for that final tip! Best from Uruguay.

  • @ItzAGr8Day-p4m
    @ItzAGr8Day-p4m 3 месяца назад +1

    I would have never thought about separate sky adjustment let alone masking and subtracting sky 😂😂 That was wayy too cool

  • @Mike-VR
    @Mike-VR Месяц назад +1

    Hello Simon this is the first video of yours that I've watched. You have a great ability to simplify more complicated techniques. Looking forward to the rest of your inventory 😁.

  • @krishnamohapatra1776
    @krishnamohapatra1776 4 месяца назад +1

    After watching previous video i tried it and my concern was intersecting mask ..... thank god you posted it 😅 you are a great teacher sir ...

  • @WanderingSwitchback
    @WanderingSwitchback 4 месяца назад +2

    I'm going to have to watch this a few times, because there is SO much greatness here!! I was just trying to figure some of this out on an edit this week, so I'm so glad you made this! Thanks Simon!

  • @benoittissier58
    @benoittissier58 4 месяца назад +2

    Deserving is an understatement for this video.

  • @mstrathmore
    @mstrathmore 4 месяца назад +1

    Ok that last tip (and the variation suggested in the comments by @notdisclosed…) is pure black magic! Thank you!
    As a wildlife photographer I really struggle with selecting edges that have fur / feathers- anything that helps with that is gold!

  • @duncanwallace7760
    @duncanwallace7760 3 месяца назад +1

    I've been doing the equivalent with 'add', 'subtract' to a mask, but didn't know about 'intersect', which seems easier. Thanks!!!!

  • @johnc3826
    @johnc3826 3 месяца назад +1

    Your explanation of how to use "Intersect Mask" is the best that I have found. Thank you!

  • @Sadieazuki
    @Sadieazuki 4 месяца назад +1

    This is a really cool thing to do in lightroom which is not in many of the recent guides to lightroom. Thank you for the tip!

  • @Gking1971
    @Gking1971 4 месяца назад +1

    Just reviewed a photo of the British musium using these tips. Omg totally different and more closely resembling the image I had in mind. Thank you!

  • @RichardKim06
    @RichardKim06 2 месяца назад +1

    I have been struggling for years to improve my photos but since I have found this channel it is improving. Thanks Simon! You are the best!

  • @algd26
    @algd26 3 месяца назад +1

    That last tip just solved one of my biggest problems ! 😂 Thank you so much 🙏

  • @joshuasmith2107
    @joshuasmith2107 4 месяца назад +1

    Good morning Simon, love your video’s, you have taught me so much about Wildlife photography. I got so excited yesterday, so I waited for an hr to get a picture of a Mother killdeer with her little fluffy baby just old enough to walk. I got down eye level and took about 30 shots, all in Raw so I can really edit them later. Thank you Simon for the knowledge that us beginners need, God bless

  • @adrian6533
    @adrian6533 4 месяца назад +3

    For the bonus tip, have you tried selecting the sky, then intersecting the mask with select sky again? I think it yields similar results with one less click.

  • @djmusic130fdy
    @djmusic130fdy 4 месяца назад +1

    The sky select hack at the end really works well. Have used it for several months. 😊

  • @richard8297
    @richard8297 Месяц назад +1

    An excellent video. It easily solves a problem I have experienced numerous times, without realising that the answer was right there all along. Subscribed.

  • @KryptoKola
    @KryptoKola 4 месяца назад +1

    Loved the video Simon! The bonus tip at the end was super helpful! I was having trouble with the over / under selection with trees just like you pointed out in my own photos. This will be a huge help with future photo editing! Thank you!

  • @Revaton
    @Revaton 4 месяца назад +1

    Every video you make, make me a better photographer. You doing it with charm and passion. Thank you 🙏

  • @brunoalves-pg9eo
    @brunoalves-pg9eo 4 месяца назад +3

    One cool trick I like to use to darken the skies is to reduce the luminance (and saturation if it doesnt look natiural) of blues. This works best when there's some clouds because the darkening only applies to the blue part of the sky similar to a polarizing filter.

