The Secret Tool No One Tells You About In Adobe Lightroom - The Calibration Tool

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In this Adobe Lightroom editing tutorial, let's talk about one of the most criminally underused tools-The Calibration Tool.
Your editing will be changed forever once you get used to how this works. Promise.
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0:00 Intro
0:58 What is Calibration?
4:51 Lightroom breakdown (Calibration vs Hue)
9:53 Lightroom example 1
12:28 Lightroom example 2
15:10 Lightroom example 3
17:45 Wrap up

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  • @sgsamar181
    @sgsamar1813 жыл бұрын

    I swear to god, every other Lightroom tutorial about calibration goes like this: "So usually what I do is that I slide these to each end and see what happens, you can get my masterclass for $200". It's so nice to see someone actually explain this!

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    haha i hear you. it's my goal to break that kind of stigma :)

  • @hautehussey

    @hautehussey

    3 жыл бұрын

    No one has yet to explain exactly what this does still. Even Adobe.

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    I agree :)

  • @ValdairLeonardo

    @ValdairLeonardo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very true!

  • @Myers_toast78

    @Myers_toast78

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right?! Haha 😆 Good point

  • @ryanberardelli2363
    @ryanberardelli23632 жыл бұрын

    As a non-academic photographer, I have never heard anyone in the 10 years of shooting talking about calibration like this Immensely useful! Thanks for this video.

  • @vishshsh
    @vishshsh3 жыл бұрын

    The color wheel example was super useful to understand the diff bw hue and calibration, good stuff Pat!

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks Vishal! cheers for watching!

  • @thomastuorto9929

    @thomastuorto9929

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup. It helps understand the difference of the global & individual sliders affect on the colors. I can use & like the individual sliders but, never had much luck with the global adjustments for my edits, therefore I tend to stay away from it. Maybe I'll play with them some more.

  • @paulomarques4397
    @paulomarques43973 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, this *actually* did changed my life

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    haha i'm glad :)

  • @MrPotatoMonkey
    @MrPotatoMonkey3 жыл бұрын

    ngl I went into this expecting another useless "tutorial" video that boils down to 'buy my presets' but this was actually incredibly useful. Like actually worth the title "will change your lightroom editing forever". The color wheel example made it all super clear as well, appreciate the video!

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    haha i'm glad you think so. thanks for watching :)

  • @mossgatherer_
    @mossgatherer_ Жыл бұрын

    It's been over a year and I still think this is one of the best Lightroom info videos I've ever seen. Thanks Pat!

  • @theartofphotography
    @theartofphotography3 жыл бұрын

    Well explained - nice channel Pat!

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks Ted! i've been a long-time watcher of yours! appreciate your work.

  • @prplayer17

    @prplayer17

    3 жыл бұрын

    I cant find the calibration tool in my LR, I don't have a development tab. can u please help?

  • @AngeloDau

    @AngeloDau

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@prplayer17 we are referring to Lightroom CLASSIC with a valid license, this is how you can use the develpment tab

  • @DMRKing_
    @DMRKing_3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Pat! The KZread algorithm gods have blessed you and you were in my recommended videos! I’m glad I found you; you’re so in depth and well versed. Exactly what I’m looking for. Subbed!

  • @maxypantaloons

    @maxypantaloons

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was going to comment this exact thing! Glad the KZread Gods are here for us :) Looking forward to seeing more of work Pat!

  • @shadowshapers
    @shadowshapers3 жыл бұрын

    This was the first video I've ever seen from your channel and it was so well done that I look forward to seeing what other useful photography things you have to teach. Cheers dude!

  • @casisartorio6158

    @casisartorio6158

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here, thanks KZread for showing me such an amazing channel. Keep it up Pat!!!!

  • @shanewilson7994

    @shanewilson7994

    2 жыл бұрын

    it really was well done

  • @felicityjohnson8095
    @felicityjohnson80952 жыл бұрын

    The way you pack more information into an 18 minute video than some of my (not photography related) grad school lectures is seriously impressive. I'm so excited to practice this feature- trying to learn every aspect of Lightroom's side bar one element at a time!! Thanks for demystifying this one so clearly!!

  • @Perzzza
    @Perzzza3 жыл бұрын

    I've been photographing and editing photos in Photoshop and Lightroom for almost ten years now and this video gave me so much new ideas I thought was not possible. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, man!

