TOP 3 PRO LIGHTROOM techniques to rescue dull, lifeless photos!

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  • @simon_dentremont
    @simon_dentremont  Год назад +76

    What are your go-to features in Lightroom? What features would you like to see in educational content in a future video?

    • @lionheart4424
      @lionheart4424 Год назад +12

      I would love to learn a bit more about your experience in using APS-C cameras vs Full Frame cameras for wildlife. Some say that in newer 40MP FF bodies the cropping is better for subjects like birds, while others say the reach of APS-C bodies is better.
      I plan to acquire a gear setup for Bird photography and I would appreciate immensely the insights from your experience.

    • @GordonFRegan
      @GordonFRegan Год назад +10

      I have watched many Lightroom videos but you always seem to pull the rabbit out of the hat so go ahead and surprise me again.

    • @rappy90
      @rappy90 Год назад +17

      How about editing with the tone curve?

    • @GenericPast
      @GenericPast Год назад +4

      I use luminance range a lot

    • @raikirik703
      @raikirik703 Год назад +2

      The tone curve adjustment is something I always go to in Lightroom! I would like to learn more about colour grading, calibration and the many masking options available.

  • @Photo_doctor
    @Photo_doctor Год назад +531

    Some people hide facts, and give only for likes and views. But this man, gives everything he knows to us like how a Dad teaches his sons ❤

    • @tlaniimas1154
      @tlaniimas1154 Год назад +4

      Totally agree, Good job Simon!!

    • @stsofian
      @stsofian Год назад +7

      I recently find this channel and i absolutely agree with that are you saying!! This guy is awesome

    • @EckySeptarony
      @EckySeptarony Год назад +2

      Bro, this man give me a courage to use higher iso... And its mean a lot for me, as i a budget photographer...

    • @SycoRiddim
      @SycoRiddim 9 месяцев назад +1

      I love it here!!

    • @viajefamiliar
      @viajefamiliar 9 месяцев назад +1

      Really like how this guy show the info!

  • @maxmohawke
    @maxmohawke Год назад +431

    Now that's what I call a useful example on how to use lightroom for a beginner like me. Thank you very much.

  • @KingKyzn
    @KingKyzn Год назад +197

    This man is so damn good at break down complex things into simple easy to understands points of view. Best photo tip channel on YT

  • @Bernatchly
    @Bernatchly Год назад +24

    I could unsubscribe to literally every other photographer I follow on here, with the plethora of useful tidbits and tutorials you provide. So happy I found this channel, and thank you for all the work you put into helping people learn new photography & editing tips!

  • @MOKhut
    @MOKhut Год назад +54

    You are not just a skilled photographer, but you are also a professional teacher

  • @svaeon
    @svaeon 9 месяцев назад +10

    Wish you were my teacher in school, cuz you got such a talent to explain simple and clear....
    You got a talent!❤❤❤

  • @selenaplans
    @selenaplans 10 месяцев назад +7

    One of the best Lightroom tutorials I've watched thus far. Thank you.

  • @bennnnnification
    @bennnnnification Год назад +108

    Only a few minutes in and my (admittedly limited) knowledge of Lightroom has already improved. I usually just whack on some warmth, sharpness and contrast and call it a day. Enlightening to see that you take into account the very same things in Lightroom as you do out in the field i.e light direction, etc. Things I simply didn't think to replicate. As always Simon, an unrivaled communicator in all things photography. Great tips and inside info. Can't wait to get some of my new shots into Lightroom and apply what you show here. 10/10.

  • @dubschloss
    @dubschloss Год назад +19

    To add to the cacophony of praise for this video, I think this is one of the most useful videos on photo editing I've ever seen. I mostly do street photography but these techniques can be applied universally. You do a stellar job of explaining why you do something and exactly how to do it. I have not experimented with gradients much because it's uncharted territory, but you have inspired me to take more creative liberty with my photos. Thank you, Simon. This is, dare I say, masterful advice.

  • @brichard11
    @brichard11 Год назад +2

    Mr. d'Entremont you have no idea how grateful I am for your videos.

