How to PROPERLY Sharpen & Reduce Noise in LIGHTROOM

In this video, I thoroughly explain what happens when we reduce noise and sharpen an image in Lightroom and recommend how you should go about doing it to achieve the best possible results.
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  • @AnthonyMorganti
    @AnthonyMorganti4 жыл бұрын

    In this video, I thoroughly explain what happens when we reduce noise and sharpen an image in Lightroom and recommend how you should go about doing it to achieve the best possible results. Please follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/anthonymorganti/ See my recommended gear list: www.amazon.com/shop/anthonymorganti If you're interested in Photoshop, Lightroom, and the Creative Cloud, you can find more info here: bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Gear and Settings: Gorilla: Nikon D500: amzn.to/2WyO8Lt Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 VRii Lens: amzn.to/2WG1p5f Manual Mode with Auto ISO Spot Metering - Metered on background Single Point Focus - Focused on Gorilla's eye 1/160, F8.0, iso 6400 at 200mm Dock/Cityscape Image Fujifilm X-T3: amzn.to/2YNhYso Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 Lens: amzn.to/2t0VnOt Aperture Priority Mode Spot Metering - Metered on dock Single Point Focus - Focused halfway up the dock 1/350, F11, iso:200 at 23mm Unsure of how to price your photography? Check the 2019 Guide to Pricing Your Photography: amzn.to/2S1CiU7 I use this software to record my screen: telestream.pxf.io/DMrW2 All product links shown are my Affiliate Links. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Thumbnail Photo by Rodolfo Clix from Pexels Thank you!

  • @hanshollestelle6887

    @hanshollestelle6887

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cristal Clear instructions. Thank You.

  • @stevenjwebber

    @stevenjwebber

    4 жыл бұрын

    One thing is false. it does not matter what you do first since Lr doesn't change pixels. and its not effected by other sliders. if you first, reduce noise by 30 then sharpen by 100 you will get the same results as you would if you first sharpen to 100 then reduce noise by 30.

  • @cecilydrucker3759

    @cecilydrucker3759

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is the clearest and most helpful explanation I have ever seen/heard! Thank you.

  • @kevinsingh31

    @kevinsingh31

    4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, one of the best

  • @JohnBerthoty
    @JohnBerthoty4 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation of the mysterious Detail slider in the noise section!

  • @timeijs12
    @timeijs124 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! Absolutely loved the way you used the example image with the bars to explain what these sliders do! Really helpful. You've got a new subscriber!

  • @venezuela.paulog
    @venezuela.paulog3 жыл бұрын

    I genuinely love how you slowly explain steps makes viewers like me immersed on your tutorials. Thank you for making Quality Editing Contents!

  • @vperalta
    @vperalta4 жыл бұрын

    Anthony - Great job! This is the best video I've seen explaining the use of Lightroom, in particular sharpening.

  • @meredithpottery
    @meredithpottery4 жыл бұрын

    As usual, just the best and clearest explanation. Thank you, Anthony!

  • @richardh353
    @richardh3534 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation I have ever see, thank you so much for this and all the others you take time to produce.

  • @cpresleyphotos
    @cpresleyphotos3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderful tutorials! I am so thankful to have found you on KZread. You are easy to listen to and I’m learning so much. This is video number 3 for me today and I plan on watching them all. You are a wonderful teacher.

  • @bobtpapa
    @bobtpapa4 жыл бұрын

    Anthony, I think this is one of the best lessons I have seen from you and on KZread. You explained these tools more clearly than anyone I have ever heard...BIG THANKS!

  • @BryanHBuck
    @BryanHBuck4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Anthony. Most informative - best video I've seen on this topic!

  • @86BBUB
    @86BBUB4 жыл бұрын

    Easily the best sharpening video I have seen and I've watched a lot. Outstanding Anthony !

  • @CBlakeDavis
    @CBlakeDavis4 жыл бұрын

    This is an incredible tutorial. Well produced and great info. Thank you!

  • @DyfedRoberts
    @DyfedRoberts4 жыл бұрын

    One of the best vids on sharpening and removing noise in Lightroom available! Great work 👍

  • @richmiroccomedia570
    @richmiroccomedia5704 жыл бұрын

    Thorough and digestible tutorial that augmented my workflow and improved my editing skills. Awesome! Thanks!

  • @sb1493
    @sb14934 жыл бұрын

    So far the best instructions on sharpening in Lightroom I have seen. Every aspect of sharpening and the pros and cons of it are explained. Excellent job!

