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James Paterson
James is as skilled a photo editor as he is a photographer. His
work has appeared in countless magazines and books, and in
2014 he was appointed editor of Practical Photoshop magazine.
His subjects range from portraits to landscapes, architecture
and underwater scenes. For James, Photoshop is more than just
a work tool. Visit http://www.patersonphotos.com.Lightroom tips
Recently introduced to Lightroom, Profiles are
the best way to kick-start your image editing.
Here are 20 top tips to get you up and running
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How to apply a Profile
The Profile Browser is found within the
Develop Module’s Basic Panel (and also
in Photoshop’s Camera Raw Basic Panel).
Expand the browser by clicking the grid icon,
then hover over the presets to see a preview
of the effect. Once you decide on the one
you want, a double-click will simultaneously
select the preset and close the browser. The
browser can be viewed as either a grid, a
large grid or a list by clicking ‘Grid’ at the top.Master
profi les
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What are Profiles?
Designed to be applied at the beginning of
your editing workflow, Profiles are useful starting
points for editing your photos. The range of
Profiles on offer give your image a specific ‘look’
by processing the data from your camera in
different ways. Each Profile results in a particular
mix of contrast and colour.5
Profiles and Presets
Profiles are similar to Presets in that they give you
a range of one-click treatments. But unlike Presets,
Profiles work independently of all the other settings.
It means that you can apply a Profile after inputting
other settings and they won’t be overwritten.4
Old vs new Profiles
In older versions of Lightroom and Camera Raw, a
basic list of Profiles could be found within the Camera
Calibration Panel. These included a few simple
treatments like Adobe Standard and Vivid, as well as
those that matched your camera’s picture styles. Now
this tucked-away feature has been expanded and
improved to form the foundation of raw-image editing.3
Adobe Color Profile
Adobe Color is the default
Profile applied to raw photos upon
importing them into Lightroom.
Previously the default profile was
Adobe Standard (still accessible
from the Profiles list). The Adobe
Color Profile is designed to be a
good all-round starting point. It’s
slightly punchier, and warmer in the
reds, yellows and oranges than the
old Adobe Standard profile.Technique