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The Enchanted City

In this video tutorial, we will work through the complete edit of “The Enchanted City”.

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Overview

Después del procesado — Slide to discover the edit.

Antes del procesado — Slide to discover the edit.

In this video tutorial, we will work through the complete edit of the photograph “The Enchanted City”.

The bridge where this photograph was taken is in the heart of Ghent, Belgium, with an incredible view of the old town. The scene becomes even more striking when the city lights come on, revealing a place that seems enchanted.

In this panorama, we will light some of the bridge’s street lamps that were switched off that evening. We will use several tools to simulate their light and how it falls on the ground. We will also explore more advanced urban photography editing techniques to create a striking result.

What you will learn

Stitching the HDR panorama and developing the DNG file.
Removing flare and dust spots from an image.
Reshaping and correcting the lines of buildings and structures.
Cloning and lighting unlit street lamps to balance the composition.

Editing the ground and sky separately from start to finish.
Managing, balancing and enhancing colour to create a distinctive atmosphere.
Enhancing detail in selected areas.
Applying the Orton effect.
Final adjustments and export for the web.

Software used

Adobe Photoshop

Editing and RAW development

Nik Collection

Colour and finishing

Tony Kuyper Panel

Luminosity masks

Everything you need to know

Before you buy

How will I receive the videos?

The course content is downloadable. Keep the videos and RAW files so you can follow the editing process and practise at your own pace.

How can I pay?

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Which tutorial should I choose?

Check the level, software and learning objectives on each course page. Choose the photograph and technique you want to work on. If you are unsure, get in touch and I will help you choose.