  • @davidgommeren7283
    @davidgommeren7283 Год назад +8

    As much as I'm a purist, it is incredible how much and quick a photo can be improved with post processing software. I've got so many photos which are special because of situation and/or composition, but don't look good because of exposure and light problems. Time to learn post processing!

  • @POVjustin
    @POVjustin 2 месяца назад +2

    This has to be one of the best tutorials i have seen on RUclips! Instructions are super clear and you explain everything so well. I love that you explain all your reasoning for what you are doing to the image! Thank you for your hard work on this video!!

  • @SPDRaid3R
    @SPDRaid3R Год назад +7

    As someone who's spending a lot of time learning Lightroom, I just wanted to say thank you! Your tutorials are incredible for beginners and you clearly have a passion for teaching others!

  • @paulmclinden7046
    @paulmclinden7046 8 месяцев назад +1

    One of the best, honest videos on RUclips. Brilliant sir. More of it, please.
    Simply wonderful.

  • @yixunkhoo2705
    @yixunkhoo2705 Год назад +7

    Thanks for this video, I’ve been shooting for 6 years and there aren’t many experts out there who give such specific and useful tips that are only learnt through experience. Most RUclipsrs only share basic strategies. And you make it all so simple. Kudos to you sir! Subscribed, and keep it up!

  • @diegogarces6931
    @diegogarces6931 Год назад +2

    You're a superb teacher. Not only have I been learning while watching your videos, I've been getting excited about photography. Thank you, sir.

  • @EDKguy
    @EDKguy Год назад +4

    I've been discouraged about my photos looking flat. You've given me hope and a path toward success. Bless you Sir!

  • @bmylesk
    @bmylesk 11 месяцев назад +2

    @simon_dentremont the key phrase you said here was, "there's no right or wrong, it's your art." Very true. Don't get lost in perfection.

  • @myboithomas
    @myboithomas 4 месяца назад +3

    19:53 WHAAATT I would've never realized it was that small of a structure it you hadn't said anything. Thank you for this tutorial! Ive been using techniques like this for a few of my last photos but this gave me a much clearer understanding of them. THANK YOU‼️‼️

  • @SHAHLIFE
    @SHAHLIFE Год назад +1

    I mean, i watch tons of editing videos and this is the most useful secret-free of all time.
    Really appreciate this man!

  • @RufatFarzane
    @RufatFarzane 11 месяцев назад +2

    I'm using Lightroom for quite some time now, but your "sandwich" technique with background only selection was something new that I tried on a few shots edited earlier and it instantly made an impact. Thanks for the guidance and for sharing your experience.

  • @KarenKaiser
    @KarenKaiser 2 месяца назад +2

    I have only recently discovered your channel, and I have been binge-watching! I love your teaching style and find the information you provide extremely useful to my photography and processing. Thank you so much.

  • @annettegreen8807
    @annettegreen8807 Год назад +11

    OMG, thank you so much for making this video. These were the MOST useful minutes of photography instruction I've had so far. I did my training way back in the days of film, haha. I have recently begun to learn digital photography and use LRC. This video helped my editing more than I can express. I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Thanks for the time you put into helping us newbies--I think I can speak for all of us when I say that you ROCK! I look forward to more "to-the-point", excellently explained videos.

  • @VAhockeyGuy
    @VAhockeyGuy Год назад +1

    YES!! Finally a video by a photographer who is a true artist! Love this video. Thanks so much for posting.

  • @shonpeterson3441
    @shonpeterson3441 Год назад +4

    Thank you for your amazing tutorial!! I’ve been shooting professionally since 2009 and your videos are some of the best tutorials out there. I also appreciate your positively and encouragement!

  • @MrMGutierrez84
    @MrMGutierrez84 10 месяцев назад +1

    Simon is my only go to when it comes to photography. Absolutely love his work.

