Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is one of several professional level photo editing and management tools. It is commonly compared to Apple Aperture.
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lightroom: how to upload photos to flickr and prevent duplicate uploads
Test case:
Collection C1 contains photos {A, B, C, D}
Collection C2 contains photos {A, C, E, F}
When I upload these from Lightroom to Flickr (whether at the same time or in separate uploads), I ...
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How does white-balance synchronisation work in Lightroom?
I just noticed that when in Lightroom I sync white-balance between multiple images the colour temperature and tint of the source image is not just copied over to the target images, but somehow ...
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Lightroom: Create virtual copy of image when dragging on collection
When creating a collection in Lightroom I can have lightroom create a virtual copy for every image added upon creating the collection.
But when I add pictures later to the collection, I'll have to ...
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Lightroom Exporting for web optimum settings
When exporting a batch of photos in LR you get a variety of options. For photos that are going to be eventually printed I would think that the highest resolution and 300ppi would be a good starting ...
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Is there a keyboard shortcut for the “All Photographs” collection in Lightroom?
I often find myself inside a collection in Lightroom and I want to jump to the "All Photographs" view leaving my selection intact. I can do this via the mouse by going to the Catalog panel and ...
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How can I track print competition scores in Lightroom via Metadata?
I've recently started submitting my work into local and regional print competitions. As I get results, I thought it might be nice to be able to keep track of that along with the photo's metadata in ...
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How to reset Lightroom's library?
In Adobe Lightroom 3, how can I reset the library? That is, I want to remove all photos from the library.
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Can I tell Lightroom to set export filenames to the Title if there is one or Original Filename when there isn't?
At the moment, when I export an image from Lightroom, I simply use the original image filename (with new extension).
What I would like to do, if I have applied a Title, is to use that as the export ...
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How do I determine focus points in Adobe Lightroom?
Not sure if this is possible or not in Adobe Lightroom. I would like to see the focus points chosen by my Canon DSLR. I am guessing this is stored somewhere in the EXIF, but I'm not certain. I find ...
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How do I move Apple Aperture-specific metadata to Adobe Lightroom?
When I drag a folder into Apple Aperture the name of the folder becomes the name of a project that those photos are put in. Specifically, the metadata item is "Project path".
This information is ...
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Is anyone here a NAPP member?
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals attracted my information recently. It seems a subscription provides access to the Photoshop User magazine, member-only forums and help, tutorials, ...
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Lightroom to export list of path-filenames of selected images for external processing
In Lightroom 3.6 I am trying to produce (export) a list of selected files to be processed externally in another application. I do NOT want to export the images.
I am seeking a list that produces the ...
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How can I manage a Lightroom catalogue across 2 systems without networking?
I have just purchased Lightroom 4, and taking advantage of Adobe's enlightened two system licensing policy, I have it installed on a laptop and desktop PC. I take the laptop with me on trips and often ...
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Sony NEX-6: Transfering photos via wi-fi to Lightroom
I have a NEX-6, which has wi-fi support. I was able to transfer my pictures via wi-fi using Sony Play Memory bundled software. But unfortunately, the software is nowhere close to Adobe Lightroom in ...
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Why does opening Lightroom 4 cause a color shift to my entire display?
I have a MacBook Pro mid-2010, I am currently using "Color LCD" and every time I open Lightroom I notice a subtle color change on my display, it gets a little cooler. This also happens when I open the ...
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How to print outer page extent outline or crop marks in Lightroom 4?
I would like to print my photos surrounded by white space (to simulate a mat border). Consider the following scenario: The picture frame fits an 8"x10" size photo but I make my photo smaller so that ...
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Can I restore metadata wiped out by Topaz using Lightroom?
When using Lightroom, I edit a photo in Topaz Adjust. When the edited photo is imported back into Lightroom, some of the metadata is missing - namely the focal length, ISO, shutter speed, and ...
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How can I force Lightroom to export metadata for all photos?
I created a temporary catalog for several shoots, but forgot to enable the (IMHO most important and should be enabled by default *shakefist*) check-box in Catalog Settings: Automatically Write Changes ...
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How can I force Lightroom to always import to my NAS?
I have a NAS where I store all my photos. It's mapped to drive N: on Windows. When I import my photos with Lightroom, it defaults to the last export location, which is usually my NAS. So far so ...
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How to change Lightroom's folder organization
In my lightroom library I organize my photos in the following way:
-> Photos
-----> year.month.day.CountryCode.City.Occasion
Example:
-> Photos
---> 2010.11.07.NZ.Wellington.My_Birthday
---> ...
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Lightroom Multi-Catalog Syncing/Management [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the best way to synchronize Adobe Lightroom databases between two computers?
I'm looking for an application to manage multiple Lightroom catalogs for me - I ...
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What is the difference between Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom?
I have been using Adobe Photoshop for years. I even use Illustrator for vector work from time to time. Then along came Adobe bridge and it seems to be an attempt at a better way to browse, sort, and ...
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Do I need Photoshop installed to use Lightroom?
Do I need to have Photoshop installed to work with Lightroom? Or is Lightroom totally independent of Photoshop? Thank you.
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Why doesn't editing photos from Lightroom in Photoshop post-Lighroom adjustments work right?
Mac, Lightroom 4.0, Photoshop CS5.1
So I import a photo from my camera using Lighroom (CR2 from EOS 5D Mk II)
Do some Lightroom adjustments to edit the image (Done here to display the obvious ...
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In which order should I edit a photo between Lightroom and Photoshop?
Quick question: I currently use Lightroom and have Photoshop installed. If I intend to make an edit to a photo in Photoshop should I make my raw adjustments in Lightroom first then perform my ...
