More on adjustment layers in the chapter “Working with Layers.” This makes it easy to adjust the Blending Mode and Opacity for the Adjustment Layer to refine the look of the filter. Once added, the Effect list opens and you can apply a filter to its own layer.

In the Layers area you can click the + button at the top and choose to add an Adjustment Layer. You can also over each name to see a description and sample image for each filter. Use the Categories at the top to sort the list or the Search box at the bottom to look for a specific effect. These both open a pop-up list of filters. You can also click the + button at the top of the Filters area. At the bottom of the Filters area is the Add Filter button. Choose the workspace that best matches your style of photography from the Workspace pop-up menu. The six workspaces that ship with Luminar have suggested filters that you can use to adjust your images. You can choose the workflow that fits your personal style. There are several ways to do this for an image. In order to adjust an image in Luminar, you’ll need to apply a filter. Each filter is designed to solve specific problems or enhance an image in a particular way. The proper use of filters can significantly improve your image. Filters are how you can adjust the exposure, color, contrast, and style of your image in Luminar.