Maximum PC - USA (2022-04)

This version of Luminar seems to

have removed the useful ‘before and

after’ view that allowed you to split an

image with a movable boundary. Not

only was it perfect for seeing precisely

what had changed in your image, but

for journalists preparing tutorials

it allowed an effect to be shown in a

single screenshot. So the pictures in

this boxout are the original ones we

used for two of the Luminar effects

on these pages, for comparison with

the finished articles above. We hope

the split view returns for the full retail

version, as it was one of the things that

set Luminar apart from its competition.

However, the ability to flip back to the

original image by holding down the eye

icon at the bottom of the interface or on

the Tools panels and use the arrow icon

to undo all your work, remains.

VIEWS TO A THRILL

© ÁKOS SZABÓ, CREATEHERSTOCK, DMITRIY GANIN

>> If there’s a figure in your scene, the Relight Human slider

singles it out for special treatment, changing its colors against

the background so it stands out as the subject of your image. Is

there water in the scene? No problem. Luminar recognizes it and

reflects the new sky there, allowing you to control how much

reflection there is, and how blurred it becomes.

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ATMOSPHERE

This is a strange one, as it paints your image

with a background fog. The fog goes behind

any strong subjects, such as people, but will paint

over the top of replaced skies. You’re given a few

choices for your misty weather effects, including fog,

R&D