Use this custom CSS code to get a black background for your photos in the filmstrip mode (press "F" in the lighttable mode). This will help you check for distractions.
Learn the six LH/CH/HH/CC/LC/LL curves available in the L*a*b* adjustments tool that allow you to make selective adjustments to colors and luminosity ranges fairly easily. This is one of the most useful tools in Rawtherapee and they're important to know if you want to get into more advanced editing!
How to use color checkers like the Calibrite ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 and Datacolor SpyderCHECKR 24 Color Chart with Darktable. ⭐ Our Darktable Course for Beginners: https://www.udemy.com/course/darktable-essentials/?referralCode=82ECED1844601E7119DC - Using this affiliate link helps support my channel.
How to use creative LUTs in darktable. Here are some example sites with LUTs (not affiliate links - I just searched for them):
- https://www.on1.com/free/luts/all-luts/
https://www.shutterstock.com/blog/129-free-cinematic-luts (some of these don't require a login - The Pond5 ones seem decent)
NOTE: some LUTs may not work quite right with DT. Some of them are a little strong (there's a technical explanation here), so they might still be okay if you use them with REDUCED opacity.
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The most crucial features of Dartkable 5.6, JUST released! ⭐ Our Darktable Course for Beginners: https://www.udemy.com/course/darktable-essentials/?referralCode=82ECED1844601E7119DC - Using this affiliate link helps support my channel.
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