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Adobe Camera Raw 183 Depth Masking Lens Correction Film Presets Overview

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Adobe Camera Raw 18.3: Depth Masking, Lens Correction, Film Presets Overview

Clip title: What’s New in Camera Raw 18.3 — Depth Range Masking, Lens Correction, and Film-Inspired Presets Author / channel: Julieanne Kost URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WDnMKtmCeY

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive overview of new features introduced in Adobe Camera Raw 18.3, presented by Julianne Kost. The main topics covered include enhanced Depth Range Masking, new lens correction capabilities (Anamorphic De-squeeze and Projection), and a collection of Film-Inspired Presets. These updates aim to offer photographers more precise control over their image editing and expand creative options directly within Camera Raw.

One of the significant updates is the Depth Range Masking feature, which now allows users to apply depth-based adjustments to images even without embedded depth information. Previously, this required specific camera data. Users can now select specific depth zones (e.g., foreground, midground, background) using an eyedropper tool to sample a point or drag to select a range. The selected areas are indicated by a red overlay, and sliders for “Select Depth” and “Fade” provide fine-tuned control over the masked area and the transition softness. This enables selective adjustments, such as cooling the foreground while warming the background, and multiple depth masks can be layered, with the ability to subtract areas like the sky for greater precision.

The video also highlights new Lens Correction features. The “Anamorphic De-squeeze” option is introduced to correctly restore the aspect ratio of images captured with anamorphic lenses, which horizontally compress the image. This correction helps produce a distinct cinematic look, often characterized by oval bokeh and horizontal lens flares. However, it’s noted that applying this to regular, non-anamorphic images would result in distortion. Additionally, a new “Projection” slider is available in the manual transformations. This slider helps reduce edge distortion and improves the appearance of objects near the corners of the frame, proving particularly useful for group shots where subjects at the edges might otherwise appear stretched or distorted.

Finally, Adobe Camera Raw 18.3 introduces a new set of Film-Inspired Presets. These presets are designed to emulate classic film looks, offering a quick way to apply various black and white or color toning styles. Users can access these presets via the Presets icon and hover over them to preview the effect on their image. As with all presets, they are intended to serve as a convenient starting point, with users encouraged to further fine-tune aspects like exposure, white balance, and color to perfectly match their specific image and creative vision.

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