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Chris Moore Media – PhotographyChris Moore Media – Photography1472 Hammersley Avenue1472 Hammersley Avenue

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Photoshop vs. LightRoomPhotoshop vs. LightRoom

A pixel-based image editor Can do layers, channels,

masks and in-depth adjustments to the entire image or selected portions of it.

Ideal when you want complete control of every aspect of your image.

Downside… It can be very time consuming to do extensive edits to a large collection of images.

For exhibitions and gallery work or competitions it’s the ultimate tool. For production though it can be very cumbersome.

A capture to output workflow and image processing tool

An excellent tool for cataloging, sorting, filing and organizing images

Can do overall edits to an image or images to adjust, tone, color, contrast, white balance, hue, vibrance, clarity, saturation, B&W/tone, sharpness and format conversions.

Will create slideshows, multiple print layouts, and dynamic web galleries and pages.

Photoshop LightRoom

Photoshop vs. LightRoomPhotoshop vs. LightRoom

Conclusion:

Both applications have a place and purpose. One does not replace the other. They work beautifully together and have been designed to do just that.

Depending on what your needs are you can get by with either one but the best solution for someone who needs to have both total image control and an efficient production tool is to have both.


5 Modules5 Modules Library ● Develop ● Slideshow ● Print ● Library ● Develop ● Slideshow ● Print ●

WebWebApplication workflow is left to right and top to bottom in each module


Modules Modules


Modules Modules

This central viewing area is This central viewing area is your main workspace. It is your main workspace. It is sometimes called the Preview sometimes called the Preview Area. It is here where you Area. It is here where you will scrutinize your images will scrutinize your images and adjustments you make to and adjustments you make to them.them.

The WorkspaceThe Workspace

Menu Bar ID Plate Left Panel Right Panel Tool Bar Film Strip View

Main Workspace• Grid View• Loupe View• Compare View• Survey View


Grid View [G]Grid View [G]


Enlarged/Edit view (E)Enlarged/Edit view (E)


Compare View [C]Compare View [C]


Survey View [N]Survey View [N]


ID PLATEID PLATE Module PickerModule Picker

Rig

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Panel [F

8]

Rig

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Panel [F

8]

Left

Panel [F

7]

Left

Panel [F

7]

Film Strip Viewer [F6]Film Strip Viewer [F6]

Toolbar [T]Toolbar [T]

Top Taskbar [F5]Top Taskbar [F5]

TabTab = hide left & right panels= hide left & right panelsLL = lights dim, lights out= lights dim, lights outF 2XF 2X = hides top menu bar= hides top menu barShift + Tab Shift + Tab = hide all panels= hide all panelsCtl/Cmd + Shift + F = Preview window onlyCtl/Cmd + Shift + F = Preview window only

Typical Workflow SequenceTypical Workflow Sequence(Library Module)(Library Module)

Import images with keywords, metadata, presets and auto back-up.

Sort images Group images and assign to

catalogs, collections, and/or stacks

Perform quick develop corrections as necessary.

Typical Workflow SequenceTypical Workflow Sequence(Develop Module)(Develop Module)

Move to the develop moduleSelect similar photos in terms of color, exposure and white balance and batch correct (synchronize)Create stacks of similar images and select finals using Pick flags, ratings and/or labelsCreate a final edit and proceed to slide show

Typical Workflow SequenceTypical Workflow Sequence(Slide Show Module)(Slide Show Module)

If you haven’t already created one, now would be a good time to create a slide show template (Lightroom calls this a preset).Design the background, ID plate placement, captions, transitions, and timing. Select the photographs you wish to include in the showPresent to client(s) to rave reviews!

Typical Workflow SequenceTypical Workflow Sequence(Print Module)(Print Module)

In the print module you can use the LightRoom provided presets or create your own.Either way, you may want to customize them and save them as your own custom presets. You can print everything from contact sheet proof pages to gallery prints.Captions, borders, text and layouts are all adjustable.Printing to your printer can be done directly from Lightroom.

Typical Workflow SequenceTypical Workflow SequenceWeb ModuleWeb Module

Using the Web module you can create both HTML and Flash web pages of your images that can then be uploaded directly to a website. All the background coding, sizing and web optimizing is done for you behind the scenes by Lightroom.It’s as easy as selecting a template, adding your color, text, caption and other customizations and selecting the photographs that you want to include.LightRoom provides an extremely quick, professional and easy way to keep your website up-to-date with your latest images.


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Chris Moore Media – PhotographyChris Moore Media – Photography1472 Hammersley Avenue1472 Hammersley Avenue

Bronx, New YorkBronx, New York(347) 326-5154(347) 326-5154

www. chrismooremedia.comwww. chrismooremedia.com

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