Lightroom Virtual Summit 2024

I am happy to announce that I will be presenting three classes as part of the Lightroom Virtual Summit 2024, which is a free online event that will be held May 20th through the 24th.

I’ll be presenting on “Lightroom Classic and the Cloud”, “Managing Folders and Collections”, and “Advanced Color Adjustments”, all focused on Lightroom Classic. My classes are just three out of a total of 45 classes from a variety of instructors.

Best of all, you can attend all of the online classes for free from virtually anywhere with an internet connection.

In addition to the free registration there is also a VIP Pass option, which provides you with lifetime access to recordings of all presentations, and a variety of special VIP bonus content and benefits.

You can register for free and learn about the special VIP Pass, by following this link:

https://timgrey.krtra.com/t/JMyfdn7UBIlF

I hope you’ll join me for my three classes as part of the upcoming Lightroom Virtual Summit!

Webinar Recording: “Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, or Bridge?!”

Are you confused by having three applications from Adobe aimed at helping serious photographers manage their photos? I can help!

In my latest live online presentation as part of the “GreyLearning Live!” webinar series, I provided insights into the similarities and differences between Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Bridge.

These three applications from Adobe all provide a workflow solution for organizing and optimizing your photos. This presentation will help you choose which is right for you, and how each impacts your workflow.

A recording of the full presentation is available on my “Tim Grey TV” channel on YouTube here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/BwpneG4y0nQ

Pixology Magazine January 2024

The January 2024 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Local Browsing in Lightroom “Cloud”: The cloud-focused version of the Lightroom desktop application now supports local photo storage.
  • Lens Blur Effect: Learn to reduce depth of field after the capture with Lens Blur.
  • Texture Blending: Learn to combine images in Photoshop to add interesting textures to a photo.
  • Keyword Cleanup: Tidy up the Keyword List in Lightroom Classic to help streamline your organizational workflow.
  • Photo Story: Bilbao: After an earlier missed opportunity, I brought my camera to Bilbao, Spain.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

Pixology Magazine December 2023

The December 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Understanding Bit Depth: Some (relatively) basic math illustrates a key image quality issue.
  • Point Color Adjustment: Exercise detailed control to optimize specific ranges of colors.
  • Catalog Management: Learn to manage the catalog and related files in Lightroom Classic.
  • Gradient Upgrade: Leverage the flexibility of the updated Gradient tool in Photoshop.
  • Photo Story: Risky Pixels: Excitement for a unique photographic perspective put my camera at risk.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

Online Workshop: “Optimizing Photos in Lightroom Classic”

In October I’ll be teaching an online workshop focused on helping you optimize your photos to perfection in Lightroom Classic, with the opportunity to get your questions answered directly from me both during the live online class sessions and via follow-up email.

The workshop will include six live online sessions of about two hours each, running from October 16th through the 27th. All sessions will be recorded so they can be reviewed at any time and even downloaded for offline review.

If you’d like to learn to master the craft of optimizing your photos in Lightroom Classic, you can register to join me for this online workshop here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/online-workshop-optimizing-photos-in-lightroom-classic-october-2023

Online Workshop: “Cleaning Up Your Mess in Lightroom Classic”

In October I’ll be teaching an online workshop focused on “Cleaning Up Your Mess in Lightroom Classic”.

This online workshop will be focused on helping you streamline your Lightroom Classic catalog and workflow. You’ll learn how to reconnect missing photos and folders, merge multiple catalogs into one, clean up a cluttered folder structure, and much more. Along the way you’ll have direct access to me so you can get answers to your questions, both during the live online workshop sessions and via follow-up email.

