I edited around 50 photos from both a high-resolution DSLR (the Nikon D850) and a low-resolution drone (the DJI Mini 2). I tested the beta version of Luminar A.I.

Fewer advanced options, such as layers and export tools.

Most images need to be adjusted beyond the template.

Real-life Applications: Who is Luminar A.I.

The company needs to work out a few minor flaws but the program shows big promise for novice photo editors.

ready to be handed a bigger role in photo editing? Can technology be the primary photo editor, while the photographer takes a step back as the secondary retoucher? I took a beta version of Luminar A.I. (Elements, of course, is not.)īut is A.I. may actually be suitable for some more serious photographers. is actually slightly more expensive than Luminar 4.

Both programs have tools that others do not. almost feels like the Photoshop Elements of the Luminar family, channeling dramatic edits into a program packaged for non-professionals. will also be available as a plug-in for Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and Photos for MacOS. Along with working as a stand-alone program, Luminar A.I. has more smart tools that are not in the older program. Luminar 4 has more advanced tools like layers, while Luminar A.I. Instead, Luminar 4 offers tool-based editing with some A.I., and Luminar A.I. aims to both help photographers edit faster and help non-photographers complete advanced edits.Īvailable beginning Dec. Using A.I.-based templates mixed with traditional editing tools, Luminar A.I. tools into a single, straight-forward program. Now, Skylum has re-packaged the biggest A.I. Give it a try!įrom replacing the sky to correcting acne, Skylum Luminar is one of the most forward-thinking photo editors using artificial intelligence. You can follow along with this blog post by clicking the Listen to the Article button.

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