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How do I create a spot light effect in Lightroom?
Having an effect of round spot light on the picture, so in the middle it's lighter and close to corners darker — what is the name of this effect in photography?
What is the technique for this in ...
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Lightroom white balance adjustment without a grey card
I'm using Lightroom 4, trying to adjust white balance using the eyedropper by the Temp slider, but I'm not sure where in the image to click to get the right balance. I did not use a grey card, so do I ...
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Lightroom 4: How to export files as RAW/DNG with history?
Say I have a file with the following history:
Export
Crop
White Balance: Custom
Auto-Tone
Import
If I then import the exported file, the copy has all the changes but none of the history. If I don't ...
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What steps to take to match screen to print?
I don't print a TON of my photos, but when I do it's because it's really important to me. I've got a MacBook Pro attached to a Samsung 2300 display and an HP Photosmart 7760 printer. I typically use ...
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How to properly deal with lens distortion in Sony NEX RAW files?
I have a Sony NEX6 camera and when using the 16-50 kit lens the photos shot in RAW has a lot of distortions. You either have to let the camera correct it using jpeg or you are expected to use Sony's ...
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Is there a way for various online photo services to import the same keywords/tags added in Lighroom?
Flickr seems to import the keywords (tags) correctly. Why won't these automatically import into other online sites when I add a photo? (namely 500px, Fine Art America)
I manage my tags in a document ...
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How do you identify a RAW or JPEG image within Lightroom 3?
I usually shoot RAW photos.
Once in awhile I will switch back to JPEG.
Is there a way to identify which photos are RAW in Lightroom library and such?
Thanks!
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How should I categorise my photos in Lightroom?
I am using Eric Scouten's method here: http://ericscouten.com/2012/03/05/lightroom-technique-how-i-organize-my-catalog-and-why-2012-edition/
but I am finding that although his color label presets are ...
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In Lightroom, how do I see which presets have been applied to an image?
In Adobe Lightroom, multiple presets can be applied to an image. Is there a way to see which presets have been applied to an image?
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Can I import pictures into Lightroom and retain my existing folder structure?
I already have 30k pictures ordered in the following format: YYYY/MM/YYYY-MM-DD. I would like to continue this format instead of going through and renaming all my folders (besides, I like this ...
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Tagging people in Lightroom 3 before publishing to Facebook
I am snapping a lot of pictures and lots of them I upload to Facebook. Is there any plugin out there to tag people in my catalogs?
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Change all Image folders in Lightroom 4.3 at once
In my last catalog my photos directory was //192.0.2.77/Photos
After re-installing Lightroom 4.3 some time later that has changed to //SERVER/Photos
How can I change all sub-folder directories at ...
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Lightroom: how to backup the catalog and photos (raw files) on a network drive
I read a couple of post talking about the same topic but i didn't get an answer (step by step) on how can i backup all my catalg and files (pictures/raws) to another drive (network drive).
So far i ...
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Why would some of my Lightroom3 noise reduction sliders be disabled?
I use Lightroom 3.6 and I just imported some old RAW files into it.
I can use the basic noise reduction tools but the Details and Contrast tools are disabled.
How can I get them enabled? The same ...
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How can I apply the same action to multiple images in Lightroom?
In Adobe Lightroom's Develop mode, is it possible to apply an action to multiple images? When I select multiple images (control/shift click), it highlights those images. I then perform an action (such ...
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How to relocate tagged photos in Lightroom 3?
I am in the process of Tagged about 30,000 photos using LR3. All of the photos were saved in separate folders under "My Photos" in Windows 7. Now, since my C drive is nearly full, I am installing a ...
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Can you add pillarboxes to a photo in Lightroom?
I want to add either vertical or horizontal black bars to photos in Lightroom. I know I could export to Photoshop and do it there, but I'd prefer to quickly do it in Lightroom. Is this feature built ...
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Why are there some colours missing in Lightroom Split Toning selection tool?
The Split Toning selection tool in Lightroom does not have some colours like gray, brown, black etc... for both highlights and shadows.
Is there a specific reason for this?
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In Lightroom, how do I search for photos which match only a certain keyword?
How do I get Lightroom to return photos that contain a single word I search for?
Example:
I have pictures that I have keyworded with two names, Max and Maddie. I have pictures of Max on his own ...
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D7000 and Lightroom “Direct acquisition” how to store also on SD
I've tried to use "direct acquisition" function in Lightroom with my Nikon D7000. It works like a sharm but I notice that pictures goes directly on my PC without being saved on SD. Is there an option ...
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Can I edit photos in Lightroom using only previews
All my photos are stored on a NAS. I edit them on one of my two laptops. The catalog is synchronized between the laptops and I only use one laptop at a time to edit photos. This model works very well ...
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Cannot open Photoshop RAW file in Lightroom
I am using the latest (as of September 2012) versions of Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom 4, from the Creative Cloud.
I do product photography and in my workflow I shoot multi-focus pictures of the same ...
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What to do in Lightroom when shooting both RAW and JPEG?
I have recently started:
Shooting both RAW & JPEG
Using Lightroom 4
Currently when I import my photos into Lightroom I am using the (default) option to ignore duplicates, this means that only ...
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How do I do advanced editing of videos in Lightroom 4?
Lightroom 4 provides basic video editing features in the Library module using the Quick Develop panel. The adjustments it allows are limited to:
Treatment (Color/Black & White)
White Balance ...
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How to import metadata from extermal .xmp sidecar file when importing .jpg files into Lightroom?
I have thousands of image files that I want to import into Lightroom. Some of the files are .nef, some are .jpg, .tiff, and other formats.
If I have file1.nef and also have file1.xmp in the same ...
