Learn how to realistically add light to subjects with the Radial Gradient tool in this video.
- The radial gradient is great for highlighting a subject, … but the radial gradient you can put light directly … where you want your viewer to look. … I use it all the time for portrait's and faces and eyes, … but it also works great for anything in an image … that you want to highlight. … Lets see how we can improve this stock photo of a young girl … using radial gradient. … Its a nice image, but it feels a little flat … and she kind of blends into the background. … There radial gradient is this six tool down … or you can jump there with the R key. … This selective edit tools remember the last settings … you've used even if it was with a different … selective edit tool. … So we have some edits here I want to reset. … I'll click on the names to reset all of those … and scroll down to the bottom. … Most importantly, I want to take this color tint off … we can take the chip here … and just drag it down to the corner … and that takes it to none. … Then to apply a radial gradient, … were going to click from the center and drag out. …
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Released
9/18/2019- Understanding the histogram
- Enhancing image details
- Adding a vignette effect
- Reducing noise
- Straightening a subject with geometry
- Making creative color adjustments for drama
- Reducing distractions
- Highlighting your subject
- Adding and smoothing detail
- Exporting photos
- Selecting file options for web or print
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Editing with Lightroom1m 38s
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What you should know2m 10s
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An overview of file formats3m 46s
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1. The Basics: Composition, Tone, Color
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Crop for composition5m 6s
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Get to know your histogram5m 40s
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2. Beyond the Basics: Effects and Detail
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3. Selective Edits for Impact
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4. Get Photos Out of Lightroom
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Do you need Photoshop?4m 17s
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Conclusion
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