FOCUS STACKING the RIGHT WAY using Adobe Photoshop (HOW, WHY, and WHEN) Brian Matiash 2021-03-29 | Most focus stacking tutorials show you what to do when you're in front of your computer, but that just shows you "how" to do it. It's as important to know "why" and "when" to focus stack. So, we're going to start at the actual composition phase in the field.First, it's important to understand why you why you would want to focus stack based on the lens you're using and the distance to your subject(s). Next, you'll want to make sure that your composition is best suited for a focus stack before taking the shots. You'll also want to be sure that you get the proper focus stack brackets. Finally, it's time to turn to the computer to stack the images together. BUT, there are instances where Adobe Photoshop's auto stacking feature outputs a poor result. So, I'll show you a super easy way to fix that. Let's have some fun!✨ My must-have AI presets for Lightroom: bit.ly/landscape-ai-ytImprove your waterfall photography:matiash.com/virtual-waterfall-photography-workshop=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction01:13 - What is focus stacking?03:25 - Setting the right focus mode04:25 - Pro Tip - Use a polarizer!04:55 - Taking the foreground photo06:15 - Taking the middle ground photo06:51 - Taking the background photo08:15 - Get better waterfall photos08:54 - Sending the focus stack brackets to Photoshop12:21 - Aligning the brackets14:39 - Focus stacking using Auto Blending16:25 - Focus stacking using layer masks (the manual way)==================================Continue your video watching journey:==================================How To Set Up Back Button Auto Focus AND WHY - youtu.be/7K8hxS5qrsw
Topaz Photo AI NEW Preserving Text Filter: Upscaling photos just got way better Brian Matiash 2023-07-06 | ➡ Get Topaz Photo AI: bit.ly/topazphotoaiTopaz Labs really brought the big guns with the latest update to Topaz Photo AI 1.4.0. The new Preserving Text AI filter does an amazing job of rendering clear, legible text even when you upscale to 600%. That has always been one of the biggest issues when upscaling a low-resolution photo: the text would look terrible. Not anymore!#topazlabs #upscaling #ai
Get even more creative fireworks photos [Adobe Photoshop] Brian Matiash 2023-06-30 | ➡️ Get your free fireworks photo pack: bit.ly/free-fireworks-photosCheck out this super easy way to get even more creative fireworks photos using Adobe Photoshop. It's actually super easy to do and you can get a head start with my free fireworks photo pack (get it using the link above).Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:46 - Getting the fireworks photos03:56 - Setting up the shot04:57 - Preparing the foreground photo08:00 - Blending the first fireworks photo12:10 - Blending the second fireworks photo14:16 - Blending the third fireworks photo16:42 - Fine-tuning the fireworks photos#photoshop #fireworks #photoshoptutorial
Improve Your Wildlife Photos With Photoshop Generative Fill Brian Matiash 2023-06-28 | ➡ Get my Color Grade Adobe Presets and LUTs: bit.ly/color-grade-ytPhotoshop Generative Fill can do SO MUCH to improve the composition and overall quality of your wildlife photos. In this video, I share three easy examples of how Photoshop Generative Fill makes my wildlife photos more engaging and even prevents one from being deleted!Chapters:00:59 - Stop worrying about AI01:48 - How to install Adobe Photoshop Beta02:05 - A brief public service announcement about betas03:25 - Example 1 - Using Generative Fill to expand your composition07:33 - Resolution limitations of Generative Fill09:26 - Example 2 - Using Generative Fill to remove distractions11:38 - Get my color grade presets and LUTs12:34 - Using Generative Fill to add missing detailsPhotoshop Generative Fill: Your New AI Photo Assistant?youtu.be/JZ6tPCIeOKcPhotoshop Generative Fill AI Can Turn Your Photos Into Paintingsyoutu.be/-KTlyd0cDac#photoshop #generativefill #ai #wildlifephotography
Photoshop Generative Fill AI Can Turn Your Photos Into Paintings Brian Matiash 2023-06-21 | ➡ Get my AI-powered Lightroom Presets: bit.ly/landscape-ai-ytDid you know that you can use Photoshop's Generative Fill to convert your photo into a painting? It's actually super easy to simulate different mediums such as watercolor, oil, and colored pencil. I know some family members who will absolutely love this!=============================Video Chapters:=============================00:21 - Some thoughts on AI00:49 - Two types of AI for photographers02:29 - Using Generative Fill with Lightroom03:35 - A few words about Photoshop Beta04:48 - Why you need to make a selection with Generative Fill05:36 - Using Quick Mask Mode to make a proper selection06:45 - Using Generative Fill to simulate an oil painting09:28 - Adding a canvas texture to the oil painting11:51 - Using Generative Fill to simulate a watercolor painting13:24 - Adding a watercolor paper effect14:02 - Using Generative Fill to simulate a colored pencil drawing16:44 - Adding an Orton lookPhotoshop Generative Fill: Your New AI Photo Assistant?youtu.be/JZ6tPCIeOKc#photoshop #generativefill #ai
Lightroom Edit Replay: easily share your photo editing workflow Brian Matiash 2023-06-13 | ➡ Get my AI-powered Lightroom Presets: bit.ly/landscape-ai-ytThe latest version of Lightroom's mobile app will create these great videos, called Edit Replays, walking viewers through your editing process of a photo. It makes sharing photos more engaging for your viewers because it shows them the steps you took to get it fully edited.
