Exposing Lightroom's Mystery Tool You Never Knew Existed!
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In this week’s episode, we expose Lightroom's mystery tool you never knew existed. When it comes to photo editing, there is no shortage of tools, features, bells & whistles at our disposal, which could be a good and bad thing. There's something called the paradox of choice which basically means that more options is not always the best solution, and this couldn't be more relevant when it comes to editing our landscape photos in Lightroom. With all the many tools available, it's easy to overlook some and in this video I'll uncover the mystery surrounding one of these tools that's extremely powerful and hiding in plain sight! I hope you enjoy this week's video and as always thanks so much for watching! - Mark D.
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Tip: If you press the "Alt" key and move around the tone curve it reduces the sensitivity of the cursor, so you are able to make small changes easier
Love the idea of all colours being proportionately increased, rather than just the dominant hue!! Lends to a much more natural image in my opinion. Thanks Mark!
Totally agree with you Nancy!
14 years shooting Real Estate using LR and never knew about this. Starting using it today and oh my, what a valuable tool. Thank you so much for sharing this. Subscribed!
Thanks so much Terry!
Adventures in Lightroom, the saga continues. Mind blown......again. .👍🧠
Hahaha! Awesome comment!
As an aside, if you grind up a leaf and extract with alcohol, simple chromatography (a process that can separate mixtures of unique pigments) you can see yellow, orange and green components). The tool you show essentially electronically responds to the individual components in the leaf. Cool!
Excellent demonstration of a unknown tool to most LR tool. Thank you!
Thanks Mark! Another more great tips to make me produce better pics. I can't wait to use this one.
Excellent presentation. I avoided using the tone curve because I didn’t understand it. Now after your presentation I see how it can really benefit my editing. Thanks
Thanks for the insight on this subtle tool that I have never paid any attention to. Your alter-ego character was also helpful.
Good stuff, Mark. The only downside to me is that they're global adjustments. I wish you could constrain them within a mask. I usually jump over to Photoshop and use the TK panel to make these type of adjustments in very targeted areas of the image.
Thanks a million Dave!
100%
Lightroom now has Curves within masks (as of April 2023). Our prayers have been answered!
This is great - I've been using Lightroom for years and did not know about this.
I preset some of these so much that I forget about them. Great tips, Mark. BTW, you get movements in red and yellow in Orange because they together make the orange tones.
I will definitely use this. I wasn't aware of this at all!
This was really helpful sir.
Enjoyed the tongue in cheek towards the beginning. Yes, powerful tool(s). Thx
Great tip on using the output field with the up and down arrows inn the S Curve module. Many thanks!
Fantastic is always Mark! I knew about the HSL/Color one, but I had no idea you could do it in the tone curve as well. That's very interesting! Thank you for another great video!
Always great to hear you were able to get something helpful out of it!
Thank you for this tipps!
thanks! everytime I watch you , I learn something new. I feel my images took a step up using the Mist Filter, and in other the Calibration blue adjustment. Now this. Thanks!
You're an excellent instructor. I learn so much from your videos!
Nice job, I need to remember to play with this, and I like the tone curve explanation too!
Learned something new and useful as usual. Going to check it out now. Thanks.
Thanks!
A great explanation of the tone curve adjustment which is a new feature to me. Thanks for another great video, Mark.
Thank ya Michael!
I learned about this watching Adobe's "Lightroom Coffee Break" videos. Highly recommended for learning lots of little quick tips like this! I only knew about it for HSL though and am excited to try it with the tone curve.
It's funny, I pretty much only change HSL using this tool.....but I never even thought about using it with the tone curve! Thanks for pointing out the value there!!
I thought this video was super helpful!!!! To be able to see the process behind the scenes and get a better idea of timing and everything and you process is awesome! I’d be fine to see il even more detail and have the video be even longer! :)
Wow! Thank you Mark. A game changer. Have often found myself waggling the HSL sliders and scratching my head wondering why I’m not getting the results I was expecting.
Glad to do it Martin!
I've subscribed a while back but haven't regularly checked out your channel consistently. Going to change. Not only delivering instruction clear and concise with follow up detail that is also clear and concise, but the manner of delivery is just awesome. Feels like I have a personal coach that is encouraging progress at every step and is enthusiastic of the the tools being explored. Totally dig your approach to learning. Thanks.
Thanks so much Phil - really appreciate this friend!
Good stuff, I always learn something from your videos. Thank you, keep them coming!
