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Photoshop® Lightroom® 2 for Dummies®

Name: Photoshop® Lightroom® 2 for Dummies®
Author: Rob Sylvan
ISBN: 9780470345399

by Rob Sylvan

September 2008

Beginner to intermediate

368 pages

9h 10m

English

For Dummies

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Copyright
About the Author
Author's Acknowledgments
Publisher's Acknowledgments
Introduction
About This BookHow This Book Is OrganizedPart I: Setting Yourself Up for SuccessPart II: Managing Your PhotosPart III: Working in Your Digital DarkroomPart IV: Sharing Your Work with the WorldPart V: The Part of TensConventions Used in This BookIcons Used in This BookWhere to Go from Here
I. Setting Yourself Up for Success
1. Introducing Lightroom
1.1. Adding Lightroom to Your Photo Toolkit1.1.1. Is it well supported?1.1.2. Does it play nicely with others?1.1.2.1. How Lightroom differs from Photoshop and Adobe Bridge1.2. Checking out the Lightroom Modules1.2.1. What makes each module unique1.2.2. What the modules have in common1.2.3. Controlling the interface1.2.4. Using the secondary display view1.3. Getting Up and Running1.3.1. Preparing for installation1.3.2. Configuring your settings1.3.2.1. General preferences1.3.2.2. The Presets preferences1.3.2.3. The Import preferences1.3.2.4. The External Editing preferences1.3.2.4.1. Setting up additional external editors1.3.2.5. The File Handling preferences1.3.2.6. The Interface preferences
2. Understanding the Role of the Lightroom Catalog
2.1. Catalog Basics2.1.1. Knowing where the catalog is located2.1.2. Choosing which catalog to open2.2. Caring for the Catalog2.2.1. Backing up your catalog2.2.2. Optimizing your catalog2.2.3. Managing the Preview cache2.2.4. Metadata options2.3. Working with Multiple Catalogs2.3.1. Transferring data between catalogs2.3.1.1. Exporting a catalog2.3.1.2. Importing from a catalog
3. Digital Photo Basics
3.1. Getting Familiar with File Formats3.1.1. Which formats work with Lightroom3.1.2. Making sense of bit depth3.1.3. What is a color space?3.1.4. The pros and cons of shooting raw3.2. The Importance of a Color-Managed Workflow3.2.1. Calibrating your monitor3.2.2. Using printer profiles3.3. Preparing for Hard Drive Failure
II. Managing Your Photos