  • @brycenew
    @brycenew3 жыл бұрын

    This is such gold and classic Anthony Morganti! This is the sort of terrific teaching that led me to subscribe to your KZread channel before anyone other photographer. And never unsubscribe, unlike most of the other photographer's channels I used to be subbed to. Thank you Anthony so much for all you give us on your channel. Wishing you and your family a fantastic holiday season and a highly supportive 2021, with great health to match. Stay well!

  • @chrishall6364
    @chrishall63644 жыл бұрын

    Really useful video, thank you so much! I have watched many of your videos on Lightroom and Photoshop over the past 2-3 years and they have really helped me; I am so grateful for the trouble you go to in producing these videos and for explaining things in such a clear and understandable way.

  • @ScottLawPhotography
    @ScottLawPhotography4 жыл бұрын

    Great content and explained so well in a way that makes it clear and much more understandable instead of just pure trial and error. Thanks so much for this.

  • @SimonBastin
    @SimonBastin3 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. I've never before seen a proper explanation of the additional sliders associated with NR or sharpening. Thanks so much.

  • @MA-no8tz
    @MA-no8tz2 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome tutorial from the master of Lightroom! Many thanks.

  • @chrisosborne2267
    @chrisosborne22674 жыл бұрын

    Wow - this has got to be the *best* tutorial on how to perform noise reduction and sharpening in LR. Thank you a million times Anthony!

  • @williampiekney7824
    @williampiekney78244 жыл бұрын

    I try to watch all of his videos because they really do explain Lightroom tricks better than almost anyone. This one is among his very best, or most useful, in my opinion.

  • @backyardjuggler
    @backyardjuggler3 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS SUCH A GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for producing this. Love your pace and thoroughness.

  • @seanclaessens5380
    @seanclaessens53804 жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial. Clear explanation, subject of these sliders is interesting and applicable to pretty much all of photography work. Then you give a clear explanation of how it works, then how to use all of the sliders for your benefit. Plus you add a workflow to go about doing this right and methodical. Will recommend this video everywhere!

  • @xartanius
    @xartanius4 жыл бұрын

    What a Fabulous fabulous tutorial! I was always unclear on this and never really cared to look this up either. This was great. Thank you!

  • @williamway2997
    @williamway29974 жыл бұрын

    Lots of wonderful positive comments for good reason. The way you explain your workflow (and those confusing "detail" sliders) is very helpful. THANK YOU.

  • @inthevortexphotography5520
    @inthevortexphotography55204 жыл бұрын

    This video just made me a lot sharper! Thank you so much for taking the time to do these! Great video!

  • @nazafi
    @nazafi4 жыл бұрын

    BEST tutorial ever I have seen on this area. Thank you.

  • @ThraceKelsick
    @ThraceKelsick4 жыл бұрын

    Best Lightroom tutorial I've seen yet! Thanks a bunch!

  • @photogill8010
    @photogill80104 жыл бұрын

    A great and comprehensive video, nicely paced. Really helped me to understand sharpening in LR for the first time. Thank you!

  • @RussellMcCollom
    @RussellMcCollom4 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. Explained so well. Best I have found on KZread.

  • @VladimirTacic
    @VladimirTacic4 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation I've ever seen as key is in the steps order. Great stuff!

  • @iheartflying
    @iheartflying Жыл бұрын

    Wow!! Fantastic tutorial. You just opened up a whole new world for me. Thank you!

  • @albertandrade9743
    @albertandrade97433 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the best explanation of this section, very well done Anthony... !!!!

  • @2229east7thstreet
    @2229east7thstreet2 жыл бұрын

    By far the most comprehensive and easy to understand presentation of this tricky subject. Great explanation of the actual work flow was very helpful. Thanks!

  • @orbitance9401
    @orbitance94014 жыл бұрын

    That is such a good video. I really helped me find a workflow to start my image processing to ensure I have no noise and the sharpening is optimised. 10/10 Anthony! Thank you very much.

  • @winpicphotography4338
    @winpicphotography43384 жыл бұрын

    I've watched a few tutorials on how to properly sharpen and use noise reduction. Your process seems to work the best for me. THANKS!!!

  • @xophotoable
    @xophotoable2 жыл бұрын

    One of the most informative tutorials I've seen on sharpening for Lightroom, thank you.

  • @ktube06
    @ktube064 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation I have ever seen. very detailed and helpful , thank you

  • @amberharbour6435
    @amberharbour64354 жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial EVER!!! Such a great job explaining Something that can be very confusing.

  • @traffic9412
    @traffic94124 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation i have seen about sharpening snd noise reduction.Well done.

  • @Dannysubliminal
    @Dannysubliminal3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best tutorials I've ever come across. cheers.

  • @AlexSmith_Photo
    @AlexSmith_Photo2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I think this is the best and simplest explanation I’ve seen on this subject. I need to put my new knowledge to the test. Saved for my rewatch list.

