Great video, the 9th one is so true, is my favorite and the one i teach my students too. Don't rush to export, give your brain the time to de-tox, you'll probably need to make some further changes and then export.! If there is no time to wait and need to export right away, A reference image is also a good idea to compare to.. Instead of 30 min or a day just compare and see if you are far off.
The best tip in this is the wait 30 minutes, I cannot count the times I have gone back a day later, or later in a day, and realized I was too heavy handed with my editing.
One of the key things you do so well is to dismantle the elitism from photography. I have a few different interest fields (cycling, photography, etc), and all of them are plagued to a smaller or larger extent of elitism. "This is how we do things, and if you do it differently we will look down on you and ridicule you". I believe this is a phenomenon which exists in almost all aspects of culture. It's usually spurred and upheld by people's immaturity and insecurity. I love how you are inclusive and welcoming, and emphasize that everyone has the right to do it the way they like.
@@simon_dentremont I have been working to get back into photography as a hobby, and I too find the attitude of your videos and explanations extremely welcoming :)
I haven't really processed RAW images since school around 11-12 years ago, so this is a great refresher for me. I shoot RAW & JPEG because most of the time I just want a JPEG ready to share with friends and family, but I like having the option to go back and process any RAW images I have later on. May be an inefficient usage of storage space, but I don't shoot enough for that to be an issue.
8:30 - "You're the boss here" - Once I finally realized that, after trying to mimic everyone's youtube guides, rather than viewed them as basic understanding guides, everything became clear and I was actually processing my own photos. This took me a few months for this to click, back when I first starting processing.
One thing I like to do, that coincides with your waiting 30 minutes… I will the shrink the photo down to where the long edge takes up about 2 inches on my screen. I feel that helps you see an overcooked image, easier. In portraiture, if you’ve whitened the eyes or teeth to an unbelievable amount, it will stand out by doing this. It also helps seeing too much contrast/saturation/just about anything else in all styles of photography.
OMG, all those videos on how to edit your photos. And you condensed it into such a simple and thoughtful lesson for all your viewers ! Thank you so much, really appreciated this video.
The last tip is the best. What I do is after I finish processing I look at the photos on a different device like a 4K TV. Also as I learn more I keep coming back to the processed photos to apply what I've learned. Processing photos is a never ending journey for me. I remember when I first started working with LRC i would saturate the hell out of my photos and I used the clarity slider way too much. Now, I have leaned to control myself and use everything in moderation. Thanks Simon for another great video.
Yes! I keep folders on the cloud labeled "x photos in progress", take a break while they're uploading, and then look at them on my phone/any other screen to verify colors and edits.
if you are my photography teacher back in high school... i'll never miss your class..i've learn alot just by watching your video.. thank you Good sir..
That last tip (wait 30 minutes) is gold. 😀 I just discovered your channel and now I am binge-watching and learning a ton. Thank you for your excellent content!!
My friend, I am a 31 year old EDM fan from Orlando, who travels the US taking video and photos of his favorite artists. You are the best at explaining not only the what but the why of the Process in all your videos. Thank you for your contribution toward knowledge.
@@simon_dentremont Simon, I'm ge3tting back into Photography after a few decades..... 7D was my last best camera. I stepped up to a 5D and need to know what lens filters are best for this camera for the same sort of shooting you do. Can you suggest what types of lens filters I should invest in. I'm at a point where I can afford good stuff now. I appreciate your wisdom and experience.
This video was made 1 year before I started using Lightroom and yet its one of the best tutorials I have seen, Simon is so clear and helpful in everything he does.
I am considering returning to photography after a lengthy hiatus and one thing I never really mastered was processing. This video lays it out very simply and I think I’ll give it a go again! Thanks for the tips!
The tip of wait 30 minutes is gold. Many people don’t realize that the rods and cones in our eyes adjusts rather slowly. As a result, when we spend 10 minutes in front of a screen developing a photo, our eyes are adjusting to that screen. Resetting your eyes by walking away, and preferably spending 15 minutes in natural light before returning really changes not just what we see, but how we see it. This in turn will change how we make final adjustments and the resulting print quality if you plan to produce the print for your living room wall for example.
I am impressed I think that you are the only one to actually include how you export a photo at the end of your workflow. It ties everything together, non-destructive editing and saving the image with the baked-in edits and the creating of a preset for future use. I know that these topics do get discussed, but many presenters consider the job done when that have made the final edit. Another thing that I like is that you simplify the way you edit by showing exactly what you have done and the reason why you have done it. This I find leave me in no doubt as to what I need to do.
I have a couple thousand photos I need to go through. I hate editing. Admittedly because, I don’t know how to use Lightroom. This video actually made me excited to go home and edit my recent photos from my trip to Vietnam. Thank you for making content like this.