  • @BGTuyau
    @BGTuyau Год назад +6

    It will take several viewings plus note-taking plus experimentation with my own files to fully assimilate and integrate these editing techniques -but, as usual, Simon d'E. offers at no cost a worthwhile lesson in photo editing. Merci BCP, Monsieur …

  • @ryanangeli5897
    @ryanangeli5897 Год назад +1

    I CANNOT believe how simple this is. I’m not kidding. When I was trying my hand at photography for the first time about 6 years ago I liked doing long exposure beach photography. I had an immediate instinct for setting up interesting shots. But I noticed how flat the photos came out, and it didn’t look like that in real life. I knew I had to edit. But then also discovered(the hard way)how easy it is to OVER-edit a photo, and the human eye can tell when something looks over-edited and unnatural. I never figured out what I was doing wrong, and, regrettably, sadly, gave up on photography in frustration. Recently I’ve been getting the itch to go back out and try again, having picked up Birding as a hobby(obsession). And seeing this video and how UNBELIEVABLE your photos look with just 2-3 quick and well-placed edits has convinced me. Think I’m going to try again 😉
    Well done, sir!

  • @DjVojto
    @DjVojto Год назад +7

    tip: instead of dodging and burning piece by piece when it is too much to do you can use gradient filter on whole photo, select range mask to luminosity option on it and slide that right tick to left for selecting only darks or right tick on slider to the left for selecting only lights. apply exposure down or up depending if you want shadows more dark or light parts to brighten.use O to show you the mask. if you slide smoothnes slider to 20 fx, it wil only apply more selectively on what you need to adjust not the whole gradient.

  • @RobA413
    @RobA413 4 месяца назад +1

    Excellent! There are many great videos on RUclips showing various workflows in LR, but most of them whilst producing fantastic results, are very long-winded. What cannot be underestimated here is you've created a beautiful end result, but very quickly and efficiently without unnecessary complexity and confusion! As with most things, those who are very talented and skilled at something make it look deceptively easy, but your eloquence, skill and relatable delivery inspire others to give things a try.

  • @WilliamTrostelPhotography
    @WilliamTrostelPhotography Год назад +6

    Even as a lightroom pro this video was a great reminder of the power that gradients can have in my workflow. Thank you!

  • @tender.branson
    @tender.branson 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks! Now I understand what's missing in my photos. It's not just about composition, focus and sharpness. To me its even just 50%. Because what you just did in the video adds another 50% and make these photos really stand out. Amazing. I just don't have this vision. Don't know how I want my normal photos to look.

  • @ivank2969
    @ivank2969 Год назад +5

    A man who sees photo editing as I do, well done. Your editing pretty much mirrors my own which I believe makes the images look so natural rather than unnatural as so many photographers on RUclips seem to do these days. Keep up the great work. 👌👍

  • @mjean131
    @mjean131 6 месяцев назад +1

    This... is probably THE most creatively changing (life changing) video I have seen. Thank you Simon!!!! Thank you so much!

  • @randyschwager2515
    @randyschwager2515 Год назад +4

    This is the most useful and perfectly explained editing video I’ve seen in ages! Thanks!

  • @mahindra123456789
    @mahindra123456789 5 месяцев назад +1

    When you increased the clarity of the ripples that blew my mind. I never thought of being able to get those details back before. Amazing video!

  • @timothybrake2371
    @timothybrake2371 Год назад +3

    The tip about darkening the shadow areas was fantastic! Sometimes, as amateurs, we overlook the finer details that make significant improvements. The "shaping" that this created in your image was just incredible.
    Thanks again Simon!

  • @povilasqw
    @povilasqw Год назад +7

    I was impressed how well lightroom processes photos, and how accurate automatic tools are, but now I'm mindblown about features and all the possibilities. This might not be the most popular content on your cannel, but I find image processing guides very useful. Great work!

  • @odaimohammad3687
    @odaimohammad3687 Год назад +1

    I've watched many Lightroom tutorials and this is the first time I've actually learned something. Thank you!

  • @Shiratuu
    @Shiratuu Год назад +4

    Awesome video as always! As someone still learning, your videos are the best at explaining everything but not overexplaining it or losing the point throughout the video.
    Thank you and keep it up!