Get seriously unique results using Photoshops Path Blur Brian Matiash 2023-06-07 | ➡ Landscape AI v3 Adaptive Presets: bit.ly/landscape-ai-ytThere are so many fun ways to use Photoshop's vast editing tools to give you some truly memorable results. While Path Blur isn't ideal for every photo, it is a fantastic tool to add an attention-grabbing abstract quality to your photos.Video Chapters00:17 - Have fun with photo editing01:30 - Things to consider when using Path Blur02:28 - Preparing the layers in Photoshop05:41 - Adding a straight path blur12:45 - The benefits of Landscape AI presets for Lightroom and Photoshop16:33 - Adding a curved path blur#photoshop #photoshoptutorial #photoediting #creativephotography
Stop ruining your photos with bad HDR editing Brian Matiash 2023-05-30 | ➡ Become a Lightroom editing master - bit.ly/lrc-courseI've ruined more than my share of images because of bad HDR editing. Fortunately, it's easy to re-edit them using updated and more restrained techniques. It's time to make your old images look new again.=============================Video Chapters:=============================00:35 - Examples of bad HDR images00:59 - What HDR is and isn't04:52 - When should you use HDR08:50 - Reviewing the HDR brackets10:30 - Using Lightroom to create an HDR image13:43 - Editing the HDR image14:29 - Creating the sky mask15:35 - Creating the foreground mask16:11 - Editing the sky18:03 - Editing the foreground21:37 - Fixing the composition22:16 - Become a Lightroom editing master23:25 - Content aware Crop in Photoshop27:20 - Color grading with Lightroom#hdr #lightroom #lightroomediting
Photoshop Generative Fill: Your New AI Photo Assistant? Brian Matiash 2023-05-24 | Does Photoshop's new Generative Fill live up to the hype? Should you seriously consider adding it to your editing workflow? What are its biggest benefits and limitations? Watch this video to find out!=============================Video Chapters:=============================00:03 - Adobe announces Firefly00:57 - My thoughts on AI and Photography02:15 - How to install Photoshop Beta04:30 - Using Generative Fill to expand your composition08:55 - Limitations with resolution when using Generative Fill13:45 - Using Generative Fill to remove or change objects in your photo19:30 - Using Generative Fill to add new elements to your photoLightroom's new denoise AI:youtu.be/Jzt3tvt0ZMYEditing point curves with adaptive masks in Lightroom:youtu.be/2EWy1e_EFIs
Why editing your older photos will make you a better photographer Brian Matiash 2023-05-11 | ➡ Landscape AI v3 Adaptive Presets: bit.ly/landscape-ai-ytThe photographer you were years ago is probably very different than the photographer you are today. So, why wouldn't you re-evaluate your older photos using today's powerful editing tools to see how much you've grown? Watch this video to see what I mean.=============================Video Chapters:=============================00:00 - Introduction00:30 - 2014 vs. 202302:13 - Why I love Tilt Shift lenses04:42 - Merging HDR and Pano at the same time09:55 - Creating the sky mask12:01 - Creating the foreground mask13:02 - Creating the subject mask14:34 - The benefits of my Landscape AI preset pack15:55 - Editing the sky mask18:12 - Editing the foreground mask19:24 - Editing the subject mask22:17 - Adding some finishing touches23:25 - Comparing then and nowNew Lightroom feature: AI masks now support curves! This is SO powerful!youtu.be/2EWy1e_EFIs
New Lightroom feature: AI masks now support curves! This is SO powerful! Brian Matiash 2023-04-28 | ➡ Landscape AI v3 Adaptive Presets: bit.ly/landscape-ai-ytEveryone has been talking about Lightroom's new denoise utility, but there is another very powerful tool that isn't getting nearly as much attention... and it should! You can now edit the curves of each mask, which adds tons of precise editing capabilities.=============================Video Chapters:=============================00:00 - Introduction02:33 - My love of fisheye lenses04:42 - Creating the perfect adaptive AI mask for skies06:58 - Creating the perfect adaptive AI mask for foregrounds07:23 - Introducing curves editing within masks08:16 - Editing the curves of a sky mask12:05 - Editing the curves of a foreground mask15:02 - Making some final global edits17:09 - Introducing Landscape AI v3 presetsUnderstanding the Tone Curve in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshopyoutu.be/6UHm5oIbqOY#adobe #lightroom #adobelightroom
Does Lightrooms NEW Denoise AI make Topaz Labs obsolete? Brian Matiash 2023-04-18 | ➡ Landscape AI Adaptive Presets: bit.ly/landscape-ai-yt➡ Try Topaz Photo AI - bit.ly/tpai-ytAdobe released a major update to Lightroom with its new Denoise AI tool, which is VERY impressive! But is it better than Topaz Photo AI or Topaz DeNoise AI?=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction00:54 - What's new in Lightroom (April '23 update)01:32 - Comparing Lightroom vs. Topaz Photo AI noise reduction02:23 - Lightroom's new Denoise AI tool05:14 - Applying noise reduction to a RAW file with Topaz Photo AI09:52 - Comparing cropped photos with noise reduction and sharpening18:41 - New Develop module toggles19:36 - Lightroom vs. Topaz Photo AI noise reduction on an edited photo24:00 - Do you still need Topaz Labs?#adobe #lightroom #topazlabs #topazphotoai #adobelightroom
A different approach to panos and noise reduction [Lightroom + Topaz Photo AI] Brian Matiash 2023-04-13 | ➡ Get Topaz Photo AI - bit.ly/tpai-yt➡ Check out my LR Color Grade Presets - bit.ly/color-grade-ytHere's an outside-the-box approach to creating pano photos, especially when you don't have the right lens ready. Also, I show my process to get rid of pesky noise in these large panos using Topaz Photo AI.=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction00:51 - The photos we're working with02:43 - Tips for taking pano photos04:59 - Using Lightroom to create a pano10:12 - Sending a photo from Lightroom to Topaz Photo AI11:31 - Applying RAW noise reduction using Topaz Photo AI13:09 - Applying sharpening using Topaz Photo AI15:46 - Comparing Lightroom to Topaz Photo AI16:56 - Stylizing the photo using Lightroom18:07 - Adding a custom Color Grade preset22:10 - Removing noise from a RAW file using Topaz Photo AIShould you send your RAW files to Topaz Photo AI first?youtu.be/G369prGk7O0
