Lightroom has released a new update, and this new Variance slider is a real game-changer, especially for portrait editing. In this video, I'll show you step-by-step how to use it to even out blotchy skin tones and create a smooth, homogenous complexion—all without time-consuming retouching or frequency separation. The new slider is part of the enhanced Point Color feature and gives you precise control over color differences, particularly in the skin. It's ideal for anyone who regularly photographs people—whether using presets or shooting completely manually. If you want to achieve professional results in Lightroom Classic, you should know this trick.
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00:00 Lightroom Update
00:25 Color Look Editing
00:56 Creating a Skin Mask
01:13 Smoothing Skin
02:41 2nd Example Edit
04:04 3rd Example Edit
04:50 4th Example Edit
05:25 5th Example Edit