Jan 15

Jan 15 Luminar 4.1 Now Available

Luminar 4 has received its first major update, and the new version adds some new functions to the Sky Replacement filter, as well as a collection of under-the-hood fixes and enhancements. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new in the update:

Atmospheric Haze for AI Sky Replacement

A new slier in the advanced section of the Sky Replacement filter allows you to simulate atmospheric haze. This may help better match images where there is already a degree of haze in the scene. There is also now a “Sky Temperature” slider for adjusting the colour tone of the sky.

Erase tool Enhancements

The erase tool has gotten some new technology to allow more precise object removal. As also been improved when working with complex backgrounds or gradients.

Adjustments Amount Slider

This is the one thing that I sorely missed from the previous versions of Luminar. You can now control the overall amount of adjustments again, even on the base layer. The slider is in the Layers tab, and it works for all tools except transform options like Lens Correction, Slim Face, and Enlarge eyes.

Full support for Photoshop 2020

This update fixes compatibility issues with Photoshop 2020 and now fully supports smart objects and smart filter.

Additional fixes and improvements (From the Skylum release notes)

Fixes and improvements for both Mac & Windows users:

Support for two new Crop Aspect Ratios: 21:9 and 9:21. These are well suited for extra wide-screen computer displays, and digital cinema uses.
Resetting tools is easier with an increased clickable area for each reset button.
The History tool is easier to use thanks to a redesigned interface with larger text.
The Histogram is more compact, with an improved contrast ratio. This makes it easier to use when editing your photos. If you don’t see the Histogram when editing, you can activate it with the View menu.
Improved Catalog migration from Luminar 3 to Luminar 4.

Fixes and improvements for Windows users:

Improved stability when switching between images in the Filmstrip.
Improved performance in Gallery View when viewing previews.
Improved performance while viewing Luminar Looks and switching between image folders.
Faster generation of Luminar Looks previews in the Looks panel.
The ability for re-editing a Smart Object in Photoshop 2020.
Improved stability when exiting, Erase or Clone & Stamp tools.
Improvements to memory management when switching between edited photos.
You can now Cancel the Export module while it is running.

Fixes and improvements for macOS users:

Improved performance for blending modes and layers.
Resolved Smugmug login issues.
The tooltip of the sidebar correctly shows based on mouse hovering.
Better handling of displays when a second monitor is connected or a projector is attached. Note, Luminar can only run on a single monitor setup or with screen mirroring.
Hold down the Option key while dragging the Whites and Blacks sliders to preview white or black point clipping.

The update is available now for existing customers. For new customers, the Holiday Sale is still on at the time of writing this post, which goes you a discount and a collection of bonuses, but will be ending shortly by the end of today.

If you’re buying after the 16th of January and the sale has ended, you should be able to use my discount code: TFP10 (it’s disabled during the sale)

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