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The Magic Button in Lightroom
In Library Grid view in Photoshop Lightroom, there’s a tiny badge (icon) in the bottom right corner of your photos that has a +/– on it. This tells you that the image has been edited in Lightroom. The Pencil badge tells you that a keyword has been applied. If you double-click either badge, it takes you to [...]
Continue reading...A Recommended Lightroom-Photoshop Workflow
4. June 2009
The best way to work with an image after you adjust it in Lightroom is to place it in Photoshop as a Smart Object. Here’s how: In Lightroom, press the “G” key to enter Grid view, then Control/click on the photo and choose Edit In > Open As Smart Object in Photoshop. This will open a [...]
Continue reading...Apply Settings to Multiple Photos
27. May 2009
Q: Is there a quick way to apply the settings that I made for one picture to another? A: Yes there is. Once you make all of the adjustments to an image, click on your second image in the Filmstrip. Click the “Previous” button at the bottom of the right-side panels area to apply the previous [...]
Continue reading...Lightroom’s Adjustment Brush
24. May 2009
Lightroom 2 has a new Adjustment Brush that lets you paint adjustments onto specific areas, such as Exposure. To use it, press “K” or select it from the toolbox. Set its options and paint away. To tell Lightroom to limit the adjustment to a specific area such as lips or any other identifiable area, turn [...]
Continue reading...Where is the Filter Bar?
29. January 2009
Q: How can I find the Filter Bar in Lightroom 2 so I can see all of my rejected photos? A: If you press the Backslash (\) key in the Library module, you’ll be able to see the Filter Bar at the top of the screen. Keep in mind, however, that this shortcut works only in [...]
Continue reading...Smart Collections
29. January 2009
Q: What’s the big deal about Smart Collections in Lightroom 2? A: Smart collections allow you to create collections of your images based on predetermined criteria. Open the Collections panel (found in every module except Develop) and you’ll see the five default smart collections. Click the New Collection icon (+) in the Collections panel header and choose [...]
Continue reading...Printer’s Colors Off
29. January 2009
Q: Whenever I make a print with my Epson R2400 printer, the colors are off. Is there something I can do to fix this? A: When the colors in your print are off, an ICC profile is usually to blame. Without going into great detail, ICC profiles are files that allow your computer to print an [...]
Continue reading...Adjustments and DNG
29. January 2009
Q: When I choose to edit my DNG in Lightroom 2, the DNG extension shows up in the title window. Does this mean that all of the adjustments I make to this file will be saved in the DNG format? A: No. In earlier versions of Lightroom, a PSD file was created for editing, whether you [...]
Continue reading...Keyword List Craziness
29. January 2009
One way to quickly add metadata keywords to your photos is to take advantage of the Library module’s Keyword List panel. Press “G” to enter the Library module’s Grid view, then press Command/3 to open the Keyword List panel. Next, make a selection of one or more images. Position the cursor over one of the keywords [...]
Continue reading...Crop Coolness
29. January 2009
While you’re in any of the modules, press the “R” key to navigate to the Develop module and select the “Crop Overlay” tool. Now press the “O” key to cycle through the various overlays. These overlays are especially helpful for determining the composition impact of the crop. For even more control, certain overlays allow you [...]
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Antiglare Display Option For 15-inch MacBook Pro Now Available
If you prefer a display with antiglare coating for a matte rather than glossy viewing experience, an antiglare display is now available as a configure-to-order option on all 15-inch MacBook Pro models. This display has a silver aluminum bezel, which is the same as the 17-inch antiglare MacBook Pro display.Google CEO Schmidt leaves Apple board
In a statement, Apple CEO Steve Jobs cited potential conflicts of interest in explaining Schmidt’s resignation.
“Eric’s effectiveness as an Apple board member will be significantly diminished, since he will have to recuse himself from even larger portions of our meetings,” he said.
Apple is racing to offer a portable tablet-sized computer in time for the Christmas shopping season, in what the entertainment industry hopes will be a new revolution.
via Financial Times.
20. September 2009
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