Pro Photoshop editing techniques made easy Brian Matiash 2023-04-06 | ➡ Landscape AI Adaptive Presets: bit.ly/landscape-ai-yt➡ Color Grade Adobe Presets and LUTs: bit.ly/color-grade-ytI'm going to show you how easy it is to combine several powerful photo editing techniques (Focus Stacking, Scale Adjustment, AI presets, and the Orton Effect) into a single workflow using Adobe Photoshop (and a bit of Lightroom).=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction01:20 - Previewing the source photos02:53 - Correcting lens distortion03:27 - Focus Stacking using Adobe Photoshop08:27 - Cleaning up the composition with the Spot Healing Brush09:26 - Apply scale adjustment to add compression15:09 - Using the Camera Raw filter to edit the photo16:35 - Check out the Landscape AI presets17:22 - Using AI adaptive presets to stylize the photo19:25 - Applying the Orton Effect for a soft glow22:38 - Comparing the images23:41 - Learn more about the Orton EffectSuper Easy Way To Add The Orton Effect Using Photoshopyoutu.be/5l63UhKPInQ
Photographers need to stop color grading the wrong way | Adobe Lightroom Brian Matiash 2023-03-30 | ➡ Get my Color Grade Adobe Presets and LUTs: bit.ly/color-grade-ytWhile color grading gets its roots in cinema, photographers can use this powerful and often misunderstood tool to add a beautiful look that accentuates the natural elements of the photo.=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Why color grading is misunderstood00:38 - Color grading in cinema01:41 - When you should apply color grading03:30 - Understanding the color grade tools in Lightroom04:08 - Applying a color grade to the shadows08:17 - Applying a color grade to the midtones08:53 - Applying a color grade to the highlights09:24 - Using the Blending and Balance sliders10:36 - Applying a global color grade11:31 - The difference between color grading and HSL13:37 - Check out my Color Grade Adobe Presets and LUTs14:26: Adding a color grade to a photo18:16 - Everything you need to know about the Tone Curve➡ Understanding the Tone Curve in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshopyoutu.be/6UHm5oIbqOY
Stop sharpening your photos the wrong way Brian Matiash 2023-03-14 | ➡ Try Topaz Photo AI for free: bit.ly/tpai-ytDid you know there are two ways to approach photo sharpening, and you may have been using the wrong one? In this video, I'll explain why Adobe Lightroom's sharpening may not be the one you should be using and why you should consider Topaz Photo AI.=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction00:21 - The two reasons to sharpen your photos01:35 - Sharpening your photo with Adobe Lightroom07:36 - Sharpening an out-of-focus photo with Topaz Photo AI11:05 - Fixing a blurry photo with Topaz Photo AI17:06 - Applying noise reduction to RAW files with Topaz Photo AI=============================Does applying noise reduction to RAW files really make a difference?=============================youtu.be/G369prGk7O0
Unbelievably Simple Focus Stacking with the Sony a7R V - What You Need to Know Brian Matiash 2023-03-01 | ✨ My must-have AI presets for Lightroom: bit.ly/landscape-ai-ytFocus stacking is one of the best ways to ensure sharp focus and detail throughout your entire photo. I'll show you how to use the Sony a7R V to easily get focus brackets for the sharpest photos you've ever seen.📷 Get the Sony a7R VAmazon: amzn.to/3J2qe1tB&H Photo: bhpho.to/400OG9V=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction00:49 - When is focus stacking helpful?03:08 - The best focus bracket settings for the Sony a7R V06:21 - Enabling focus bracketing on the Sony a7R V11:01 - An important reminder about Sony a7R V focus bracketing12:25 - Importing the focus brackets into Adobe Lightroom14:30 - Check out my Lightroom/Photoshop AI adaptive presets15:09 - Aligning and blending (aka focus stacking) layers using Photoshop18:43 - How to focus stack using any digital cameraFocus stacking using any camera: youtu.be/fQLQIKTGgYk
Does applying noise reduction to RAW files really make a difference? [Topaz Photo AI Tutorial] Brian Matiash 2023-02-21 | ➡ Try Topaz Photo AI for free: bit.ly/tpai-ytOne of the most common questions about noise reduction is, "When should I apply it as part of my editing workflow?" In this video, I explain why you should consider applying it to your RAW files using Topaz Photo AI at the beginning of your workflow.=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction00:38 - Download the sample photo02:49 - Adding noise reduction to a RAW file using Topaz Photo AI05:49 - Comparing the RAW file to the Topaz Photo AIDNG file08:40 - Adding noise reduction to a JPEG file using Topaz Photo AI09:33 - Comparing noise reduction between DNG and JPEG files13:43 - Adding noise reduction to another wildlife RAW file using Topaz Photo AI17:23 - Adding noise reduction using Adobe Lightroom18:08 - Comparing noise reduction between Topaz Photo AI and Adobe Lightroom19:20 - Try Topaz Photo AI for free=============================5 Traps to Avoid Taking BORING Landscape Photos=============================youtu.be/Z4Qk9D21bKs#TopazLabs #TopazPhotoAI #lightroom #photoediting
Youre missing out on Lightrooms most powerful feature! Brian Matiash 2023-02-15 | ➡ NEW LANDSCAPE AI ADAPTIVE PRESETS FOR LIGHTROOM: bit.ly/landscape-ai-ytWant to create your own adaptive AI presets in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop? Then this video is for you!=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Editing a photo in four clicks using AI presets02:40 - How to build an adaptive AI preset for the sky08:00 - Introducing the Landscape AI preset pack08:37 - How to build an adaptive AI preset for the foreground10:52 - Refining the look of your newly created AI presets13:09 - Syncing your AI presets to other apps and devices13:57 - Using HDR and AI presets to edit a sunset landscape photo➡ Get amazing sunset photos using AI and HDR in Adobe Lightroomyoutu.be/2whU2T4ywjg