4. Tackling the Import Process
4.1. Exploring the Import Photos Dialog Box4.2. Actually Importing Your Photos into Lightroom4.2.1. Employing an import workflow4.2.1.1. Initiating the import4.2.1.2. Selecting the photos you want to import4.2.1.3. Configure the settings to meet your input needs4.2.2. Putting it all together4.3. Automatic Import
5. Viewing and Finding Photos in the Library
5.1. Exploring the Library Module5.1.1. Getting to know the panels and tools5.1.2. Becoming familiar with the menu options5.1.2.1. Creating a custom identity plate5.2. Choosing the Right View for the Right Task5.2.1. Working with thumbnails in Grid view5.2.1.1. Changing the look of the thumbnails5.2.1.2. Changing the sort order5.2.1.3. Making efficient use of space with stacks5.2.2. Taking a closer look in Loupe view5.3. Using the Panels to Access Your Photos5.3.1. Getting the 20,000-foot view from the Catalog panel5.3.2. Using the Folders panel like a file browser5.3.2.1. Adding new folders and subfolders to the Folders panel5.3.2.2. Keeping the catalog in sync with the folders5.3.3. Grouping photos into collections5.3.3.1. Quick Collection5.3.3.2. Smart collections5.4. Creating Multiple Versions with Virtual Copies
6. Organizing and Developing from the Library
6.1. Evaluating Photos6.1.1. Survey view6.1.2. Compare view6.1.3. Impromptu slideshow6.2. Adjusting Your Photos in the Library Module6.2.1. Using the Histogram to analyze your photos6.2.2. Making adjustments with the Quick Develop panel6.3. Making Choices: Flags, Ratings, and Color Labels6.3.1. Using flags to pick the winners from the losers6.3.1.1. Deleting photos from Lightroom6.3.2. Using ratings to rank images6.3.3. Applying color labels to differentiate images6.4. Moving Beyond Camera-Generated Filenames and Metadata6.4.1. Batch renaming with filename templates6.4.2. Creating metadata templates to embed information into each image6.5. Keywording6.5.1. Adding and organizing keywords6.5.2. Using the Keyword List to find photos6.6. Using the Painter Tool6.7. Finding Photos with the Filter Bar
III. Working in Your Digital Darkroom
7. Develop Module Basics
7.1. Exploring the Develop Module7.1.1. Getting to know the panels and tools7.1.2. Becoming familiar with the menu options7.1.3. Understanding the view options7.1.3.1. The Loupe view7.1.3.2. The Before and After views7.1.4. Applying settings to other photos7.2. The Presets, Snapshots, and History Triple Play7.2.1. Saving time with presets7.2.1.1. Creating your own presets7.2.2. Freezing time with snapshots7.2.3. Going back in time with the History panel7.3. Development Essentials7.3.1. Using the Histogram panel7.3.2. Making basic adjustments7.3.3. Controlling color casts7.3.4. Adjusting tonal range to bring out the best7.3.5. Making images pop7.4. Fixing Common Problems7.4.1. Creating strong compositions through cropping7.4.2. Removing spots and healing blemishes7.4.3. Correcting red-eye problems7.4.4. Graduated Filter7.4.4.1. New versus Edit7.4.4.2. Putting the tool to use7.4.5. Adjustment Brush7.4.5.1. New versus Edit7.4.5.2. Putting the brush to use
8. Taking Your Photos to the Next Level
8.1. Working with Contrast and Color8.1.1. Mastering the Tone Curve8.1.1.1. Applying a preset8.1.1.2. Interacting with the curve8.1.1.3. Sliding the sliders8.1.1.4. Using the Target Adjustment Tool8.1.2. Enhancing and changing colors8.1.3. Creating black and white images8.1.4. Adding color to shadows and highlights8.2. The Devil's in the Details8.2.1. Applying capture sharpening8.2.2. Dealing with noise8.2.3. Reducing chromatic aberration8.3. Working with Vignetting8.3.1. Correcting a photo with a vignette8.3.2. Creative vignette applications8.4. Modifying the Camera Calibration Settings
9. Using an External Editor
9.1. Configuring Your External Editors9.2. Basic Editing in an External Editor9.3. Advanced Editing Options with Photoshop CS3
IV. Sharing Your Work with the World
10. Exporting Photos
10.1. Exploring the Export Dialog Box10.2. Creating Copies of Processed Photos10.2.1. Employing an export workflow10.2.1.1. Step 1: Selecting the images you want to export10.2.1.2. Step 2: Initiating the export command10.2.1.3. Step 3: Configuring settings as needed to meet your output needs10.2.1.3.1. The Export Location panel10.2.1.3.2. The File Naming panel10.2.1.3.3. The File Settings panel10.2.1.3.4. The Image Sizing panel10.2.1.3.5. The Output Sharpening panel10.2.1.3.6. The Metadata panel10.2.1.3.7. The Post-Processing panel10.2.2. Saving settings as a preset for reuse10.2.3. Putting it all together10.3. Extending Possibilities with Export Plugins
