One ON1 with Scott Kelby Ep. 13: Graduated Filters, Background Swaps, & Masking Tips

February 18, 2026
Scott takes a practical approach to skies, showing how to enhance the one you already captured using a Local Sky mask and edits for a more dramatic result—along with how to recreate the look of a traditional graduated ND filter digitally. Dan Harlacher joins to build on the graduated filter workflow inside ON1 Effects, then shifts into fast, believable background replacements—from studio-style texture swaps using subject masks to a layered composite of a zoo chimpanzee. They also discuss Refine Mask vs. Local Adjustments for greater masking precision and edge cleanup techniques, plus ON1’s upcoming Outdoor Photography Conference.