Unbelievable AI-Enhanced Sunset Photos: How Lightroom and HDR Make it Possible Brian Matiash 2023-02-08 | ➡ NEW LIGHTROOM AI PRESET PACK: bit.ly/landscape-ai-ytIn this video, you'll learn why HDR is so important when editing a sunset photo, and I'll show you just how amazing Lightroom's AI tools are for getting stunning results.➡ Check out my in-depth guide to mastering sunset photographymatiash.com/blog/sunset-photography-guide=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction01:31 - The importance of HDR for sunset photos03:19 - Creating an HDR image using Lightroom05:47 - Starting with basic edits07:13 - Why I love Lightroom's AI tools08:08 - Introducing Landscape AI presets for Lightroom08:44 - Using Landscape AI presets to get stunning results11:13 - Wrapping things up
Get MORE CLICKS on your Instagram posts Brian Matiash 2021-12-01 | One of my goals when sharing new photos to Instagram is to engage my viewers by making the posts "interactive." Basically, I leverage the multi-post carousel feature and use it to create a swiping panorama. When using an effective photo, this effect can be A LOT of fun and enjoyable for your viewers.And in this video, I'm going to show you how I use an app called SCRL on my iPhone to quickly create one of these swiping panoramas and then easily share them on Instagram. It's a ton of fun, I promise!Download SCRL from the Apple iOS App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/scrl-collages-templates/id1289057196=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction00:30 - How I use Instagram02:24 - What is a swiping pano post?03:32 - Selecting an ideal photo in Adobe Lightroom06:11 - Using SCRL to prep the swiping pano09:30 - Using SCRL to prep the full composition photo11:09 - Creating the swiping pano post on Instagram13:06 - Continue your video-watching journey=============================What to Watch Next:=============================Make Your Landscape Photos POP Using Your iPhone: youtu.be/BcaSxMH2EXU=============================What to Do Next:=============================Download the free Nature Tones Adobe Creative Profile Pack:matiash.com/free-adobe-profiles
Make your DJI MAVIC 3 landscape photos look BETTER Brian Matiash 2021-11-15 | I just got my new DJI Mavic 3 last week and absolutely love the creative freedom that it offer for unique landscape photography. But, there are a number of traps that many photographers—myself included—fall into that results in boring shots. That's why I created this video. I share six common sense tips that will help any drone photographer improve their aerial landscape photography.Order the DJI Mavic 3: bhpho.to/3HjNVQbAs always, if you're new here or you've been enjoying the videos on my channel, I'd love it if you subscribed.=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction02:27 - Tip 1 - Leverage the benefits of flight07:12 - Tip 2 - Choose the most effective composition09:39 - Tip 3 - Create an aerial photo series11:53 - Tip 4 - Mind the horizon13:14 - Tip 5 - It's all about perspective16:16 - Tip 6 - Don't abuse the top-down angle20:43 - Continue your video watching journey=============================What to Watch Next:=============================5 Traps to Avoid Taking BORING Landscape Photos: youtu.be/Z4Qk9D21bKs=============================What to Do Next:=============================Download the free Nature Tones Adobe Creative Profile Pack:matiash.com/free-adobe-profiles#DJI #Mavic3 #DJIMavic3 #drone
Long Exposure Mobile Photography WITHOUT ND Filters Brian Matiash 2021-11-08 | Every year, my level of amazement over what smartphones can do with photography reaches new levels. It feels like just a few years ago, we had to make so many comprises and sacrifices if we wanted to get a decent photo using our phones. Today, the flexibility and creative opportunities that smartphones offer are staggering.That's why I'm really excited about this video. By using an app called Spectre (by the same folks who make the amazing Halide camera app), I'm able to realistically simulate a long exposure photo WITHOUT having to use a single ND filter! And when you combine that with the power of Adobe Photoshop, the results are positively amazing.As always, if you're new here or you've been enjoying the videos on my channel, I'd love it if you subscribed.=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction01:22 - Gear walkthrough02:56 - Setting up the scene03:48 - Using the Spectre app to get a long exposure photo05:44 - Back at home - time to edit!07:15 - Compositing the photo using Adobe Photoshop12:54 - Using Adobe Photoshop to replace the sky18:16 - Brian's little soapbox rant21:07 - Continue your video watching journey=============================What to Watch Next:=============================3 Reasons to Use Adobe Photoshop Instead of Lightroom: youtu.be/TsbyUO_j__c=============================What to Do Next:=============================Download the free Nature Tones Adobe Creative Profile Pack:matiash.com/free-adobe-profiles#photoshop #longexposure #shotoniphone
Lightroom Masking: INTERSECT Tutorial (What, How, & Why) Brian Matiash 2021-11-01 | Since posting my Lightroom masking overview video, I've received several requests to specifically explain the Intersect tool that was also introduced as part of last week's #AdobeMax update. I'll admit that it can be a little hard to grasp in the beginning, but I hope that this deep dive tutorial will give you everything you need to know about how to use this SUPER powerful tool. It's also important to know that even though Intersect is not explicitly listed in the menus for Lightroom CC or Lightroom Mobile, you can absolutely get the EXACT SAME functionality and I'm going to show you how.As always, if you're new here or you've been enjoying the videos on my channel, I'd love it if you subscribed.=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction01:05 - What does Intersect mean with Lightroom masking?02:05 - Differences between Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and Lightroom Mobile03:11 - Image 01: Using Intersect with Lightroom Classic09:02 - Image 02: Using Intersect with Lightroom Classic10:58 - Simulating Intersect with Lightroom CC13:14 - Simulating Intersect with Lightroom Mobile17:22 - Continue your video watching journey=============================What to Watch Next:=============================Learn all about the new Lightroom Masking tools: youtu.be/j3D6AfENqBE=============================What to Do Next:=============================Download the free Nature Tones Adobe Creative Profile Pack:matiash.com/free-adobe-profiles#lightroom #lightroomtutorial #phototips
