LUMINAR LEARNING CENTER
Welcome to my training and resource page for Luminar Neo. I’ve collected all my best tips and tricks in one place! Master Luminar and create stunning photos in minutes!
If you are using Luminar Neo, and want to get the most out of it, you have come to the right place. I have been using Luminar since the pre-release of the original version, many years ago. I have recorded hundreds of videos about it, written countless articles about it, and use the product on nearly every image that I create. It's a masterpiece of software for photo editing, and I am here to help you learn how to use it. I am also a Skylum Ambassador, have taught Luminar at industry conferences and local workshops, as well as taught it at countless camera club meetings and one-on-ones with clients. I just love it.
Since I have created so much content around this amazing product, I wanted to have a central point where you can find links to much of it, and have it organized for easy searching. I have compiled that here, so you can get to what you want easily. You can also follow my Youtube channel to stay up to date on my weekly tutorials.
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1) Beginner Tutorials
These tutorials are designed for those that are relatively new to Luminar Neo and looking for the best way to get started. These videos will get you up and running quickly with Luminar Neo, from start to finish. You will learn all the ins and outs of this amazing product, how to use the tools and filters, and become very fluent in using Luminar to create your own beautiful photos. You can watch these right here, or pop over to my YouTube channel and follow along!
2) Mistakes to Avoid
There are so many options in Luminar, and so many ways to do things, that it can get confusing and even overwhelming at times. This often leads to making editing mistakes that can really make an image not look that great. These quick videos are designed to make you aware of these pitfalls and offer ideas about how to avoid them.
3) General Editing Tips
These videos give you some insight into my editing process, how I approach an edit and get it started, and more.
4) Working with Light
Light is obviously the most important component of a photograph, and these videos illustrate techniques that I use to shape the light in my images.
5) Adjusting Color
I absolutely LOVE color in my images, and over the years have built up quite a few tricks for making sure they look great. These videos should help.
6) Masking
Masking is a critical skill in editing, and there are several options in Luminar. These videos show you how I use it to get the best results.
7) HDR Merge
I love creating HDR images, and with the HDR Merge extension (which is an optional add-on for Luminar) I have so much power and control to craft specifically the image I want to create. These videos will show you how I use HDR Merge inside of Luminar Neo. Also, if you want to really go deep into HDR, consider my HDR Merge Power Bundle which is a full course about HDR (for sale in my Shop), along with an ebook, presets and more. It’s comprehensive for sure!
8) Add-Ons from My Shop: Courses, Presets, Skies, and more!
I have made quite a few digital products which I sell here on my site, and that is part of how I support myself. Feel free to browse my store and see if there is anything of interest. I have a lot of options with more in development all the time. Thanks for looking! If you have questions about any of them, please use my contact form.
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