4 days ago
CNPA – Carolina Raptor Center
Eastern Screech owl from the Carolina Raptor Center.
I’ve been very remiss about updating this site lately. I have been doing a bunch of traveling for fun and work. I also got married recently, so that took up some of my time. This last weekend I went out to the Carolina Raptor Center with some of the folks from the Carolina Nature Photographers Association (aka CNPA). What a nice time with a great bunch of folks. I am headed out to the High Sierra’s with His Light Workshops at the beginning of June. We’re hitting the Bodie ghost town, Mono lake and an old railway museum. It’s looking like a great trip!
Remotes
I have had this fascination with remotes lately. Remote devices for triggering your camera, that is. I purchased the Camera Axe, which is a cool device that I keep eluding to in past posts. It takes the input from several different types of sensors and will trigger the flash or camera based on their input. I’ll do a post soon with more info about this. The second acquisition (that hasn’t arrived yet) is the Timelapse+. This device is a small intervalometer that will do bulb ramping (determine how long to open your shutter for as time goes on), HDR shutter release (multiple exposures) and has blue-tooth built in. It was a Kickstarter funded project. The latest in the series is the Trigger Happy camera remote. This is almost the same as the Timelapse+ but using your iPhone or Android device to trigger your camera. It’s a pretty worthwhile project and I would suggest that if you want one at the reduced price, I’d head over and support the Kickstarter project soon before it ends.
Lightroom 4 keyboard shortcuts
This entire page was copied from the Adobe Lightroom 4 help document. I can never seem to find it when I want it, so I am putting it up here.
- Keys for working with panels
- Keys for navigating modules
- Keys for changing views and screen modes
- Keys for using a secondary window
- Keys for managing photos and catalogs
- Keys for comparing photos in the Library module
- Keys for rating and filtering photos
- Keys for working with collections
- Keys for working with metadata and keywords in the Library module
- Keys for working in the Develop module
- Keys for working in the Slideshow module
- Keys for working in the Print module
- Keys for working in the Web module
- Keys for using Help
Shortcuts work in all modules on full-size U.S. keyboards
unless otherwise indicated. Functionality may vary on other keyboards
and in other languages.
Keys for working with panels
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Show/hide side panels | Tab | Tab |
| Show/hide all panels | Shift + Tab | Shift + Tab |
| Show/hide toolbar | T | T |
| Show/hide Module Picker | F5 | F5 |
| Show/hide Filmstrip | F6 | F6 |
| Show/hide left panels | F7 | F7 |
| Show/hide right panels | F8 | F8 |
| Toggle solo mode | Alt-click a panel | Option-click a panel |
| Open a new panel without closing soloed panel | Shift-click a panel | Shift-click a panel |
| Open/close all panels | Ctrl-click a panel | Command-click a panel |
| Open/close left panels, top to bottom | Ctrl + Shift + 0 – 5 | Command + Control + 0 – 5 |
| Open/close right panels, Library and Develop modules, top to bottom |
Ctrl + 0 – 8 | Command + 0 – 8 |
| Open/close right panels, Slideshow, Print, and Web modules, top to bottom |
Ctrl + 1 – 7 | Command + 1 – 7 |
Keys for navigating modules
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Go to Library module | Ctrl + Alt + 1 | Command + Option + 1 |
| Go to Develop module | Ctrl + Alt + 2 | Command + Option + 2 |
| Go to Slideshow module | Ctrl + Alt + 3 | Command + Option + 3 |
| Go to Print module | Ctrl + Alt + 4 | Command + Option + 4 |
| Go to Web module | Ctrl + Alt + 5 | Command + Option + 5 |
| Go back / go forward | Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow / Ctrl + Alt + RIght Arrow | Command + Option + Left Arrow / Command + Option + Right Arrow |
| Go back to previous module | Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow | Command + Option + Up Arrow |
Keys for changing views and screen modes
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Enter Library Loupe view | E | E |
| Enter Library Grid view | G | G |
| Enter Library Compare view | C | C |
| Enter Library Survey view | N | N |
| Open selected photo in the Develop module | D | D |
| Cycle forward / backward through Lights Out modes |
L / Shift + L | L / Shift + L |
| Toggle Lights Dim mode | Ctrl + Shift + L | Command + Shift + L |
| Cycle screen modes | F | F |
| Previous screen mode | Shift + F | |
| Switch between Normal and full-screen, hide panels |
Ctrl + Shift + F | Command + Shift + F |
| Go to Normal screen mode | Ctrl + Alt + F | Command + Option + F |
| Cycle info overlay | I | I |
| Show/hide info overlay | Ctrl + I | Command + I |
Keys for using a secondary window
Note: The shortcuts for using the secondary window are the
same as the equivalent shortcuts in the Library module, with the
Shift key added.
same as the equivalent shortcuts in the Library module, with the
Shift key added.
