Intelligent Presets:
A new way to edit

Intelligent Lightroom presets stand apart from ordinary presets as they go beyond just color and style adjustments. With integrated intelligent masking tools, you can now edit specific parts of your photos through tailored local adjustments. Powered by AI, these presets automatically detect subjects, skies, backgrounds, and foregrounds, enabling hassle-free editing with just a few clicks. The long.explorer presets offer 12 signature looks and over 30 masks exclusively designed for landscape photography, including "dramatic sky" and "highlight subject," making the editing process effortless, personalized, and exceptionally efficient.

Intelligent presets

intelligent presets consist of two key elements:

Color & style preset
Adding a characteristic look to your landscape photos. Choose from a variety of different styles.

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Intelligent masks
Edit separate parts of your photo with intelligent masks, that automatically adapt to the scene.

Introducing the Looks

14 Color & style presets for landscape photos

Crafted over years of dedicated work for my landscape and outdoor channel @long.explorer, these presets offer a diverse range of captivating color styles and looks. Perfectly tailored to bring out the unique beauty of each location, they transform your photos into stunning masterpieces. Whether it's a Nordic nature scenery, an Asian jungle landscape, or an African desert, these presets are designed to complement various landscapes, sceneries, and weather conditions flawlessly. These presets harmonize seamlessly with your photographs, ensuring an unparalleled editing experience.

Selective editing with Intelligent masks

Unlike common presets that often require manual adjustments to achieve a perfect fit, these presets are truly different. Featuring Intelligent masks, you can effortlessly edit separate parts and areas of your photos with just a few clicks. Powered by AI technology, the masks recognize key elements like the sky, main subject, and background, enabling easy editing in specific areas. Whether you desire a more dramatic sky, added haze, enhanced subject presence, or a darkened foreground, these masks presets have got you covered with unparalleled simplicity and precision.

Compatibility:
The intelligent mask are fully compatible with Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Lightroom Classic on desktop devices. The masks are currently not compatible with Adobe Lighroom Mobile.

Here is an overview over all mask categories:

Bring out every part of your photo

Sky

◩  Bright soft sky
◩  Dramatic sky
◩  Darker Sky

Subject & background

◩  Highlight subject
◩  Reduce background presence
◩  Darker Sky

Light & shadows

◩  Center stage
◩  Darker foreground
◩  Soft directional light
◩  Add haze

Editing examples

Here are some editing examples that showcase the 2-step process of editing photos with the @long.explorer intelligent presets.

Frequently asked question

  • Intelligent Lightroom presets offer a powerful combination of color & style presets and AI-driven intelligent masks, enabling quick and easy local adjustments to your landscape photos in Adobe Lightroom. These intelligent mask presets automatically detect areas like the sky, main subject, background, and foreground, allowing effortless individual editing. With just one click, you can enhance specific areas in your photo without any manual adjustments required.

    For instance, if you desire a dark and dramatic sky, simply click on "dramatic sky." Want to highlight the subject and give it more presence? Click on "highlight subject," and the masks will instantly select the subject, delivering the desired effect within seconds.

  • What sets these presets apart is their exceptional level of customization to each individual photo. Unlike traditional presets, they include not only a color/style preset but also intelligent masks. Powered by AI, these masks automatically detect and target specific subjects in your photos, such as the sky, main subject, background, and foreground. They effortlessly bring out the best possible results from your RAW files without requiring extensive manual editing. Unlike conventional presets that often necessitate substantial adjustments to fit, these intelligent presets adapt seamlessly, ensuring unparalleled results tailored to your specific images.

  • The intelligent masks rely on Lightroom's AI-powered subject recognition, which is highly capable and performs with excellent precision and reliability when subjects are clearly visible. However, if, for example, the sky isn't clearly visible in a photo, the recognition of the sky may not function perfectly, and the sky masks may not work as intended. The same principle applies to the subject. A photo must have a distinct and easily recognizable subject for the AI recognition to identify it accurately. This holds true regardless of the type of subject; it could be a person, a house, a car, a tree, or any other element that serves as the primary focus of your photo. As long as there is a distinguishable subject, it will be recognized by Lightroom.

  • The color and style presets are compatible with all Adobe Lightroom versions, including Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Lightroom CC, and Adobe Lightroom Mobile. They function consistently and produce the same effects on photos across these applications.

    The intelligent masks work seamlessly with both Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Lightroom CC on desktop computers. However, they are not compatible with Lightroom Mobile because the mobile version lacks a crucial functionality required for the masks to function optimally.

    To summarize: You can use the color and style presets across all Lightroom versions, but the intelligent masks are exclusive to desktop devices.

  • The long.explorer presets are specifically designed for landscape and outdoor photos, offering a range of natural and bold color styles. While the moderate styles work well with portraits, the more extreme ones may impact skin tones, making them less suitable for portraits.

  • Upon purchasing the presets, you will gain exclusive access to a dedicated section on our website, serving as a dashboard for your preset experience. Here, you can conveniently download both desktop and mobile presets, along with RAW files for practice, and find comprehensive installation guides. Additionally, you'll have access to a thorough workshop that provides in-depth insights on utilizing the presets effectively.

  • The 14 look and style presets work in Adobe Lightroom Mobile. After the purchase you’ll get access to an exclusive area on this website where you can download the mobile presets directly on to your phone.
    Please note that the intelligent masks are currently not available for Adobe Lightroom Mobile, only for the desktop based Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Lightroom CC.

  • Yes, these are the same presets that I use on @long.explorer. I rely on them daily for editing my landscape photos for both Instagram and commercial projects. They enable me to work efficiently and achieve a distinctive and recognizable look. With the added advantage of AI-powered local adjustments, I can now edit larger batches of photos effortlessly.

  • Yes, these presets are designed to work effectively with various locations and weather conditions. From lush green forests to mossy Nordic landscapes and majestic alpine mountain shots, they bring out the best in every scene. Additionally, they work seamlessly with drier landscapes like savannas, deserts, and rocky areas. Regardless of the weather, whether it's rainy, during a sunny golden hour, or in the serene blue hour, these presets are crafted to provide stunning results universally.

  • The Elements Collection includes 14 unique style presets for giving your photos a special look. The Master Collection has the same 14 color and style presets but also adds 34 intelligent masks. These masks let you edit the sky, subject, background, and foreground separately with just a few clicks. They help your subject stand out and focus the viewer's attention on the important parts of the photo.

    So, if you only want different color styles and don’t need the intelligent masks, go for the Elements Collection. If you want those masks, the Master Collection is the right choice for you.