It's a super realistic look! Luminar's Workspaces Help Streamline Its Functionality The great thing about this filter is that you can adjust everything from the number of the rays to the intensity of the rays to the color of the rays.Įven better, Luminar intelligently determines how the rays would interact with the scene in real life, so if you place them behind a tree, no rays will penetrate the tree. The variety of filters is astounding, too.įor example, you can add realistic sun rays to any image, as Massimo has done in the screenshot above.

The fact that you can search the filter catalog for the specific effect you want is a nice touch as well. I especially like the functionality of Luminar explaining the effect each filter has on the image. Shown above is just a sampling of the filters that are available in Luminar 3's filter catalog.

Instead, what you find is an extensive array of filters that you can use to tailor the look of your shot with fine precision. That includes adding any number of filters to the image.īut Luminar's filters aren't the same as what you find on the likes of Instagram or even Lightroom. Of course, you can make further edits to the image, even if you use a look. Luminar 3 continues that tradition with looks for virtually any kind of photo.Īs you can see when comparing the images above and below, using one look - in this case 'Blockbuster' - the image takes on a completely different appearance. One of the best features of Luminar has always been its powerful collection of presets that enable you to make quick, impactful edits to your images (in Luminar 3, those presets are now called 'Looks'). Something Luminar has that other programs don't is the Library Sync feature, which automatically updates your Luminar library when you add or remove images from its source folders on your computer. Other features of the Luminar library will look familiar if you've used other programs that have a library function.įor example, you can rate individual images from 1-5 stars, and then sort the library based on the star ratings of images. If you're sick of sluggish imports in Lightroom, you might find that the luminar experience is superior! Speaking of opening images, Lightroom allows you to import massive numbers of images in relatively short order.Īs Massimo demonstrates in the video, he was able to upload hundreds of RAW images in just seconds (all the while doing a 4K screencast for the video). Millions of photographers from around the world are creating beautiful images Just select the folder of images you wish to work with, and it's automatically added to Luminar! Quick Tip: There is no need to re-import images into Luminar.

If you want to open one or more images to edit rather than opening an entire folder, you can do so by clicking File > Open Images for QuickEdit. Previous versions of Luminar got excellent reviews from users, but something was missing - a library.īut with Luminar 3, that all changes with the addition of a library feature that super-charges Luminar's capabilities.Īs you can see in the screenshot above, you can access existing catalogs or create new ones via File > Catalog. Let's do a quick overview of some of the best features you can expect in Luminar 3. Naturally, the big hype around Luminar 3 is in the new library function.īut as you'll find out in the video (and below), the library is just one of many awesome tools you can use in Luminar. Now on pre-order, Luminar 3 adds a library function that makes it a better option for editing and organizing your photos than Lightroom.ĭon't believe me? Just check out the long list of incredible features in the review of Luminar 3 below by Massimo's Fotografie. If ever there was a reason to leave Adobe (and their monthly fees) behind, Luminar 3 and its $59 pre-order price is it.

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