Some people love it, and if you're willing to put up with their crap go ahead, just be aware of how they operate. I will never download another one of their products again. There are threads in this forum about it, much of this is repeated. I had 3, I bought and cancelled 4, then they introduced AI, and now this new version. Then they stop support for the older version after about a year. The simply introduce a new version and charge you for it, because, well, gee, it's not an update. The problem is, they never release an update. They sell the software with the promise that it is a one-time fee, no subscription, and all updates are free. They give away their earlier versions for free as bait to try and get you to buy their latest and greatest. These were not images I processed, the program created a new library of an entire folder any time I opened a single image. I had to remove over 30,000 files from the library it created. I eventually realized it was creating thousands of new files on its own. I declined and just kept playing with the free version. I ended up cancelling the order, and had no fewer than three people contact me begging me to try the new software. There were some issues about the new release, one of which was the fact that they still hadn't introduces a DAM, which had been promised. I too thought it was amazing at first, and when Luminar 4 came out I pre-ordered. I downloaded the free version of one of their previous versions, I think V3. I'm afraid of having less control than with Luminar 4 but I'll give it a try. The 'AI' in Luminar AI's name makes me apprehensive since wildlife subjects are a lot more complex and varied than landscapes, people or cities. My least used application - I got it for free from Skylum because I had won Luminar 4 in a photo contest but already owned a license. stacking BIFs with slow and fast shutter speeds to show detail and flight path. Aurora HDR is for HDR but as a wildlife photographer I use it for creating composites - e.g.It has an intuitive masking tool and you can use the Compare tool to try 4 effects side-by-side. Topaz Sharpen AI as needed for sharpening AND noise reduction.They also have stuff like sky replacement or whatever but I consider that unethical (for my photography). The ability to separately control contrast and colour balance for highlights, shadows and midtones. Especially for adjusting colours - each colour can be controlled separately, and you can get just the right colours for golden hour shots, foliage, and even make the bokeh smoother by changing the hue and luminosity of particular colours. Luminar 4 is my most-used application for PP.

I do not find noise reduction intuitive and think that it removes some detail unless carefully controlled. Posted by u/UpstairsApricot2059 - 2 votes and 2 comments. So based on my understanding you shouldn’t be sending an email but rather that they should be contacting you via email once you fill in that form. Now PL5 can do a bunch of other things I guess, but I have never been able to make sense of it. One to email you a download link if you give them the activation code and another to request support. I find the defishing to be especially helpful. Click to expand.I own Luminar 4, Aurora HDR, Topaz Sharpen AI and DXO PL5.

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