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Open secondary window | F11 | Command + F11 |
| Enter Grid view | Shift + G | Shift + G |
| Enter normal Loupe view | Shift + E | Shift + E |
| Enter locked Loupe view | Ctrl + Shift + Enter | Command + Shift + Return |
| Enter Compare view | Shift + C | Shift + C |
| Enter Survey view | Shift + N | Shift + N |
| Enter Slideshow view | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Enter | Command + Option + Shift + Return |
| Enter full-screen mode (requires a second monitor) | Shift + F11 | Command + Shift + F11 |
| Show/hide Filter bar | Shift + \ | Shift + \ |
| Zoom in / zoom out | Ctrl + Shift + = / Ctrl + Shift - |
Command + Shift + = / Command + Shift + - |
Keys for managing photos and catalogs
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Import photos from disk | Ctrl + Shift + I | Command + Shift + I |
| Open catalog | Ctrl + O | Command +Shift + O |
| Open Preferences | Ctrl + , (comma) | Command + , (comma) |
| Open Catalog Settings | Ctrl + Alt + , (comma) | Command + Option + , (comma) |
| Create new subfolder (segmented tethered capture) | Ctrl + Shift + T | Command +Shift + T |
| Hide/show tether capture bar | Ctrl + T | Command + T |
| Create a new folder in the Library module | Ctrl + Shift + N | Command + Shift + N |
| Create virtual copy (Library and Develop module only) |
Ctrl + ‘ (apostrophe) | Command + ‘ (apostrophe) |
| Show in Explorer / Finder (Library and Develop module only) |
Ctrl + R | Command + R |
| Go to next/previous photo in the Filmstrip | Right Arrow/Left Arrow | Right Arrow/Left Arrow |
| Select multiple folders or collections (in Library, Slideshow, Print, and Web modules) |
Shift-click or Ctrl-click | Shift-click or Command-click |
| Rename photo (in Library module) | F2 | F2 |
| Delete selected photo(s) | Backspace or Delete | Delete |
| Remove selected photo(s) from catalog | Alt + Backspace | Option + Delete |
| Delete selected photo(s) and move to Recycling Bin (Windows) or Trash (Mac OS) |
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Backspace | Command + Option + Shift + Delete |
| Delete rejected photo(s) | Ctrl + Backspace | Command + Delete |
| Edit in Photoshop | Ctrl + E | Command + E |
| Open in other editor | Ctrl + Alt + E | Command + Option + E |
| Export selected photo(s) | Ctrl + Shift + E | Command + Shift + E |
| Export with previous settings | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + E | Command + Option + Shift + E |
| Open plug-in manager | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + , (comma) | Command + Option + Shift + , (comma) |
| Print selected photo | Ctrl + P | Command + P |
| Open Page Setup dialog box | Ctrl + Shift + P | Command + Shift + P |
Keys for comparing photos in the Library module
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Switch to Loupe view | E or Enter | E or Return |
| Switch to Grid view | G or Esc | G or Esc |
| Switch to Compare view | C | C |
| Switch to Survey view | N | N |
| Switch from Grid to Loupe view | Spacebar or E | Spacebar or E |
| Swap select and candidate photos in Compare view |
Down Arrow | Down Arrow |
| Make next photos select and candidate in Compare view |
Up Arrow | Up Arrow |
| Toggle Zoom view | Z | Z |
| Zoom in / zoom out in Loupe view | Ctrl + = / Ctrl + - | Command + = / Command + - |
| Scroll up/down zoomed photo in Loupe view (also works in Develop and Web modules) |
Page Up / Page Down on full-size keyboard |
Page Up / Page Down on full-size keyboard |
| Go to beginning/end of Grid view | Home / End | Home / End |
| Play impromptu slide show | Ctrl + Enter | Command + Return |
| Rotate photo right (clockwise) | Ctrl + ] | Command + ] |
| Rotate photo left (counterclockwise) | Ctrl + [ | Command + [ |
| Increase/decrease Grid thumbnail size | = / - | = / - |
| Scroll up/down Grid thumbnails | Page Up / Page Down on full-size keyboard |
Page Up / Page Down on full-size keyboard |
| Toggle cell extras | Ctrl + Shift + H | Command + Shift + H |
| Show/hide badges | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + H | Command + Option + Shift + H |
| Cycle Grid views | J | J |
| Open Library view options | Ctrl + J | Command + J |
