My favorite retro lens filter for a film-like look is now a digital slider. Adobe has sneak-launched a new “glow” slider, and I’m already obsessed
Adobe Camera RAW now has a new "glow" slider that mimics the diffusion of retro film lenses
Adobe recently unveiled a new "Glow" slider hidden within Adobe Camera RAW (ACR), a tool designed to mimic the retro film look of diffusion filters. This slider spreads light from the brightest areas of an image, creating a film-like haze or blooming effect. While the diffusion filter is a go-to tool for many photographers, Adobe's new digital slider offers a more flexible approach to achieving a similar aesthetic.
The Glow slider can be adjusted to control the extent of the light spread, with additional sliders for fine-tuning the light's diffusion. Users can choose between different types of glow effects, such as halation, bloom, and the traditional diffusion, through a drop-down menu. The tool also includes a warmth slider, enabling users to replicate the warm tones associated with vintage film diffusion filters.
This new feature is a welcome addition for those seeking a more controlled and versatile way to add a cinematic quality to their images. The Glow slider can be found within Adobe Camera RAW version 18.6, under the "Effects" section, offering photographers an exciting new tool to experiment with in their post-processing workflow.
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