NEW Adobe Lightroom MASKING TOOLS! Simply AMAZING 🤯 Brian Matiash 2021-10-26 | Adobe just announced a bunch of updates to their apps at their annual Adobe Max conference and the one that I'm most excited about is the new Masking panel in Lightroom. I've been playing around with these new tools for a while and will share some of the creative and powerful ways to use them with your photo editing workflows.Download the free Nature Tones Adobe Creative Profile Pack:matiash.com/free-adobe-profiles=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction00:52 - Exploring the new Masking panel01:58 - Image 01: Selective editing using Select Subject09:01 - Image 02: Selective editing using Select Sky and Select Subject15:42 - Image 03: Selective editing using a variety of masks22:10 - Continue your video watching journey=============================What to Watch Next:=============================Understanding the Tone Curve in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop: youtu.be/6UHm5oIbqOY#adobemax #lightroom
Make Your Landscape Photos POP Using Your iPhone (or Android) Brian Matiash 2021-04-26 | Of all the effects that photographers tend to add to their landscape and travel photos, probably the most popular one is called the Orton Effect (or Orton Look). And there's a good reason for it... when correctly applied, the Orton Effect can add a rich, dreamlike glow to your photos that will enhance them beyond what you can do in editors like Adobe Lightroom.There is no shortage of videos walking you through how to add the Orton Effect using Adobe Photoshop on your desktop (I will link to my own video below), but I wanted to see whether I can apply this look only using my iPhone... and it worked! All you need is Adobe PS Express and you're good to go!Download the free Nature Tones Adobe Creative Profile Pack:matiash.com/free-adobe-profiles=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction02:51 - Exporting out of Adobe Lightroom05:15 - Adding blur using PS Express06:19 - Use layers to add the Orton Effect10:01 - Let's do it again12:40 - Continue your video watching journey=============================What to Watch Next:=============================Add the Orton Effect using Photoshop on Your Desktop: youtu.be/5l63UhKPInQ
ADD IMPACT to Your Photos with Free Transform [Adobe Photoshop] Brian Matiash 2021-04-12 | Have you ever wondered why your landscape photos may not have the impact that you would like? This is something that I've been thinking about a lot lately, especially while editing some of my older shots. One of the common elements that jumped out was that my backgrounds (and sometimes my foregrounds) weren't nearly as impactful as I remember them being. Mountains that I knew were gigantic looked tiny in my frame. Fortunately, fixing these things is pretty easy thanks to the Free Transform tool in Adobe Photoshop (or any other layer-based editing app).Download the free Nature Tones Adobe Creative Profile Pack:matiash.com/free-adobe-profiles=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction01:08 - Trigger warning01:37 - Photo summary05:12 - Editing Photo 0111:12 - Editing Photo 0213:35 - Editing Photo 0317:30 - Download Adobe Nature Tones Profiles for Free!==================================Continue your video watching journey:==================================3 Reasons to Use Adobe Photoshop Instead of Lightroom: youtu.be/TsbyUO_j__c
Why Topaz Labs DeNoise AI and Sharpen AI BLEW MY MIND Brian Matiash 2021-04-05 | Recently, my good buddy, @MattKloskowski, recommended that I check out two apps by Topaz Labs, DeNoise AI and Sharpen AI, because I was complaining about how Adobe Lightroom handles those tasks (especially with noise reduction). After sending a bunch of photos through both apps, I have to say that my mind was blown with the results. It also made me realize the importance of using "purpose-driven" applications that specialize in specific tasks. I guess it's not always good to be a jack of all trades when it comes to photo editing applications.Try DeNoise AI and all the other Topaz Labs apps for free:bit.ly/tpai-yt=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction01:13 - Discovering Topaz Labs02:34 - Photo 1 - Topaz DeNoise AI09:52 - Photo 2 - Topaz Sharpen AI15:20 - Save 15% off all Topaz apps16:37 - Photo 3 - Topaz DeNoise AI19:28 - Photo 4 - Topaz Sharpen AI21:46 - Continue your video watching journey==================================Continue your video watching journey:==================================What to expect when moving from Adobe Lightroom to Adobe Lightroom Classic: youtu.be/zxCDktCM1rQ
Im Going BACK to Adobe Lightroom CLASSIC Brian Matiash 2021-04-02 | I've finally made the decision to move back to Adobe Lightroom Classic from the newer Adobe Lightroom. A lot of thought went into this decision and it required a lot of coordination and planning. Thankfully, my very good friend and Lightroom master, Rob Sylvan, joins me to discuss everything that you'd want (and need) to consider if you're planning on moving back from "New Lightrom" to Lightroom Classic.Learn more about Rob: robsylvan.comAlso, Rob shared two fantastic articles on this very subject. Be sure to check them out - Migrate from the Cloud Based Lightroom to Lightroom Classic: lightroomkillertips.com/migrate-from-the-cloud-based-lightroom-to-lightroom-classicKeeping Your Collection/Album Organization in Sync: lightroomkillertips.com/keeping-your-collection-album-organization-in-sync
How to CORRECTLY Use Creative Profiles in Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop Brian Matiash 2021-03-22 | Creative profiles can really improve the look of your photos when used correctly. Often times, creative profiles and presets get a bad reputation because they're not used properly and can seriously ruin your photos. I've been using creative profiles in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop since they were announced in April 2018 and want to share 3 tips on how to correctly use them. I'm not saying that every photo needs to have a creative profile applied or that each profile has to be used at full strength. All I'm saying is that, when used correctly, creative profiles can have amazing results on your photos.Download the free Nature Tones Adobe Creative Profile Pack:matiash.com/free-adobe-profiles=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction01:12 - Adobe introduces Creative Profiles02:32 - Download Nature Tones for free03:36 - Tip 1: Redwood Forest04:50 - Differences between profiles and presets09:00 - Tip 2: Waterfall14:48 - Tip 3: Desert scene19:55 - Continue your video watching journey==================================Continue your video watching journey:==================================Adobe Lightroom Tutorial: Creative Profiles & Color Range Masking: youtu.be/sCEz2h-MVkg