  • @cjrosales809
    @cjrosales8093 жыл бұрын

    This is the most in depth video/content about this topic I’ve seen. Really thankful for this.

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you! exactly what i was aiming for :)

  • @ault-m
    @ault-m3 жыл бұрын

    If everyone put as much effort into their content as you do... the mind boggles at the cumulative minutes of wasted time saved. Useful information, clearly presented, minimal filler. Instant Subscribe.

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    im glad you enjoyed my style of presentation! thanks for the sub :)

  • @KennayE97
    @KennayE973 жыл бұрын

    This was such a great video. You actually explained reasoning behind the changes you were making, not just sliding it around and seeing what you like. Never considered using calibration, but I will now! Keep it up, always good to support a fellow Aussie 👍

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching mate!

  • @WayneUpchurch
    @WayneUpchurch2 жыл бұрын

    I had begun to play with these calibration sliders, as well, though I had not yet "taken notes" do try to master them. I wonder if our reluctance to learn about this power is the name Adobe gave this panel. "Calibration" sounds like something inextricably linked to the hardware, while using the white balance eyedropper/sampler seemed "no fuss". What seemed to be missing was a straightforward way to do something similar in a one-click move, in the calibration panel. Your demonstration really showed me how the power of these two panels can be used together to Great advantage! Thank you, Muchly, Pat! You have gone a long way toward helping us transform our work INTO Our work, using what we already have.

  • @parsikoula
    @parsikoula2 жыл бұрын

    Calibration panel is one of those ones which you can't just mess around with and see what happens...REALLY needed this. thanks a lot!

  • @benjamins_eye662
    @benjamins_eye6623 жыл бұрын

    thx for your unexcited, not artificially exaggerated explanations. Makes it comfortable to follow.

  • @iragbag
    @iragbag3 жыл бұрын

    Hard follow this channel!! I literally did not know what people mean by “colour science” and “calibration”. Thank you! I have assigned you as my master!

  • @sagarmehta775
    @sagarmehta7752 жыл бұрын

    Trust me.. This single video differentiates you from everyone else out there. I have been a LR user for years, and this couldn't be simplified any more. Thanks a TONeeee ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Mr.ReanuKeeves
    @Mr.ReanuKeeves Жыл бұрын

    Oh my god, I swear you have the best tutorial/learning videos about lightroom and especially colour aspects! I'm definitely subscribing!

  • @ellenwinslet
    @ellenwinslet2 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t even started taking photos let alone editing yet and getting such and so much valuable information and elaborations from you is so helpful! Thank you so much!

  • @ralphpayne6259
    @ralphpayne6259 Жыл бұрын

    One of the top explanations of calibration and certainly the best for explaining potential uses

  • @mikebulgakov7671
    @mikebulgakov76713 жыл бұрын

    Man, THE BEST EXPLANATION of this tool like EVER!!! Thank you and keep up the amazing work that you do! Absolutely love the stuff that you make!🙏🏼😊

  • @arielbadeo5562
    @arielbadeo55622 жыл бұрын

    This is clutch! I never had the courage to learn all the details and functions of LR. But adding this video to another one I saw about color grading. It has made my edits a lot crisper and gave my colors more of a pro level look ! Thanks for this video Pat!

  • @Mike-VR
    @Mike-VR3 жыл бұрын

    I've seen a few videos on the tool. Your explanation was by far the best. Well done and thanks.

  • @juliencamard8139
    @juliencamard81392 жыл бұрын

    I would add that to go one step beyond in "color science", screen calibration is very important! Great video, I am definitely going to try this out!

  • @dennischow523
    @dennischow5232 жыл бұрын

    After tons of lightroom tutorial videos, i found that your video is really helpful and truly understand the use of each functions compared to others. Thanks for sharing all these experience and knowledge on KZread, looking forward to learn more from you. Thanks Pat!

  • @brucesorrell3647
    @brucesorrell36473 жыл бұрын

    Exceptionally well done, Pat ! You've a talent for making the complex understandable without oversimplifying the entire process. I'd love to see a follow on to this introduction where you could expand on how the two tools, Calibration and the HSL sliders interact. I'm a bit fuzzy on when and why you cease editing in Calibration and shift over to the HSL approach. But many, many thanks for helping me find a way to make Fuji's interpretation of what chartreuse is vs my preference for what these great green/yellow Spring colors should look like. Be well and stay safe. Slainte !

