Adobe Lightroom 2 - The Missing FAQ

 

 

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Name: Adobe Lightroom 2 - The Missing FAQ

Version: 2.0

 

Format: Adobe PDF eBook (searchable)

Pages: 397, shortcuts separate sheets

ISBN: 978-0-9560030-1-0 (PDF Format)

 

Format: Paperback (B&W interior)

Pages: 426, shortcuts at back

ISBN: 978-0-9560030-2-7 (Paperback)

 

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What's the book about?

Adobe Lightroom, of course!

 

How's the book laid out?

It's a book of questions and answers - questions asked by real Lightroom users on a variety of online forums. You can read it cover-to-cover, or you skip around and use it as a reference book. As a searchable PDF format, you can use the PDF bookmarks or search facility to easily find the answers to your questions.

 

The story behind the book... and a FREE gift!

Adobe Lightroom 2 - The Missing FAQ was originally intended to be a searchable eBook, however once the book was released to the public, a demand arose for a paperback version too.

Whilst many books have a PDF supplement, this book is the other way round - the colour PDF eBook is designed to be the primary book, and the black & white paperback is the supplement. (See 'Why B&W?')

Anyone purchasing the paperback is invited to contact the author to download the main PDF version worth £14.95 (approx. $26.95 US*) absolutely FREE. Click here for the details

 

Who will want to read this book?

Whether you're a new user who likes to dive straight into new software and figure it out as you go along, a more experienced user wanting to learn how to get the best out of Lightroom, or you've just got a burning question you'd like answered, this book is for you.

There are questions ranging from simple ones like how to import photos, to much more in-depth details about how the previews are used and how to create your own profiles.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Introduction

 

Chapter 2 - The Database Concept

How do I upgrade my catalog from version 1 to version 2?

 

Chapter 3 - Import

If I can use all of Lightroom’s controls on JPEG files, why would I still want to shoot in my camera’s raw file format?

How do I bring up the Import Photos dialog where I set the Import options? I just get an Open dialog?

What’s the difference between ‘Add photos to catalog without moving’, ‘Copy’, ‘Move’, and ‘Copy as DNG’?

 

Chapter 4 - Library Module

I have a long list of folders - can I change it to show the folder hierarchy?

Lightroom thinks my photos are missing - how do I fix it?

What’s the difference between Import#, Photo# and Sequence#?

The time on my camera was incorrect - how do I change it?

Why can’t I drag and drop into a custom sort order or ‘User Order’?

 

Chapter 5 - Develop Module

How do I copy or synchronize my settings with other photos?

What’s the difference between Flow & Density? (Local Adjustments)

 

Chapter 6 - Raw File Rendering & DNG Profile Editor

Why do my photos change color? When the first preview appears, it looks just like it did on the camera, and then that disappears and it applies other settings. How do I turn that off?

 

Chapter 7 - XMP & ACR Compatibility

How do I write settings to XMP?

 

Chapter 8 - Export & Editing in Other Programs

Why do my photos look different in Photoshop?

What’s the difference between Width & Height, Dimensions, Longest Edge & Shortest Edge?

How do I get Lightroom to attach the exported files to an email?

Can I run a Photoshop Action from Lightroom?

 

Chapter 9 - Slideshow Module

 

Chapter 10 - Print Module

 

Chapter 11 - Web Module

 

Chapter 12 - General Troubleshooting

I have a problem with Lightroom - are there any troubleshooting steps I can try?

What is the difference between Minimal previews, Standard previews and 1:1 previews?

Everything in Lightroom is a funny color, but the original photos look perfect in other programs, and the exported photos don’t look like they do in Lightroom either. What could be wrong?

 

Chapter 13 - Useful Information

 

 

 

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