Simon, Thank you, as an old film photographer who lost my way for a few decades, and is "re- learning" to shoot and edit in the digital world, your video was extremely helpful and well done. I look forward to more
Amazing job Simon. You have an amazing commitment to service of others and judging from what I've leaned about you from your TED talk, you've spent much of your life in service to others and your country. Really inspires me to be better and achieve more. I have learned a lot about photography and editing from your channel. Photography is one of my outlets for mental health. I'm a recovering addict and hobbies like photography keep me going strong for well over three years! I'll be working on starting my own photography business in 2024, for now I'm building my portfolio. This is my second business. I did web design and SEO, made some money but wasn't happy. I'm going to follow my passions this time!
Good on you mate. I’m doing a very similar thing at the moment. Life is far too short and unstable (for lack of a better word), to be stressing over things we don’t really want to do. We got dis! 💪🏻😊 And yes, thank you for these very informative videos/tutorials Simon. 🙏😊
@granthartley man I wish I could do photography full time but I feel like it's so hard to make it unless you're doing wedding photography. Even then the living salary seems subpar unless you're a top 1% photographer. Not sure if the data im looking at is way off base. I hope it is.
I use lightroom a lot but didn’t fully understand the importance the lens profile setting also Cntrl Z for undo - so useful. 😃. A great video always a new tip to learn with you Simon. So grateful. Thank you.
It is good you recognize we all do not use LR. I do use a similar processing scheme in Affinity Photo. It is good to see what you do as I admire your photos. Thank you.
you are wonderful……… thank you so so much for your wisdom and direction. What I like so much is the fact that you honor everyone’s own artistic style rather than saying, “Do it this way.” I learn something from your videos every time I watch so I appreciate your helping me define who I am as a photographer…..
Bonjour M. D’Entremont, Je visionne vos vidéos avec grand intérêt. Vos explications sont claires et précises. Même si je fais de la photo (studio surtout dans le passé) depuis 2006, j’apprends beaucoup grâce à vous. Si vous n’étiez pas devenu photographe, vous auriez fait un excellent professeur. Vous faites de l’excellent travail! Bravo!!!
You are such a life saver Simon! LR can be really overwhelming, and having these 10 easy to follow steps is really a life saver for a person like me that can be paralyzed with too many options. I took notes of everything. So thank you, thank you!
Most of us have our own styles, but in the end, I think we all do almost the same thing; That last tip about deactivating the white balance on presets has absolutely valuable meaning. Thanks, Simon! 😊
Simon, let me start by saying that I've been peeping on your tip videos for a few months and as an avid photographer from a line of photographers before me, you have been the highlight of my studies in upping my skills as a productive landscape/wildlife photographer. I want to thank you for giving me every possible answer to questions I've had about program workflow and file storage that I didn't know I needed until in the thick of it, and of course, your on the field experience is an added bonus. I can only imagine the hours of work you put into this channel and so for that, I thank you. ~Sedona from Washington
Waiting, yes. There’s a natural excitement that plays into editing a good image that causes us to go overboard. You see this especially when reviewing photos from years past. A little waiting time benefits photographers at any skill level.
I never knew about saving presets and unchecking the white balance. Thank you for this tip. When I started my photography journey, I wish I found your channel first. While tech channels might get the most revenue covering new gear, the real value of developing skills and talent are in channels like yours.
Dear Simon, I've been watching your videos for a while. Please continue doing them, they are a fantastic intro and support to those of us who love to take pictures and go the extra mile to make them unique. Really great stuff, I look forward to the next one.
Excellent tutorial. As someone who has almost exclusively shot on film and done minimal editing, going to RAW has been daunting. This video is very helpful!
Thanks a lot Sir Simon for a very clear explainations & making this so informative videos on a step by step photo processing in a Lr. I've really learned a lot. Keep safe always Sir & God bless! 😊💗 👍🇵🇭
Just WOW. Although I'd used older versions of photoshop, I was still a bit lost when it came to lightroom. Had tried it a couple of times, but always gave up - I couldn't find what I was looking for, I didn't know what every slider etc. did. But 15 minutes with your video and I feel more confident using it. I actually immediately put it back to the start and went through your steps, not only editing a photo of mine as I watched, but I kept pausing so that I could create a written step by step guide to act as an aide memoire. Your videos are awesome and so easy to follow. Amazing teacher, thank you for taking the time to do these videos.
Thank you Simon for an excellent tutorial. You have a fantastic way of explaining the process to make it easy to understand. I've watched many of these tutorials - I am a very amateur and inexperienced photographer - and by far I think your video here is one of the best ones.
Man, I sure wish I had this video way back when I first started using Lightroom! Couldn't ask for a better video on the subject. I've been out of the loop for years and I'm just getting back into it. So not only was this a great refresher, I learned a ton too.