  • @MartinTran
    @MartinTran3 жыл бұрын

    This one's a game changer for me! Nobody else I subscribe to talks about the Calibration Tool (if not, barely). It's always about the Hue sliders. Thanks for another quality upload, Pat!

  • @colorfulvisionzmedia
    @colorfulvisionzmedia Жыл бұрын

    I did a Shoot with a pink backdrop, using the Hue I couldn’t get the pink to adjust but after watching this i have TOTAL control over EVERYTHING!!!! Thanks bro, you’re the MVP

  • @eldani9355
    @eldani93553 жыл бұрын

    Been working with Lightroom like 3 years I never know what this tool makes, so many thanks!!! 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    my pleasure :)

  • @MrHBarnett
    @MrHBarnett3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for explaining this Pat, great video!

  • @jawiddaflicks3972
    @jawiddaflicks39723 жыл бұрын

    I have been looking for this video for almost 5 months and I finally found it and understand calibration !!!! Why don’t you have a million subs yet?!?! You’re amazing!! Thank you so much

  • @monicamead1884
    @monicamead18842 жыл бұрын

    I flipping LOVE you, Pat! Your explanations are straightforward, easy to understand & so invaluable to someone like me who is JUST starting my photography journey. I only need to hit your channel to find my answers. Thanks so much for your time!

  • @kathraeber8632
    @kathraeber8632 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks so much for all your work on this topic. Very well explained. Amazing.

  • @nickcarophotography
    @nickcarophotography3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliantly explained. Clear and concise with enough depth of the technical aspects to be relevant but not so much as to be confusing or to put people off. Great job Pat. Instant sub.

  • @kubap.7320
    @kubap.7320 Жыл бұрын

    Great piece of knowledge. So happy to find your video. Thanks!

  • @victoriajeanlua7845
    @victoriajeanlua78453 жыл бұрын

    GAME CHANGER. Thank you for posting this! 🙌

  • @RedImaginationbyGG
    @RedImaginationbyGG2 жыл бұрын

    Calibration well explained! Awesome work Pat Kay! 👍🌟🙂

  • @m1ch4Lko
    @m1ch4Lko2 жыл бұрын

    I just discovered your KZread channel... binge watching already. So much extremely useful and insightful information. Thank you!

  • @chadembalzado3266
    @chadembalzado3266 Жыл бұрын

    this is the most concise and very clear explanation i watched regarding the calibration tool.

  • @winstonpx
    @winstonpx2 жыл бұрын

    probably the most useful video I've watched this whole year. You have singlehandedly changed my editing workflow, great video Pat!

  • @chloepatt1661
    @chloepatt1661 Жыл бұрын

    This is so incredibly well explained. Thanks so much!!

  • @jeremypentsil6390
    @jeremypentsil63902 жыл бұрын

    I just started messing around with the calibration tool a couple months ago but never understood how it actually worked until I watched this. Thanks for the in-depth explanation!

  • @scottymitch1
    @scottymitch13 жыл бұрын

    Pat, great video and exceptionally well explained. Almost the first tool I use when editing landscape images is the the Blue Calibration slider. The impact can be fantastic. I've always used the sliders but at least I now know what I am doing and the science behind it!! Thanks so much for this. Keep up the great work. Really looking forward to seeing more from you.

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching!

  • @IAMJBC1001
    @IAMJBC10013 жыл бұрын

    Have to say, your teaching levels and explanations are completely phenomenal mate!

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank youu!

  • @rembeadgc
    @rembeadgc2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. This is an avenue to color adjustment ideas I've been imagining but didn't know how to affect. You're the first person I've ever know to use the word "whilst" without reading it from a book.

  • @miguela.ribeiro4813
    @miguela.ribeiro48132 жыл бұрын

    Utilizing this skill has just saved me so much time. With high ISO pictures, it is a GAME CHANGER! Thanks a BILLION for this one Pat!

