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Today, I’m putting Luminar Neo to the ultimate test: recreating my best-selling Portra 400 preset from scratch. The results actually shook me to my core. Try Luminar and use the code DH10 for 10% off: https://skylum.evyy.net/c/6776919/131...

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0:00 The "Eyebrow Raise"
0:45 Two Questions for New Software
1:30 First Impressions: Is it too much?
2:15 Addressing the "AI" Elephant in the Room
3:10 Can it handle Professional RAW files?
4:05 Recreating Portra 400 in Luminar Neo
5:10 Luminar vs. Lightroom: The Side-by-Side Comparison
6:30 Removing Distractions (Sensor Spots)
7:15 The Secret Sauce: Structure, Glow, and "Mystical"
8:45 Using Luminar Neo as a Lightroom Sidecar
10:10 The Verdict: Standalone or Sidecar?
11:20 Pricing & Perpetual Licenses vs. Subscriptions

Whether I’m shooting on my Hasselblad or my digital setup, achieving that film-inspired Portra 400 aesthetic is my top priority. In this Luminar Neo review and tutorial, I’m breaking down how to use AI photo editing tools—like the Mystical and Glow sliders - to create professional color grades that actually rival Adobe Lightroom and Capture One. If you’re a desktop or mobile editor looking for a Lightroom alternative with a perpetual license, or just a powerful sidecar plugin to fix sensor spots and add filmic texture, this workflow is for you. I’m sharing exactly how I built my VGP Portra 400 preset in Luminar Neo to get those creamy midtones and highlight rolls that define the "Very Good Co." look. From HSL adjustments to advanced RAW processing, let’s see if this AI-powered software can truly handle a high-end photography workflow and replace the subscription model for good.

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