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Every week I answer questions from Lightroom Classic users just like you in my Mastering Photography newsletter. Over the years hundreds of readers have asked me about an archive. But I wanted to create something better. So I took 101 of the most interesting (and useful) questions and explored them in depth. I updated each one for the latest version of Lightroom Classic, added screenshots so you can follow along and threw in lots of extra information, just for you.
This book is the result. It has the answers to the dilemmas, problems and questions that every day Lightroom Classic users ask.
From the questions I get I can see that many of you are confused by the Catalog and the complexities of using Collections to organize your photos. Develop module tools, especially those related to AI processes like Denoise and Enhance, also cause problems. So do syncing, creating online photo galleries and using Adobe’s suite of Lightroom apps.
If you have questions about any of these features, then this is the book for you.
To make it easy to use I’ve organized the questions into seven categories:
- Importing photos
- The Catalog
- Collections
- Exporting photos
- The Develop Module
- Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom and plugins
- Other questions
Lightroom Classic Q&A is written for you.
- It covers the latest features in Lightroom Classic.
- It’s easy to read. The pages are laid out and beautifully illustrated with lots of screenshots, making it easier for you to follow along and learn.
- It has depth and will become an invaluable reference guide as you learn to get the best from Lightroom Classic.
What you will learn
- How to set up a streamlined import workflow with both cameras and smart phones.
- How to use Collections (and Collection Sets) to organize your photos (and why you shouldn’t use folders).
- Which Previews you should build and why.
- How to solve Catalog problems including file corruption.
- How to use Lightroom Classic on more than one computer.
- How to fix syncing issues (all photographers get these at one time or another).
- How to manage (and see what’s inside) your 20 GB storage allowance.
- How to manage the size of your Previews files.
- How to back up your Catalog properly.
- The best ways to share photos with family and friends.
- What to do with your exported photos (it’s not what you probably think).
- How to manage color in the Develop module.
- How to use AI based processes like Denoise, Raw Details and Super Resolution.
- How to manage the Lightroom Classic to Photoshop workflow.
- Why Lightroom uses JPEG XL compression.
- And so much more!
What’s in the book?
When you develop a picture how do you know enough is enough? To get a feel for what’s in the book, you can read the answer to this question here (opens in a new window or tab).
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Sample pages
Here are some more pages from the book.
Lightroom Classic Q&A: 101 Readers’ Questions Answered
Title: Lightroom Classic Q&A: 101 Readers’ Questions Answered
This ebook answers 101 genuine readers’ questions about Lightroom Classic.
Length: 118 double page spreads
Words: approx 35,000
Format: PDF. You can read Lightroom Classic Q&A: 101 Readers’ Questions Answered using free Adobe Reader software on any computer or tablet. You can also read it on the iPad with the Books app.
Introduction
Notes
1. Importing photos
2. The Catalog
3. Collections
4. Exporting photos
5. The Develop Module
6. Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom and plugins
7. Other questions
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