I haven't used Lightroom yet, but it sounds like it works in much the same way as ACR. You import a group of files with Bridge or Browser, convert a file, then export it either to Photoshop or to a folder where it's saved. On Feb 22, 2007, at 6:24 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
> Hi James > > I can't answer all of those questions as I've only been playing > with Lightroom and haven't used it as seriously as others on the > list. I'm also still using the Lightroom beta - delaying > installing version 1 until after the beta expires. > > Anyway - I have no problems importing from my USB drive (File- > Import, then either choose individual images or select "Choose > Folder" to import a whole bunch of images). When saving, I just use > Export and choose the destination folder and file type from the > dialog that appears. Again, you can save one image or many in the > one export operation. > > Maybe I'm misunderstanding your problem..... > > I admit that the interface takes a bit of getting used to and if > you already have a good workflow system with ACR and CS2, there are > probably better ways to spend a couple of hundred bucks. > > Still, it's free for 30 days so why not give it a good try out. On > my limited experience it's a bloody good raw converter, if nothing > else. > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > > > > Quoting J and K Messervy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > >> I've just installed my free copy of Lightroom. My normal workflow >> involves >> Raw Converter, Adobe Bridge, ACR and Photoshop CS2. I organise all >> of my >> pics through Adobe Bridge and launch ACR and CS2 from there. That >> works >> well for me. >> >> Being offered something for free, I naturally checked it out. Now >> I've got >> to say the interface is not very user friendly. It tells me that I >> have to >> import a library of photos....why the hell can't I just open and >> work on >> photos I have saved already?! >> >> Fine I think, I'll import some photos and have a play. I try to >> set up auto >> import to import all of my recent photos. Nope, I'm told the >> folder can't >> be used. It appears that Lightroom will not allow me to use >> external hard >> drives that are connected by USB. WTF? I doubt too many >> photographers >> store all their images on their internal hard drive. I'm sure as >> hell not >> going to start trying to cram my 400 or so Gb of image files onto >> my 60Gb >> laptop drive! >> >> Anyway, I put that issue aside and managed to import a folder >> manually from >> my external drive. I tried developing a RAW file. It seemed to >> work okay. >> Of course, I then tried to save it as a converted file...no save >> option???!! >> It seems I have to 'export' it to CS2. >> >> Am I missing something obvious or is Lightroom an entirely to >> restrictive >> and useless application? What does it offer that the traditional >> Bridge-ACR-Bridge-CS2 workflow doesn't, besides frustration? >> >> Please enlighten me before I remove the programme from my >> computer! >> >> James >> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Click here for free information on nursing jobs, up to $150/hour > http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJmLlIsUkBPg2spBnxHKmzQKe1M/ > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