| Select multiple discrete photos | Ctrl-click | Command-click |
| Select multiple contiguous photos | Shift-click | Shift-click |
| Select all photos | Ctrl + A | Command + A |
| Deselect all photos | Ctrl + D | Command + D or Command + Shift + A |
| Select only active photo | Ctrl + Shift + D | Command + Shift + D |
| Deselect active photo | / | / |
| Add previous/next photo to selection | Shift + Left/Right Arrow | Shift + Left/Right Arrow |
| Select flagged photos | Ctrl + Alt + A | Command + Option + A |
| Deselect unflagged photos | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + D | Command + Option + Shift + D |
| Group into stack | Ctrl + G | Command + G |
| Unstack | Ctrl + Shift + G | Command + Shift + G |
| Toggle stack | S | S |
| Move to top of stack | Shift + S | Shift + S |
| Move up in stack | Shift + [ | Shift + [ |
| Move down in stack | Shift + ] | Shift + ] |
Keys for rating and filtering photos
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Set star rating | 1 – 5 | 1 – 5 |
| Set star rating and go to next photo | Shift + 1 – 5 | Shift + 1 – 5 |
| Remove star rating | 0 | 0 |
| Remove star rating and go to next photo | Shift + 0 | Shift + 0 |
| Increase / decrease rating by 1 star |
] / [ | ] / [ |
| Assign a red label | 6 | 6 |
| Assign a yellow label | 7 | 7 |
| Assign a green label | 8 | 8 |
| Assign a blue label | 9 | 9 |
| Assign a color label and go to next photo | Shift + 6 - 9 | Shift + 6 - 9 |
| Flag photo as a pick | P | P |
| Flag photo as a pick and go to next photo | Shift + P | Shift + P |
| Flag photo as a reject | X | X |
| Flag photo as a reject and go to next photo | Shift + X | Shift + X |
| Unflag photo | U | U |
| Unflag photo and go to next photo | Shift + U | Shift + U |
| Increase / decrease flag status | Ctrl + Up Arrow / Ctrl + Down Arrow | Command + Up Arrow / Command + Down Arrow |
| Cycle flag settings | ‘ (back quote) | ‘ (back quote) |
| Refine photos | Ctrl + Alt + R | Command + Option + R |
| Show/hide Library Filter bar | \ | \ |
| Open multiple filters in the Filter bar | Shift-click filter labels | Shift-click filter labels |
| Toggle filters on/off | Ctrl + L | Command + L |
| Find photo in the Library module | Ctrl + F | Command + F |
Keys for working with collections
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Create a new collection in the Library module | Ctrl + N | Command + N |
| Add to Quick Collection | B | B |
| Add to Quick Collection and go to next photo | Shift + B | Shift + B |
| Show Quick Collection | Ctrl + B | Command + B |
| Save Quick Collection | Ctrl + Alt + B | Command + Option + B |
| Clear Quick Collection | Ctrl + Shift + B | Command + Shift + B |
| Set as target collection | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + B | Command + Option + Shift + B |
Keys for working with metadata and keywords in the Library module
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Add keywords | Ctrl + K | Command + K |
| Edit keywords | Ctrl + Shift + K | Command + Shift + K |
| Set a keyword shortcut | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + K | Command + Option + Shift + K |
| Add/remove keyword shortcut from selected photo |
Shift + K | Shift + K |
| Enable painting | Ctrl + Alt + K | Command + Option + K |
| Add a keyword from a keyword set to selected photo |
Alt + 1-9 | Option + 1-9 |
| Cycle forward / backward through keyword sets | Alt + 0 / Alt + Shift + 0 | Option + 0 / Option + Shift + 0 |
| Copy/paste metadata | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + C / Ctrl + Alt + Shift + V |
Command + Option + Shift + C / Command + Option + Shift + V |
| Save metadata to file | Ctrl + S | Command + S |
| Open Spelling dialog box | Command + : | |
| Check spelling | Command + ; | |
| Open Character palette | Command + Option + T |
Keys for working in the Develop module
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Convert to grayscale | V | V |
| Auto tone | Ctrl + U | Command + U |
| Auto white balance | Ctrl + Shift + U | Command + Shift + U |
| Edit in Photoshop | Ctrl + E | Command + E |
| Copy/paste Develop settings | Ctrl + Shift + C / Ctrl + Shift + V |
Command + Shift + C / Command + Shift + V |
| Paste settings from previous photo | Ctrl + Alt + V | Command + Option + V |