What a great way to start my new year by watching this video. I'm a long-time LRC user but you've still taught "this old dog" some new tips. These are easy, simple-to-use procedures that will enhance any photo. My workflow is similar but probably not as organized as your's. Your recommendation of leaving the photo for at least 30 minutes is a great tip. Evaluating one's work with "fresh eyes" usually reveal changes that will improve the image. Waiting until next day is even better. I love your content and your friendly, concise delivery of information. I wish I could have gotten your advice and tips when I was starting this hobby 60 years ago. It would have saved me a great deal of time, frustration and money. My granddaughter (16) is interested in horse photography (she participates in English jumping). Photographing horses and jumpers is like "wildlife" photography with similar problems of lighting, freezing action, techniques and equipment. I'm going to recommend she watch your videos. You are a great teacher and she'll benefit from your experience. You explain the concepts much better than I can. Very best wishes for continuing success in 2024!
Having just watched this video I now feel like I can finally start to make significant progress in Lightroom classic. I am your latest subscriber and fan. Thank you so much!
...and ctrl-y is "re-do" if you want to toggle back-and forth. Nice of you to provide a very straightforward tutorial. As you point out, there are multiple RAW processors and related software out there and many of us prefer more "pro-centric" programs such as DxO PhotoLab and Capture One. Not only you you own these (as opposed to Adobe's rent-them-forever scheme), but they enable finer control over tonality, HSL, and other parameters while being much more powerful (with a bit more of a learning curve--an F1 car's a lot harder to drive than a road car but these programs are very manageable and offer free trials). I also have Topaz but prefer DxO's NR in most cases.
Thank you so much for this, Simon. I have wanted to learn Lightroom, but it just seems so difficult. I only process jpg files and want to work with my RAW files. I'm going to give this a shot. Your teaching style is perfect. You never assume that we know what your explaining, going one step further, to make sure it's clear. I appreciate this.
Wait… best advice that I’ve ever heard. Can’t say how many times that I have gone back to visit the RAW image in Lightroom after some time and thought “I can’t believe I did that and even posted it somewhere”.
This is the best RAW processing video on the interwebs! I've watched a bunch of them, trying to gain confidence for moving from PS/JPEG to LR/RAW, and now I feel like I'm ready. Thanks Simon!
Thanks again for sharing your insight! I really appreciate how you communicate technical details in a way that is accessible to anyone while also encouraging creativity and exploration. Way too much gatekeeping and elitism going around and your willingness to share your wisdom and expertise is a breath of fresh air!
Excellent video, thank you! Waiting is an important step that I've often done because of something interrupting me and found helpful, so you making that a point in this video confirmed that it's a good thing to do!
I enjoy your videos. I wrote technical documentation for most of my career and I appreciate your articulate and clear approach to subject matter. I especially relished your comment about waiting a half hour and revisiting your photos. I never delete photos the first round of editing and never lock in changes. What may look disappointing the first time around sometimes has possibilities the next day. Perspective helps.
Thank you, Simon! I find your videos so valuable! They are concise while including so much information. Your instructions are especially helpful for me with the new LR Classic. As for waiting 30 minutes, I refer to that as my time to step back and then return with fresh eyes...so, I tell myself, "Fresh Eyes" as my cue to step away & return when my brain & eyes are ready. Thank you!
Just getting into (hobby / family) photography, and I can't say enough about your help, instruction and pleasant demeanor. I really appreciate your videos. Thank you!
Im just getting into photography, dusting off the nikon d3300 i bought 8 years ago and finding joy in taking elevated beginners level photos. Thankful in most to your judgment free channel. I look forward to the nature and astrography photos i will take in the future!
I still like to use the Auto button in the develop module as a starting point. It usually gets me in the ballpark and I can still tweak the individual sliders until I'm satisfied. There are times though that Auto is WAY off and I have to start from scratch, but overall, it works for me.
OMG I am sooooooo happy you made this video. THANK YOU. All other Influencers will show their grade and edit but stop just short of how to turn into a jpg to share. You're the best Simon.
This is fantastic, seen so many videos of people trying to sell you their presets or their complicated work flow but yours is so simple and yet so effective. I've started using Topaz AI recently and it's awesome, glad to see you include it too, makes me feel like I am doing the right thing. Not that there is a right and wrong thing as it's all in the eye of the artist.
Thanks again Simon, for a great and informative video. It's nice to see you get more comfortable and confident in your video's. You are a natural teacher...
Crystal clear as ever. Thanks Simon. I’m not quite at the stage where my work is worthy of saving as a preset, but I am finding that creating multiple virtual copies of the same raw file to test different processing approaches really helps (with a 30 minute rule for each of course!)
Thank you so much. Lightroom is pretty intimidating and makes me want to shoot mostly in JPG so I don’t have to mess with processing. I still keep the raw files though so I don’t miss anything important and can rescue a good shot that had poor settings. As long as I’m in focus, LR can take a crappy pic back from the brink of disaster.
Some really good advice simon, just a few adjustments to a photo can make a difference. Especially when you are using the sharpening tool and you said to zoom in, that is very useful to me. And saving your favourite setting as a preset is a great bonus tip. Many thanks.