You have given me the confidence to use this tool in a targeted way .Much appreciated
I've watched a lot of TH-cam videos about secret tools in Lightroom, this is the first one where I feel like I've actually gotten something worth my time. Great job, thank you, and I'll be using this tool going forward.
Awesome man - glad to hear it was helpful!
Enjoyed this video. I look forward to incorporating this tool into my future editing.
This is wonderful. Thank you so much for your brilliant instruction.
Thanks Mark! I love your instruction methods! Love this video; there are so many parts of lightroom that I forget about; nice to be reminded of them. :)
I love this! You just levelled me up! Thanx
Thanks Mark - Love the info here. It's a game-changer for me!
I use the "targeted" tool all the time and find it one of the most powerful features of LRC. Your example photos were great for illustrating the value of the tool. All the best.
Thanks Karl!
Really excellent. Short sweet and enlightening. This is the subtle tool I have been looking for. The tiniest changes in hue and saturation can make all the difference in mood.
Good informative video. Thanks. I did know about the HSL technique and use it frequently but the curve one was new to me. It just might motivate me to play with the curves adjustments.
Every new video , i always learn something useful .....Thanks
Great video as always Mark. I'd seen the selector tool in HSL but I hadn't noticed it in the tone curve. Thanks for revealing it
Thanks so much!
That’s a great tip and technique Mark, I had noticed previously in my own editing that yellow is a very prominent colour when at first glance we often think we are seeing green especially in trees, foliage and grass etc, so much so In fact that many times the percentage of green is much lower than it appears! 👏👍😀
Excellent Mark. Thank you so much I think as I’ve gotten more comfortable with editing, less is more. Maybe you could advise about Square Space - can you connect your own print on demand company or are you locked into using the ones they offer .
The tone curve is what I go to first and the little fine adjust cursor I’m well familiar with. The fine adjustments on the HS panel was news to me. Extremely useful, thanks Mark.
Really learned a lot here. Thanks for the video!
Excellent, thanks Mark
Oh my. I LOVE this tutorial, Mark! However, this knowledge now means I will likely go back to many of my fav images and REWORK them for (hopefully) even MORE PLEASING results! I really enjoy learning from you buddy! With Love from Atlanta - Cheers!
Thanks, Mark. You have explained this much better than what I have heard before. Love your blog
Thanks a million Roger!
I agree, it's a fantastic editing tool.
Amazing discovery 💡🤩🤩🤩 thank you
This video is going to be huge! I can’t wait to go out and shoot and try out his new information! Thank you very much for helping with an area that I have stayed away from in the past!
Thanks EJ!
Wow this is amazing. I’m red/green color blind, so going in an messing with color band specific values has basically been a no-go zone for me. Having a tool that guides me to the right color band is literally the only way I could even begin to attempt this.
Same here, and it sure makes things a little harder. I try to be brave and get feedback from friends when I'm unsure. Of course sometimes I decide to err on the side of caution.
OMG....So helpful!!! Can't wait to use these tools. Thanks Mark!
Love this! Thanks for letting me know Kathy!
As usual, outstanding tip. Mark, you have a terrific knack of explaining things in an easy to understand manner. Thank you
Thanks David! I do my best!
Very useful tip, thanks!
The targeted tool is one of mt favorites. Using the keyboard is new to me. Thanks a lot Mark.
Always happy to do it!
Great info Mark! I'm an ACR user and just checked and that same tool is available in the ACR Curve and HSL panels. Thank you Mark.
Thanks John!
Very instructive thanks!
Thanks Mark always great info
I use the tone curve extensively. This is most certainly going to improve work flow! Great for the colors as well! Thank you again Mark.
You can use the hue adjustment to change a summer photo into a fall photo.
I’ve watched a lot of videos about Lightroom here on TH-cam
Yours are without a doubt the easiest to follow and learn from
Thank you sir
Awesome - thanks so much!
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Joey!
I hadn't thought of using output numbers for a choice of small increments.
Thanks Mark..it's a great help especially to a newbie like me.
Another great video! I was aware of the picker in the HSL panels but not the tone curve panel. I will put it to use ASAP! Thanks!
Thanks so much Steve!
You have motivated me to try the tone curve again. Using the output function should help me. Love the image with the orange/yellow buildings. Thank you.
Love hearing this - thanks Paul!
What a great video! Very useful tool. Now I will definitely have to revisit and re-edit the pictures I took in Canada in the fall. 🙄😄
Have used this in hsl, but just realised its there in the tone curve too. As I am just trying to understand curves, this tip is really useful. Thanks a lot.