| Copy After settings to Before | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Left Arrow | Command + Option + Shift + Left Arrow |
| Copy Before settings to After | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Right Arrow | Command + Option + Shift + Right Arrow |
| Swap Before and After settings | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Up Arrow | Command + Option + Shift + Up Arrow |
| Increase/decrease selected slider in small increments | Up Arrow / Down Arrow or + / - | Up Arrow / Down Arrow or + / - |
| Increase/decrease selected slider in larger increments | Shift + Up Arrow / Shift + Down Arrow or Shift + + / Shift + - |
Shift + Up Arrow / Shift + Down Arrow or Shift + + / Shift + - |
| Cycle through Basic panel settings (forward/backward) | . (period) / , (comma) | . (period) / , (comma) |
| Reset a slider | Double-click slider name | Double-click slider name |
| Reset a group of sliders | Alt-click group name | Option-click group name |
| Reset all settings | Ctrl + Shift + R | Command + Shift + R |
| Sync settings | Ctrl + Shift + S | Command + Shift + S |
| Sync settings bypassing Synchronize Settings dialog box |
Ctrl + Alt + S | Command + Option + S |
| Toggle Auto Sync | Ctrl-click Sync button | Command-click Sync button |
| Enable Auto Sync | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + A | Command + Option + Shift + A |
| Match total exposures | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + M | Command + Option + Shift + M |
| Select White Balance tool (from any module) | W | W |
| Select the Crop tool (from any module) | R | R |
| Constrain aspect ratio when Crop tool is selected | A | A |
| Crop to same aspect ratio as previous crop | Shift + A | Shift + A |
| Crop from center of photo | Alt-drag | Option-drag |
| Cycle Crop grid overlay | O | O |
| Cycle Crop grid overlay orientation | Shift + O | Shift + O |
| Switch crop between portrait and landscape orientation |
X | X |
| Reset crop | Ctrl + Alt + R | Command + Option + R |
| Select the Spot Removal tool | Q | Q |
| Select the Adjustment Brush tool (from any module) | K | K |
| Select the Graduated Filter tool | M | M |
| Increase/decrease brush size | ] / [ | ] / [ |
| Increase/decrease brush feathering | Shift + ] / Shift + [ | Shift + ] / Shift + [ |
| Switch between local adjustment brush A and B |
/ | / |
| Temporarily switch from brush A or B to Eraser | Alt-drag | Option-drag |
| Paint a horizontal or vertical line | Shift-drag | Shift-drag |
| Increase/decrease Amount | Drag adjustment pin right/left | Drag adjustment pin right/left |
| Show/hide local adjustment pin | H | H |
| Show/hide local adjustment mask overlay | O | O |
| Cycle local adjustment mask overlay colors | Shift + O | Shift + O |
| Select Targeted Adjustment tool to apply a Tone Curve adjustment |
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T | Command + Option + Shift + T |
| Select Targeted Adjustment tool to apply a Hue adjustment |
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + H | Command + Option + Shift + H |
| Select Targeted Adjustment tool to apply a Saturation adjustment |
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + S | Command + Option + Shift + S |
| Select Targeted Adjustment tool to apply a Luminance adjustment |
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + L | Command + Option + Shift + L |
| Select Targeted Adjustment tool to apply a Grayscale Mix adjustment |
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + G | Command + Option + Shift + G |
| Deselect Targeted Adjustment tool | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + N | Command + Option + Shift + N |
| Show clipping | J | J |
| Rotate photo right (clockwise) | Ctrl + ] | Command + ] |
| Rotate photo left (counterclockwise) | Ctrl + [ | Command + [ |
| Toggle between Loupe and 1:1 Zoom preview | Spacebar or Z | Spacebar or Z |
| Zoom in / zoom out | Ctrl + = / Ctrl + - | Command + = / Command + - |
| Play impromptu slide show | Ctrl + Enter | Command + Return |
| View Before and After left/right | Y | Y |
| View Before and After top/bottom | Alt + Y | Option + Y |
| View Before and After in a split screen | Shift + Y | Shift + Y |
| View Before only | \ | \ |
