How to: Adjust exposure using a gradient and retouching objects you don't want affected.
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Hello, I just need a quick how to on something I used to do frequently and quickly in Lightroom, but can't seem to figure out in Luminar. For landscape photos (sky/ earth), adjust the sky to a deeper exposure using the gradient tool. (there seems to be no gradient option for adjusting exposure in Luminar, only dodge and burn which are not desirable), AND go back in with a brush and mask out any areas (mountains, barns, etc.) that I didn't want darkened. Thank you for any help.
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Hi there!
Please, note that we do have Adjustable Gradient tool, that allows you to selectively adjust exposure, contrast, vibrance, and warmth for 2 different parts of the image.
Here you can learn more about it: https://manual.skylum.com/4/en/topic/adjustable-gradient-tool
Also here you can check our helpful video on how to adjust exposure using Light tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmvFuvxpO3g
Hope you find this info helpful!
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Hi. The way I do this is to use a virtual ND filter . You would know of Neutral Density ND filters I am sure, but I prefer to achieve the same in post processing, to minimise the amount of glass between the subject and the sensor. To do this I would use a virtual graduated ND filter . I am happy to email you my filters if you would like. You insert the filter , as a .tiff file, as an image layer, and then change the setting on the layer from normal, to multiply. That gives you a graduated exposure gradient, and you can stretch it, transform it, rotate it, and adjust gradient opacity, in a very flexible way.
Robert Constantine .
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Robert Constantine - I'd love a copy of your filter files. my email is lynne@pariseau.org
thanks
Lynne
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