  • @HR-wd6cw
    @HR-wd6cw 4 месяца назад +1

    That last tip is a good one, as I generally shoot a lot of landscapes and have run into this issue where trees are not masked correctly. Even if it is a "bug" this is one time we can maybe legitimately call it a "feature".

  • @hlmg1985
    @hlmg1985 4 месяца назад +1

    Best tips ever!!! I did not know you could do intersect. Thank you!

  • @ScottRitchie-bw9ls
    @ScottRitchie-bw9ls 4 месяца назад +1

    Yet another bookmark video! Yes, the last hack was weird. I'll give it a go though. Thank you Simon!

  • @dw.in.michigan
    @dw.in.michigan 4 месяца назад +11

    Yeah, that subtract mask feature is pretty cool. I saw another guy do it a few months ago. That's really handy.

    • @longboardfella5306
      @longboardfella5306 4 месяца назад

      Brian Mattish channel. But as others pointed out sky intersect sky is easier

  • @markjarrett9400
    @markjarrett9400 4 месяца назад +1

    Your bonus tip may be the solution that I have been trying to work out for ages. Thank you for posting.

  • @JasonGillmanJr
    @JasonGillmanJr 4 месяца назад +1

    Not a LR user (darktable), and yet Simon still imparts editing ideas that can be applied regardless. Thanks!

  • @mihailcioinica
    @mihailcioinica 4 месяца назад +1

    Aaahaha, I always wanted to do that, and everytime i tried combining masks, brush etc. Awesome feature I didn't know of. Thanks a lot!

  • @toddgravenphoto
    @toddgravenphoto 4 месяца назад +1

    Whoa.... that bonus tip will be a game changer for my wildlife and landscape shots. I appreciate that!

  • @WalkingEng
    @WalkingEng 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow, Congratulations. I saw today you had gone over 500k subscribers. The quality of your videos, advice and teaching is just outstanding, many Thanks for all the help you’ve given.

  • @nicolagredziuk6672
    @nicolagredziuk6672 4 месяца назад +1

    Love that bonus tip! I had this exact scenario with snowy mountains last week in NZ and was using the brush to painstakingly tweak the mask. Can’t wait to put this tip to the test - thanks Simon!

  • @Penicks
    @Penicks 4 месяца назад +8

    good stuff. photos are a snapshot of a moment, the photo editing reflects the personal impression of that moment. it's such a fun combination of skill and art.

  • @bruce-le-smith
    @bruce-le-smith 4 месяца назад +1

    Merci Simon! A fantastic video as always. The hack at the end was great, Adobe should throw you a sponsorship for that at the very least, I'm sure that's going to help them improve their products!

  • @joanneabramson2645
    @joanneabramson2645 4 месяца назад +1

    I have saved this one to follow along when I need multiple masks. Thank you for this!

  • @InsatiableAppetite-tz1ib
    @InsatiableAppetite-tz1ib 28 дней назад +1

    Thank you for your videos! You are an amazing presenter and educator using this medium. Some of the best content on the internet and definitely for photography!

  • @vstone4628
    @vstone4628 4 месяца назад +1

    Another great video on masking. I liked how you built on the skills of the last one. I also like the community the follow you and offer some of their ideas on their hack tips on intersecting.masks. It's a great youtube channel!!! Thanks

  • @kusyhand
    @kusyhand 4 месяца назад +1

    Even today you taught something. This is great.

  • @thierryhoornaert9950
    @thierryhoornaert9950 4 месяца назад +2

    Merci Simon!
    I'm used to try workarounds when the selection is not working as expected. One of them is starting with a contrary selection, especially for selecting skies with trees. But removing the sky from the sky is really something!
    Most people do not realize the potential of combining, intersecting, cloning and inverting masks.
    The next level is to create Adaptive presets with the AI-based masks: everything but the brush and object masks will be applicable on any other picture with the same type of photography.

