Luminar Neo – Better Than It's Ever Been!

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Luminar Neo, the alternative to Lightroom and Photoshop, is getting refreshed this fall with some major updates, introducing new AI technologies in our favourite photo-editing software. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming fall update. 

Luminar Neo – the best companion for every photographer

Luminar Neo was one of the first photo-editing software in the market using AI technologies to improve your photos. The company has a wide range of AI-driven tools that will simplify your editing process. Simplicity is at the core of Luminar Neo – making it intuitive and easy to use. Unlike any other software in the market, you do not need to pass hours to understand how the software works, as the platform is easy to use. All you need to is is pull up your Catalog, Choose a Preset if you like or go to Edit to unveil all the AI technologies. 

Luminar Neo has developed a layers technology for non-destructive photo editing. Using Mask AI you can mask a tree, road or mountain in one click – and then you can simply make the changes that you like on the photo. One of our favourite tools is Enhance AI which sharpens and lightens the photo in a cursor, significantly improving your photo. 

Sky replacement is one of the most used tools in Luminar Neo. If your photo has a dull or uninteresting sky you can simply click on Sky AI and swap the sky with a new one. You will find a great variety of skies to choose from in Luminar Neo. 

Under portrait, you will find some great tools to make your portrait photos stand out. Control lighting on your subject and make attractive adjustments to lips, skin and eyes automatically by masking the person with Mask AI.  

Using Background Removal AI you can change any background and put yourself in a scenic location. Use Bokeh AI to add some bokeh around the person and make the person stand out. Use Skin AI to soften the skin and Skin Defects Removal to remove any imperfections. 

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Luninar Neo big fall update 

In August 2023, Skylum, the team behind Luminar, announced a series of updates to be released in Fall-Winter 2023, promising to introduce more AI technologies to the software and to add a Generative AI technology on Luminar Neo. 

To illustrate that, Skylum’s announcing an impressive array of new AI – assistive tools designed to streamline photographers’ challenges with scene manipulation, removing unwanted objects, and expanding the canvas of a photo.

Here is what Luminar Neo users can expect this fall:

GenErase: A next-generation Erase tool that not only removes unwanted distractions from your images but also replaces those areas using content-aware tools, providing a focused and distraction-free composition. This feature preserves the integrity of your photos by intelligently filling in the gaps with textures and other elements to match the surrounding area. GenErase can seamlessly remove objects like trash, street signs, vehicles, graffiti, and more to preserve the beauty of the composition.

Scene Expand: This tool enables users to extend the boundaries of their photos, adding a new dimension to their original compositions. Whether creating panoramic landscapes or adding breathing room to favourite images, SceneExpand offers the ability to break free from traditional aspect ratios and unlock new creative possibilities.

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Water Enhancer: Designed to enhance water features in aquatic scenes, giving landscape photos greater visual impact.

Studio Light: A creative tool for portrait photographers that faithfully replicate lightning effects usually achieved with expensive technical equipment in the studio and breathes new life into older photos. With Studio Light, creators can easily add a whole new dimension to portrait photos.

Neon & Glow: Elevate your creations with impressive lighting effects. This tool will allow photographers to overcome challenges such as inadequate lighting conditions and seamlessly blend visually – striking neon elements into the composition, making them even more intriguing.

SceneSwap: Let users replace specific elements (such as the sky or foreground) with high-quality AI-generated visuals that blend seamlessly with the rest of the photo. Imagine a stunning sunset replacing the dull, overcast sky or crystal-clear azure waters instead of a murky pond in your photos.

“As photography keeps evolving, AI should be seen as an opportunity and not a threat. Think about what makes a photo special – the creative ideas behind it, the personal touch, the experience of taking that image. AI cannot replace any of those things, but it can serve as a powerful assistive tool to expand the realm of photography, making it easier for everyone.” – said Ivan Kutanin, CEO of Skylum.

As part of the commitment to keep Luminar Neo intuitive and easy to use, Skylum will also debut a Refreshed UI Design and Navigation. This update addresses user interface fatigue and usability issues, as well as improves the overall user experience.

With these updates, Skylum’s bringing next-generation AI-powered photo editing technologies, new post-processing tools, and a host of UI/UX improvements, making Luminar Neo better than it has ever been.

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Luminar Neo Prices 

Luminar Neo is available on a subscription basis for £99 or you can pay £149 for a lifetime license. Plus, for a limited time (16 August 2023 to 27 August 2023) you will find discounted prices listed on the Luminar Neo website and you can also save an extra £10 when purchasing Luminar Neo with the promo code: EPZ10.