Believe it or not, different software applications (such as Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Bridge) use different definitions for the color labels you might apply to the metadata for your photos. This can lead to mismatches for those color labels, which you'll learn how to solve in this quick video. Want more tips like this? Check out my "Lightroom Quick Tips" course on GreyLearning, part of the "Mastering Lightroom" bundle of courses. … [Read more...] about Color label mismatches in Lightroom Classic
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Quick keyword switch with the Painter tool in Lightroom Classic
The "cute" Painter tool in Lightroom Classic enables you to quickly apply metadata to specific photos while browsing multiple images in the grid view display. In this quick video, you'll learn how you can quickly switch keywords while applying those keywords to photos using the Painter. Want more tips like this? Check out my "Lightroom Quick Tips" course on GreyLearning, part of the "Mastering Lightroom" bundle of courses. … [Read more...] about Quick keyword switch with the Painter tool in Lightroom Classic
Saving a map location in Lightroom Classic
You probably already knew that Lightroom Classic includes a Map module, which among other things enables you to view the locations on the map where photos were captured, provided those photos have GPS coordinates embedded in their metadata. In addition, you can actually save locations on the map, so you can quickly zero in on areas you photograph frequently, for example. You can see this feature in action in this quick video. Want more tips like this? Check out my "Lightroom Quick Tips" course on GreyLearning, part of the "Mastering … [Read more...] about Saving a map location in Lightroom Classic
Drag and drop to the map in Lightroom Classic CC
Many digital cameras include a GPS receiver (or offer an accessory device) so location metadata can be added to your photos automatically at the time of capture. If your camera is not equipped with GPS capabilities, you can still add location to your photos with ease using Adobe Lightroom Classic CC. In the video below you'll learn how to add location information quickly and easily by dragging photos to the map within Lightroom. Want more tips like this? Check out my "Lightroom Quick Tips" course on GreyLearning, part of the "Mastering … [Read more...] about Drag and drop to the map in Lightroom Classic CC
Organizing multiple shoots from one memory card
Typically, it’s best to dedicate a memory card to one shoot. After the session, you import your images into your computer, rename them, add a few keywords, then format the card —  in camera — for the next shoot. This is a solid workflow until you're forced to photograph multiple sessions or subjects on the same memory card. Worry not, here’s a simple workflow to help you organize multiple shoots from one memory card. The organizing concept This organizing concept can be used with both Mac and Windows, Lightroom, On1 or Skylum’s new DAM … [Read more...] about Organizing multiple shoots from one memory card
Quick Tip: Search Lightroom Classic’s Metadata to Find an Image’s Copyright Status
Looking for a quick way to find images you haven't set as being copyrighted? To find all images with an unknown copyright status in Lightroom Classic, click Metadata on the Library filter. Change a column label to Copyright Status. Lightroom will quickly show how many images are copyrighted and how many are not. Click on "unknown" to filter the results. Want to read more? Check out more in the article, "Find Unknown Copyright Status in Lightroom and Fix it" … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Search Lightroom Classic’s Metadata to Find an Image’s Copyright Status
Do You Add Metadata to Your Photos? If Not, Why Not?
What is metadata? Metadata is information about a photograph that is added after the pixels are captured. The first is the EXIF (Exchangable Image File format) that adds the camera, manufacturer, focal length, GPS, exposure, and sometimes, depending on the camera, the owner's name and copyright. EXIF metadata is added by the camera immediately after the pixels are recorded. Other forms of metadata are added by the photographer. These include IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) and XMP (eXtensible Metadata Platform). IPTC was … [Read more...] about Do You Add Metadata to Your Photos? If Not, Why Not?
Questions of the Week – Copyright & Metadata
It's that time... we need your votes to settle an argument.  Just how important are metadata, copyright info, and EXIF camera data to you?  Do you add this info to your pics?  Do you sort by it?  Please vote below. Everyone who takes the survey gets a free eBook You can also take the survey here – https://photofocus.polldaddy.com/s/metadata … [Read more...] about Questions of the Week – Copyright & Metadata
Stop Waiting for Lightroom to Preview your Images
Sometimes you just need to turn around images really quick when photographing an event like a wedding or party, maybe a concert or show…even just a quick portrait session. Waiting for Lightroom can feel like an eternity, so we can use another program called Photo Mechanic to quickly browse and rate our images. Photo Mechanic is a lightweight piece of software that actually displays the same JPEG preview image that your camera shows on the LCD screen. Lightroom’s raw processor is what generates the previews, but Photo Mechanic doesn’t have a … [Read more...] about Stop Waiting for Lightroom to Preview your Images
Time Lapse Photography Just Got A Powerful Update
If you're a Time Lapse fan like myself than this is an exciting weekend. Gunther Wegner, creator of LRTimelapse, (arguably the best plugin/tool for your time lapse arsenal on the market), just sent out the press release detailing the specifics of the latest update to LRTimelapse 4.5 including use of some of the awesome newest features in Lightroom CC. New Features in LRTimelapse 4.5 Added Support for the new Local Dehaze in Lightroom 6.2 / CC.2 on Linear, Circular Gradients and the Paintbrush. The number of threads used to generate the visual … [Read more...] about Time Lapse Photography Just Got A Powerful Update
Accrediting Your Work with Metadata Templates in Adobe Bridge
Of the billions of images to be found online today, can your own be properly identified as such? In this video, we'll explore how to give yourself the credit you deserve in a single click by way of Metadata Templates in Adobe Bridge. http://youtu.be/f_YYuJ-o3MU Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions, please feel free to . … [Read more...] about Accrediting Your Work with Metadata Templates in Adobe Bridge
Photofocus Podcast with Special Guest Gerard Murphy
NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE: The Photofocus Podcast Feed HAS CHANGED! Here is the new feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/photofocuspodcast Get the show here or get it on iTunes PLEASE BE PATIENT - OUR SERVERS SEE LARGE LOADS ON PUBLISHING DAYS. THE DOWNLOADS MAY GO SLOWLY BUT THEY WILL FINISH. Join Rich and special guest Lightroom expert . Gerard has had a passion for photography since borrowing his Moms Pentax while on family vacations. Later, Gerard was lucky enough to travel the world on business trips where between conference rooms and … [Read more...] about Photofocus Podcast with Special Guest Gerard Murphy
