LIGHTROOM vs LUMINAR NEO // AI SHOOTOUT! WHICH IS BEST?

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[iqueque]

After fifteen years of using it, Lightroom supplies everything I need and use in a single program. I occasionally use photoshop for complicated content aware fill and simple compositing. I guess I’m too old and lazy to try to get my head around new applications. But I see the value of Luminar for less experienced and less regular users.

[stephendoggett]

Fascinating how the leading imaging software sat on their laurels in terms of AI and allowed the competition to leap ahead. Neo is quite amazing in its simplicity and I can see how it appeals to so many.

[Philonic]

I hope you guys make more videos! You’re easily my favorite creators on YouTube! Hope all is well.

[RonaldBrown]

I use both of these products, and have been with Lightroom for years. At this point in time, I prefer the tools and interface of Neo better. For photo editing, not data organization. Great overview of these products, thanks for sharing.

[Finite-Tuning]

Thank you for comparison, I think both of them have come incredibly far. They are light years from where they began. I am quite curious to see what the next decade brings. Cheers 🍻

[bratttt]

I have Luminar Neo with my brand new desktop. I have lots of space on the drives, video cards with lot of RAM. Luminar Neo takes FOREVER just to load. It's lay out is confusing. Sure wish I could just get my money back. I would, in a heart beat. I rarely, if ever, use it sadly.

[rawdelicious]

Thanks so much for the tip! Will def check Luminar Neo and upgrade my LrC masking skills as well!

[yorkieinnz]

Thanks, Excellent concise comparison on these always with your reviews. All the best for Christmas and the New Year to you both, from New Zealand.

[MaineMan]

Thanks, Stewart! I have both products, and it is good to know when to use each -- your video helped me understand that. Great work!

[michaelpegg]

I use it on a Win 11 Dell 5570 laptop and it works fine. A must with any sytem is an SSD.

[skycam]

I have an older version of Luminar, and really like it. I do use Lightroom CC quite a bit because I have a subscription to it through my job. I really like the cloud storage, especially for my iPad, where storage is pretty limited. I think I will try Luminar Neo. I do a lot of drone photography, and I see that it has a tool for removing power lines! That would be huge to me!

Thanks for the nice video!

[throughmyeyes]

Some info on the more advance effects of luminar neo would be amazing.

[rogergranquist]

This was a really well done comparison. I have Luminar Neo and love it, but I've been interested in how it compares to Lightroom as the somewhat "official" app for professionals. I think for now I'll stick with what I have so as to not incur further expense, and even monthly expense on a very limited budget. For goodness sake, I'm still using the Canon EOS T5i (which still does get decent pictures)! lol

[mkphotography]

Thanks for the great comparison. Are you using an MacBook Air to use the software?

[miichaelhickey]

Stewart be real careful changing on Alina 😀, good segment

[LetFreedomSPK]

Support Luminar!! End subscription based programs they’re a cancer!

[gs]

I take pictures and whatever I get I get and learn ! Never any editing.

[ksleejerry]

Love the way you said how you should not "slim the face" on your wife wo is already perfect!! Thats the way to go buddy!!😂

[kevinschwebs]

Hey Stew, love your vids! I am using Luminar AI, is it worth upgrading to Neo? Have been tempting to switch to LR as they have a ton of presets out there but really don't want the monthly subscription. Also, will LR presets work in Luminar? Thanx

[PoetryFilms]

Very interesting. Has Luminar Neo got any organisational skills. I’m using an old version of Lightroom standalone and won’t be upgrading to a subscription model, but it also means I can’t update the OS on my computer. Would love to find a non-subscription Mac-based solution