My pleasure Debi!
Very interesting. Will definitely try.
Thanks for sharing this tool with us and well done for this great video as allways
Always appreciate you checking out the videos Noel - thanks so much!
Thanks Mark, a great demo on the small little things. I wish Adobe made these little buttons brighter so they stand out a bit more.
Yes, I do as well!
Wow - this is a game-changer :) thank you for posting this
I just used this to edit an old photo and wow, what a great tool! I was one to avoid the tone curve feature but not anymore! Thank you, Mark.
Awesome to hear it was helpful!
Thank you, Mark, for highlighting this little tool. Yes, I didn't know about it either. I'm not a big fan of the tone curve but I see all kinds of possibilities in the HSL panel.
Thanks for taking the time to check out the video Jim!
Another great video! This is something that I am sure I never would have used without your knowledge! Thanks again!
I appreciate that Steve!
Thanks Mark! Whenever I feel like I've learned 90% of all the Lightroom tricks you always showcase a new one for me to play with! (The slight boost to the blue calibration has been an awesome addition to my workflow. This will too)
Love hearing this Thomas - thanks for letting me know!
Great video, thank you, Mark! Subscribed.
Thanks a million Jake!
Great video. This was quite helpful and will give me more options as I edit my photos.
Happy to hear this Dennis!
What an amazing little Lightroom tool. Thanks Mark; can’t wait to go to my library and give it a try.
Glad to do it Greg!
Genius! Yet another excellent video, Mark. Now it's time to try it out 😀
Thanks Michael!
Hi Mark. I have been trying out this and your video was really helpful. Just one question: at what point in your editing workflow are you making these edits? Thanks again
Excellent video Mark. I was familiar with that tool as it pertains to the HSL panel as I use it occasionally but I had no idea it was in the tone curve. I really need to pay closer attention. I've ignored the output box even though it's there in plain sight. I can certainly see that being a helpful tool going forward. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome to hear Scot!
Extremely useful, thanks! I had no idea about this but see it's great utility.
Thanks Thomas!
I have learned SO MUCH since I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you
Music to my ears - thanks Matthew!
Thanks for another excellent video Mark. I’m one of those who regularly avoid the tone curves. This will be very helpful to me. Thank you!
Great to hear this Michael!
OMG what a game changer 😮❤
I suggest you start with correct colors using a color calibration card, with the software that comes with it, and create a User Preset with it. After you have gotten the real colors of your picture at the time and in the light you shot it, comes the creative play with colors -- with tone curves you can easily even "posterize" your image, if you want to, add tints or what have you. But without a solid base you'd just stumble around, no matter what "mystery" tools you use. Of course a landscape photographer would find using these "studio tools" cumbersome, but think how many hours you spend on editing your pictures..
That was very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for letting me know!
Awesome vid Mark. I’ve used this for HSL for a while but didn’t know it was available on the Tone Curve. Also, great image of Sakrisoy, shot a few images there but not this composition! Will have to go back now .. ah well. BTW we said hi to each other on the bridge at Hamnoy ! But I guess you get that a lot. Keep up the great work !
hey Tony!!
I know that these tools existed, I use it quite frequently. However I do never use the tonecurve, but after this vid. I might go for a try.
Thanx ever so much for a great vid. Mark.
This is one of the most helpful videos I have seen in a very long time. Thank you very much!
This means a lot - thank you!
Awesome !! Thank you, this is a real revelation !
Thanks Matt!
Very important piece of information. Thanks.
Thanks so much!
Didn’t know about that little tool! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks !! 😊
My pleasure Cheryl!
Great video as usual. I learn from you every week. The saying is "paralysis by analysis". We analyze so much that we become paralyzed and do not take action
Thanks so much!
Nice, many don't use it but I started using that some months ago from seeing some video, I haven't used for Curves but will try here after
Mark, another great tip for editing. Have you considered publishing a book with your editing tips? I would definitely buy it if you did. Your way of explaining things is unique and really gets the point across.
Thanks a million Dallas! No book on the horizon for me but maybe one day
I just found out about this tool this week! I'm new to editing on the desktop version of Lightroom. Exceptional tool! It's crazy how sparce mobile Lightroom feels after using classic.
Thanks for covering it for more clarity as well as giving well explained examples. 👍
Thanks for checking out the video!
Curiously, I’m happy to use the tone curve in PS, but tend to pass it by in Lightroom!