While I do know a lot of these steps, I do like the order in which you chose them. Starting the editing with cropping really changes how I want the image to look overall. Great tips!
Your tutorials ars really great. Clear explanation. There were many wonderful tips, I really liked knowing the difference between the vibrance and saturation slider. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you so much for your videos Simon. You are my favourite teacher and you are so inspiring. Ive honestly learned more in 1 week from you than in 2 years not knowing where to go with my camera. Im 100% going to invest in your course when im in a better financial position
Its amazing that we're given such amazing tips free of charge, great video Simon. Your exporting tip has completely changed my life on social media, even though I use Capture One. Thank you for sharing this with us 😊
Fantastic tips thankyou. I've only just started editing raw photos so my last few edits have been complete guesswork. Will take another to at them tonight and hopefully will get better results. Personal favourite tip was being able to select the subject to edit separately followed by editing levels of a single colour across the whole photo. Thanks again!
I wanted to thank you, with sharing your work and insights, I was able to improve my photography skills and shooting more consistent pictures. 😊 For the tips, I agree for the 30 mins wait. With years, sometimes I want to come back to some old photos. But now, I'm always editing with the original and the edited one side by side to stay on tracks. :D
I find even more enjoyment from your videos now that I’ve been doing this a while. Your videos helped me a lot and I actually just started my own photography LLC this week. Thank you!
Thank you Simon. A really good video in simple terms. I struggle at times in LR but looking at this video simplifies certain aspects of editing. Thanks again.
Another very good video. Thank you. I have a love/hate relationship with LRC. Love the lens presets but coming from Aperture i have always hated the GUI interface and got used to doing most of what you describe in photoshop. Hate the folder organization after being burned by Aperture demise. Process is great and big learning for me was auto subject detect and white selection. 👍
Nicely done, Simon. Thanks for sharing your workflow with us. I do a lot of what you demonstrated in my workflow also, but it's always nice to have confirmation you are doing it right as the amount of adjustments are really overwhelming. I did pickup on a couple of good suggestions such as saving the adjustment settings and wait 30 minutes...all good stuff sir.
I love these kinds of videos. They are so helpful and actually take me through the process of not only how but why we make changes to a photo! Would love to see more of these style of videos! 👏
As a Lightroom user for almost 3 years (and still a hobbyist photographer) I loved your video because I can relate so much to it. The main thing I took from this is that I really must start creating my own presets because I do so many similar adjustments on pretty much all of my editing and I know that presets will definitely quicken my workflow. One thing that I love which I never see mentioned is that for me a quick way to see before and after is to hit the backslash on the keyboard. I love it. May I be cheeky and suggest that you narrate your videos ever so slightly slower. Carry on your great work Simon! Best Regards
Great video Simon...I like the fact that you said to do what you like with "your" photo, unless youre selling your photos for profit, who cares what you do with your photos, if you like a certain preset..i.e. Sepia...then do that. I will sometimes go back to my photos after awhile and change some tweaks that i did the first time.
What was your favorite tip? Do you have any to share??
Creating your own preset - Leaving the white balance unchecked was something I hadn't thought about.
Love the wait 30 minutes. So true. Great video as always!
Tip #9 and more people should use that tip when writing emails especially to their boss.
Great video, the 9th one is so true, is my favorite and the one i teach my students too. Don't rush to export, give your brain the time to de-tox, you'll probably need to make some further changes and then export.!
If there is no time to wait and need to export right away, A reference image is also a good idea to compare to.. Instead of 30 min or a day just compare and see if you are far off.
My favorite was hearing a Canadian say ZEE ;)😀😃😄 Great job again.
The best tip in this is the wait 30 minutes, I cannot count the times I have gone back a day later, or later in a day, and realized I was too heavy handed with my editing.
Like music production...The 30 min break is very important now and again...
One of the key things you do so well is to dismantle the elitism from photography. I have a few different interest fields (cycling, photography, etc), and all of them are plagued to a smaller or larger extent of elitism. "This is how we do things, and if you do it differently we will look down on you and ridicule you". I believe this is a phenomenon which exists in almost all aspects of culture. It's usually spurred and upheld by people's immaturity and insecurity. I love how you are inclusive and welcoming, and emphasize that everyone has the right to do it the way they like.
It’s unfortunately so true in photography.
@@simon_dentremont I have been working to get back into photography as a hobby, and I too find the attitude of your videos and explanations extremely welcoming :)
This is so far the most useful video about raw processing, that I have ever seen.
Wow, thanks!
“I know you can do it”, nothing’s more inspiring than that!
I haven't really processed RAW images since school around 11-12 years ago, so this is a great refresher for me.
I shoot RAW & JPEG because most of the time I just want a JPEG ready to share with friends and family, but I like having the option to go back and process any RAW images I have later on.
May be an inefficient usage of storage space, but I don't shoot enough for that to be an issue.
8:30 - "You're the boss here" - Once I finally realized that, after trying to mimic everyone's youtube guides, rather than viewed them as basic understanding guides, everything became clear and I was actually processing my own photos. This took me a few months for this to click, back when I first starting processing.
One thing I like to do, that coincides with your waiting 30 minutes… I will the shrink the photo down to where the long edge takes up about 2 inches on my screen. I feel that helps you see an overcooked image, easier. In portraiture, if you’ve whitened the eyes or teeth to an unbelievable amount, it will stand out by doing this. It also helps seeing too much contrast/saturation/just about anything else in all styles of photography.
OMG, all those videos on how to edit your photos. And you condensed it into such a simple and thoughtful lesson for all your viewers !
Thank you so much, really appreciated this video.
Glad it was helpful!
The last tip is the best. What I do is after I finish processing I look at the photos on a different device like a 4K TV. Also as I learn more I keep coming back to the processed photos to apply what I've learned. Processing photos is a never ending journey for me. I remember when I first started working with LRC i would saturate the hell out of my photos and I used the clarity slider way too much. Now, I have leaned to control myself and use everything in moderation. Thanks Simon for another great video.
Yes! I keep folders on the cloud labeled "x photos in progress", take a break while they're uploading, and then look at them on my phone/any other screen to verify colors and edits.
By far, the best photography channel on TH-cam. Thank you Simon!
Wow, thanks!
if you are my photography teacher back in high school... i'll never miss your class..i've learn alot just by watching your video.. thank you Good sir..
That last tip (wait 30 minutes) is gold. 😀 I just discovered your channel and now I am binge-watching and learning a ton. Thank you for your excellent content!!
Glad you liked it!
My friend, I am a 31 year old EDM fan from Orlando, who travels the US taking video and photos of his favorite artists.
You are the best at explaining not only the what but the why of the Process in all your videos. Thank you for your contribution toward knowledge.
Havent used Lightroom in almost a year. THIS VIDEO is all you need for a reminder. Thank you
Without your video, this program can be extremely frustrating... Thank you!
Glad it helped!
@@simon_dentremont Simon, I'm ge3tting back into Photography after a few decades..... 7D was my last best camera. I stepped up to a 5D and need to know what lens filters are best for this camera for the same sort of shooting you do. Can you suggest what types of lens filters I should invest in. I'm at a point where I can afford good stuff now. I appreciate your wisdom and experience.
This video was made 1 year before I started using Lightroom and yet its one of the best tutorials I have seen, Simon is so clear and helpful in everything he does.
The 30 minute wait is a huge tip. I learned this the hard way, but it's a big deal.
I am considering returning to photography after a lengthy hiatus and one thing I never really mastered was processing. This video lays it out very simply and I think I’ll give it a go again! Thanks for the tips!
The tip of wait 30 minutes is gold. Many people don’t realize that the rods and cones in our eyes adjusts rather slowly. As a result, when we spend 10 minutes in front of a screen developing a photo, our eyes are adjusting to that screen. Resetting your eyes by walking away, and preferably spending 15 minutes in natural light before returning really changes not just what we see, but how we see it.
This in turn will change how we make final adjustments and the resulting print quality if you plan to produce the print for your living room wall for example.
I am impressed I think that you are the only one to actually include how you export a photo at the end of your workflow. It ties everything together, non-destructive editing and saving the image with the baked-in edits and the creating of a preset for future use. I know that these topics do get discussed, but many presenters consider the job done when that have made the final edit. Another thing that I like is that you simplify the way you edit by showing exactly what you have done and the reason why you have done it. This I find leave me in no doubt as to what I need to do.
I have a couple thousand photos I need to go through. I hate editing. Admittedly because, I don’t know how to use Lightroom. This video actually made me excited to go home and edit my recent photos from my trip to Vietnam.
Thank you for making content like this.
Simon, Thank you, as an old film photographer who lost my way for a few decades, and is "re- learning" to shoot and edit in the digital world, your video was extremely helpful and well done. I look forward to more
You are an amazing teacher Simon. Your approach is just ideal for us beginners.
Glad you think so!
Amazing job Simon. You have an amazing commitment to service of others and judging from what I've leaned about you from your TED talk, you've spent much of your life in service to others and your country. Really inspires me to be better and achieve more. I have learned a lot about photography and editing from your channel. Photography is one of my outlets for mental health. I'm a recovering addict and hobbies like photography keep me going strong for well over three years! I'll be working on starting my own photography business in 2024, for now I'm building my portfolio. This is my second business. I did web design and SEO, made some money but wasn't happy. I'm going to follow my passions this time!
You can do it!
Good on you mate. I’m doing a very similar thing at the moment. Life is far too short and unstable (for lack of a better word), to be stressing over things we don’t really want to do. We got dis! 💪🏻😊 And yes, thank you for these very informative videos/tutorials Simon. 🙏😊
@granthartley man I wish I could do photography full time but I feel like it's so hard to make it unless you're doing wedding photography. Even then the living salary seems subpar unless you're a top 1% photographer. Not sure if the data im looking at is way off base. I hope it is.
so useful! Working as a designer / editor for decades and always learning so much here. thanks
I use lightroom a lot but didn’t fully understand the importance the lens profile setting also Cntrl Z for undo - so useful. 😃. A great video always a new tip to learn with you Simon. So grateful. Thank you.
It is good you recognize we all do not use LR. I do use a similar processing scheme in Affinity Photo. It is good to see what you do as I admire your photos. Thank you.
you are wonderful……… thank you so so much for your wisdom and direction. What I like so much is the fact that you honor everyone’s own artistic style rather than saying, “Do it this way.” I learn something from your videos every time I watch so I appreciate your helping me define who I am as a photographer…..
Bonjour M. D’Entremont, Je visionne vos vidéos avec grand intérêt. Vos explications sont claires et précises. Même si je fais de la photo (studio surtout dans le passé) depuis 2006, j’apprends beaucoup grâce à vous. Si vous n’étiez pas devenu photographe, vous auriez fait un excellent professeur. Vous faites de l’excellent travail! Bravo!!!
merci bien et de rien!
You are such a life saver Simon! LR can be really overwhelming, and having these 10 easy to follow steps is really a life saver for a person like me that can be paralyzed with too many options. I took notes of everything. So thank you, thank you!
Most of us have our own styles, but in the end, I think we all do almost the same thing; That last tip about deactivating the white balance on presets has absolutely valuable meaning.
Thanks, Simon! 😊
Thanks for sharing!!
Simon, let me start by saying that I've been peeping on your tip videos for a few months and as an avid photographer from a line of photographers before me, you have been the highlight of my studies in upping my skills as a productive landscape/wildlife photographer. I want to thank you for giving me every possible answer to questions I've had about program workflow and file storage that I didn't know I needed until in the thick of it, and of course, your on the field experience is an added bonus. I can only imagine the hours of work you put into this channel and so for that, I thank you. ~Sedona from Washington
Waiting, yes. There’s a natural excitement that plays into editing a good image that causes us to go overboard. You see this especially when reviewing photos from years past. A little waiting time benefits photographers at any skill level.
Your videos are so helpful. No matter how much you know or think you know, there's always something you can learn, even from the basics!
Happy to hear that!
I never knew about saving presets and unchecking the white balance. Thank you for this tip. When I started my photography journey, I wish I found your channel first. While tech channels might get the most revenue covering new gear, the real value of developing skills and talent are in channels like yours.
Glad it was helpful!
The 30 minute rest is real nugget. Often, I will revisit an image the next day.
Dear Simon, I've been watching your videos for a while. Please continue doing them, they are a fantastic intro and support to those of us who love to take pictures and go the extra mile to make them unique. Really great stuff, I look forward to the next one.
Many thanks!
Excellent tutorial. As someone who has almost exclusively shot on film and done minimal editing, going to RAW has been daunting. This video is very helpful!
Thanks a lot Sir Simon for a very clear explainations & making this so informative videos on a step by step photo processing in a Lr. I've really learned a lot. Keep safe always Sir & God bless! 😊💗 👍🇵🇭
Just WOW. Although I'd used older versions of photoshop, I was still a bit lost when it came to lightroom. Had tried it a couple of times, but always gave up - I couldn't find what I was looking for, I didn't know what every slider etc. did. But 15 minutes with your video and I feel more confident using it. I actually immediately put it back to the start and went through your steps, not only editing a photo of mine as I watched, but I kept pausing so that I could create a written step by step guide to act as an aide memoire. Your videos are awesome and so easy to follow. Amazing teacher, thank you for taking the time to do these videos.
Thank you Simon for an excellent tutorial. You have a fantastic way of explaining the process to make it easy to understand. I've watched many of these tutorials - I am a very amateur and inexperienced photographer - and by far I think your video here is one of the best ones.
Many thanks!
Man, I sure wish I had this video way back when I first started using Lightroom! Couldn't ask for a better video on the subject.
I've been out of the loop for years and I'm just getting back into it. So not only was this a great refresher, I learned a ton too.
Glad it helped!
What a great way to start my new year by watching this video. I'm a long-time LRC user but you've still taught "this old dog" some new tips. These are easy, simple-to-use procedures that will enhance any photo. My workflow is similar but probably not as organized as your's. Your recommendation of leaving the photo for at least 30 minutes is a great tip. Evaluating one's work with "fresh eyes" usually reveal changes that will improve the image. Waiting until next day is even better.
I love your content and your friendly, concise delivery of information. I wish I could have gotten your advice and tips when I was starting this hobby 60 years ago. It would have saved me a great deal of time, frustration and money. My granddaughter (16) is interested in horse photography (she participates in English jumping). Photographing horses and jumpers is like "wildlife" photography with similar problems of lighting, freezing action, techniques and equipment. I'm going to recommend she watch your videos. You are a great teacher and she'll benefit from your experience. You explain the concepts much better than I can. Very best wishes for continuing success in 2024!
Having just watched this video I now feel like I can finally start to make significant progress in Lightroom classic. I am your latest subscriber and fan. Thank you so much!
This man is a beast. Very high quality content at a very low time, constantly. Thank you, I´ve learned so much.
Glad to hear it!
...and ctrl-y is "re-do" if you want to toggle back-and forth. Nice of you to provide a very straightforward tutorial. As you point out, there are multiple RAW processors and related software out there and many of us prefer more "pro-centric" programs such as DxO PhotoLab and Capture One. Not only you you own these (as opposed to Adobe's rent-them-forever scheme), but they enable finer control over tonality, HSL, and other parameters while being much more powerful (with a bit more of a learning curve--an F1 car's a lot harder to drive than a road car but these programs are very manageable and offer free trials). I also have Topaz but prefer DxO's NR in most cases.
This is an excellent tutorial. It helped to convince me that shooting raw and lightroom editing is much easier than I thought!
Thank you so much for this, Simon. I have wanted to learn Lightroom, but it just seems so difficult. I only process jpg files and want to work with my RAW files. I'm going to give this a shot. Your teaching style is perfect. You never assume that we know what your explaining, going one step further, to make sure it's clear. I appreciate this.
Wait… best advice that I’ve ever heard. Can’t say how many times that I have gone back to visit the RAW image in Lightroom after some time and thought “I can’t believe I did that and even posted it somewhere”.
This is the best RAW processing video on the interwebs! I've watched a bunch of them, trying to gain confidence for moving from PS/JPEG to LR/RAW, and now I feel like I'm ready. Thanks Simon!
Awesome, thank you!
Your videos have really helped me in the last couple of months. Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with those who need it.
I'm so glad!
Even photos taken with a mid range cellphone by me now look more artistic with this channel's tips... Thanks.
Thanks again for sharing your insight! I really appreciate how you communicate technical details in a way that is accessible to anyone while also encouraging creativity and exploration. Way too much gatekeeping and elitism going around and your willingness to share your wisdom and expertise is a breath of fresh air!
Your contribution to the community is next level thank you very much sir
So nice of you
Excellent video, thank you! Waiting is an important step that I've often done because of something interrupting me and found helpful, so you making that a point in this video confirmed that it's a good thing to do!
I enjoy your videos. I wrote technical documentation for most of my career and I appreciate your articulate and clear approach to subject matter. I especially relished your comment about waiting a half hour and revisiting your photos. I never delete photos the first round of editing and never lock in changes. What may look disappointing the first time around sometimes has possibilities the next day. Perspective helps.
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you, Simon! I find your videos so valuable! They are concise while including so much information. Your instructions are especially helpful for me with the new LR Classic. As for waiting 30 minutes, I refer to that as my time to step back and then return with fresh eyes...so, I tell myself, "Fresh Eyes" as my cue to step away & return when my brain & eyes are ready. Thank you!
I think the 30 minute idea is great! I’ve just applied this with a few of my photos and I’ve already made a few adjustments😊
Excellent!
Just getting into (hobby / family) photography, and I can't say enough about your help, instruction and pleasant demeanor. I really appreciate your videos. Thank you!
I'm starting in photography and i can say this video was very helpful
Im just getting into photography, dusting off the nikon d3300 i bought 8 years ago and finding joy in taking elevated beginners level photos. Thankful in most to your judgment free channel. I look forward to the nature and astrography photos i will take in the future!
You won me over in just one video, now I will click the suscribe button and then I will look at your work. Thanks
I still like to use the Auto button in the develop module as a starting point. It usually gets me in the ballpark and I can still tweak the individual sliders until I'm satisfied. There are times though that Auto is WAY off and I have to start from scratch, but overall, it works for me.
OMG I am sooooooo happy you made this video. THANK YOU. All other Influencers will show their grade and edit but stop just short of how to turn into a jpg to share. You're the best Simon.
Welcome!
Always dropping the videos I NEED , right when i need them
This is fantastic, seen so many videos of people trying to sell you their presets or their complicated work flow but yours is so simple and yet so effective. I've started using Topaz AI recently and it's awesome, glad to see you include it too, makes me feel like I am doing the right thing. Not that there is a right and wrong thing as it's all in the eye of the artist.
Thanks again Simon, for a great and informative video. It's nice to see you get more comfortable and confident in your video's. You are a natural teacher...
Glad you enjoyed it
So good I had to watch it twice. Then the third time I opened LrC and edited one of my photos along with you. Thanks
I like this video, shared the link in public and now I am commenting. Because you combined everything in one short video.
You have a new fan in me, in no small part due to the way you acknowledge amateur and casual photographers.
Love your videos, as an aspiring photographer your channel is pure gold
Wow, watched this a couple times and got more out of it the second time through, thank you for great tips!
