Layers are a powerful way to build up creative effects for your images. Exposure uses a unique non-destructive layer system that is clear and easy to operate. This video demonstrates the benefits of applying adjustments in separate layers with Exposure.

Watch it to learn how to manage the layer and masking system. We show how to apply several presets on a single image, control them with layer masks, and strategically rearrange the layers for your intended result. We also show you how you can flexibly mix and blend the adjustments on each layer to fine tune the overall look.

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If you just downloaded Exposure and you’re not sure what is next, this video is for you. This tutorial was written to expressly demonstrate the basic steps of post processing in Exposure.

Watch the video for an overview of Exposure’s end-to-end workflow. We show you how to copy images from a camera card, then how to organize, apply filters, and sort out the best photos from the shoot. You’ll also see how to apply editing adjustments, switch between workspaces, apply creative presets, and more. By the end, you’ll have a solid basic understanding of how to use Exposure.

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Batch editing is a post-processing technique that allows for adjusting a bunch of images fast. Exposure provides several flexible ways to process photos in batches. We made this video to demonstrate them.

Watch it to see different methods of selecting images and applying edits. We show you how you can duplicate a look you previously made, copy and paste the effects applied to images, and edit large groups of photos at the same time.

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Quick export presets are a great way to streamline your image exporting workflow. They enable you to consistently save image variants of different sizes, file types, and folder locations in one click. We made this video to show you how to make them in Exposure.

Watch it to learn how to build your own export recipes. We demonstrate how to make your own metadata preset and how to include a watermark. We also show you how you can integrate the new watermark in custom export profiles.

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The Exposure Bundle integrates all our photography software apps into one. It excels as standalone photo editing software, but it can also be blended into a workflow in Photoshop. Exposure gives you powerful editing tools. Snap Art lets you apply painterly effects like oil paint and watercolor. And Blow Up enables you to enlarge photos crystal clear with advanced image enlargement technology. We made this video to demonstrate how to use the Exposure Bundle in your Photoshop workflow.

Watch the video if you’re first starting out with the Exposure Bundle. You’ll learn basic principles of processing images in Exposure, applying a painterly look with Snap Art, and how to resize and sharpen images with Blow Up.

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An organized photo library is easy to navigate, so you can always quickly find the image you’re thinking of. We made this video to show you how to organize your images in Exposure. We touch on creating classification systems with star ratings, color labels, and more.

Watch the tutorial to learn how Exposure’s organizing tools operate. We demonstrate how to apply labels, ratings, or flags to organize images. With those in place, we show you how to use Exposure’s filter, sort, and search abilities to find the exact shots you’re after.

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Keeping your photos safe is a critical part of your digital workflow. Exposure’s design makes it simple to back up irreplaceable client files, perfectly-timed captures, and old family heirlooms. We made this video to show you how to make backups and manage old archives.

Watch the video and learn about backup methods. We demonstrate several ways to save back ups in Exposure and we include advice on how to manage photo archives, free up space on your hard drive, and more.

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Whether you are removing imperfections, reducing shiny spots, or adding bright white to the teeth, retouching portraits is a great way to help your subjects look their best. Our latest tutorial demonstrates methods for retouching portrait images in Exposure.

Watch the video and learn techniques to handle common retouching issues. We demonstrate how to remove imperfections, but also allow the subject’s skin tone and texture and other unique traits to shine through.

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Exposure has powerful functionality for managing libraries of image files, and offers automatic solutions to handle the process for you. This video was made to demonstrate how you can benefit from managing your images in Exposure.

Watch it to learn how Exposure’s catalog-free workflow operates. You’ll see how to browse images on your computer, add folder bookmarks, adjust image metadata, and more. We even show how to organize image files and folders from within Exposure.

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Virtual copies are a great editing tool for experimenting with creative looks. In Exposure, you can create as many virtual copies as you’d like without filling up your hard drive with duplicate files. We made this video to show you how to use virtual copies to try different editing adjustments on the same image.

