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Old 05-13-2009, 12:44 PM
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Post Are you a Lightroom 2 user? I doubt it!

Well maybe you are, but like me, I'm willing to bet you are TERRIBLY underutilizing this program.
Every time I use the program I learn something new. But now I've found a great way to learn a lot about what the program can do and learn it quickly!

Presets! Even better, free presets! A preset applies a bunch of image manipulation settings to your RAW file, but everything is entirely "visible" and adjustable (if you then go to the Develop Panel).

My "Favorite Source" to date is PresetsHeaven, but they are also available on the Adobe Exchange and other sites...

I HIGHLY recommend getting a few and messing around with them if you really want to make the most of Lightroom...
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Old 05-13-2009, 01:15 PM
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Just downloaded some, now I have to "play".
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Old 05-13-2009, 01:20 PM
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Awsome stuff, thank you sk66.

I have been playing around with lightroom and had no idea about the free downloadable presets. Should keep me busy tonight.
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Old 05-13-2009, 03:39 PM
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Thank You !! Just got this a little bit ago and am learning little bits here and there Thanks for sharing this
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Old 05-13-2009, 10:48 PM
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And good reference books
Personnally halfway through my third Lightroom book.

It did help me start doing the workflow in a good way & then proceed to PP with a logical sequence.
As it was in the darkroom long time ago!
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