Adobe Lightroom 2.0
08-06-2009, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by e3opian,Aug 5 2009, 08:55 PM
I've used Photoshop since version 4.0. While not the beginning, it's been long enough that Lightroom was a significant adjustment. That said, I haven't looked back.
Lightroom is superior for your basic processing and even some casual creative editing, but if your vision consistently require layers, composting multiple sources, blend modes, etc.. etc.. Photoshop is your tool.
Lightroom is superior for your basic processing and even some casual creative editing, but if your vision consistently require layers, composting multiple sources, blend modes, etc.. etc.. Photoshop is your tool.
I hated LR at first because I was so accustom to using PS but after I spent time with LR and learning how to sync my settings and using catalogs, it has decreased my batch processing times over using CS4.
08-07-2009, 05:55 AM
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My work flow...along with most photographer's that I know.
Shoot >> import to LR catalog >> edit (selecting and rating the image) >> if retouching CS3 via LR (edit copy and stack with original) >> export or print
my work flow revolves around light room and everything is done with lightroom.
my life and my digital asset would be a mess if I didn't have LR.
Shoot >> import to LR catalog >> edit (selecting and rating the image) >> if retouching CS3 via LR (edit copy and stack with original) >> export or print
my work flow revolves around light room and everything is done with lightroom.
my life and my digital asset would be a mess if I didn't have LR.
08-07-2009, 06:36 AM
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Robert - Adobe offers a 30 or 60 day trial of Lightroom... just start with that. 
But, make sure you really put in the time to learn it in that time period or else you won't see the value. I'd be up for giving you a little tutoring one day to get you started, if you're interested.
But, make sure you really put in the time to learn it in that time period or else you won't see the value. I'd be up for giving you a little tutoring one day to get you started, if you're interested.
08-11-2009, 07:33 AM
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Ok how many of you batch process?
Question #2 with different light and different elements to a shooting event how many photos from the same shoot can use normally process in a batch without changing any settings.
Myself if its 3 photos its a great day.
Question #2 with different light and different elements to a shooting event how many photos from the same shoot can use normally process in a batch without changing any settings.
Myself if its 3 photos its a great day.
08-11-2009, 03:18 PM
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I rarely do studio work, which is where batch process comes in handy since there is little variation for most settings.
Batch process is tough for those that do event/photojournalism since there is too much variation for lighting on each image. In LR, I'll copy the settings and sync it for smaller batches of 5-10 photos where they're taken all within the same vicinity/angle/etc. For car shows or club photography, I'll process 20-30 smaller batches since my shots are taken in small bursts of 4-5 in each area then moving on to the next.
Batch process is tough for those that do event/photojournalism since there is too much variation for lighting on each image. In LR, I'll copy the settings and sync it for smaller batches of 5-10 photos where they're taken all within the same vicinity/angle/etc. For car shows or club photography, I'll process 20-30 smaller batches since my shots are taken in small bursts of 4-5 in each area then moving on to the next.