  • @toxik420
    @toxik420 Жыл бұрын

    This is a life saver man.. i was interested in that panel but couldn't find ANY clearr explanation... until i found your channel that is.... Thank you very much man i really learned something important today

  • @iMangoVerde
    @iMangoVerde2 жыл бұрын

    I've only used Lightroom for small edits but your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you so much. Your videos feel like an actual class of photography and I love it!!!

  • @VioletHenning
    @VioletHenning2 жыл бұрын

    Finally! The video i have been looking for all these years. Thanks so much!

  • @joebailey8328
    @joebailey83282 жыл бұрын

    That was an awesome explanation, thank you so much. Having the knowledge of why the changes occur is so important, particularly the example at the start. Thanks again.

  • @JonathanRobinson11
    @JonathanRobinson11 Жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial on Calibration I have listened to. Thank you.

  • @Phatrinh87
    @Phatrinh872 жыл бұрын

    This is gold, thanks for the thorough explanation.

  • @KarimAmerStudio
    @KarimAmerStudio Жыл бұрын

    You are doing a phenomenal work here man, very much appreciated really ! Keep going brother.

  • @michaelhenwoodtonkin
    @michaelhenwoodtonkin2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Pat. That was revelatory. So excited to start using this.

  • @LucasCLpw
    @LucasCLpw2 жыл бұрын

    Yo love the way you describe and explain those colours movements, thanks a lot ! let's try it now

  • @Luggruff
    @Luggruff2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Insane how Adobe after YEARS of requests from the community still have not incorporated this into Lightroom CC or Lightroom Mobile. One would think they would give priority to something like this considering what they are, but no..

  • @linjasonlin
    @linjasonlin3 жыл бұрын

    the best explanation on calibration i've come across. thanks!

  • @Groovychuks
    @Groovychuks3 жыл бұрын

    Great content! Was unsure if I would use the information at first but you drove the point home. Will try this out.

  • @lindseymillar8522
    @lindseymillar85223 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation of how calibration works. Thank you.

  • @andyjgill5750
    @andyjgill57502 жыл бұрын

    Truly fascinating, thanks Pat! 👌

  • @AlvinRamli
    @AlvinRamli3 жыл бұрын

    been a photographer that regularly uses this calibration tool, but never understand what it did to my images until this. Sincerely thanking you for explaining this in detail. 👍

  • @joelbernard1893
    @joelbernard18933 жыл бұрын

    Dude this is the most helpful video i’ve seen since i’ve started photography an editing. Thank you

  • @itswrongtokillanimalsifyou2837
    @itswrongtokillanimalsifyou2837 Жыл бұрын

    The impact of this very foundational tool seems tremendous, almost as effective as color temperature itself. Now we can all make our own camera color science! No wonder you've come to use this all the time. Thanks for sharing what feels like a super shortcut!

  • @Teeum5
    @Teeum53 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you were absolutely right. For me I can say that I nearly ever used the calibration tool. But I will do now. Thank you for your good explanation. What I would like to see is another practicing video where you have pictures that focus on smaller things so that the before and after effect can be seen better. Hope you can understand. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @lazaruspachigalla8273
    @lazaruspachigalla82733 жыл бұрын

    The best editing video I’ve watched this year. Thank you so much!

  • @ShiningStarStudios
    @ShiningStarStudios3 жыл бұрын

    Mind BLOWN!!!!!!! I've never heard of your channel before, but you just got a new subscriber from this video. I have STRUGGLED with the HSL sliders because they were limiting, but watching this just blew my mind! THAT is the tool I have been looking for and didn't even know it was there!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @SignatureCinematics
    @SignatureCinematics2 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the most helpful videos on KZread. I’ve watched this 10 times and every time I pick up something new

  • @IanWilkinson
    @IanWilkinson3 жыл бұрын

    It's always refreshing to hear things explained so clearly - thanks very much - although I'm surprised about no mention of either the interaction with white balance settings or the importance of file format (JPG or Raw) in relation to this technique.

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    my pleasure! and it was to keep things simple; i can spend multiple videos on every aspect of colour, but to keep it understandable, i also had to keep it simple

  • @daysofdrey
    @daysofdrey3 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, I finally learned the basic of the calibration tool and some practical tips on how to use it!