Watch the quick lesson to learn how virtual copies in Exposure operate. We demonstrate how to create new virtual copies, rename, move, copy, and delete them. We also show you how to compare virtual copies on the screen side by side in Exposure.

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Vignettes are a great creative tool that can strengthen energy and mood in a photo, or subtly draw attention to the subject. The appearance of the vignette can be widely varied, from a sharp mechanical edge, to a free-flowing organic look that blends seamlessly with the image. This video demonstrates how to apply vignettes in Exposure.

Watch it to learn how to create unique vignettes that perfectly match with your photos. We show you how to control the size, edges, vignette shape and more. We also show you how you can make your vignette appear more analog with distortion and layering.

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The overlays in Exposure are a great option for creating looks with dense texture. They can beautifully enhance your images, and Exposure gives you a lot of freedom in how you apply them. This tutorial was made to demonstrate the process.

Watch the video to learn how to apply a creative mixture of borders, light effects, and textures to your images. We also demonstrate how to import your own.

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Regardless of where your photos will be displayed, exporting your finished work is the last major step in post-production. We made this video to show you how to export images from Exposure.

Watch the video and learn how to control aspects of your exported photos. We demonstrate how to specify the size, file type, and quality settings for the images you export. Additionally, you’ll see how you can include watermarks, output sharpening, and more.

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Film grain is the visual texture of processed photographic film. The appearance of grain can be widely varied, from the chunky grain of a vintage black and white photo, to a subtle grain that barely kisses the highlights. We made this video to show you how to create grain effects in Exposure.

Watch the video and learn how to add realistic grain effects to your photos. We show grain presets that give the look and feel of real analog film and how to build up a unique look from scratch.

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Exposure’s library of film emulation presets include over 500 carefully-curated looks, in 25 categories. We made this tutorial to show you where to browse for various looks in Exposure.

Watch the video for a tour through presets in Exposure that span the entire history of film photography. There are color presets that include iconic film styles such as Fuji Superia or Kodak Portra, which have lower contrast to give portraits healthy-looking skin. There are stunning black and white looks, like Kodak Tri-X and Ilford HP5, that work for virtually any type of photo. There are also vintage selections, Faded looks, and lots more. By the end of this lesson, you’ll know exactly where to find the perfect preset the next time you’re processing photos with Exposure.

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A simple way to make detailed layer masks is with Exposure’s 3d color constraints. Layer masks expand your control over applying edits. They enable you to quickly place edits on the foreground, the background, or whichever area you choose.

Check out this video for a demonstration in making layer masks with color constraints. We’ll show you the essentials for targeting color regions in the image using three separate dimensions. In addition, we share a few important keyboard shortcuts that help you dial-in adjustments made to the mask with greater accuracy.

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Image focus is a powerful way to direct the viewer’s eye. Controlling areas that are in and out of focus gives you loads of creative options in post-production. This video was made to show you how you can add realistic blurring effects to your images in Exposure.

Watch it to learn how Exposure’s Bokeh tools operate. We demonstrate how to apply blurring, control the effects, refine the look, and make other tweaks to help the blurring blend realistically into your photos. We also show how to create effects that narrow the depth of field.

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Editing can add drama and transform a boring portrait into something amazing. Our latest video demonstrates processing methods to add drama and punch to portraits.

Watch the video and learn techniques to give your portraits pop. We demonstrate how to remove color casts, sharpen, smooth skin, and other useful adjustments common to portrait photos. Additionally, it includes loads of great tips for keeping the enhancements you apply balanced.

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Layers are a powerful way to build up creative effects for your images. Exposure uses a unique non-destructive layer system that is clear and easy to operate. This video demonstrates the benefits of applying adjustments in separate layers with Exposure.

Watch it to learn how to manage the layer and masking system. We show how to apply several presets on a single image, control them with layer masks, and strategically rearrange the layers for your intended result. We also show you how you can flexibly mix and blend the adjustments on each layer to fine tune the overall look.