11. Producing a Slideshow
11.1. Exploring the Slideshow Module11.1.1. Getting to know the panels and tools11.1.2. Becoming familiar with the menu options11.2. Creating a Slideshow11.2.1. Employing a slideshow workflow11.2.1.1. Step 1: Bring your photos to the Slideshow module11.2.1.2. Step 2: Select a template for your starting point11.2.1.3. Step 3: Customize the slideshow as desired11.2.1.3.1. Options panel11.2.1.3.2. Layout panel11.2.1.3.3. Overlays panel11.2.1.3.4. Backdrop panel11.2.1.3.5. Titles panel11.2.1.3.6. Playback panel11.2.1.4. Step 4: Save your settings as a template for reuse11.2.1.5. Step 5: Save your photos and settings as a special module collection11.2.2. Putting it all together11.3. Playing the Slideshow for Your Audience11.3.1. Playback11.3.2. Export
12. Building a Web Gallery
12.1. Exploring the Web Module12.1.1. Getting to know the panels and tools12.1.2. Becoming familiar with the menu options12.2. What's the Difference between Flash and HTML?12.3. Creating a Web Gallery12.3.1. Employing a Web gallery workflow12.3.1.1. Step 1: Bring your photos to the Web gallery module12.3.1.2. Step 2: Select a template or gallery type for your starting point12.3.1.3. Step 3: Customize as desired12.3.1.3.1. Site Info panel12.3.1.3.2. Color Palette panel12.3.1.3.3. Appearance panel12.3.1.3.4. Image Info panel12.3.1.3.5. Output Settings panel12.3.1.4. Step 4: Save your settings as a template for reuse12.3.1.5. Step 5: Save your photos and settings as a special module collection12.3.2. Putting it all together12.4. Web Gallery Output Options12.4.1. Uploading your gallery with Lightroom12.4.2. Exporting your gallery
13. Making Your Own Prints
13.1. Exploring the Print module13.1.1. Getting to know the panels and tools13.1.2. Becoming familiar with the menu options13.2. Setting Up a Print Job13.2.1. Employing a print workflow13.2.1.1. Step 1: Bring your photos to the Print module13.2.1.2. Step 2: Configure your page setup13.2.1.3. Step 3: Select a layout engine for your starting point13.2.1.4. Step 4: Customize the layout as desired13.2.1.4.1. Image Settings13.2.1.4.2. Layout13.2.1.4.3. Guides13.2.1.4.4. Rulers, Grid & Guides13.2.1.4.5. Cells13.2.1.4.6. Overlays13.2.1.5. Step 5: Configure the output settings13.2.1.5.1. Print Job13.2.1.6. Step 6: Save your settings for reuse13.2.1.7. Step 7: Save your photos and settings as a special module collection13.2.1.8. Step 8: Printing the layout13.2.1.9. Putting it all together13.3. Working With Your Printer
V. The Part of Tens
14. Ten Resources All Lightroom Users Need To Know
14.1. Making the Most of Adobe's Online Support Center14.2. Lightroom Community Help14.3. Lightroom Journal14.4. George Jardine on Lightroom and Digital Photography14.5. Lightroom-News.com14.6. The National Association of Photoshop Professionals14.7. Lightroom Killer Tips14.8. Lightroom Forums14.9. Lightroom Galleries14.10. Lightroomers!
15. Ten Common Lightroom Problems and Their Solutions
15.1. Lightroom Troubleshooting 10115.2. Restoring a Catalog from a Backup15.3. How to Uninstall and Reinstall Lightroom15.4. The Black/Blank Slideshow Problem15.5. My Slideshow Stops after a Few Photos and Jumps Back to the Beginning15.6. The Minimize, Maximize, and Close Buttons Have Vanished15.7. Lightroom Shows Photos Are Missing, but I Know They're There15.8. Previews Are Gray or Show a Color Cast15.9. Previews Change After Import15.10. Lightroom Seems Sluggish

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Part III. Working in Your Digital Darkroom

In this part ...

Whether you're shooting raw or JPG (or both), you won't be able to escape having to perform some level of digital tweaking of your photos. Chapter 7 introduces you to the Develop module and the most common tasks you undertake when processing your photos.

After you master the basics, you'll be ready to dig into the more advanced Develop module tools covered in Chapter 8. The tips and tricks I highlight here can help you achieve the vision you hold for your photos in your mind's eye.

Depending on your artistic vision and the demands of your project, you might also find that you need an external image editor to complete the job. Chapter 9 covers all the improved integration features with Photoshop CS2 and shows you how to take your photos out of Lightroom and bring them back in again.

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