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

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  • @simon_dentremont
    @simon_dentremont  Год назад +73

    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 +505

    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 8 месяцев назад +1

      I love it here!!

    • @viajefamiliar
      @viajefamiliar 8 месяцев назад +1

      Really like how this guy show the info!

  • @maxmohawke
    @maxmohawke Год назад +423

    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 +194

    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 +18

    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!

  • @svaeon
    @svaeon 8 месяцев назад +9

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

  • @selenaplans
    @selenaplans 9 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @MOKhut
    @MOKhut Год назад +51

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

  • @bennnnnification
    @bennnnnification Год назад +107

    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.

  • @brichard11
    @brichard11 Год назад +2

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

  • @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.

  • @bmylesk
    @bmylesk 10 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 3 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‼️‼️

  • @paulmclinden7046
    @paulmclinden7046 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @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!

  • @KarenKaiser
    @KarenKaiser Месяц 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.

  • @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!

  • @Jimbam_
    @Jimbam_ 4 месяца назад +1

    You sir are Adobe and the world of camera settings very own Bob Ross, I’m now watching your videos just because I enjoy them👌🏻😂

  • @RMCProductions
    @RMCProductions Год назад +5

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

  • @tmsmqwx
    @tmsmqwx Год назад +1

    I love the duck photo manipulation. Sometimes you can't even see what a photo is lacking until you see what can be done with it. This is reminiscent of how we used to underexpose slide film to obtain a measure of saturation.

  • @davidgommeren7283
    @davidgommeren7283 Год назад +7

    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!

  • @lindefraser9148
    @lindefraser9148 Месяц 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!

  • @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!

  • @hellmrf
    @hellmrf 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @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!

  • @POVjustin
    @POVjustin Месяц 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!!

  • @RufatFarzane
    @RufatFarzane 10 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.

  • @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!

  • @styzr
    @styzr 4 месяца назад +3

    More like these, please! Thanks

  • @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.

  • @randyschwager2515
    @randyschwager2515 Год назад +4

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

  • @diegogarces6931
    @diegogarces6931 11 месяцев 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.

  • @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.

  • @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 9 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @avranilmaity8211
    @avranilmaity8211 Месяц назад

    The most informative 22 minutes I’ve had on YT about photo editing! 🫡

  • @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 …

  • @wildlife-shorts
    @wildlife-shorts Год назад +2

    That was great! Thanks for the tips, Simon!

  • @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. 👌👍

  • @Rusty1843
    @Rusty1843 8 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.

  • @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!

  • @MiftahYogi
    @MiftahYogi 4 месяца 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

  • @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.

  • @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 +6

    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.

  • @jeffgermanich8105
    @jeffgermanich8105 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’m under the weather today, but these videos make me want to get outside and have fun 😊

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @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 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @captaincripple280
    @captaincripple280 Год назад +1

    Simon reminds me of fellow Canadian Neil Peart, the tragically deceased superdrummer of the legendary band Rush. Both have been extremely articulate and even-tempered while mastering their arts to the highest degree conceivable. They even look a bit alike. Thanks, Simon, for content that can only be described as stellar. Best, always.

    • @simon_dentremont
      @simon_dentremont  Год назад

      Love Rush!

    • @captaincripple280
      @captaincripple280 Год назад

      ​@@simon_dentremont Of course you do :) If'n ya wanna behold what they found to be the high point of their career - tens of thousands of certified thong-wearing Brazilians going HAYWIRE as YYZ was played, check out the link at the end. It's goosebump material for anyone with half a pulse of better. The shot framing at around 52 seconds is plain wicked. Brace yourself, sir.
      Thanks again for changing how I approach snatching photons. I've synthesized parts of your approach with those of another, less technical/more hands-off master to cobble together my own style. It's not unlike the battle of heart and mind so brilliantly depicted in Rush's Hemispheres album and cover art.
      A cornerstone was getting me off the nonsense emphasis on ISO 100 (or lower, depending on the hardware). That vastly improved, among other things, our rolling road trip shots which before were too often blurry for flippin' obvious reasons.
      ruclips.net/video/1eSlvoO3Vw8/видео.html

  • @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.

  • @mawavoy
    @mawavoy Год назад +2

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

  • @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!

  • @abeltshimini5750
    @abeltshimini5750 Год назад +1

    Simon you quickly becoming my favorite RUclipsr

  • @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".

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @odaimohammad3687
    @odaimohammad3687 Год назад +1

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

  • @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.

  • @sean19
    @sean19 Год назад +1

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

  • @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.

  • @mahindra123456789
    @mahindra123456789 3 месяца 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!