  • @ericasmith-arndt2678
    @ericasmith-arndt26783 жыл бұрын

    Very useful cant wait to try this 👌💯

  • @reverie61
    @reverie612 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I have been using this tool for a pretty long time now but never went so in depth with it - really well explained!

  • @danielberger5502
    @danielberger55023 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful! Thank you!

  • @NilasYoutube
    @NilasYoutube2 жыл бұрын

    I. Just. Love. It! This is so amazing and as an illustrator so easy for me to understand and use it in my works. I always try to reduce this weird color fog without effing the photo. Thank you so so so sooo much!

  • @UsamaMahmoudSultan
    @UsamaMahmoudSultan2 жыл бұрын

    The best explanation , I'm glad I found this channel

  • @nikscherer
    @nikscherer2 жыл бұрын

    Quickly becoming one of my favorite photography KZreadrs! The way you break down the concepts is very unique and super digestible. Keep it up!

  • @the_mikewahl8953
    @the_mikewahl89532 жыл бұрын

    this has gotta be the onl good calibration video on youtube..such a help! Thanks!

  • @5p14sh
    @5p14sh3 жыл бұрын

    Really well explained and perfect examples with different photographic styles. Glad I found your channel! :)

  • @photographersart
    @photographersart2 жыл бұрын

    Loved it. Have used it before. So I'll go do it😍❤️thanksss

  • @brandunoshorts
    @brandunoshorts3 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully explained !!

  • @itzmaverick4194
    @itzmaverick41943 жыл бұрын

    This is the first video I’ve watched from you and I subscribed straight away! Nice format and very well explained! Keep up the good work!

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the sub! and cheers for watching :)

  • @stephencampbell7395
    @stephencampbell73953 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. The first clear and concise explanation of that panel,which I have only recently began to use/play with, despite years of LR use. Well done.

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @Thisisrealfia
    @Thisisrealfia Жыл бұрын

    Will be a game changer in Photo editing for sure! I def gonna try the calibration tools after this. 😉

  • @itchy3082
    @itchy30822 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel I love how you explained this thank you so much that made alot more sense I'm new to photography cant wait to give this a shot and see what I can come up with you have a new subscriber mate

  • @fingers1971
    @fingers19712 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation and examples!

  • @alisejane8604
    @alisejane86043 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING! thank you for such an informative video!

  • @michaostatek606
    @michaostatek6062 жыл бұрын

    So this is by far the most practical lesson in calibration. Eye-opening. Thank you!

  • @boatman222345
    @boatman2223453 жыл бұрын

    I stumbled on the calibration panel in LR 3 and have been using it ever since. That said this video really helped me truly understand what was going on in the background and I very much suspect it will help me use the calibration panel much more effectively. Thanks!

  • @elvianathalia
    @elvianathalia3 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you so much for this! I feel this is exactly what I’ve been looking for to help me find my style (visual look) in my photography. Thanks Pat!!

  • @hawaiirealmedia5610
    @hawaiirealmedia56102 жыл бұрын

    Well demonstrated and really useful. Just subscribed. Thanks!

  • @jaydnomore2827
    @jaydnomore28272 жыл бұрын

    thank you very much, I have heard this before but all made sense with this video. keep going!

  • @BellehRegina
    @BellehRegina3 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, very comprehensible! Helped me a lot

  • @nk8784
    @nk87842 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this Pat. You are the first youtuber who actually explain calibration simply deeply and sincerely.

  • @AndysCuts
    @AndysCuts3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Pat. This is LEGIT. Thank you for this. I use to just mess around with it to change the style but that's it. Thanks for sharing the knowledge

  • @patkay

    @patkay

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks so much for watching! 😊

  • @pieterbenjaminnijs2925
    @pieterbenjaminnijs29252 жыл бұрын

    Really nice video mate!

  • @georgyb.6866
    @georgyb.68663 жыл бұрын

    great piece of content! thank you for putting this together Pat!

  • @nuwav3
    @nuwav33 жыл бұрын

    This some top quality content bro. You've explained it very well. Keep up the good work.

  • @dmac5x1
    @dmac5x12 жыл бұрын

    Nice, informative video, Pat. I’m now a subscriber!

  • @lizditaranto2249
    @lizditaranto22492 жыл бұрын

    Changing the editing game! So glad I stumbled upon this channel. Awesome teaching and such genuine passion for the craft.