Lightroom CC Update: Dehaze Goes Local

Apply the Dehaze effect locally with brush and gradient tools in LR CC 2015.2 and ACR 9.2
Apply the Dehaze effect locally with brush and gradient tools in LR CC 2015.2 and ACR 9.2

Adobe rolled out updates to Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC early today. In addition to new camera/lens profiles, this update adds local Dehaze adjustments to the Develop Module (and ACR 9.2). You can now apply the Dehaze effects locally with brush and gradient tools.

I really like the Dehaze effect; it’s similar to clarity but the contrast adjustment isn’t quite as intense. You can also use it in the negative direction to create the appearance of fog/haze. It’s a tool that is particularly well-suited for enhancing night sky images of the Milky Way.

Adobe has also modified the Import dialog in LR, something I will investigate shortly. In the meantime, enjoy the new features. Note: the Dehaze feature is only available in Lightroom CC 2015 and will not appear in Lightroom 6.

One thought on “Lightroom CC Update: Dehaze Goes Local”

  1. Many on Internet and several of my students have experienced system crashes after updating. Do you recommend updating?

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