How To Set Up Back Button Auto Focus AND WHY Brian Matiash 2021-03-15 | One of the very first things I do whenever I take a new camera out of the box is customize it. While there are a ton of things you can customize with today's cameras, arguably the most important one for me is setting up Back Button Auto Focus. It's really easy to set up and once you do, you'll never ever go back to traditional auto focus systems again.📸 Become a more productive photographer: matiash.com/downtime-dilemma-for-photographers=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction00:40 - Basic camera AF functionality02:42 - Become a more productive photographer03:28 - Settings up Back Button AF05:00 - Back Button AF in use05:58 - Is Back Button AF right for you?07:22 - Continue your video watching journey==================================Continue your video watching journey:==================================Getting the most out of your Sony a7R II camera: youtu.be/vO6CLWm_hkgUnlocking the power of your Sony RX100 V: youtu.be/v5Vf-o3mYgo
Adobe DID IT AGAIN! Super Resolution is here! Brian Matiash 2021-03-10 | 📸 Become a more productive photographer: matiash.com/downtime-dilemma-for-photographers#Adobe just released an amazing new feature with their March 2021 update to #Photoshop / Camera Raw called Super Resolution. It is an absolute game changer and blows away any other image enlargement utility I've ever used. #SuperResolutionTIP: To open a JPEG in Camera Raw via Photoshop, don't go to Filter/Camera Raw Filter. Instead, go to File / Open / select your JPEG and then change the Format to "Camera Raw".Here's a great blog post written by Adobe's Eric Chan about why Super Resolution was built and why you may want to consider using it: blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2021/03/10/from-the-acr-team-super-resolution.html#gs.vb6c4c=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction01:01 - Photoshop M1 support and speed tests01:50 - Introducing Super Resolution03:36 - Test 1 - High megapixel photo enlargement06:20 - Test 2 - Mobile phone photo enlargement07:49 - Test 3 - Low resolution photo enlargement10:08 - Continue your video watching journey=============================More videos to enjoy:=============================3 Reasons to use Adobe Photoshop instead of Lightroom: youtu.be/TsbyUO_j__cMy favorite hidden tricks in Adobe Lightroom: youtu.be/OSp5bWYfjUQ
5 Traps to Avoid Taking BORING Landscape Photos Brian Matiash 2021-03-08 | 📸 Become a more productive photographer: matiash.com/downtime-dilemma-for-photographers👉 5 more tips to get better photos: youtu.be/d6tls6sZYow👉 Understanding the Tone Curve in Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop: youtu.be/6UHm5oIbqOY=============================Table of Contents:=============================00:00 - Introduction01:51 - Trap 104:16 - Trap 206:40 - Trap 308:58 - Trap 411:27 - Trap 514:40 - Continue your video watching journeyThese 5 common traps will lead to boring landscape photos. See what they are so that you know how to avoid them.
Add REALISTIC Fog To Landscape Photos In Under 60 Seconds #Shorts Brian Matiash 2021-03-02 | In less than 60 seconds, I'm going to show you how to add TOTALLY REALISTIC fog to your landscape photos using Adobe Photoshop. It's one of my favorite tricks and I know you're going to love it! #ShortsLonger version: youtu.be/G88e2H_MeZ8
Should I Go Back to Adobe Lightroom Classic? Brian Matiash 2021-03-02 | /ENROLL IN THE VIRTUAL WATERFALL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AND SAVE 37%matiash.com/virtual-waterfall-photography-workshopI've been using the "new" Adobe Lightroom CC exclusively for almost two years and while there is plenty to love about it, there are some really powerful features and tools only found in Adobe Lightroom Classic that I really miss. So, the question I want to answer is: "Should I switch from Lightroom CC back to Lightroom Classic?"
Easily Add Location Info To Your Photos (aka Geotagging) Brian Matiash 2021-02-22 | Sony made it ridiculously easy to add location information (aka Geotagging) to every photo you take. Check out how you can use your iPhone or Android phone to seamlessly geotag your photos with your exact location. It's super easy and powerful!/Gear referenced in this videoSony a7r IVAmazon - amzn.to/3tgmu2uB&H Photo - bhpho.to/3timgYDiPhone 12 Pro MaxApple - apple.com/iphone-12-pro
My Most Underrated Landscape Photography Lens Brian Matiash 2021-02-15 | Can you see yourself using this lens with your landscape photography? And what is your most underrated landscape photography lens? Let me know in the comments below./Gear referenced in this videoZEISS Batis 2.8/135Amazon - amzn.to/36wuMd2B&H Photo - bhpho.to/2LbRS16Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GMAmazon - amzn.to/2Mo9LuaB&H Photo - bhpho.to/2MOzAnaSony a7r IVAmazon - amzn.to/3tgmu2uB&H Photo - bhpho.to/3timgYD/Gear LinksI participate in both Amazon's and B&H Photo's affiliate programs. As such, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made using these gear links. It does not affect the price of any item at all and it's a wonderful way to show support for my business and I sincerely thank you for it!/What to watch nextMaking the Case for Prime Lenses: youtu.be/xgx9wl3HTFs
Add Realistic Fog to a Waterfall Brian Matiash 2021-02-10 | Register for the Virtual Waterfall Photography Workshop: matiash.com/virtual-waterfall-photography-workshopAbout this photo:I recently took this photo at a nearby creek and noticed that there was some beautiful fog at a higher elevation. I thought that the added atmosphere would really elevate the final result of the shot, so I added a bit of my own totally realistic fog using Adobe Photoshop.In this video, I'm going to show you how I did that.
