LR4 Tips/Tricks
 

Hey guys so i got LR4 for xmas ....just getting into the editing side of photos. Anyone with some good pointers or tips post up! Thanks

small steps. ie don't go pressing the double arrow buttons on exposure as they adjust way too fast. adjust 1/3 of a stop at a time until it looks right. Also white balance then apply filters then adjust exposure as some filters make the picture look over or underexposed. Also if you want to get a soft focus effect for portraits adjust the clarity setting it will smooth out the skin and give pictures a dreamy effect. It's handy for hiding blemishes

Adam Lerner Photo - YouTube
My best Lightroom 4 Tutorials - YouTube

Attached are some YouTube links with some great LR4 info inside.

I use LR4 a TON! I use it for Digital Asset Management as well as a light bit of editing. At most, I typically crop and adjust exposures, if needed.

If you want a ROUGH break down on importing and cataloging, let me know and I'll toss something together.

Go to Lynda.com.
Sign up for a one month basic membership for $25.
Watch Chris Orwig's introductory videos on LR4.
Watch any others you like, as well!

I love Lynda.com. For learning Photoshop and LR, I think you get better bang for buck than anything else out there...hands down.

Here: http://www.lynda.com/Chris-Orwig/43-1.html

dude trust me the gift that I am sending down will more then be helpful!

:)

I am waiting man! Let me know when it ships off! Going to get a chance to play with LR more this week.

POTN has some massive LR4 threads and tutorials to skim through too.