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joelovotti · 12-26-2008, 10:28 AM

Got this book for Xmas and here is my first photo adjustment after skimming the book.

It would be great to have a LightRoom tricks and hints thread. There is so much to be gained by making the right choices in LightRoom.

These are my daughters AllStars in morning light.

As shot
Attachment 24570

After a pass through LightRoom
Attachment 24571

Comments please.

What are your Ideas, Hints and Secrets.

Thanks in advance,
joe

Last edited by joelovotti; 12-15-2010 at 07:23 PM.

mithrandir · 12-26-2008, 11:57 AM

Joe,

I got the same book from my son. It looks like you have already picked up some techniques to give some pop to your shots. By the way, you are shooting in RAW aren't you?

flyer · 12-26-2008, 12:35 PM

I'm I ever glad those aren't my shoes!

Matt Miller · 12-26-2008, 02:28 PM

I just ordered this book on Wednesday. I've been a Lightroom user for a year or so now. It's time I get to know it better.

netuser · 12-26-2008, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by joelovotti

......

It would be great to have a LightRoom tricks and hints thread. There is so much to be gained by making the right choices in LightRoom......joe

A GREAT idea

joelovotti · 12-26-2008, 04:14 PM

RAW RAW RAW.

I can't imagine not taking advantage of shooting RAW.

joe

heatherslightbox · 12-26-2008, 04:52 PM

Yesterday, I ordered a couple of LR2-related titles:
--Photoshop Lightroom 2 Adventure by Mikkel Aaland
--Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 How-Tos : 100 essential techniques by Chris Orwig

I also ordered the LR2 upgrade yesterday, as well.

Getting to know LR better is one thing on my to-do list for 2009. At some point during the year, I'm hoping to add a Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet to my PP setup, which I'm sure will enhance my PP even more.

I like the idea of a LR tricks and techniques thread. Maybe it could be located in the Knowledge Database.

Heather

maxwell1295 · 12-26-2008, 05:00 PM

My secret to LR2 is to download the free presets from OnOne software:

onOne Software - Downloads

They make it very easy to run through a bunch of photos (great if you shoot events or take a lot of photos in general).

dazman · 12-26-2008, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by maxwell1295

My secret to LR2 is to download the free presets from OnOne software:

onOne Software - Downloads

They make it very easy to run through a bunch of photos (great if you shoot events or take a lot of photos in general).

Thanks for that, Alan. I actually use all the OnOne plugs-ins for PSCS4, which are brilliant. Didn't realize they had presets and free as well.

joelovotti · 12-26-2008, 05:13 PM

How do we get a Official LightRoom thread started?

Peter Zack · 12-26-2008, 07:19 PM

Go to the following page and create your own thread discussion here. You can design it any way you like.

Post Processing and Software - PentaxForums.com

innershell · 12-26-2008, 10:24 PM

The colors look to "pop" more, but if I were to try something different, I would desaturate that image into black and white. The lighting and shadows will make it look amazing.

maxwell1295 · 12-27-2008, 01:26 PM

I played around with the image in LR2 using a combination of sliders (contrast/tone/clarity) and the free presets I posted above. I spent about a minute and a half on each version.

innershell · 12-27-2008, 04:21 PM

Yep, I like the desaturated one.

joelovotti · 12-28-2008, 08:01 AM

I have some monitor calibration issues or I'm converting to JPEG badly. Not sure but the photos in my post are washed out compared to how they look on my computer.

I do like the B&W conversion very much.

As coincidence would have it I am at the B&W conversion chapter of the book right now. This isn't something I've done a lot but it is something I would like to do more.

Thanks,
joe

12-26-2008, 10:28 AM	#1
joelovotti Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 393	Got Martin Evening's LightRoom 2 Book for Xmas Got this book for Xmas and here is my first photo adjustment after skimming the book. It would be great to have a LightRoom tricks and hints thread. There is so much to be gained by making the right choices in LightRoom. These are my daughters AllStars in morning light. As shot Attachment 24570 After a pass through LightRoom Attachment 24571 Comments please. What are your Ideas, Hints and Secrets. Thanks in advance, joe Last edited by joelovotti; 12-15-2010 at 07:23 PM.

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netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	Originally posted by joelovotti ...... It would be great to have a LightRoom tricks and hints thread. There is so much to be gained by making the right choices in LightRoom......joe A GREAT idea

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joelovotti Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 393 Original Poster	RAW RAW RAW. I can't imagine not taking advantage of shooting RAW. joe

12-26-2008, 04:52 PM	#7
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	Yesterday, I ordered a couple of LR2-related titles: --Photoshop Lightroom 2 Adventure by Mikkel Aaland --Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 How-Tos : 100 essential techniques by Chris Orwig I also ordered the LR2 upgrade yesterday, as well. Getting to know LR better is one thing on my to-do list for 2009. At some point during the year, I'm hoping to add a Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet to my PP setup, which I'm sure will enhance my PP even more. I like the idea of a LR tricks and techniques thread. Maybe it could be located in the Knowledge Database. Heather

12-26-2008, 05:00 PM	#8
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	My secret to LR2 is to download the free presets from OnOne software: onOne Software - Downloads They make it very easy to run through a bunch of photos (great if you shoot events or take a lot of photos in general).

12-26-2008, 05:12 PM	#9
dazman Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,949	Originally posted by maxwell1295 My secret to LR2 is to download the free presets from OnOne software: onOne Software - Downloads They make it very easy to run through a bunch of photos (great if you shoot events or take a lot of photos in general). Thanks for that, Alan. I actually use all the OnOne plugs-ins for PSCS4, which are brilliant. Didn't realize they had presets and free as well.

12-26-2008, 05:13 PM	#10
joelovotti Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 393 Original Poster	How do we get a Official LightRoom thread started?

12-26-2008, 07:19 PM	#11
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Go to the following page and create your own thread discussion here. You can design it any way you like. Post Processing and Software - PentaxForums.com

12-26-2008, 10:24 PM	#12
innershell Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 408	The colors look to "pop" more, but if I were to try something different, I would desaturate that image into black and white. The lighting and shadows will make it look amazing.

12-27-2008, 01:26 PM	#13
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	I played around with the image in LR2 using a combination of sliders (contrast/tone/clarity) and the free presets I posted above. I spent about a minute and a half on each version.

12-27-2008, 04:21 PM	#14
innershell Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 408	Yep, I like the desaturated one.

12-28-2008, 08:01 AM	#15
joelovotti Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 393 Original Poster	I have some monitor calibration issues or I'm converting to JPEG badly. Not sure but the photos in my post are washed out compared to how they look on my computer. I do like the B&W conversion very much. As coincidence would have it I am at the B&W conversion chapter of the book right now. This isn't something I've done a lot but it is something I would like to do more. Thanks, joe

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