  • @ph_sukhov
    @ph_sukhov 9 месяцев назад +1

    This is the best video on RUclips about color correction in lighting room! Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤

  • @JimD750
    @JimD750 Год назад +3

    Simon, I want to thank you for making these lightroom videos. You make me want to learn how to really use the program for more than just basic editing. I don't do a whole lot with lightroom other than basic editing. In the past I always edited my photos, and then deleted the RAW photos, unless they were of images that mean a lot to me, like pictures of my family. But I've decided to begin keeping all of my usable RAW images just to use as practice photos.

  • @peteg330
    @peteg330 Год назад +1

    'remember this is your art'. I like that comment as we seem to be bound by what other do or think of your pictures. This is your creation and your art! Thanks Simon, that just reinforced my confidence.

  • @Andy_Thomas
    @Andy_Thomas Год назад +17

    Rather than subtract from a mask, I tend to use the intersect feature to fine tune a mask. The intersect feature works well when intersecting with a luminance range to specify the highlights or lowlights in a region.

    • @chichechich99
      @chichechich99 Год назад +4

      For sure. Nigel Danson showed the gradient + intersect a luminance range in one of his videos and I have found that to be such a transformative tool in my editing kit

    • @greggdrake
      @greggdrake Год назад

      Luminance range for the win too. Only thing I'd say differently. This is an excellent video

    • @Kreilo2412
      @Kreilo2412 10 месяцев назад

      @@chichechich99 Do you have a link for that video?

  • @Dr3am0fLight
    @Dr3am0fLight Год назад +1

    One of the best Tutorials on editing photos in LR (or any other software with similiar functions and workflows) i have seen so far. Thank you so much Simon for helping us to grow!

  • @RMCProductions
    @RMCProductions Год назад +5

    Thank you Simon. All of this for free, you're amazing!

  • @lindefraser9148
    @lindefraser9148 2 месяца назад +1

    After using Lightroom for years, I still learned great tips from this video today. One example is the 'sandwich' technique! Thanks so much Simon!

  • @mondujar279
    @mondujar279 Год назад +18

    Great video again. I sometimes like to add a subtle background glow by adding a radial gradient over the object (bird possibly) then subtract the object and then raise exposure slightly. Gives the effect of a slight light behind the object.

  • @jeffnewman8261
    @jeffnewman8261 Год назад +3

    Great tips Simon! Something that I do is reduce contrast to brighten areas, in conjunction with raising highlights and whites, especially when I'm "adding sunlight".

  • @timoalanko6245
    @timoalanko6245 Год назад +2

    This is one of the most helpful videos on lightroom editing that I've ever come across. Simple, helpful tips that really make the photos pop! And no Photoshop needed.
    Thank you Simon!

  • @GordonFRegan
    @GordonFRegan Год назад +13

    Simon you are a master of techniques. What you do that no one else seems to do is explain why. For novices "why" is just as important.
    As for future videos I think techniques (post production or in camera) would be something I would like to see. Thanks for doing this amazing video.

  • @VioletGOKU
    @VioletGOKU Год назад +1

    This is one of the very few actually useful editing videos on RUclips. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @Steve-qi7hc
    @Steve-qi7hc Год назад +3

    Excellent, if you right click on the mask you can invert and duplicate it. It works well on radial gradients.
    More tips please. The post processing is as important as taking the photo.

  • @lisaouellette2656
    @lisaouellette2656 Год назад +1

    I could watch hours of this kind of tutorial. I lack vision…all the technical technique in the world is useless without vision. This is so helpful! Thanks!

  • @helenmb61
    @helenmb61 Год назад +4

    Some great ideas here Simon. I use the intersect option with either a brush or gradients on my masks a lot. It's particularly useful with selecting the subject and then intersect with the brush. You just then paint on where you want your adjustment and it doesn't spill out into the background.

  • @hellmrf
    @hellmrf 9 месяцев назад +2

    Even your free ebook is better than most paid material around RUclips. Again, congrats for the work.

  • @NickInHell666
    @NickInHell666 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the video. These methods are so simple yet HUGE on how they impact a dull photo. I am an American that lives in Germany, and while there are many great things to photograph, there are also many dark grey days. This video was exactly what I needed to see. Thanks.

