I once had the privilege of spending a few days in Scotland with my close friend Jakub Bors. During our time together, I complimented his exceptional use of colors, and he revealed that his inspiration came from none other than Annie Leibovitz. Jakob has even created a video tutorial on achieving stunning color-grading effects using Luminar Neo. In his tutorial, he explores three methods: Overlays, the Color Harmony tool, and the Moody or LUT tool. The cherry on top is that he generously provides exercise files for hands-on learning.
Overlays
Jakub demonstrates the art of using Overlay creatively. He showcases how to apply various colors to separate layers as overlays and masterfully employs layer blend modes to achieve stunning color grading effects on an image. This technique adds depth and vibrancy to photographs and offers a sophisticated way to convey mood and style.
Color Harmony tool
Luminar’s Color Harmony tool simplifies color adjustment, offering control over hue, saturation, luminance, and more. Jakub shows how he uses the Color Harmony tool to split tone colors.
Mood or LUT tool
The Mood tool utilizes professional lookup tables (LUTs) for swift photo appearance alterations. Jakub demonstrates the application of the provided LUT from the exercise files to perform effective color grading on the image.
Key takeaways
Watching Jakub’s video on color grading is a must for anyone seeking to improve their photo editing skills. He takes you through three comprehensive methods for achieving stunning color grading effects using Luminar Neo: Overlays, the Color Harmony tool, and the Moody or LUT tool. But what sets Jakob’s tutorial apart is his generosity in supplying exercise files. This hands-on learning opportunity ensures you can follow along, practice, and truly grasp the techniques he shares. So, whether you’re an aspiring photographer or a seasoned pro, this video promises to be a valuable resource for enhancing your creative editing abilities and producing visually striking images that stand out from the crowd.
