Lightroom Classic: Essential Tips for Efficient Editing

Lightroom Classic offers a robust platform for photographers to manage and edit their images. However, navigating its extensive features and optimizing your workflow can be challenging. This helpful video tutorial offers a range of tips that will make your life easier. 

Coming to you from Matt Kloskowski, this informative video delves into five lesser-known Lightroom Classic tips that can significantly improve your editing efficiency. Kloskowski, a seasoned Lightroom expert, highlights features like solo mode, the backslash key for before-and-after comparisons, and the often-overlooked information panel customization options. Understanding and utilizing these features can streamline your editing process and provide greater control over your images.

The video emphasizes the importance of customizing your workspace for optimal efficiency. Kloskowski demonstrates how to adjust panel sizes for better accessibility and control, utilize the scrubby zoom feature for precise adjustments, and leverage keyboard shortcuts to navigate seamlessly between different tools. These seemingly minor adjustments can cumulatively save you significant time and effort in the long run.

Furthermore, the video explores the nuances of solo mode, a feature that allows you to focus on one panel at a time. Kloskowski reveals a hidden trick: holding the shift key while clicking on a panel keeps the previously opened panel active, enabling you to work between two panels without constantly switching back and forth. This tip alone can be a game-changer for photographers who frequently utilize multiple panels during their editing process. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Kloskowski.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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