| Create a new snapshot | Ctrl + N | Command + N |
| Create a new preset | Ctrl + Shift + N | Command + Shift + N |
| Create a new preset folder | Ctrl + Alt + N | Command + Option + N |
| Open Develop view options | Ctrl + J | Command + J |
Keys for working in the Slideshow module
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Play slide show | Enter | Return |
| Play impromptu slide show | Ctrl + Enter | Command + Return |
| Pause slide show | Spacebar | Spacebar |
| Preview slide show | Alt + Enter | Option + Return |
| End slide show | Esc | Esc |
| Go to next slide | Right Arrow | Right Arrow |
| Go to previous slide | Left Arrow | Left Arrow |
| Rotate photo right (clockwise) | Ctrl + ] | Command + ] |
| Rotate photo left (counterclockwise) | Ctrl + [ | Command + [ |
| Show/hide guides | Ctrl + Shift + H | Command + Shift + H |
| Export PDF slide show | Ctrl + J | Command + J |
| Export JPEG slide show | Ctrl + Shift + J | Command + Shift + J |
| Export video slide show | Ctrl + Alt + J | Command + Option + J |
| Create a new slide show template | Ctrl + N | Command + N |
| Create a new slide show template folder | Ctrl + Shift + N | Command + Shift + N |
| Save slide show settings | Ctrl + S | Command + S |
Keys for working in the Print module
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + P | Command + P | |
| Print one copy | Ctrl + Alt + P | Command + Option + P |
| Open Page Setup dialog box | Ctrl + Shift + P | Command + Shift + P |
| Open Print Settings dialog box | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + P | Command + Option + Shift + P |
| Go to first page | Ctrl + Shift + Left Arrow | Command + Shift + Left Arrow |
| Go to last page | Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow | Command + Shift + Right Arrow |
| Go to previous page | Ctrl + Left Arrow | Command + Left Arrow |
| Go to next page | Ctrl + Right Arrow | Command + Right Arrow |
| Show/hide guides | Ctrl + Shift + H | Command + Shift + H |
| Show/hide rulers | Ctrl + R | Command + R |
| Show/hide page bleed | Ctrl + Shift + J | Command + Shift + J |
| Show/hide margins and gutters | Ctrl + Shift + M | Command + Shift + M |
| Show/hide image cells | Ctrl + Shift + K | Command + Shift + K |
| Show/hide dimensions | Ctrl + Shift + U | Command + Shift + U |
| Play impromptu slide show | Ctrl + Enter | Command + Return |
| Rotate photo right (clockwise) | Ctrl + ] | Command + ] |
| Rotate photo left (counterclockwise) | Ctrl + [ | Command + [ |
| Create a new print template | Ctrl + N | Command + N |
| Create a new print template folder | Ctrl + Shift + N | Command + Shift + N |
| Save print settings | Ctrl + S | Command + S |
Keys for working in the Web module
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Reload web gallery | Ctrl + R | Command + R |
| Preview in browser | Ctrl + Alt + P | Command + Option + P |
| Play impromptu slide show | Ctrl + Enter | Command + Return |
| Export web gallery | Ctrl + J | Command + J |
| Create a new web gallery template | Ctrl + N | Command + N |
| Create a new web gallery template folder | Ctrl + Shift + N | Command + Shift + N |
| Save web gallery settings | Ctrl + S | Command + S |
Keys for using Help
| Result | Windows | Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
| Display current module shortcuts | Ctrl + / | Command + / |
| Hide current module shortcuts | Click | Click |
| Go to current module Help | Ctrl + Alt + / | Command + Option + Shift + / |
| Open Community Help | F1 | F1 |
Old Car City Flickr set
I have finally gotten around to editing a few images from Old Car City. You can find them over on my Flickr page.
Under the Boardwalk
This is under the boardwalk at Surf City on Topsail Island. Taken at 8 pm with a 2+ minute exposure. I did do a little light painting with my headlamp, but It wasn’t very bright, so I’m not sure if it did any good. This is almost straight out of camera, I did have to put it through the Nik Filter DFine to get rid of some of the noise. Next time I am down there I’ll take some more time (and a bigger flashlight). This is also where we dropped the keys to the place we were staying (5+ blocks away) and luckily found them in the dark. It was a nice trip with some new friends.
