Use *THIS* for STUNNING Solar Eclipse Photos - ACR & Lightroom

Having trouble editing your Solar Eclipse shots? Corona detail lost? In this video, I dive deep into the post-processing techniques I used for my 2024 solar eclipse photographs taken in Story, Arkansas. I focus on two often overlooked tools in Adobe Camera Raw that proved crucial for enhancing the fine details of the solar corona in my images. Here’s what you can expect to learn: 1. Highlight Management: I'll show you how to finely balance the highlights to prevent overexposure while maintaining the intricate details of the solar corona. 2. Innovative Use of Color Grading: Interestingly, I use color grading tools not for adding colors but for adjusting the luminance of shadows, midtones, and highlights. This method allows for precise control over the tonal balance, which significantly enhances the visibility and detail of the eclipse without introducing unwanted color shifts. 3. Texture and Clarity Adjustments: I'll demonstrate how to use texture and clarity sliders judiciously to reveal more details in the corona without making the image look unnatural or overly processed. 4. Blending and Balancing Tones: I discuss how to effectively blend and balance these adjustments to ensure smooth transitions between different tonal areas and maintain a realistic contrast throughout the image. Try these unorthodox tools in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom to bring out all that gorgeous coronal detail! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Tool #1 - Color grading 05:11 Tool #2 - Texture / Clarity 07:29 Adding Color (Optional 09:06 Workflow & Color Grading ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite