Emailing LR3 Processed Files
Feb 21, 2012 19:00:04 #
I pp-ed a set of images in LR3. Now, I want to email some of them to a friend, but I can't figure out how to do this.
I must be missing something big here. Makes little sense to work on DEVELOPING post processed images if I cannot use them/share them. What must I do or understand?
I must be missing something big here. Makes little sense to work on DEVELOPING post processed images if I cannot use them/share them. What must I do or understand?
Feb 21, 2012 19:20:00 #
Feb 21, 2012 19:26:50 #
Oddly enough in LR3 you need to export it in the Library Module. (you'll see the export button in the lower left of your screen. Then in the dialogue box, chose JPEG and if you're going to email it, reduce it to ab out 800x800 pixels. Then you can email it from the file. In Lightroom 4 you'll be able to Email it directly from Lightroom, but not in 3.
Feb 21, 2012 19:27:26 #
You need to "export" a copies the images and then attach ten to an email, just like any other file you would attach to an email.
Feb 21, 2012 19:28:42 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Did you save a JPG version of the edit for emailing?
When I downloaded the card images, I set it up so I would have jpegs in a separate hard drive folder from the LR3 set. After working on the LR 3 set , I made virtual copies for each one.
So, I have a non-pp set on the hard drive and virtual copy back-ups.
MT Shooter, did I simply waste lots of pp time on LR3 and now have to do it all again via PSE9 in order to share email copies? I'm learning... just a matter of getting good help to solve the issues. Patience unlocks the impossible doors!
Feb 21, 2012 19:30:10 #
With LR3 you must export the file, usually to "My Photos", as a JPEG or TIFF at a size appropriate for emailing. Then open your email program and attach that file to the email. It is cumbersome but is being addressed in LR4.
What I am saying is that you can't email directly from LR3 but must export it first.
What I am saying is that you can't email directly from LR3 but must export it first.
Feb 21, 2012 19:36:49 #
Canonshot
Virtual copies are not backups. Remember LR does not alter the original file but creates a sidecar file that tells LR how to display,export,print stc the file. a virtual copy is just another sidecar file. They have a value in that you can then modify the virtual copy without loosing all the processing you did on the first copy. I do this sometimes if I want to see the effect of two different settings or crops on a file. Those JPEGs you had LR copy to the external HD are your true backups. I assume you had LR "Make a second copy" to do that.
Virtual copies are not backups. Remember LR does not alter the original file but creates a sidecar file that tells LR how to display,export,print stc the file. a virtual copy is just another sidecar file. They have a value in that you can then modify the virtual copy without loosing all the processing you did on the first copy. I do this sometimes if I want to see the effect of two different settings or crops on a file. Those JPEGs you had LR copy to the external HD are your true backups. I assume you had LR "Make a second copy" to do that.
Feb 21, 2012 19:47:17 #
CanonShot
You really seem to be getting confused about LR etc. I strongly suggest that you check out the Adobe website and look for the tutorials on LR3 that they have there for free. They are by Jullianne Kost and are very good. Do them in order and you will learn a lot.
The other source that I have used can be found at www.mulita.com/. They are tutorials by George Jardine that I think are better that the ones that Adobe has done. They are not free, but are very reasonable. I really learned a lot from them. I'm sure there are several other tutorials out there and others may be able to list them for you. ALL of the PP programs have learning curves and getting some real training will shorten the curve immensley and increase your productivity and enjoyment.
You really seem to be getting confused about LR etc. I strongly suggest that you check out the Adobe website and look for the tutorials on LR3 that they have there for free. They are by Jullianne Kost and are very good. Do them in order and you will learn a lot.
The other source that I have used can be found at www.mulita.com/. They are tutorials by George Jardine that I think are better that the ones that Adobe has done. They are not free, but are very reasonable. I really learned a lot from them. I'm sure there are several other tutorials out there and others may be able to list them for you. ALL of the PP programs have learning curves and getting some real training will shorten the curve immensley and increase your productivity and enjoyment.
Feb 21, 2012 19:58:35 #
birdpix wrote:
Canonshot br br Virtual copies are not backups. R... (show quote)
Exactly... LR made a separate set which is not post-processed.
Feb 21, 2012 20:02:13 #
birdpix wrote:
CanonShot br br You really seem to be getting con... (show quote)
I was up to 2:30 a.m. this morning watching YouTube videos of LR3. Confused YES, but I will neither give up or give in. Hopefully, some of you will stay with me to get the starter pieces figured out. It is nice to know that LR4 will address this direct email issue. Guess others dealt with this issue and Adobe listened.
Feb 21, 2012 20:13:16 #
CanonShot wrote:
quote=birdpix Canonshot br br Virtual copies are... (show quote)
That "second copy" should only be a temporary backup. I would recommend that you backup your lightroom files at least on a weekly basis (depending on how much you shoot). There are backup programs that you can install to help you or you can do it yourself. Go to the lightroom files and back up the library AND the catalogue together in one folder. This will protect all the PP work you have done. I use another external HD to do this but it could even be done online. AFTER you have done the LR backup you could delete those files from that temporary backup, if you wanted to because now you have two complete copies of your edited work.
Feb 21, 2012 20:13:43 #
gmcase wrote:
You need to "export" a copies the images and then attach ten to an email, just like any other file you would attach to an email.
It works and it is nice to know that I can control the size of the file exported. Thanks.
Feb 21, 2012 20:14:45 #
birdpix wrote:
With LR3 you must export the file, usually to "My Photos", as a JPEG or TIFF at a size appropriate for emailing. Then open your email program and attach that file to the email. It is cumbersome but is being addressed in LR4.
What I am saying is that you can't email directly from LR3 but must export it first.
What I am saying is that you can't email directly from LR3 but must export it first.
It worked. Will put up with it now until I upgrade to LR4. Thank you.
Feb 21, 2012 20:16:19 #
birdpix wrote:
quote=CanonShot quote=birdpix Canonshot br br V... (show quote)
GOOD advice. I will do this diligently.
Feb 22, 2012 12:08:45 #
You can also right click on the image and then select Export/for email. Simple.
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