SUMMARY
Photographer Serge Ramelli details 10 advanced Lightroom editing techniques, emphasizing methods that significantly impact image aesthetics. These tips move beyond basic slider adjustments, incorporating AI-powered masking for selective edits and sophisticated dodge-and-burn workflows. Ramelli demonstrates how to properly set exposure and white balance, use the color mixer for targeted adjustments, and apply AI masks for segmenting elements like sky and vegetation. He also elaborates on precise brushwork for dodge and burn effects to create a three-dimensional quality in images.
TAKEAWAYS
Prioritize exposure correction before adjusting white balance for accurate color.
Utilize AI masking for independent adjustments of sky, vegetation, and other image segments.
Employ subtle dodge and burn techniques with feathered brushes for a 3D effect.
Anchor tonal range by setting black and white points using the Option/Alt key.