  • @styzr
    @styzr 5 месяцев назад +3

    More like these, please! Thanks

  • @JosephMartin
    @JosephMartin Год назад +1

    this video is incredible. One of the best tutorials I've ever seen - the tips were great and your explanations/camera presence made it very easy to learn. Well done, and thank you!

  • @jonasvanzweden8249
    @jonasvanzweden8249 6 месяцев назад +14

    Modern bob ross

  • @Schattendichter
    @Schattendichter 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing. One of the best videos I've seen, because you are more on the "why" as on the "how" without loosing the "cookbook" approach. Great!

  • @Dave.-.
    @Dave.-. 8 месяцев назад +3

    Me watching him using fancy tools with ohhhand ahhh but i only have the free version😂

  • @kevinwhite6176
    @kevinwhite6176 7 месяцев назад +1

    I think this is a really great tutorial. I've seen a lot of nature and landscape photographers do some very heavy handed lightroom work and yours definitely is more of 'enhancing realism' as opposed to just 'a big flashy landscape'. Both are totally valid and I like both!

  • @Unique1Nick
    @Unique1Nick Год назад +1

    This is one of the best made „how to“ Lr videos i have ever seen. I really love this channel. 🙏🏻

  • @882952
    @882952 Год назад +2

    Simon, I just got my second-hand EF 600mm f/4 IS, and I can't wait to go out and try some of your birding techniques. (The place I bought it from somehow didn't realize it was the IS model and priced it accordingly!) Thanks again for all your awesome videos, AND, for being the best RUclips presenter there is, in terms of your delivery, quick pacing, no-BS padding your time with extra fluff, etc. Truly appreciate your style.

  • @Resla
    @Resla Год назад +1

    Right before you performed the technique, I would be saying it out loud. But it blew my mind that I never thought of doing this until you said it. Thank you so much!

  • @WolfQuantum
    @WolfQuantum 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. Clear and not intensely complicated. I've seen too many people making videos where it seems like they are brushing countless little areas and layers upon layers of masking until it's hard to keep track of all they did. These examples show using gradients and masking that are quick and relatively simple. Even the use of the brush tool in the bonus tip was simple and made sense. I'm inspired to go back and work on some images using these techniques. I've used Lightroom for a while, but I am not a fluent expert in it. This is a big help. So, again. Thank you.

  • @spahtucus
    @spahtucus Год назад +1

    Great value in digestable chunks that reinforce not just skills but thinking about how to apply those skills in our own work. Terrific teacher! Well done!

  • @itsmahdisadeghi
    @itsmahdisadeghi Год назад +1

    Didn't expect these amazing results from such simple changes applied to the photo. It shows how much skill and experience has to do with work you're doing rather than complex tools and techniques. Please post mkre of these. Thank you

  • @PhreddCrintt
    @PhreddCrintt Год назад +1

    Mind truly 'Blown' here Simon.
    I have watched several mainstream PS and LR RUclips presenters cover this subject but, without any exception, this video is the best I have seen on this subject. Your 'delivery' here is superb and I can't thank you enough for clearing a lot of 'muddy water' for me!

  • @aaronwitt8401
    @aaronwitt8401 Год назад +1

    This is a fantastic video! You not only show us how, but also explain the why. Thank you so much!!

  • @mattklingle7004
    @mattklingle7004 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you so much for posting something like this. I think this is going to help me look at my editing differently and really upgrade my work. Thank you again!

  • @asystasyorg
    @asystasyorg Год назад +1

    Thank you Simon! I don't focus on wildlife but these tips are gold for virtually any kind of photography! THANK YOU

  • @eddienyagah
    @eddienyagah 7 месяцев назад

    This man is just heaven sent. That's all I can say to describe him. Thank you so much.

  • @Rusty1843
    @Rusty1843 9 месяцев назад +1

    I've never taken a photo with intent before I found your RUclips channel. Thank you so much for what you do. I wish I found your channel and photography years ago.