Get all the details, and register to join me, here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/online-workshop-cleaning-up-your-mess-in-lightroom-classic-october-2023

Pixology Magazine July 2023

The July 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • AI Generative Fill: Get the details about a new beta feature of Photoshop you can use to generate image contents based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
  • Top Tips for Reviewing Photos: Review ten tips for reviewing photos to identify favorites versus outtakes.
  • Soft Proofing in Photoshop: Learn how to simulate the appearance of a printed photo on your monitor display using Photoshop.
  • Assembling a Panorama: Find out how easy it can be to assemble a composite panorama in Lightroom Classic or Camera Raw.
  • Photo Story: Bow Wave: Get the story behind the capture of a photo of a challenging subject that was constantly changing

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

Pixology Magazine June 2023

The June 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Gradient Map Creativity: Learn how you can use a Gradient Map adjustment in Photoshop for creative effects such as black and white, duotone, split toning, and more.
  • Top Ten Keywording Tips: Get tips on making the most of keywords to help you find photos fast and get reminded of the contents of an image.
  • AI Noise Reduction: Discover the new feature of Camera Raw (for Photoshop) and Lightroom Classic that leverages artificial intelligence for noise reduction.
  • Extending the Frame: Learn techniques for extending the frame of a photo in Photoshop, such as when a subject is too close to the edge of the frame.
  • Photo Story: Shadows and Stairs: Get the story behind a somewhat abstract photo captured in a “hidden” corner of Rome, Italy, not too far from some of the most popular attractions.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

Meaning of Thumbnail Badge Icons in Lightroom Classic

In Lightroom Classic you may have noticed that some photos display one or more tiny icons at the bottom-right corner of the thumbnail. These “badges” can be displayed on thumbnails in the grid view display or on the filmstrip on the bottom panel. The options for hiding or revealing these badges can be found on the menu under View > View Options for the grid view display, or on the Interface tab of the Preferences dialog for the filmstrip.

But what do these badge icons actually mean?

There are six of these badge icons, and the meaning for each is as follows:

The enhance badge indicates that the image has been processed with one of the Enhance features in Lightroom Classic, which includes Denoise, Raw Details, and Super Resolution.

The keyword tag badge indicates that one or more keywords have been added to the metadata for a photo. If you are in any module other than the Library module you can click on this badge for an image on the filmstrip to be taken directly to the Library module.

The map pushpin icon indicates that GPS coordinates are included in metadata for a photo. This could be because you used a camera with a built-in GPS receiver to capture the photo, or that GPS coordinates were added to a photo later such as by dragging the photo onto the map in the Map module. Clicking on this map pushpin badge will take you to the Map module showing the location on the map where the photo was captured.

The collections badge indicates that an image is included in one or more collections. You can click on this badge to see a popup showing the collection(s) the image has been added to, and you can click a name of a collection on that popup list to navigate directly to that collection.

The crop badge indicates that the image has been cropped in the Develop module. Clicking on this badge will take you to the Develop module with the crop tool view enabled.

The adjustment badge indicates that any adjustments have been applied in the Develop module. In other words, at least some adjustment settings have been changed from their default values.

The embedded preview badge indicates that you are only seeing the embedded preview from the source image, not a standard or 1:1 preview. I always recommend building at least the standard previews when importing photos into Lightroom Classic, in which case you would not see this badge. Note, by the way, that unlike the other badges listed above, the embedded preview badge will appear at the top-left rather than the bottom-right of the image thumbnails.

Keep in mind that these badges will only appear on photos that meet the criteria for each badge. Some photos might not have any badges associated with them at all, some might have one or two badges, and some photos could show all six of the badge options.

Note: This article has been updated from the original post to add the new badge associated with the Enhance features in Lightroom Classic.

Pixology Magazine May 2023

The May 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Blend Modes in Photoshop: Explore adjustments and creative possibilities using layer interactions.
  • Guided Upright for Perspective: Learn how you can solve a common perspective problem with remarkable ease.
  • Spot Metering: Learn to leverage the benefits of setting exposure based on a small area of a scene.
  • Photo Versions in Lightroom Classic: Learn about different options fr exploring different possibilities for a photo.
  • Photo Story: Wet Feet: Sometimes you have to get your feet wet to find the best light.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine