How to Render a Sense of Light in Post: Just One ACR/Lightroom Tool

Thomas Chu Photo

A sense of light adds depth and dimension to an image while enhancing its atmosphere.

In today's post-processing tutorial, Thomas teaches you how to create a sense of light in post — quickly and easily. No complex techniques required: the Radial Filter in ACR or Lightroom is all you need!

Simple as the method is, the "small amounts, multiple passes" approach and "recovering the shadows" mentioned in the video are the keys to rendering natural, believable light — pay close attention to both!

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