Making the Case for Prime Lenses Brian Matiash 2021-02-01 | It's time to make a serious case for prime lenses. Sure, zoom lenses offer plenty of convenience when it comes to how you compose your photo, but if there's one thing that I've come to love about using prime lenses, it's the creative opportunities that come with sticking to a single focal length./Gear referenced in this videoPRIME LENSESZEISS Batis 2.8/18 Amazon - amzn.to/36xb40GB&H Photo - bhpho.to/2YyRxZhZEISS Batis 2/40 CFAmazon - amzn.to/2Mi7X62B&H Photo - bhpho.to/3cqf8UiZEISS Batis 2.8/135Amazon - amzn.to/36wuMd2B&H Photo - bhpho.to/2LbRS16ZOOM LENSESSony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GMAmazon - amzn.to/2Mo9LuaB&H Photo - bhpho.to/2MOzAnaSony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GMAmazon - amzn.to/2NLgEWDB&H Photo - bhpho.to/3tglOtYSony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSSAmazon - amzn.to/3oxjCecB&H Photo - bhpho.to/2MOhRfhCAMERA BODIESSony a7 IIIAmazon - amzn.to/2MHPS0TB&H Photo - bhpho.to/2MJFwh0Sony a7r IVAmazon - amzn.to/3tgmu2uB&H Photo - bhpho.to/3timgYD/Gear LinksI participate in both Amazon's and B&H Photo's affiliate programs. As such, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made using these gear links. It does not affect the price of any item at all and it's a wonderful way to show support for my business and I sincerely thank you for it!/What to watch nextThree Reasons To Use A Circular Polarizer Filteryoutu.be/IXt70Q0OZpQFive Tips to Get Better Photosyoutu.be/d6tls6sZYow
My Favorite Photo Editing Tools - Palette Gear & Wacom Brian Matiash 2019-02-19 | //CHECK OUT PALETTE GEARhttp://bit.ly/palettegearkit//ORDER THE WACOM INTUOS PRO TABLETamzn.to/2EgZMzL//SUBSCRIBEhttp://brians.photos/YTVidSub//JOIN INBOX INSPIRATIONmatiash.com/join//SOCIAL METwitter - twitter.com/brianmatiashInstagram - instagram.com/brianmatiashFacebook - facebook.com/brianmatiash//NEW TO HERESweet! You've made it this far! In case you aren't familiar with the guy whose face occupies most every video here, my name is Brian Matiash. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and now reside in Portland, OR. I'm a working photographer, published author and lover of all things social media. While photography is—and will always be—my #1 passion, growing in the video space is a major priority here, which is why you'll be seeing lots of new videos posted each week. I hope you enjoy them!
MAJOR Adobe Lightroom CC Update Brian Matiash 2019-02-12 | Adobe just released updates to Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Camera Raw. This update has a bunch of new features, like Enhance Details, as well as some long-awaited ones for Lightroom CC, like HDR and Pano merge.//FULL GEAR LISTmatiash.com/gear//NEW TO HERESweet! You've made it this far! In case you aren't familiar with the guy whose face occupies most every video here, my name is Brian Matiash. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and now reside in Portland, OR. I'm a working photographer, published author and lover of all things social media. While photography is—and will always be—my #1 passion, growing in the video space is a major priority here, which is why you'll be seeing lots of new videos posted each week. I hope you enjoy them!
Adobe Lightroom CC Mobile: My Favorite HIDDEN Tricks Brian Matiash 2019-01-29 | //FULL GEAR LISTmatiash.com/gear//NEW TO HERESweet! You've made it this far! In case you aren't familiar with the guy whose face occupies most every video here, my name is Brian Matiash. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and now reside in Portland, OR. I'm a working photographer, published author and lover of all things social media. While photography is—and will always be—my #1 passion, growing in the video space is a major priority here, which is why you'll be seeing lots of new videos posted each week. I hope you enjoy them!
Speed Up Your Adobe Lightroom CC Workflow on the iPhone & iPad Brian Matiash 2019-01-22 | //CHECK OUT NICOLE'S LIGHTROOM CC TRAVEL POSTnicolesyblog.com/2019/01/22/lr-cc-travel//ADD THE SHORTCUT TO YOUR IOS DEVICEicloud.com/shortcuts/4cb477fbd22e485ab40cc7830a5cfb28//SUBSCRIBEhttp://brians.photos/YTVidSub//FULL GEAR LISTkit.com/brianmatiash//SOCIAL METwitter - twitter.com/brianmatiashInstagram - instagram.com/brianmatiashFacebook - facebook.com/brianmatiash//JOIN INBOX INSPIRATIONmatiash.com/newsletter//NEW TO HERESweet! You've made it this far! In case you aren't familiar with the guy whose face occupies most every video here, my name is Brian Matiash. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and now reside in Portland, OR. I'm a working photographer, published author and lover of all things social media. While photography is—and will always be—my #1 passion, growing in the video space is a major priority here, which is why you'll be seeing lots of new videos posted each week. I hope you enjoy them!
