Photographers can take advantage of Lightroom's features using tips and tricks.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a commercial application used by professional photographers and amateurs to process, edit and manage photo libraries. The software's features are so numerous that many users may not be aware of all of its time-saving features. Savvy Lightroom users utilize shortcuts and tricks to take advantage of the program's advanced features.
Using Presets
Lightroom has pre-installed presets, special effects that you can apply to single or batch of photographs. Sometimes you may want to replicate an effect that you have seen in images in print or even on television and in movies. Creative Lightroom experts and graphic design companies offer thousands of presets to give your photos professional and interesting effects. Downloading presets could save you hours of time. Instead of racking your brain trying to replicate the effects on your own, use a preset instead to create the effect you want. There are numerous websites dedicated to free presets as well as commercial sites with presets for purchase.
Sharing and Backing Up Photos
Maintaining a backup of your photographs is essential if you do not want to be vulnerable to losing your work. You can set up your backup software to keep copies of your photographs on your computer and external hard drives, but offsite storage via an online service will add an extra layer of protection. The latest version of Lightroom includes built-in support for photo sharing services Flickr, SmugMug and for the social media site Facebook. You can use the built in tools to easily share photos but also use them as reliable backup. Paid SmugMug and Flickr accounts offer unlimited storage for your photos. You can modify a photo's title and other details displayed online from within Lightroom. SmugMug also has support for storage of very large RAW images. You can also keep your photos hidden from the public using the privacy settings.
Slideshow Tips
Setting up a slideshow in Lightroom is relatively simple. After selecting and arranging photos, you simply select a template. There are many features that are available to customize your slideshow and make it better that are not easy to find. You can create a background for your slideshow with the backdrop panel tool. The tool allows you to create a gradient, add an image or a color to the background. You can also add custom text to your slideshow photos. After you click on the "T" in the slideshow module, you can click on the "ABC" button to add text in the "custom text" field like your company's name or information about the slideshow. You can change this information for each photo in your slideshow by right-clicking on the "custom text" field and selecting "Edit..." from the drop-down menu.
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