110 Answered Questions for the topic lightroom

03/28/19

Why does Lightroom reset the development settings every time I save the image in Photoshop?
For portrait retouching, I usually do basic calibration, color correction et c. in Lightroom. Then I proceed to Photoshop (*right-click* → *edit in Photoshop*) to do skin retouching and styling.... more
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03/27/19

LR Edit in PS, edited image does not show in LR?
I was having an issue with Lightroom CC 2015 freezing and found the suggestion about changing the useAutoBahn setting to false, which I did and indeed the freezing seems to have stopped. But now an... more
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03/27/19

Apple Aperture or Adobe Lightroom: which is better for post processing RAW photos?
This is probably an old chestnut, but I'm trying to decide between purchasing Adobe Lightroom or Aperture for Mac, and would appreciate any pointers that would help me decide.I think I've outgrown... more
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03/27/19

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... more
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03/27/19

Are there any downsides to applying the lens correction profile in Adobe Lightroom?
Assuming that you are using a good lens profile, say one that Adobe has predefined in Lightroom, are there any downsides to automatically applying the appropriate lens correction profile when the... more
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03/27/19

Which is best as part of a fast workflow: Picasa, Lightroom, Photoshop or other?
Im looking to expand on my workflow after a shoot. Today my workflow consists of moving images from my SD card to my computer, using Picasa in a very basic d way... (Crop, im feeling lucky and... more
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03/26/19

Batch adjusting the date (but not the time) of photos imported into Lightroom?
I purchased a new camera during my vacation, but I managed to take a whole night worth of photos with the incorrect date. I purchased the camera July 18th, but managed to set June 18th as the... more
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03/26/19

How to fix light leaks on black and white film in Photoshop?
I have some banding of light leaks on my b/w film. Some are totally white (overexposed), some may be recoverable (hopefully).How can I fix these in Photoshop or Lightroom?
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03/26/19

Is there any plugin for Lightroom that enables face recognition?
Is there any plugin for Lightroom that enables face recognition (i.e. show me all photos where someone appears, and tell me which new ones you think the person is)? I've considered switching to... more
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03/25/19

How to mass convert RAW images into JPEG in Lightroom 3?
I have 1000 raw photos that I would like to convert all to jpg. Is there a way I can do this all at once or can I only do it one by one?
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03/19/19

Lightroom 6 | Importing videos increases "Media Cache Files" folder size out of limits?
I recently installed Lightroom 6, I'm a new user. When I import all my photos (a folder 'Photos' with more than 50000 photos and videos) to my catalogue the folder... more
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03/19/19

Is GPU or CPU more important for Photoshop and Lightroom?
I'm looking to buy a laptop (for a spare) and I'm not ready to spend the amount I did on my first one. The machine will only be used for photo editing. Should I go for the dedicated graphics card... more
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03/19/19

Lightroom 3.5 load forever when I click on import?
I use Lightroom 3.5 on a MacOS 10.6, until now everything was fine.Until recently : If I click on import It will load forever, If I force to quit the application, I can't restart it until I... more
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03/19/19

Is it possible to use Lightroom to upload images to a server?
So what I want to know is whether it is possible to upload images from Lightroom via FTP to a server? Each client will get it's own folder and a login and password to view the images. I was hoping... more
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03/19/19

Why does my Lightroom/Photoshop preview change after loading?
Everybody who is using Lightroom probably has seen this. After importing RAW files, Lightroom shows a preview, but contrast and color of the preview change after a few short seconds to a slightly... more
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03/19/19

Is Photosop slowing/crashing on my box a workflow issue or a computer issue?
It's been about 3-4 months that I jumped into professional photography/photo-editing. And I love it this new skill I'm acquiring. The only issue is I am strongly frustrated by my photo-editing... more
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03/18/19

Lightroom "edit in Photoshop" save issues?
I am very new to Lightroom and Photoshop. I have been working on a set of images in Lightroom, occasionally using the "Edit in Photoshop" feature. Usually, once I'm done in Photoshop, I click... more
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03/18/19

How to apply develop settings to multiple images at once in Lightroom?
I'm in the Develop module in Lightroom 3. The secondary monitor shows a grid with multiple photos selected. When I change a develop setting, e.g. exposure +1, the setting is only applied to one... more
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03/18/19

What can you do with Lightroom catalog files if Adobe stops support for Lightroom?
What can you do with Lightroom catalogs if Adobe shuts down support for Lightroom? Is there any other software compatible with Lightroom catalogs? I don't have Lightroom, this is one of the things... more
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03/18/19

Import pictures in Lightroom via script?
I am writing an app that copies some pictures somewhere, and would then like to "tell" Lightroom to import automatically these pictures upon next startup, or life if LR is running.Can I do this via... more
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03/18/19

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,... more
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03/18/19

Does the cloud version of Lightroom require an internet connection?
I’m finally resigned to the fact that I may need to start paying for Lightroom in subscription form rather than just buying it outright.The one thing I’m still worried about is whether Lightroom CC... more
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03/18/19

How can I create a copy of a image that carries my edits within Lightroom Classic CC?
I'm using a workflow within Lightroom Classic CC that I don't believe to be optimal. What I do sometimes to achieve the results that I want is to make some ajustments within Lightroom, fixing... more
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03/15/19

What benefit does Lightroom 3 offer over Photoshop + Bridge?
I've been happily using Photoshop and Bridge to manage and edit my digital photos. I'm aware that Lightroom 3 was recently released, and decided to take a look at it, since Lightroom has been... more
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03/15/19

What keyboard shortcut could I use to step through presets in Lightroom?
Is there a keyboard shortcut to step through presets in Lightroom?I have development presets grouped in folders, for example one of them is B&W.I often find myself stepping through a number of... more
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