3 Reasons to Use Adobe Photoshop Instead of Lightroom Brian Matiash 2019-01-08 | While Adobe Lightroom is a powerful tool for photographers, there are some reasons (ok, tons of reasons) to move over to Adobe Photoshop for even more editing tools.//SUBSCRIBEhttp://brians.photos/YTVidSub//FULL GEAR LISTkit.com/brianmatiash//SOCIAL METwitter - twitter.com/brianmatiashInstagram - instagram.com/brianmatiashFacebook - facebook.com/brianmatiash//JOIN INBOX INSPIRATIONmatiash.com/newsletter//NEW TO HERESweet! You've made it this far! In case you aren't familiar with the guy whose face occupies most every video here, my name is Brian Matiash. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and now reside in Portland, OR. I'm a working photographer, published author and lover of all things social media. While photography is—and will always be—my #1 passion, growing in the video space is a major priority here, which is why you'll be seeing lots of new videos posted each week. I hope you enjoy them!
3 Things I Used To Do In Adobe Lightroom (But Would Never Do Today) Brian Matiash 2019-01-03 | I'm a firm believer in leaning from the mistakes we used to make as photographers to better ourselves. This video gives you a taste of three things I used to do in Adobe Lightroom that I'd *never* do today... and I'm better for it.//SUBSCRIBEhttp://brians.photos/YTVidSub//FULL GEAR LISTkit.com/brianmatiash//SOCIAL METwitter - twitter.com/brianmatiashInstagram - instagram.com/brianmatiashFacebook - facebook.com/brianmatiash//JOIN INBOX INSPIRATIONmatiash.com/newsletter//NEW TO HERESweet! You've made it this far! In case you aren't familiar with the guy whose face occupies most every video here, my name is Brian Matiash. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and now reside in Portland, OR. I'm a working photographer, published author and lover of all things social media. While photography is—and will always be—my #1 passion, growing in the video space is a major priority here, which is why you'll be seeing lots of new videos posted each week. I hope you enjoy them!
Adding the Orton Effect with ON1 Photo RAW 2019 (UrbEx HDR Webinar) Brian Matiash 2018-12-17 | //DOWNLOAD A TRIAL OF ON1 PHOTO RAW 2019http://bit.ly/useon1After posting my Orton Effect tutorial for Adobe Photoshop, several people asked if I could create the same effect in ON1 Photo RAW 2019. You certainly can and I show you how!42:43 - Where I build the Orton Effect//SUBSCRIBEhttp://brians.photos/YTVidSub//FULL GEAR LISTkit.com/brianmatiash//SOCIAL METwitter - twitter.com/brianmatiashInstagram - instagram.com/brianmatiashFacebook - facebook.com/brianmatiash//JOIN INBOX INSPIRATIONmatiash.com/newsletter//NEW TO HERESweet! You've made it this far! In case you aren't familiar with the guy whose face occupies most every video here, my name is Brian Matiash. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and now reside in Portland, OR. I'm a working photographer, published author and lover of all things social media. While photography is—and will always be—my #1 passion, growing in the video space is a major priority here, which is why you'll be seeing lots of new videos posted each week. I hope you enjoy them!
Super EASY Way To Add The ORTON EFFECT Using Photoshop Brian Matiash 2018-12-10 | There are SO many ways that you can get that beautiful, dreamy look (aka the Orton Effect) to your landscape photos. In this video, I share what my process is and why you may want to use it on your photos.
Understanding the Tone Curve in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop Brian Matiash 2018-12-03 | ➡ Landscape AI v3 Adaptive Presets: bit.ly/landscape-ai-ytThe tone curve is one of the most under-utilized tools in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Rather than skip over it, check out this video and get a deeper understanding of how powerful it is and how it can do wonders with your photos.
5 Tips to Get Better Photos Brian Matiash 2018-11-26 | This is the first in a new series of videos where I share tips on how to take better photos in the field. Sometimes, all it takes is a little change in perspective to kick your creativity into high gear!//SUBSCRIBEhttp://brians.photos/YTVidSub//FULL GEAR LISTkit.com/brianmatiash//SOCIAL METwitter - twitter.com/brianmatiashInstagram - instagram.com/brianmatiashFacebook - facebook.com/brianmatiash//JOIN INBOX INSPIRATIONmatiash.com/newsletter//NEW TO HERESweet! You've made it this far! In case you aren't familiar with the guy whose face occupies most every video here, my name is Brian Matiash. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and now reside in Portland, OR. I'm a working photographer, published author and lover of all things social media. While photography is—and will always be—my #1 passion, growing in the video space is a major priority here, which is why you'll be seeing lots of new videos posted each week. I hope you enjoy them!
My Favorite Instagram Sharing Strategy Brian Matiash 2018-11-19 | There are a bunch of ways to make sharing to Instagram and your other social media accounts faster and easier. In this video, I share how I create a weekly schedule that automates my photo shares and saves me lots of hours each week.//SUBSCRIBEhttp://brians.photos/YTVidSub//FULL GEAR LISTkit.com/brianmatiash//SOCIAL METwitter - twitter.com/brianmatiashInstagram - instagram.com/brianmatiashFacebook - facebook.com/brianmatiash//JOIN INBOX INSPIRATIONmatiash.com/newsletter//NEW TO HERESweet! You've made it this far! In case you aren't familiar with the guy whose face occupies most every video here, my name is Brian Matiash. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and now reside in Portland, OR. I'm a working photographer, published author and lover of all things social media. While photography is—and will always be—my #1 passion, growing in the video space is a major priority here, which is why you'll be seeing lots of new videos posted each week. I hope you enjoy them!
