Lightroom 3 Trial

magnum1 · 09-20-2010, 03:30 PM

Hi there,

Has anyone here downloaded Lightroom 3 trial? I am about to but I can't seem to find out how long the trial lasts ahead of time.

Any info appreciated.

Stephen_B · 09-20-2010, 03:35 PM

30 days

I'm in the middle of my trial period and quite impressed by the improvements in noise processing.

magnum1 · 09-20-2010, 05:19 PM

Thank you Stephen.

Nubi · 09-20-2010, 07:57 PM

I would just buy it. Foe Pentax users, I suggest we stay away from Aperture 3. The support just isn't the same.

buttons · 09-21-2010, 05:18 AM

I like lightroom 3 a lot, if you have any students in your family you can get student discount :-P

magmotif · 09-22-2010, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by buttons

I like lightroom 3 a lot, if you have any students in your family you can get student discount :-P

trial lasts 30 days. Was so impressed that I bought it after 4 days and used the student discount.

chalion · 09-22-2010, 05:42 PM

Same with me magmotif.............but no student discount. But work paid for the license.

**jpzk** · 09-22-2010, 06:35 PM

Anyone who might know:

If I were to buy Lightroom 3 and I already have CS4 ... would it be redundant? Or would I be better off just upgrading to CS5?

JP

Tsukiouji · 11-28-2010, 10:08 AM

It may not necessarily redundant, JP. The Lightroom workflow is quite different from the Photoshop&CameraRAW one.
Download a trial version from adobe and give it a ride. You may like it!

There is a book, "Workflow, Not Workslow in Lightroom", that may help you in getting most of Lightroom.

twokatmew · 11-28-2010, 10:35 AM

I currently use ACDSee Pro 3 and have downloaded the Lightroom 3 trial. I have Photoshop CS5 and really love ACR. My thinking was that I might be able to improve workflow by switching from ACDSee to LR. But ... I've been confounded by LR's interface and wonder if anyone knows of an overall introduction to LR workflow? Upon searching the 'net, I've found tutorials on various LR functions and features, but nothing like an introduction to using LR. Can anyone point me to something?

TIA!

09-20-2010, 03:30 PM	#1
magnum1 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Niagara, Wisconsin U.S. of Ay. Posts: 394	Lightroom 3 Trial Hi there, Has anyone here downloaded Lightroom 3 trial? I am about to but I can't seem to find out how long the trial lasts ahead of time. Any info appreciated.

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09-20-2010, 03:35 PM	#2
Stephen_B New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fremantle Posts: 16	30 days I'm in the middle of my trial period and quite impressed by the improvements in noise processing.

09-20-2010, 05:19 PM	#3
magnum1 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Niagara, Wisconsin U.S. of Ay. Posts: 394 Original Poster	Thank you Stephen.

09-20-2010, 07:57 PM	#4
Nubi Guest	I would just buy it. Foe Pentax users, I suggest we stay away from Aperture 3. The support just isn't the same.

09-21-2010, 05:18 AM	#5
buttons Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Grand Rapids Photos: Albums Posts: 193	I like lightroom 3 a lot, if you have any students in your family you can get student discount :-P

09-22-2010, 04:17 PM	#6
magmotif Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milford, MI Photos: Gallery Posts: 93	Originally posted by buttons I like lightroom 3 a lot, if you have any students in your family you can get student discount :-P trial lasts 30 days. Was so impressed that I bought it after 4 days and used the student discount.

09-22-2010, 05:42 PM	#7
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 628	Same with me magmotif.............but no student discount. But work paid for the license.

09-22-2010, 06:35 PM	#8
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Anyone who might know: If I were to buy Lightroom 3 and I already have CS4 ... would it be redundant? Or would I be better off just upgrading to CS5? JP

11-28-2010, 10:08 AM	#9
Tsukiouji Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ukraine Photos: Gallery Posts: 369	It may not necessarily redundant, JP. The Lightroom workflow is quite different from the Photoshop&CameraRAW one. Download a trial version from adobe and give it a ride. You may like it! There is a book, "Workflow, Not Workslow in Lightroom", that may help you in getting most of Lightroom.

11-28-2010, 10:35 AM	#10
twokatmew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lansing, MI Photos: Albums Posts: 509	I currently use ACDSee Pro 3 and have downloaded the Lightroom 3 trial. I have Photoshop CS5 and really love ACR. My thinking was that I might be able to improve workflow by switching from ACDSee to LR. But ... I've been confounded by LR's interface and wonder if anyone knows of an overall introduction to LR workflow? Upon searching the 'net, I've found tutorials on various LR functions and features, but nothing like an introduction to using LR. Can anyone point me to something? TIA!