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Nov 26, 2019 15:12:49 #
Nov 26, 2019 15:41:15 #
I do much of the time, especially if the exposure is too dark. I very seldom just leave the adjustments as the "Auto" function sets them, though. (And sometimes I think the photo is fine just as it is, with maybe a little tweaking.)
And, if you really don't like what Auto did, there is always the "Reset" button--it puts the photo back in the "as shot" condition. (Unfortunately, it also undoes any cropping or perspective/tilt adjustments, so it's better to do the exposure changes first.)
And, if you really don't like what Auto did, there is always the "Reset" button--it puts the photo back in the "as shot" condition. (Unfortunately, it also undoes any cropping or perspective/tilt adjustments, so it's better to do the exposure changes first.)
Nov 26, 2019 15:48:42 #
Nov 26, 2019 16:57:57 #
brian43053 wrote:
Just a quick poll to see if any LR users hit the "auto" button in the develop mode as a starting point when editing. I started doing that and kinda like it.
Yup ... most often as a starter 'preset'. I keep my fingers on 'Command - Z' just in case it ain't better.
Nov 26, 2019 21:10:31 #
It never hurts to see what the settings would be when using any "automatic" adjustment. Presets make changes. I use all of these to see what changes are made. If I like them, I keep them. If I don't then undo, or reset, brings it back to the beginning. I also use the settings on all photos taken under the same type of exposure. It saves a bit of time. I learn a lot every time I use an automated action. Helps when understanding what the settings can do.
Nov 26, 2019 21:28:19 #
Usually auto is what I try when I've already tried tweaking with contrast, dehaze, and texture.
Nov 26, 2019 23:42:46 #
rdw845
Loc: San Francisco Area
I use it particularly to see brightness and contrast just before I print.
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Nov 27, 2019 05:38:12 #
I use a preset that I made for importing so already have a starting point saves a lot of time
Nov 27, 2019 11:27:32 #
DaveJ
Loc: NE Missouri
I searched a little yesterday on how to make a custom preset for importing and did not find what I was wanting. Anyone know a website with a good tutorial on building your own custom import preset? Thanks.
Nov 27, 2019 15:02:02 #
I use the in-camera's jpeg settings as a starting point (and often end point)--after all, these DSLR's were designed to produce a quality image. I also like the auto develop as a starting point-but usually further adjust afterwards and have found I usually end up close to the in-camera result. There are a million ways to go about developing RAW images and in a effort to avoid spending all day behind the computer... I'd rather be shooting than developing is where my thoughts are.
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