INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LIGHTROOM?
Over the years since its initial release as a stand-alone
product, there had been major stand-alone versions released
and multiple minor sub-version updates. Then Adobe
launched its subscription based Creative Cloud service. You
were able to choose from the entire suite of Adobe Products
either singly, or in various packages. Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom CC (2015) as it was initially called, has received
various updates over the years since its release and at the
time of writing is in the stable release version 8.3 as of mid-
May 2019. It is now known as Photoshop Lightroom Classic
CC and is the powerful desktop-focused version of the app.
Regarded as the go-to app for serious photographers, the
majority of tutorials in this title are based on these versions.
The Map Module is a great addition to recent versions. Utilising GPS technologies,
you’re able to stamp location specific metadata to your photos.
Lightroom easily imports your photos from many different sources. You can
create Collections, add Presets and custom Filters to each or all of your images.Photoshop Lightroom CC is new from Adobe, launched
mid-September 2017 and at the time of writing is in its
stable release version 2.3 as of mid-May 2019. Photoshop
Lightroom CC is a cloud-based photo service which caused
a bit of a stir at its release. Not only was it an unexpected
new product, it was a substantially pared down version of
its much more fully-featured cousin Lightroom Classic. You
can only work on images that are stored in the cloud and
if you need extra storage space, then further storage has
to be purchased. There is no doubt it is a faster and more
streamlined product for enthusiasts to use across multiple
mobile platforms, but if you are a professional photographer,
then Lightroom Classic might be your better option.
The Lightroom CC interface is a much simpler affair, designed to be less cluttered
with just the main tools for processing your images and adding keywords.
Apart from basic exposure adjustments, you can crop, heal and add graduated
and radial filters. There are also a number of Presets for one-click adjustments.http://www.bdmpublications.com 11