Old Car City Day 2
What a fantastic trip we had at Old Car City. Made some new friend and got to see some old ones. I hope to see them all on future workshops.
A special shout out to the Haverstocks, what great people and wonderful photographers!
Solid Gold
While at the Old Car City workshop I was helping the attendees with various shots. I did everything from help frame a better shot, to remind them to the edges and get down in the dirt to hold a flash. It was a fantastic experience, per usual. I even learned a thing or two along the way.
The second day was sunny in the afternoon, so shadows were a little harsh while you weren’t under the cover of the trees. We brought along a few reflectors / diffusers to help direct the light or in many cases block out the sun. While shooting an old De Soto, I was blocking the sun for someone and when I lifted up the reflector I noticed the sun bouncing off the gold side. It made all the rust just pop. So of course I started shooting that way the rest of the day and told anyone who would listen. It just worked.
Here is an example:
Old Car City Day 1
We are sitting in class at the end of Day 1, Bill Fortney is showing a slide show that I never get bored of seeing. It’s one he did for Kelby Training that has yet to air. It’s going to be a smashing success. It feels good to know that some of those images I had a hand in making. Bill is a good friend and has an amazing eye. We’ve gotten to spend some time with old friends; Raymond Jabolta, Sue & Jim Haverstock (amazing folks!), Kent Irving, Lynn Rogers, Ricky Scaggs & the list goes on. We got to meet some new friends as well Charles Stanley among them. We have 21 students, 5 guests and 4 of us instructors.
I have the pleasure of teaching again with Jim Begley, Chuck Barnes and Bill Fortney. These guys are really special to me. Some of the most amazing folks I have had the honor to be around. I could never shoot another frame and still would be happy just because I met all the wonderful people I have.
Lightroom 4 Map Module
The new Lightroom 4 has a Map module. It does a lot of cool things, but I did find a small oddity.
Down at the bottom of the module you can select a track log.
The track log I use is a GPX file (which can be exported from your GPS or even a GPS application on your iPhone). I use GPS Kit on my iPhone to track my movements and generate a GPX file which I can email or download. This will display a track once loaded into Lightroom that you can add images to.
So here’s the odd part. I downloaded the GPX file to my desktop and loaded it into Lightroom, after which I deleted the file thinking that Lightroom would just copy the file into the catalog or directory. It does not copy it, if you delete it, Lightroom no longer knows about it and won’t display it.
I set up a directory with my catalogs to put all my tracklogs. You can also put it into the directory that the images live in, load it and don’t touch it. Either way, keep those tracklogs and don’t delete them, they’ll be gone for good.
P.S. I am LOVING Lightroom4. I’ll be giving a lesson on it at the upcoming Bill Fortney His Light workshop down in Old Car City.
Lightroom 4 is released
Late last night Adobe put up Lightroom 4 for purchase and download. B&H, Amazon, etc all have it available for purchase. If you get it from Adobe’s site you can buy it and download it right away. The full version is $149 and the upgrade $79. If you have a NAPP discount you can knock another 15% off of that.
The new features include (copied directly from Amazon):
- Highlight and Shadow Recovery – Bring out all the detail that your camera captures in dark shadows and bright highlights. Now you have more power than ever before to make great images in challenging lighting conditions.
- Photo Book Creation – Create beautiful photo books from your images with a variety of easy-to-use templates included in Lightroom, and then upload your book for printing with just a few clicks.
- Superior Image Processing – Get the absolute best from your images with state-of-the-art image processing controls. Make precise overall adjustments or correct targeted areas.
- Extended Video Support – Organize, view, and make adjustments and edits to video clips. Play and trim clips, extract still images from them, or adjust clips with the Quick Develop tool.
- Advanced Black-and-White Conversion – Gain powerful control over the tonal qualities that make or break black-and-white images. Precisely mix information from eight color channels when you convert to grayscale.
- Superior Noise Reduction – Achieve amazing, natural-looking results from your high ISO images with state-of-the-art noise reduction technology. Apply noise reduction to the entire image or target specific areas.
- One-Click Adjustments to Multiple Images – Save time when processing many images. Apply the same develop settings, exposure, or contrast, for example—to all the photographs in a group at once using presets or syncing.
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