  • @aduakwa
    @aduakwa4 жыл бұрын

    You've made such a difference to my understanding and use of Lightroom: You are a gifted teacher! Thank you

  • @PCNormann
    @PCNormann4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your big help. This is one of the best explanations I have seen!

  • @YouNeedMyVoice
    @YouNeedMyVoice4 жыл бұрын

    5 year ago I've learned Lightroom watching your tutorial, and that's how I got into Photoshop. Today, I learn new tricks about LR sharpening, again thanks to you. You are a great teacher, thank you for producing real editing videos, not Instagram look alike color toning and presets, likle 80% of the youtubers.

  • @chetanverma2446
    @chetanverma24464 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video. You have explained it beautifully - Like you really meant the people watching to understand. Awesome Job !! This really helped me understand the basics of sharpening and noise reduction. Totally recommended.

  • @JimEmbury
    @JimEmbury3 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation on sharpening and noise reduction. Ever! Thank you!

  • @dogleg144
    @dogleg1444 жыл бұрын

    Well done Anthony! You are such an expert educator. I learned so much

  • @chrishowitt9654
    @chrishowitt96544 жыл бұрын

    Excellent description of sharpening workflow, Thank You.

  • @ronnohre6673
    @ronnohre66734 жыл бұрын

    Hands down the best sharpening/noise reduction video I have ever seen. Thanks alot for sharing.

  • @Bpjames
    @Bpjames4 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic, I've used Lightroom for years fixing some seriously darker, high res images and now I think I need to revisit some of them to see how I could have done them better.

  • @ralphpayne6259
    @ralphpayne62594 жыл бұрын

    There are lots of somewhat confusing videos out there about this topic - this is not one of them! Really clear and helpful explanation and no silly right or wrong approach. It's one I will certainly recommend!

  • @jimpool6096
    @jimpool60964 жыл бұрын

    Very good video. Great explanation on sharpening and noise reduction. Thank you.

  • @catcrayon5173
    @catcrayon51734 жыл бұрын

    Amazing explanation, thorough but made simple. Thank you!

  • @aajaanron
    @aajaanron3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Anthony; I really needed this to improve my foundation in finishing. Great presentation!

  • @raymondkosos
    @raymondkosos4 жыл бұрын

    Really good ! The explanation at the beginning of slider effects using the gray-scale image was especially helpful ! I'm getting better at Lightroom but have to admit in the beginning I had no clue what a lot of the sliders meant / were for so I avoided them ... thanks for this tutorial !

  • @erickproost5588
    @erickproost55883 жыл бұрын

    Anthony. I always wanted to understand about this topic, but I not only have it cleared now but the way you explain was fantastic ! That was the best tutorial I had for sure ! THANK YOU VERY MUCH

  • @bossofthemoss450
    @bossofthemoss4503 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial Anthony. Thank you. I learned a lot.

  • @courtneycedor7709
    @courtneycedor77093 жыл бұрын

    You’re an amazing Teacher. Great way to break this down.

  • @ZappaZappaDooo
    @ZappaZappaDooo4 жыл бұрын

    This video is very helpful in understanding the order for post processing and establishing the editing order. Thank you

  • @seppecelis9434
    @seppecelis94344 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Great tutorial at ,for me, the perfect speed. I will have to watch this one a couple of times so that this becomes my standard LR workflow.

  • @sitivi1
    @sitivi14 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. The best intro to all those tools. Thanks.

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen9273 жыл бұрын

    Good info about sharpening and reducing noise in Lightroom! THANKS!

  • @annefischer4492
    @annefischer44924 жыл бұрын

    This helped so much! A great explanation. Thank you!

  • @i.m.5621
    @i.m.5621 Жыл бұрын

    Great explanation of individual sharpening tools in LR, thank you, Anthony.

  • @ChristopherLeeFoto
    @ChristopherLeeFoto2 жыл бұрын

    Want to say a huge thank you for this video. I've been wondering how so many photographers have been able to produce such sharp crisp images. I did everything right but still can't seem to get it tack sharp until I came upon your video! So this is the lesson I've been missing. Thank you soooo much Anthony!!!

  • @scarface1961
    @scarface1961 Жыл бұрын

    Exceptional video. The only video that I have found on KZread that thoroughly explains what is happening when you use these various controls. GREAT JOB! Others say do this, do that, but never explain why or what is happening. This video cannot get anymore specific about what happens with all the controls used in the video. I can't say enough about it.

  • @Batteristafoto
    @Batteristafoto4 жыл бұрын

    Hey anthony! THANK YOU for NOT putting 3 minutes upfront of bla bla nonsense and interrupting the video with SP and making a real precise and to the point video! GREAT JOB! Subscribing!

