Photoshop Lightroom 3 Visual QuickStart Guide

by Hester, Nolan

• ISBN13: 9780321713100
• ISBN10: 0321713109
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-28
• Publisher: Peachpit Press

Summary

This book uses simple step-by-step instructions, loads of screen shots, and an array of time-saving tips and tricks, serving both as the quickest route to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 mastery for new users, and a handy reference for more experienced digital photographers. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 was designed from the ground up with digital photographers in mind, offering powerful editing features in a streamlined interface that lets photographers import, sort, and organize images. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3: Visual QuickStart Guide is the definitive task-based tutorial for digital photographers needing a jump-start on the complete range of features available in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3. Master this workflow application quickly and completely by working from beginning to end or just skip to the task you need right now. It's all covered, everything from importing, organizing and processing images, to managing and showcasing your images - whether it's one shot or an entire shoot.

Author Biography

Nolan Hester has worked as a darkroom technician, ad studio assistant, and photojournalist. His photos have appeared online and in print for a variety of outlets, including ZesterDaily.com and Alaska magazine. His landscape, travel, and Web photography have inspired many of the timesaving tips and techniques described in his more than 20 books for Peachpit Press. Like every photographer, Nolan truly believes he'll eventually find the perfect camera bag.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
Lightroom 3 Overview	p. 1
Library Module	p. 3
Develop Module	p. 6
Slideshow Module	p. 8
Print Module	p. 9
Web Module	p. 10
Controlling the Panels	p. 11
Setting Your Work View	p. 13
Putting it all Together	p. 16
Importing Images	p. 17
Check Import Settings	p. 18
Importing Images	p. 19
Putting it all Together	p. 34
Using Catalogs	p. 35
Exporting Catalogs	p. 37
Importing Catalogs	p. 38
Merging Catalogs	p. 41
Switching Catalogs	p. 45
Backing Up Catalogs	p. 46
Putting it all Together	p. 48
Navigating the Library	p. 49
Using the Toolbar	p. 50
Setting Library Source	p. 51
Setting the Library View	p. 52
Grid and Loupe View Options	p. 53
Setting Thumbnail Size	p. 58
Setting Sort View	p. 58
Rearranging Photos	p. 59
Moving Through Photos	p. 60
Selecting Images	p. 62
Rotating Images	p. 63
Putting it all Together	p. 64
Organizing and Reviewing Images	p. 65
Dimming the Lights	p. 66
Stacking Photos	p. 68
Flagging Photos	p. 73
Using Ratings and Labels	p. 77
Using the Compare and Survey Views	p. 83
Removing or Deleting Photos	p. 88
Putting it all Together	p. 90
Using Keywords	p. 91
Creating Keywords	p. 92
Using Keyword Sets	p. 100
Editing Keywords	p. 103
Putting it all Together	p. 106
Finding Images	p. 107
Using the Library Filter	p. 108
Putting it all Together	p. 120
Creating and Using Collections	p. 121
Using Quick Collections	p. 123
Using a Target Collection	p. 130
Using Smart Collections	p. 134
Putting it all Together	p. 136
Developing Images	p. 137
Making Quick Fixes	p. 138
Working in the Develop Module	p. 143
Creating Virtual Copies	p. 144
Updating the Process Version	p. 145
Using the Presets Panel	p. 148
Using the History and Snapshots Panels	p. 150
Making Basic Adjustments	p. 152
Adjusting Tone Curves	p. 157
Using the HSL and Color Panels	p. 162
Creating Black-and-White Photos	p. 166
Using the Detail Panel	p. 172
Using the Lens Corrections Panel	p. 176
Using the Effects Panel	p. 180
Putting it all Together	p. 182
Making Local Adjustments	p. 183
Using the Crop Overlay Tool	p. 184
Using the Spot Removal Tool	p. 187
Using the Red Eye Correction Tool	p. 189
Using the Graduated Filter	p. 190
Using the Adjustment Brush	p. 193
Putting it all Together	p. 196
Creating Slideshows and Web Galleries	p. 197
Selecting and Ordering Photos	p. 198
Using the Slideshow Module	p. 199
Choosing Slideshow Settings	p. 201
Setting Slideshow Playback	p. 207
Creating Web Galleries	p. 210
Choosing Web Gallery Settings	p. 212
Previewing and Uploading a Web Gallery	p. 214
Putting it all Together	p. 216
Making Prints	p. 217
Setting Up to Print	p. 218
Choosing a Basic Print Template	p. 220
Customizing a Print Template	p. 222
Saving a Custom Template	p. 226
Choosing Print Settings	p. 227
Printing Photos	p. 228
Putting it all Together	p. 230
Exporting Images	p. 231
Basic Exporting	p. 232
Export Setting Options	p. 235
Creating Export Presets	p. 238
Adding Export Plug-ins	p. 239
Meshing Lightroom and Photoshop	p. 241
Setting Up Publish Connections	p. 244
Collecting Photos to Publish	p. 249
Publishing a Collection	p. 253
Putting it all Together	p. 256
Index	p. 257
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