  • @MrRussBaum
    @MrRussBaum 4 месяца назад +1

    Great video, as ever. When you inverted, in the hack at the end, you are inverting sky2, rather than the whole mask or sky1, and I'm not sure if the audio is clear on which of the three you invert; by following the visuals, it is clear, however. A similar tightening effect can be had by selecting the sky and then intersecting with the sky; it may be that the two routes are identical, behind the scenes. I have also found that a sharp edge, as in your image, shows better results than if the, say, skyline is soft. And if the skyline is soft, then each time one intersects with the sky, there is a marginal gain (one of my images took a dozen iterations before the skyline was clear of red!). Once again, than you for your excellent output. [Edit - just seen someone else talk about the intersect thing!]

  • @ksnmurthy4476
    @ksnmurthy4476 2 месяца назад +1

    Stunning video. An eye opener with illustrative examples and demos. Awesome Simon. 👏🏽👏🏽💐

  • @markcasebeer8273
    @markcasebeer8273 4 месяца назад +4

    I use the last tip on my selection all the time. It's not always perfect, but it's normally better. You can take this a step further. I made presets for subjects, sky, and backgrounds using this technique. I usually click what preset I want instead of using the standard masking tool. It's another time saver. I always enjoy your videos.

  • @helenmb61
    @helenmb61 4 месяца назад +1

    Brilliant Simon, thanks for the bonus tip, I've been using the intersect option for a while but will definitely be giving this tip a go 👏

  • @mariaceciliarey72
    @mariaceciliarey72 4 месяца назад +1

    Simon, sos un genio !!! Gracias !!! Saludos desde el hemisferio sur !!

  • @rpbrear
    @rpbrear Месяц назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video, and all your videos. I am learning so much!

  • @mklawler
    @mklawler 4 месяца назад +1

    Cannot wait to try your hack. That over selection issue has frustrated me for years now!

  • @chadwoodhouse1905
    @chadwoodhouse1905 4 месяца назад +1

    I'll have to try that bonus tip! I've been doing subtract with the brush. I'm always looking forward to seeing your next video. Thanks!

  • @mjpb20
    @mjpb20 4 месяца назад +1

    Yeah, I agree with Sergiob - you have a great channel going here. Looking forward to all future content. Cheers!

  • @davidharle8794
    @davidharle8794 Месяц назад +1

    That is a brilliant explanation. Thanks for sharing.

  • @maikydb
    @maikydb 4 месяца назад +1

    Simon you are a great presentor and your entusiasm and joy in your work really helps in wanting me to watch even more video's. Again thanks for the great tips, tricks and explanations on how to get the best out of my pictures with lightroom.

  • @dusty3913
    @dusty3913 4 месяца назад +1

    Interesting on the sky mask. I had the same thing happen to me. I selected “subtract” and chose “object” (I think) and removed the unwanted areas manually. Your method is much easier. I look forward to trying it.

  • @Retset
    @Retset 4 месяца назад +11

    Love the sky minus sky trick! Similarly, treating the sky in two parts and dropping off the light on the land were simple but so effective and definitely techniques that i will use

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  4 месяца назад

      Good stuff!

    • @eiremic
      @eiremic 4 месяца назад

      Your enthusiasm is contagious and I feel that when you are sharing tips that i have been given trade secrets. Going to rewatch and take notes.🤓

  • @Dani_Makhoul
    @Dani_Makhoul 4 месяца назад +1

    Hello Simon! Woow that video came at the excellent moment I've been needed, this past weekend i was at the mountain doing some milkyway photography with my friends, and that video will improve my abilities editing. Thank you for your help!

  • @LadanLutfi
    @LadanLutfi 3 месяца назад +1

    Simmooooonnnnn: can you hear me??? thank you for the intersecting mask. I just got back from Masai Mara.... The tall grass that goes with the animal with the "subject" mask is now much easier to fix. thank you so much! you are the best.

