| | |  | Photography Books | Home » » The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers | | | | | | | Description: | | Written in concert with Adobe's development of the Photoshop Lightroom 2 Beta, The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers - by #1 bestselling computer and technology author, Scott Kelby - is the most complete and concise Lightroom "how-to" book for digital photographers of all skill levels.
In The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers, Scott walks readers through the basics of Lightroom use, leading them to a brilliantly devised and super efficient digital photography workflow that dramatically improves productivity and allows photographers to spend less time processing photos and more time shooting them.
Throughout the book Scott shares his personal camera and Lightroom settings, as well as the studio-tested techniques he's developed for his own photography workflow. The book is written in his trademark step-by-step, plain English style, and because he knows what really works and what doesn't, he isn't shy to tell you flat out which tools to use, which to avoid, and why. This allows digital photographers of any skill level to jump right in using Lightroom like a pro from the very start, sidestepping a lot of the frustrations that typically haunt those unfamiliar with new applications…especially those as powerful as Lightroom.
What really sets The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers apart from other Lightroom books on the market are the last two bonus chapters where Scott answers the questions, "In exactly what order am I supposed to do things in Lightoom," and "Where does Photoshop fit in to the mix?" Both chapters start with an on-location photo shoot, including full details on the equipment, camera settings, and lighting techniques. Readers then witness as he takes the photos from each shoot through the entire workflow process, to the final output of the 16"x20" prints. And, because he incorporates Photoshop seamlessly right into this workflow, you'll learn some of the latest Photoshop techniques for portrait and landscape photography as well.
If you're one of those people who learns best by actually doing the projects yourself; who learns best without all the complicated technical explanations and confusing jargon, and if you really want to start using Lightroom today to unlock the productivity secrets of "The new digital photography workflow,"---there is no faster, more "straight-to-the-point" or more fun way to learn than this groundbreaking new book, and you are absolutely going to love it! | | | Features: | |
• ISBN13: 9780321555564
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| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Scott Kelby | | Paperback:
| 448 pages | | Publisher:
| New Riders Press | | Publication Date:
| September 10, 2008 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0321555562 | | Product Weight:
| 2.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 106 reviews |
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 Scott Kelby book is a must-haveMay 23, 2010
I got the book before the software arrived and looked it over. I read the foreword and this fella is the kind of person that we should all aspire to be.
After getting the software and following his guidelines on how to arrange my pictures and folders, I installed the software and started using LR2 right away. I've programmed computers for years, but I'm not a pro at graphic anything, so having this guide was invaluable for me. I can honestly say that I never would have figured out how to use the features properly at all were it not for the first two chapters. I'm already comfortable with what I've done and look forward to learning more.
His writing style is easy to understand and guides me from one task to the next just like it flows in the program. He's obviously thought out his approach to workflow and benefits me, the reader, as he teaches me what to do and what to decide for myself, and more importantly, what to watch out for! I can't count how many pieces of software I've had to figure out on my own, only to make one misstep after another before finally arriving at a working solution. His book has already saved me hours and I'm only an eighth of the way through it!
I recommend this book.
SatisfiedMay 18, 2010
I have nver been one to read or follow any Manual or Instructions but with Lightroom 2 I am always using it when I am using the program. I have found it invaluable & would be completely lost without it I have done a lot of photos using it.
 Lightroom 2 - an absolutely ideal companion for you software.May 08, 2010
Cant say more than 3 - except that for those who have had Scott Kelbys books preiously will welcome his easy readable style in this book also.
A Bad Start...But Gets Better As It Goes AlongApr 24, 2010
No one likes Scott Kelby more than I do. I'm a Kelby Kool-Aid drinker from way back. I don't just *think* Scott is the best...I *know* he's the best. Unfortunately though, I get the feeling that he rushed his way through this book just a little bit...especially at the beginning. Almost as if he had someone else write the first few chapters, and then he took over for the rest of the book.
When I say the book feels "rushed"...I'm not saying there's not enough detail...I'm saying that much of the detail...especially in the early part of the book relating to how to bring in your images and get started with LightRoom is, well...confusing and less-than helpful. Could have used some thoughtful editing...and rethinking of how to start the book...how to write about setting up libraries and collections, etc.
I finally gave up and found some web-site resources that provided better explanations for getting started...then returned to the book... and then once he got into using the "Develop" and other modules, the book picked up speed, and from that point on it's vintage Scott Kelby...funny (as always)...goofy (of course)...and very helpful. I'm rating it at 4 stars, but if possible I would have said 3-1/2. Definitely not up to Scott's usual.
Lightroom 2Apr 21, 2010
Book is great.
Shipping was not what I wanted.
Book did not come in great condition.
Amazon DID NOT reply to my complaint
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