  • @MiftahYogi
    @MiftahYogi 6 месяцев назад +2

    Now I know more about the features of Lightroom and about light because photography is about capturing the light but you explain in detail

  • @stevengurule6940
    @stevengurule6940 Год назад +1

    I appreciate how you make you "lab learning" courses short and to the point. I'll be able to fo a lot with what ive learned from you today.

  • @boutdoors8234
    @boutdoors8234 8 месяцев назад +1

    Some of the best education on RUclips. Thank you for all your efforts

  • @itumelengtshabalala5873
    @itumelengtshabalala5873 8 месяцев назад +1

    You have my respect sir, hands down thee best tutorial I have watched in years.

  • @KingAriston
    @KingAriston 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is the first truly useful video I've seen on using Lightroom. Other videos just go through obvious features of the program, on this one I actually learned applicable techniques and principles. Thank you.

  • @unchainedmangareader
    @unchainedmangareader 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much on this video tutorial. I normally use Adobe photoshop but Lightroom and the tutorial you taught is PHENOMENAL. I used a few of your steps and I made my canon r100 pictures look so much better!

  • @kevvy22
    @kevvy22 Год назад +1

    This video was top tier. Especially for someone starting out like me. I’ll definitely be staying tuned for more videos like this.

  • @JeffreyNewman-ub5dh
    @JeffreyNewman-ub5dh Год назад +1

    I've watched a number of your videos. This is my favorite so far. Please keep up the good work.

  • @wjcoady7146
    @wjcoady7146 Год назад +1

    I'm now a subscriber. This is a perfect example of how to teach. Well done Simon! Please keep it up.

  • @JohnGambardella-p5r
    @JohnGambardella-p5r Год назад +1

    I’ve watched many LRC tips videos and this is one of the best…..concise and specific. I will watch it again and again to hone my post processing skills. Thank you!

  • @traceybartlam7737
    @traceybartlam7737 3 месяца назад +1

    This is like magic! Incredible the difference it makes, thank you. I don’t have software that can do many of those techniques- yet! It’s annoying that you can’t just purchase rather than having to subscribe but unfortunately that’s the way many software is now.

  • @alish2001
    @alish2001 Год назад +1

    For the longest time I've been avoiding properly editing in lightroom because I didn't know where to start. Thank you for the amazing tutorials and tips as always!

  • @kingbillybob
    @kingbillybob 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing! I am just learning Lightroom through some lessons in a light room course. It is an amazing application, and the masking tools are superb.

  • @gobot109
    @gobot109 Год назад +1

    A question I constantly struggle with is “What does a good image look like?” This is just outstanding! Thank you.

  • @Sirrhiero
    @Sirrhiero 9 месяцев назад +1

    Simon you are a gem! I’ve learned so much in this video alone!🙌🏾

  • @pedroduarte9335
    @pedroduarte9335 Год назад +1

    I've seen some of your videos and i like them a lot, but this one just shows that you are a master.
    Keep up the good work!

  • @m4gick1
    @m4gick1 Год назад +1

    I love your videos...they've helped me so much...especially this latest series on ISO - I now get so many more usable photos when I'm out hiking. Thank you!

  • @mawavoy
    @mawavoy Год назад +2

    Simon, thanks for sharing these simple light room editing tips.

  • @kevinbywater
    @kevinbywater Год назад +1

    Really excellent, Simon. At certain moments in your editing, not only did I learn something but smiled really hard as the images popped into life. Wonderful! Thank you.

  • @sean19
    @sean19 Год назад +1

    I keep watching this video time and time again as it teaches me a lot with regards to lightroom 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @boatman222345
    @boatman222345 Год назад +1

    Another great demonstration of just how much changing subtle details can greatly improve image quality and impact!

  • @ThiagoMatuo
    @ThiagoMatuo 7 месяцев назад

    I was just browsing RUclips and started to watch your video, I opened Lightroom to try to use some of your techniques and WOW, what a huge difference! Thanks!

  • @abeltshimini5750
    @abeltshimini5750 Год назад +1

    Simon you quickly becoming my favorite RUclipsr

  • @EspritdeCork
    @EspritdeCork 9 месяцев назад +1

    Think this might be my favorite video of yours.Has brought my editing up another level. Thank you