  • @jonasvanzweden8249
    @jonasvanzweden8249 5 месяцев назад +11

    Modern bob ross

  • @Dr3am0fLight
    @Dr3am0fLight 11 месяцев 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!

  • @Dave.-.
    @Dave.-. 7 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @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.

  • @mjean131
    @mjean131 5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @spahtucus
    @spahtucus Месяц назад +1

    Great ways to use familiar tools - great value here!!

  • @eddienyagah
    @eddienyagah 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @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. 🙏🏻

  • @huexley
    @huexley Год назад +1

    Light painting is one of my fav trick !

  • @robking9857
    @robking9857 Год назад +1

    OMG! I have a Nikon D40, a dinosaur by today's standards. What I have learned from your videos has been a blessing to my photography. I even find myself using the Pro camera features on my cell phone camera. And now I am learning how to use real-time features in Lightroom and Photoshop. Your work is amazing and your explanations are so down to earth.
    Thank you, Simon. Set shutter speed & aperture and auto the ISO is a game changer. The native ISO for my D40 is 200, 400, & 800, each with about 8 stops. I even just ebay'd a 50mm 1.4 lens for portraits and depth of field.

  • @kevinwhite6176
    @kevinwhite6176 6 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!

  • @RobA413
    @RobA413 3 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.

  • @teabaggins3517
    @teabaggins3517 5 месяцев назад +1

    Simon deserves more followers.

  • @NickInHell666
    @NickInHell666 10 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.

  • @shujaazfilmsproduction7115
    @shujaazfilmsproduction7115 Год назад +2

    @simon my best youtube teacher so far❤

  • @josephgarza9225
    @josephgarza9225 20 часов назад

    You are a very good teacher sir, thank you for your time.

  • @DarthVeach
    @DarthVeach 6 месяцев назад

    Im not kidding, these techniques blow my mind. I only started using LR a few years ago and had no idea you could do all these things with it!

  • @itumelengtshabalala5873
    @itumelengtshabalala5873 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @boutdoors8234
    @boutdoors8234 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @jrfstudio
    @jrfstudio Год назад +1

    I really appreciate and respect what you are doing for all of us. God bless

  • @DavidSorensenPlus
    @DavidSorensenPlus Год назад +1

    Goodness gracious, where are the days that I had a darkroom in my attic with a big and bulky enlarger, where I used pieces of paper and my hand to expose certain areas less or more. Those were the days 😅 But this allows for such dramatic images, making it so easy to add the right atmosphere.

  • @VioletGOKU
    @VioletGOKU Год назад +1

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

  • @mattklingle7004
    @mattklingle7004 23 дня 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!

  • @Hash-zw1ju
    @Hash-zw1ju 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome Video. i never have learnt any editing tool or used it effectively. From your video, it is clearly math, logic and common sense

  • @xwhite2020
    @xwhite2020 Год назад +1

    This is a perfect demo for where I'm up to with editing.

  • @ph_sukhov
    @ph_sukhov 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @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!

  • @sarahthomson8183
    @sarahthomson8183 Год назад +1

    One of the best Lightroom tutorials I've ever seen! Thank you so much. And please do more of them?

  • @trevorvonritter
    @trevorvonritter Год назад +1

    I actually have so many photos that I thought were hopeless / didn't know how to properly edit that will really benefit from your techniques

  • @chysovana
    @chysovana 6 месяцев назад +1

    this video make my eyes bigger, just a little bit but the photo so impress! thank you.

  • @Schattendichter
    @Schattendichter 10 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!

  • @michaelniederer6989
    @michaelniederer6989 Год назад +1

    Don’t typically comment on videos but couldn’t help but chime in. Appreciate your clear and thorough instructions. Gained a subscriber

  • @nelsonclub7722
    @nelsonclub7722 5 месяцев назад

    I love watching theses Amateur vs Pro videos - I've been a pro for 35yrs and I don't do any of these things - never have and never will .

  • @bfqywqd
    @bfqywqd Год назад +1

    Excellent video. I rarely watch 22 minute long videos to the end but this one was packed with very relevant information.

  • @Sirrhiero
    @Sirrhiero 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @gregscarcella519
    @gregscarcella519 9 месяцев назад +1

    VERY dramatic and impressive editing quickly! I now see how LR tools can be used in concert with one another.....so powerful if done right. I need to make local gradual changes instead of trying to make large global changes.

  • @cazzyungklewitz946
    @cazzyungklewitz946 Год назад +1

    Waiting patiently for you here in Botswana 🇧🇼

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen927 Год назад +1

    TEACH, SIMON, TEACH! LOL You're giving us invaluable info about Lightroom techniques...thanks!