One of the most useful tools on your Lightroom arsenal is the gradient filter. As one of Lightroom's powerful local editing tools, it lets you make changes only to a specific part of your frame. If that sounds something you could use for your photos, this two-part video tutorial by Joshua Cripps will tell you how it's done and what you can do with it.
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If you have ever had to split your post-processing work between multiple computers, maybe a laptop and a desktop, then you have known the pain of making sure that both have all of the correct files and presets in order to finish the job. thephoblographer.com »
2018-06-19 16:00
Lightroom has always been sort of an interesting thing for photographers. On one hand, you have this powerful photo processor in your phone or on your tablet that can sync with your computer (assuming you use Lightroom). thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-18 19:50
Spend any time chatting with fellow photographers about Adobe Lightroom and you're bound to hear about performance issues. It's one of the most common and widespread complaints: even with tons of RAM, a great graphics card, and a powerful CPU, many computers still struggle to keep Lightroom running smoothly. dpreview.com »
2017-07-11 21:01
One of the biggest problems with Adobe Lightroom Mobile is the fact that you can't import your desktop presets into the mobile app. So that means that if you're using a lot of VSCO, Mastin or other presets then you'll need to edit the image on your computer. thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-10 22:00
It's over ten years since Adobe's Lightroom emerged from beta, and it's evolved a lot since then. The company's 'Coffee break' series of videos introduces features you might not know. For a minute of your time, these tips can help speed your workflow. dpreview.com »
2017-05-11 00:57
Today, it’s becoming increasingly harder for your style as a photographer to become recognized. Of course, there are prolific photographers such as William Eggleston and Stephen Shore whose use of color is almost instantly recognizable. petapixel.com »
2017-04-14 18:22
As much time as we are all spending in front of Lightroom as photographers, I think it is safe to say that we are all looking for ways to help processing go faster without sacrificing quality. This is one reason why creating your own presets is so helpful, it allows you to quickly and easily get the look and feel you are going for with a series of images with just a few clicks and tweaks. thephoblographer.com »
2017-01-18 11:02
Have you ever asked yourself what the best focal length for your first (or your next) prime lens should be? If you use mostly zoom lenses, Adobe Lightroom may be able to help. In Lightroom, select the top folders containing all your pictures. petapixel.com »
2016-12-30 22:48
One of the ongoing pain points of being a photographer is the time we spend editing. Don’t get me wrong, I love turning a flat image into something breathtaking, but it does take a while to get through a batch of 1000+ photos from a wedding or concert. Combine that with the volume of events […] petapixel.com »
2016-12-06 23:51
Lightroom for Android has always been an excellent app for mobile editing, but it just got a little bit more powerful, supporting all RAW file types, including . orf, . raw, . rw2, . cr2, and . nef. digitalrev.com »
2016-11-10 03:00
Adobe today dropped a fresh round of updates to its mobile and web photo app offerings. A new version of Lightroom for Android features a Raw Technology Preview for the mobile app — like the one introduced for iOS in July — that lets you import Raw images directly from the camera into your device. dpreview.com »
2016-11-09 20:00
Lifestyle photographer Scotty Turner shared his ‘super scientific’ white balance method on YouTube this morning, and it is spot on. Instead of getting technical about it, he does what we’ve all done at one point or another: he jostles the slider like a maniac to ‘reset’ his eyes. Of course, there are better (read: more […] petapixel.com »
2016-09-08 19:05
If you have one of those busted LCD TVs or monitors lying around, you can still give it a second chance at life. You can actually repurpose it into a DIY light panel to give your photo and video projects some realistic daylight illumination.
We've said it time and time again -- working with light is one of the first things you have to learn as a photographer, especially when it comes to shooting portraits. Since we can't stress it enough, we bring yet another video tutorial with some helpful suggestions for cheap lighting options that you can practice with.
Among the goals of landscape photography is to capture scenes as sharply detailed as possible, with colors and contrast that make the pictures pop. While some may argue that this can be achieved in post-process, Tom Mackie of Landscape Photography iQ explains to us in a quick video which filters can get the job done quicker in-camera.
The Bokeh Panorama continues to be a popular technique for portrait and wedding photography for its unique and eye-catching look. It was popularized by acclaimed wedding photographer Ryan Brenzier and has since been called the Brenizer Method.
So, you've decided to play around with different lighting setups for doing studio shoots. One of the very first equipment you'll come across and need to learn is the softbox. If this is the first time you're hearing about it or it sounds complicated, let this quick video by Daniel Norton guide you on some basics.
Among the digital photography terms we hear once in a while is "color science" and it can be especially intriguing for beginners. The term is also often related to comparisons between the colors produced by different cameras and manufacturers, with Canon's particularly the most raved about.
Ever felt like experimenting with negative space and minimalist photography? It can come in nifty for your photography projects, so it's a trick worth knowing how to pull off. All you need to get started are a big sheet of white board paper, a coffee cup, and some coffee (or similarly-colored liquid).