

In Step 2, I really wanted to bring up the details and the texture of the model’s hair as well as the beautiful golden hour light. What the filters looked like after my adjustments
#SKYLUM AURORA HDR 2018 SOFTWARE#
Now that our image is prepped, let’s get to my favorite part: enhance the structure, the details and add the final touch! (If you don’t know yet what Luminar 2018 is all about, I invite you to have a quick look to learn more about this great software and here’s a way for an instant 10$ savings on your purchase. Here’s the progression after Step 1 (Original -> Aurora HDR 2018) Step 2: Open your image in Luminar 2018

We’re done with Step 1! Below is what the image looked like before than after the Aurora edits. Then to finish, I added again some Saturation to the warm colors. This gives a nice gradient with complementary blue/orange tones. Top & Bottom Tuning > Bottom > Warmth (I put it warmer at 62).Top & Botton Tuning > Top > Warmth (I put it cooler at -27).Basic editing with Auror HDRįor this image, I’ve used some of my favorite basic ones to add intensity with: At the right of the screen are all the available filters. There is more detail n the shadows and blacks. Here’s what the image looked like simply by opening it in the software: Original -> Opened in Aurora HDR 2018 (without modifying anything) The first thing you’ll notice is that Aurora starts by processing the image by itself when importing it. Okay enough technicalities, let’s jump into it! I also love the amazing filters option it provides me – which are different than the ones in Luminar. I’m far from being an HDR expert but I do love using this software to get more details in my backlit images and other higher contrast situations. This is great news for all of us who like shooting subjects in motion. Now with Aurora, a SINGLE picture can be edited the HDR way. In the past, we needed to shoot three or more images at different exposures to combine them and get the HDR effect. The HDR ( High Dynamic Range) technology allows us to average the light between highlights and shadows in order to get the maximum of information out of our camera’s sensor.
#SKYLUM AURORA HDR 2018 PC#
Here’s how combining the power of Aurora HDR and Luminar in the same picture can help you! Step 1: Open your image in Aurora HDR 2018įor those of you who are not familiar with the software, Aurora HDR 2018 is an amazing tool (for Mac and PC users!) to edit pictures. Using multiple editing software can help create unique results.
