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Speed Up Your Workflow by Rendering Smart Previews in Lightroom
After you have imported your images into Lightroom 4 and applied your standard import presets, it is a good idea to render the previews for your catalog before you start working on your images. In this article, we will discuss what rendering previews does as well as how rendering 1:1 previews can significantly speed up your workflow. In addition, we will also discuss the differences between Standard Previews and 1:1 Previews.
How to Use the Cloning Brush and Healing Brush from the Spot Removal Tool in Lightroom 4
In this video from our Lightroom 4 A to Z Workshop on DVD, we will discuss how to use the Spot Removal Tool in Lightroom 4. The Spot Removal Tool is great for removing blemishes on skin, dust from camera lenses, tiny insects around your subjects, and any other specks in your images. There are two types of Spot Removal Brushes: the Cloning Brush and the Healing Brush. This article will go over what these 2 Spot Removal Brushes are and how to use them.
How to Import Images from a Hard Drive into Lightroom 4
In a previous tutorial, we talked about how to import images from a memory card into Lightroom 4. Now we are going to discuss how to import images from other locations, like a hard drive, into Lightroom 4. Let’s say you want to drag your images from a memory card, drop them onto your hard disk, and then pull the images into Lightroom. I would not really recommend this process; however, if you want to import your images this way, then follow the proper steps that will be covered in this tutorial. In this particular tutorial, we will be putting our images onto the Desktop, but you can choose any location on your hard drive.
Understanding the Histogram in Lightroom 4
The Histogram is a useful, but often overlooked tool. In this article, we will explain the Histogram and demonstrate how it is used within Lightroom 4.
How to Create a Sequence Composite in Photoshop and Lightroom
We have all seen the sporting images that use a sequence of photographs stitched together to create an image that is able to show an entire movement, trick or stunt. In this article I will do a step by step tutorial of how to create such an image using a combination of Photoshop and Lightroom.
5 Steps for Syncing Timestamp Metadata in Lightroom
It's important to prepare your cameras by syncing the time between cameras in order for the images to be organized accordingly. This allows for a quicker post-production workflow.However, if you forget to sync beforehand, don't worry. There is a way to fix any timestamp issues within Lightroom, and we will go through the steps of how to do so in this tutorial.
How to Rename Images in Lightroom 4
Since the metadata imported from your memory card obviously isn't going to give you any descriptive titles for your images, renaming them is very important for overall organization. In this article, we will show you how to rename your images along with providing you with a few tips for renaming images.
The Lightroom 4 Filmstrip Part I: Understanding the Filmstrip
In this Lightroom A to Z tutorial, we will discuss the Filmstrip which is the bottom panel of the Lightroom interface.
Vibrant & Contrasty Portaits in Sunlight – Weekly Lightroom Edit
In this Weekly Lightroom Edit, ...I am going to sound like Bob Ross. Mmk, let's get serious. In this tutorial video we are going to get into some burning, dodging, and brushing in Lightroom 4 for a vibrant, contrasty and crisp photo that was captured using both bright sunlight and deep shade.
How We Produced It: Creating a Dramatic Wedding Environmental Portrait
In this Lightroom 4 Preset System tutorial, we will show how we can quickly and easily make this beautiful environmental portrait of a bride and groom's first dance at the Pelican Hills Rotunda more dramatic in Lightroom 4.
How to Use the Painter Tool in the Library Toolbar in Lightroom 4
The Painter Tool from the Library View’s Toolbar is an often overlooked, but useful tool that allows you to quickly apply various attributes including keywords, color labels, flags, ratings, and more.
How to Retouch a Studio Headshot in Lightroom 4 – Weekly Edit
In this week’s Lightroom 4 Edit, we will color-correct and retouch a portrait using Lightroom 4, without any Photoshop required.
