Luminar Neo
The comprehensive guide
Luminar Neo combines the best of two worlds. On the one hand, Luminar is a classic raw converter that gives you maximum control over the development of your photos and delivers professional results. On the other hand, it provides you with innovative AI functions that allow you to edit images quickly and efficiently. Removing distracting objects, retouching portraits, rescuing blurred images or expanding the image section - Luminar Neo makes it all very easy with just a few clicks.
In this manual, Jürgen Wolf shows you how to use the many functions and possibilities of Luminar while retaining full control over the editing of your photos. You will learn how to develop raw files, optimize photos, change lighting moods, work with layers and use various creative functions efficiently. All this is taught in a practical way with numerous workshops and professional tricks. Turn good photos into outstanding images!
- Organize, develop and edit raw images
- Use Luminar's AI specifically and efficiently
- Practical introductions with numerous workshops and professional tricks
- With all sample images for download
494 pages, hardcover, in sturdy thread stitching. Large photo book format 19 x 24 cm, with ribbon marker. Printed in color on FSC-certified, matt-coated art paper (115 g). Large, reader-friendly font (TheSans 9.35 pt.). Clear, single-column layout. With numerous step-by-step instructions, expert tricks and tip boxes. Detailed index. Printed in Germany, paper from sustainably managed forests, mineral oil-free printing inks. Further information on the sustainability of our books.
Luminar'sfunctions explained in a practical way
Comprehensive know-how for beginners and advanced users
From image management to developing raw files, photo retouching and creative image editing to exporting your photos: Jürgen Wolf shows you how to use Luminar's functions in a targeted manner using a wide range of sample images. The detailed and comprehensible presentation as well as lots of practical know-how make this book a useful companion for your entire editing workflow.
Understanding and using AI tools
Super-sharp AI, Upscale AI, Noiseless AI, generative removal of elements or expanding the image section. Luminar's AI functions open up completely new ways for you to edit images. In this book, you will learn what is behind the AI-based tools, how to use them in a well-dosed and efficient manner and what you can do if the AI does not understand what you want to do with your images.
Open and get started
A wide range of image material, practical workshops and expert tips make it easy for you to get started with Luminar Neo. Professional photographer Jürgen Wolf explains step by step how Luminar works. The image material is available for you to download. This will help you find your individual, time-saving photo workflow and quickly achieve the perfect result.
From the content
- Program interface, tools and basic operation
- The editing workflow in Luminar
- View, sort, manage and share images
- Raw development: Contrast, brightness, sharpness, color correction, tonal correction
- Remove power lines and other distracting objects
- Create layers, crop objects and add overlays
- Creative tools: re-expose, replace backgrounds, change image looks
- Portrait editing with Luminar's AI features
- HDR, panoramas, focus stacking
- AI tools: Denoising, sharpening, upscaling and expanding the image area
- Using, creating and managing presets
- Using Luminar in addition to Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic and Apple Photos
"With Luminar Neo, even photo beginners can create effective and impressive image edits. And advanced users save a lot of time with the AI functions. In this book, I show you how to use the artificial intelligence in Luminar in a targeted and efficient way and get the best out of your photos."
Jürgen Wolf is a passionate digital photographer. He has been working with various image editing programs for many years and knows how to get the best out of your images with Luminar.