  • @chrisburnard5157
    @chrisburnard5157 4 месяца назад +1

    Brilliant teaching and content Simon. Thank you ever so much.

  • @simongarrett4878
    @simongarrett4878 4 месяца назад +1

    OMG Simon. This is a game changer. Thank you so much for all the knowledge you give to us all. Namaste S R Garrett Photography

  • @jefflastofka9289
    @jefflastofka9289 4 месяца назад +1

    I like this episode a lot. The trick at the end is pretty awesome, too.

  • @dougheizenrader2280
    @dougheizenrader2280 4 месяца назад +1

    Glitches are your friend! All you have to do is be able to recognize - and exploit - their potential.
    Great video as usual, Simon!

  • @poppamichael2197
    @poppamichael2197 4 месяца назад

    Simon, your podcasts are truly helpful and enjoyable. Many thanks.

  • @Enigmavelo
    @Enigmavelo 14 дней назад +1

    Brilliant tutorials on LR thanks so much for your time and advice.

  • @rlfisher
    @rlfisher 4 месяца назад +1

    I have used that hack from time to time, it really does work.

  • @iamamandamyrick
    @iamamandamyrick 28 дней назад +1

    That last mask hack is amazing! Thank you for the quality content! Gonna go do some selections now! lol

  • @briancostantino302
    @briancostantino302 4 месяца назад +1

    Mind blown on the bonus tip, thank you Simon!

  • @CINE84YT
    @CINE84YT 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much Simon!! The final bonus tip really mind blowing ! ))) Could you please make another video about color profiles on settings on your camera and Lightroom ? Thank you from Spain .

  • @DodgyReprobate
    @DodgyReprobate 4 месяца назад +1

    Fantastic job mate. You could even create a preset with only the mask options selected and call it "Better Sky Selection" or something 😀👍

  • @MikeScheerer
    @MikeScheerer 4 месяца назад +4

    Your videos and their content just go from strength to strength Simon and I really love the useful tips which always have some new knowledge to impart. Keep up the fine work and I can assure you that I for one will keep watching and liking. 😊

  • @vega1287
    @vega1287 4 месяца назад +1

    the other day i found my favourite technique to get subjects in frame within seconds, even at long focal lengths (having both eyes open, non dominant eye looking throgh the vewfinder) and i'd love to see what your tips and tricks are.

  • @BillFerris
    @BillFerris 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you, Simon, for sharing these great LrC tips!

  • @konkerz-95
    @konkerz-95 4 месяца назад +1

    I love these videos because it teaches me so much about photography. I don’t use photoshop or Lightroom and I would love to see a video for people who just use jpeg on their camera.

  • @robertwoodhall5010
    @robertwoodhall5010 4 месяца назад +1

    Many thanks Simon for your help, its really made my photos look stunning with small adjustments

  • @jimtrull683
    @jimtrull683 4 месяца назад +1

    Simon I have enjoyed watching your editing tips. I was fortunate to be introduced to you when you appeared on Gavin Hardcastle’s channel a while back. Since then I have been following your work and I have picked up a number of expert tips in using LR. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

  • @WesleyEast-RRfan
    @WesleyEast-RRfan 12 дней назад +1

    Weird but very informational, thanks

  • @Jimbam_
    @Jimbam_ 4 месяца назад +1

    Only just started taking pictures with an old D3100 I’ve had for years with an 18-55 kit lens and a janky old laptop running Lightroom but loving it, your videos have helped me learn a little and going back to some older photos I’m now and getting some nice results, saving for a better body and couple of lenses next.
    I find how you teach and the tone of your voice very easy to watch, I was subtracting bits like the bonus tip but with a brush so trying to subtract with that tip should hopefully save some time 🙂

  • @finnhoward4242
    @finnhoward4242 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you I will definitely be using these tips from now on!