How to Use the Tone Curve Like a Pro (Lightroom Classic)

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These TONE CURVE techniques transformed my editing — learn how to use TONE CURVES the right way in Lightroom!  @evelwheels

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FULL DESCRIPTION FOR THIS VIDEO

A lot of beginner photographers use either the tone curve wrong, or they use it in a way that  doesn't create the best results — and it’s ruining their edits, and putting people off the curves tool!

In this video I'll convince you that you don't need loads of experience and practice.  You'll see just how effective the Tone curve can be, and how you can take these techniques and apply them to your images today.

Key Takeaways:

Understand the basics of tone curves and how there are 5 separate curves that all work independently.

Learn how to use the targeted adjustment tool to make precise edits.

The big problem with global adjustments — and why they change things you didn’t want to change.

The secret to avoiding unwanted global adjustments by using masks.

Unlock the power of RGB channel curves to create stunning color casts and effects.

How to use RGB curves to create deep, rich, inky color casts that make your images stand out


By the end, you’ll know how to master the tone curve properly and unlock creative color grading techniques that go way beyond the basic S-curve.

Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your editing skills or a more experienced user seeking new techniques, this video could transform your approach to using tone curves in Lightroom.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00  introduction.
01:03  How Lightroom handles pixels and their values.
02:00  Components of the Tone Curve adjustment panel.
05:25  Basic single point curve.
06:37  Classic S-Curve.
09:27  Targeted Adjustment Tool.
11:30  Targeting specific areas using Curves.
15:31  Combine Tone Curves with a Radial Gradient.
18:36  What you shouldn't use Tone Curves for.
22:18  How to create a color cast using Curves.
25:30  Create faded effect with the Point Curve.
26:10  The Tone Curves biggest secret revealed.
28:25  What happens next?

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