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 05/31/2011 10:55:08 AM · #1
I just ordered a copy of Lightroom when Amazon had it on sale yesterday. I know that resources for learning it will be far more plentiful than what I ever found for PaintShop Pro, so I was hoping to be pointed to some of the better Lightroom learning sites. Thanks.
05/31/2011 10:59:15 AM · #2
This is probably obvious but it is extensive: lightroom
 05/31/2011 11:06:13 AM · #3

Lightroom Killer Tips

AdobeTV is awesome...

Learn Lightroom 3

Photo Editing which includes Lightroom among other things...

Enjoy! :)
 05/31/2011 11:19:04 AM · #4
I often search out YouTube for whatever "ails/intrigues" me in LR3 (it's a fine line between those two!!)...it's a wonderful program Steve...you should love it...bit of a learning curve (for me)...but it's really an amazing product!!!
 05/31/2011 11:20:11 AM · #5
ahhh, does anyone know where I can get some "free" presets for LR3??? I've done some searching...and have a few...but would like to know what "your" favorites are....
 05/31/2011 11:23:35 AM · #6
Perfect Presets for Lightroom is a free package from onOne Software...
05/31/2011 11:27:04 AM · #7
When i was first starting with lightroom i downloaded some nice presets from this lady's site, she is a very good photographer and although i don't use presets that much now her's are still my favorite.
 05/31/2011 11:43:02 AM · #8
Thanks, those should keep me occupied for a while. From what I have read, I don't think I will leave PSP completely behind. It sounds like there are some things that lightroom does not do as well as other programs, such as pixel level editing and cloning.
 05/31/2011 11:52:45 AM · #9
I normally use Lightroom for, first of all, organize my files... Then for the initial global adjustments (white balance, vibrance, saturation, exposure, etc) and some initial retouching (lens correction, chromatic aberration, cloning some spots, etc)... Then onto Photoshop for the more detailed / heavy processing...

I don't use Camera Raw, much less Bridge, since I can do everything that normally would do there in Lightroom... (100 Ways Adobe® Lightroomâ„¢ Kicks Adobe® Bridge’sâ„¢ A$$ for Photographers!)

Even though it sounds all sophisticated, I'm just a beginner, learning all this stuff and I love it so far... Lightroom / Photoshop is the perfect workflow for me until now... And the learning curve is not so big... At least it doesn't feel like that to me... :)

05/31/2011 02:18:20 PM · #10
I actually won a copy of Kelby's book. I was given the chance to choose between the CS5 and lightroom version, and chose lightroom, though I own neither yet. Having looked through it, it seems like a very FUNCTIONAL book, meaning it gets at process streamlining and methods for doing things in a logical fashion as compared to "this is what unsharp mask is and does," if you get my drift. If you've got any questions, I could probably scan some excerpts for you.
 05/31/2011 02:35:52 PM · #11
Originally posted by spiritualspatula:
If you've got any questions, I could probably scan some excerpts for you.

I'll go have a look at it and ask you if I need a closer look. Thanks.
 05/31/2011 03:09:08 PM · #12
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Thanks, those should keep me occupied for a while. From what I have read, I don't think I will leave PSP completely behind. It sounds like there are some things that lightroom does not do as well as other programs, such as pixel level editing and cloning.


Nope, you won't. You will still have a need for selective edits that Lr is just not designed to handle. The idea behind Lr is to import, organize, keyword, rate, cull, make global and limited local adjustments, and export, all in a very efficient manner. Many times, the exported files will be acceptable as final edits, but where more extensive localized editing is required, there is no substitute for a full-featured editor such as Ps or PSP
 05/31/2011 03:25:18 PM · #13
Originally posted by kirbic:
Nope, you won't. You will still have a need for selective edits that Lr is just not designed to handle.

...where more extensive localized editing is required, there is no substitute for a full-featured editor such as Ps or PSP

So I guess what it will replace for me is Canon's DPP and *some* PSP functionality.
 05/31/2011 03:53:48 PM · #14
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by kirbic:
Nope, you won't. You will still have a need for selective edits that Lr is just not designed to handle.

...where more extensive localized editing is required, there is no substitute for a full-featured editor such as Ps or PSP

So I guess what it will replace for me is Canon's DPP and *some* PSP functionality.


Yes. The interface will take some getting used to, however once you get your mind around the logic behind it (and there is logic behind it) you will see potentially significant workflow labor reduction. In essence, Lr should manage all of your importing and all of your organization (you'll still have to keyword, but even this can be streamlined). Your RAW conversion workflow should also be greatly eased, since a set of conversion settings can be rapidly applied to many images. Generation of both high-resolution and web-resolution output files is made very easy. Just create exporting settings for each, save 'em, and then later apply as needed.

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