  • @gambitadebruselas
    @gambitadebruselas4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Saving this one for future reference. Thanks a lot!

  • @marinamaas-williams8910
    @marinamaas-williams89104 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial!! Learnt sooooo much!!

  • @PaulHowcroft
    @PaulHowcroft4 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation, I learned a lot from this. Thank you.

  • @greglundeen7876
    @greglundeen78762 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this very informative tutorial. I have been using Lightroom for years and learned subtleties that I never knew existed. Thank you for sharing you expertise. This was very well done.

  • @mayfungli9155
    @mayfungli91552 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Great explanations for a better understanding what, how and why.

  • @seminolecapt
    @seminolecapt4 жыл бұрын

    Good explanation of different forms of contrast. The gray scale bars really made the point. Also liked hearing about your workflow progression on these adjustments. Have you done a video on using the tone curve vs. sliders? You mentioned that you typically use the tone curve. Would like to see the advantages/disadvantages.

  • @javierriustrigueros6716
    @javierriustrigueros67164 жыл бұрын

    This was really useful, thanks for sharing Anthony

  • @GarrySMumford
    @GarrySMumford4 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful and thorough video. Thank you 👍

  • @amandawrites
    @amandawrites3 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are amazing! Really helpful!

  • @tw9535
    @tw95353 жыл бұрын

    I haven't seen a better presented video on this topic... Thank You! (and subscribed)

  • @StillwatersFarm
    @StillwatersFarm4 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to have to watch this a couple more times to REALLY cement the order in my mind, but boy, does that make good sense! Thanks very much for explaining it.

  • @jmhakkinen
    @jmhakkinen2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I struggled with sharpening in Lightroom, but this clarified the workflow. I will definitely try this tomorrow.

  • @PaigeFamily1
    @PaigeFamily14 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, that really "adds clarity"!

  • @ranellovlog8661
    @ranellovlog86613 жыл бұрын

    man thank you for this, I am just started my photography and your tutorials is the best. keep up the good work.

  • @adsmithtx
    @adsmithtx4 жыл бұрын

    Best video I have seen on these subjects Thank you for an excellent video

  • @meertin298
    @meertin298 Жыл бұрын

    great explanation. finally i feel like I understand it and have an even better workflow

  • @BobG-eh5fc
    @BobG-eh5fc4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, another great video. This one is especially useful!!!

  • @Suhailkhan53
    @Suhailkhan533 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Thanks for this tutorial.

  • @TaraCrowl
    @TaraCrowl Жыл бұрын

    Video from 3 years ago was still ENORMOUSLY helpful to this amateur. :) Thanks!!

  • @andrewgaffney4881
    @andrewgaffney48814 жыл бұрын

    I followed the steps in this video and I think my photos are so much better. Thank you for posting this instructional video.

  • @catherinehouy3731
    @catherinehouy37313 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such clear instructions.

  • @boatman222345
    @boatman2223454 жыл бұрын

    There should be an option on this video to vote 10 Thumps Up!! Easily the best video I have ever seen on sharpening!!!!! Heads and shoulders above anything else I have encountered. Cleared up questions I've been struggling with since first switching to digital 11 years ago. I just wish I'd run into it years ago. As it is I am going to have to go back through my favorite images and redo the sharpening because I have clearly been doing it incorrectly. Anthony thank you so much! The images you've saved have been my own!

  • @vijruppatel6819
    @vijruppatel68193 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much.

  • @garyniederpruem7583
    @garyniederpruem75834 жыл бұрын

    Great video Anthony. I thought I knew what detail sliders did but you took me to a new level of learning. From one Buffaloian to another...Go Bills!!

  • @briannabragg5078
    @briannabragg5078 Жыл бұрын

    This is my first comment... EVER.. on a KZread Video. The explanation in the video is career changing! Thank you so much, Anthony. This video and the correlations you draw between softwares is SO helpful. I am 100% subscribing. Thank you so much for this content!

  • @karlwalters3763
    @karlwalters37633 жыл бұрын

    This was brilliant! Thank you so much. Subbed!!

  • @hdrsmit
    @hdrsmit4 жыл бұрын

    great tutorial...one of the best i've seen !

  • @McNallyOfficial
    @McNallyOfficial4 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! 👍

  • @seeyoosoon
    @seeyoosoon3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much sir for this great video. I’ll never be afraid of increasing the iso from now.

  • @tayocorp
    @tayocorp4 жыл бұрын

    This is the best explanation. Thanks a lot.

  • @brendajphotography
    @brendajphotography3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for clarifying all of these.

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