Simon, your video is amazing! I didn’t know how much I didn’t know! But thanks to you, I now know a little bit more!
Crystal clear as ever. Thanks Simon. I’m not quite at the stage where my work is worthy of saving as a preset, but I am finding that creating multiple virtual copies of the same raw file to test different processing approaches really helps (with a 30 minute rule for each of course!)
Thank you so much. Lightroom is pretty intimidating and makes me want to shoot mostly in JPG so I don’t have to mess with processing. I still keep the raw files though so I don’t miss anything important and can rescue a good shot that had poor settings. As long as I’m in focus, LR can take a crappy pic back from the brink of disaster.
Some really good advice simon, just a few adjustments to a photo can make a difference. Especially when you are using the sharpening tool and you said to zoom in, that is very useful to me. And saving your favourite setting as a preset is a great bonus tip. Many thanks.
Absolutely
@@simon_dentremont Thank you Simon 😊
While I do know a lot of these steps, I do like the order in which you chose them. Starting the editing with cropping really changes how I want the image to look overall. Great tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Been using Lightroom for many years, and still managed to learn something new. Thanks! subscribed!
Welcome aboard!
Your tutorials ars really great. Clear explanation. There were many wonderful tips, I really liked knowing the difference between the vibrance and saturation slider. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for your videos Simon. You are my favourite teacher and you are so inspiring. Ive honestly learned more in 1 week from you than in 2 years not knowing where to go with my camera. Im 100% going to invest in your course when im in a better financial position
Fantastic!
Thank you, Simon for this video! I've just downloaded Lightroom and I am keen on stepping up my photography skills. Your tips are extremely helpful :)
Its amazing that we're given such amazing tips free of charge, great video Simon. Your exporting tip has completely changed my life on social media, even though I use Capture One. Thank you for sharing this with us 😊
Great to hear!
Fantastic tips thankyou.
I've only just started editing raw photos so my last few edits have been complete guesswork. Will take another to at them tonight and hopefully will get better results.
Personal favourite tip was being able to select the subject to edit separately followed by editing levels of a single colour across the whole photo.
Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful!
I wanted to thank you, with sharing your work and insights, I was able to improve my photography skills and shooting more consistent pictures. 😊
For the tips, I agree for the 30 mins wait. With years, sometimes I want to come back to some old photos. But now, I'm always editing with the original and the edited one side by side to stay on tracks. :D
Thanks for sharing!
The ‘wait 30 mins’ tip is the best. My first attempts at editing were very saturated and ‘crunchy’. I’ve calmed down a little now!
Great to hear!
I find even more enjoyment from your videos now that I’ve been doing this a while. Your videos helped me a lot and I actually just started my own photography LLC this week. Thank you!
Cool !
Thank you Simon. A really good video in simple terms. I struggle at times in LR but looking at this video simplifies certain aspects of editing. Thanks again.
Another very good video. Thank you. I have a love/hate relationship with LRC. Love the lens presets but coming from Aperture i have always hated the GUI interface and got used to doing most of what you describe in photoshop. Hate the folder organization after being burned by Aperture demise. Process is great and big learning for me was auto subject detect and white selection. 👍
Nicely done, Simon. Thanks for sharing your workflow with us. I do a lot of what you demonstrated in my workflow also, but it's always nice to have confirmation you are doing it right as the amount of adjustments are really overwhelming. I did pickup on a couple of good suggestions such as saving the adjustment settings and wait 30 minutes...all good stuff sir.
Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge so openly!
You are so welcome!
I love these kinds of videos. They are so helpful and actually take me through the process of not only how but why we make changes to a photo! Would love to see more of these style of videos! 👏
You're so welcome!
As a Lightroom user for almost 3 years (and still a hobbyist photographer) I loved your video because I can relate so much to it. The main thing I took from this is that I really must start creating my own presets because I do so many similar adjustments on pretty much all of my editing and I know that presets will definitely quicken my workflow. One thing that I love which I never see mentioned is that for me a quick way to see before and after is to hit the backslash on the keyboard. I love it. May I be cheeky and suggest that you narrate your videos ever so slightly slower. Carry on your great work Simon! Best Regards
Thanks, yes, for this one I was quick as it was getting long.
This video is concise, informative, and genuinely encouraging. Thank you very much, Simon!
Great video Simon...I like the fact that you said to do what you like with "your" photo, unless youre selling your photos for profit, who cares what you do with your photos, if you like a certain preset..i.e. Sepia...then do that. I will sometimes go back to my photos after awhile and change some tweaks that i did the first time.
Absolutely
Your videos are brilliant. So concise! Total beginner here and i’m definitely going to do your wildlife course! Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you!
You’re an outstanding instructor Simon. Thank you so much .
Ah the little triangles on the histogram! That's what I've been trying to figure out to highlight over/under exposures. Thank you!!
Priceless information for beginners in 15 minute video. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this excellent tutorial Simon, I'll definitely refer to it in the future.