Different Approaches to Fix a Blown Out Sky

Struggling with blown-out skies ruining your photos? In this ON1 Plus lesson, you’ll learn fast, powerful ways to recover detail and bring balance back to your images using ON1 Photo RAW. From quick global fixes in Develop to precise local adjustments with gradients and AI-powered Sky masking, this workflow shows you how to control highlights, protect shadows, and avoid common issues like flat tones or haloing. Whether you want a fast fix or full creative control, these techniques help you turn washed-out skies into clean, natural, and dynamic results in just a few clicks.

What You’ll Learn

• How to quickly fix a blown-out sky using global adjustments in Develop
• How to use gradient masks and AI Sky masking for more precise control
• How to protect shadows and avoid unwanted darkening in the foreground
• How to feather masks and prevent halos for clean, natural-looking results

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