Lightroom tone curves will finally MAKE SENSE after watching this video tutorial. Here's everything you need to know about how to use the tone curve tool panel in Lightroom CC & Lightroom Classic like a pro.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction to Tone Curves
Overview of the tutorial's goal to simplify and demystify the tone curve in Lightroom.
1:03 Understanding the Tone Curve Interface
Explanation of the different elements in the tone curve, including the two gray curves and RGB curves.
2:26 Adjusting Basic Tones
Demonstrating the impact of adjusting blacks, whites, shadows, and highlights on the overall image.
4:21 Precision with the Point Curve Tool
Introduction to the point curve tool for making specific adjustments to different parts of the image.
5:56 Recovering Contrast with Tone Curve
Comparing the tone curve's selective contrast adjustment with the global contrast settings.
7:44 Selective Corrections
Using the tone curve to selectively correct specific areas in an image without affecting the overall balance.
9:36 Tips and Tricks for Precision Editing
Providing tips on making precise adjustments using the option/ALT key, arrow keys, and avoiding overcorrection.
10:11 Real-Life Examples and Practice
Applying the concepts learned to real-life examples, encouraging viewers to practice with downloadable images.
13:30 Using red, green, and blue channels for selective color adjustments.
Adding color to different tones in the image.
S-Curve for Contrast
16:41 Creating an S-curve for contrast using the main tone curve.
Explaining the shape of the S-curve and its effect on contrast.
Color Grading with Tone Curve
17:08 Adding an orange and teal look using the red, green, and blue channels.
Achieving the effect without using color grading.
Advanced Skin Tone Correction
18:01 Correcting skin tones with the tone curve.
Creating a mask for selective adjustments.
Creating a Preset for Skin Tone
20:00 Turning the tone curve adjustments into a preset for quick application.
Demonstrating the application of the preset for skin tone.
Conclusion
20:23 Recap of the key features of the Lightrom tone curve.