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Local adjustments are a powerful way to control where edits are applied to images. Restricting where they apply greatly expands your creative options in post-production. A good example is darkening a bright sky without touching the rest of the image. This video was made to show you how to make local adjustments like this in Exposure.

Watch it to learn how Exposure’s selection tools operate. We demonstrate how to use brushing, gradients, selections, and color constraints to seamlessly blend the edits you apply. We also show you how you can flexibly mix different tools to create detailed, complex selections in Exposure.

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Black and White Processing

At the top of our list is a video that demonstrates how to convert color images to black and white in Exposure. Converting to a palette of monochrome tones can open up a world of creative possibilities for your work. Exposure provides a complete set of tools to control the process, and has a library of accurate black and white film emulation presets, too.

Getting Started Exposure and Photoshop

Another great video we shared in 2021 demonstrated Exposure’s flexibility. Exposure can handle your entire post processing workflow, but it can also be a Photoshop plug-in if you just need a few creative tools. If you want to use Exposure’s unique creative tools with other photo editors like Photoshop, this video is perfect for you.

Quick Polygon Selections

Among all the tools you can use in Exposure X7, the Polygon Selection tool is listed among the most slick. Our next favorite video from this year demonstrates how to make precise selections using the polygon tool. It’s a lightning fast way to create a layer mask with a few simple clicks.

Snap Art Effects Tour

Up next is an inspiring video about turning your creative vision into reality with Snap Art. There are loads of artistic styles at your fingertips in Snap Art like oil paint, watercolor, and crayon. This video takes you through some of the artistic looks available in Snap Art.

Noise Reduction

And the final video that made the cut teaches just that; how to cut digital noise out of your photos. Noise can ruin important details and can cause distracting blotches of color, so it’s something you want to avoid. This video demonstrates how to reduce the appearance of digital noise in photos with Exposure.

In closing we’d like to thank all of you that watched our videos this year. It’s your views, likes, comments, and opinions that help us learn, develop, and grow. We look forward to continuing to create helpful tutorial videos for you next year.

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Gradients in Exposure generate layer masks with seamless fades. The gradient tools are adjustable, so you can control where editing adjustments apply to an image, where they don’t, and you can control the fade. We made this video to demonstrate working with gradients in Exposure and we share workflow benefits of each type.

If you want to learn the basics of using the gradient tools in Exposure, this video is a great choice. We show you how to place and modify gradients, how to use them flexibly with other selection tools, and more.

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The selection tools introduced in Exposure X7 enable you to quickly generate layer masks to control the adjustments you apply to images. We made this video to demonstrate the benefits of converting various selection types into polygon selections.

If you want to quickly select an object in Exposure, there are several ways to do so. Regardless of how you make the selection, it can be converted into a detailed polygon selection. This is a great technique for creating more accurate masks that are simple to refine.

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The Lasso selection tool was introduced in Exposure X7.1. It is a great way to quickly generate detailed layer masks. We made this video to demonstrate how to use the Lasso tool, refine the selection, and use the layer mask to control editing adjustments.

If you want to select a defined object in Exposure, the Lasso tool is the perfect choice. Once the selection is made, there are several ways to refine the boundaries. Also in this video are suggestions on ways to improve the accuracy of the masks you create.

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There’s more! Here’s what else you’ll find in Exposure X7.1:

• The ability to convert a selection mask into a polygon mask for easier adjustments and more flexibility.
• Exposure now provides basic support for video files. The grid will show video files and you can configure and launch external editors. You can also preview video files right in Exposure.
• Updated plug-in install location for Adobe’s new requirements.
• The image no longer returns to Fit view when opening or closing the Crop and Transform panel.
• A ton of miscellaneous usability improvements, and even some bug fixes.
• RAW Support for the following cameras:
  • Fuji X-E4
  • Sony A6100
  • Sony A7R III A
  • Sony A7R IV A
  • Nikon D6
  • Nikon Z fc

If you haven’t tried Exposure X7, now is a great time to check it out! It will help you merge the practical and the creative sides of your photography.

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