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Photoshop Lightroom 3

Macworld Rating

4.5 out of 5 Mice, Jun 29, 2010

Pros

  • Superb new noise reduction algorithms
  • Better lens correction tools and support for lens profiles
  • Ability to maintain synchronized collections
  • Great watermarking tool
  • Slideshow module now exports video

Cons

  • Still some interface anomalies
  • Publish Services needs some work
  • Lightroom’s modal nature can still inhibit workflow
  • Lacks some of the frills found in Aperture

Software Details

Macworld's Photoshop Lightroom 3 Coverage

  • Photoshop Lightroom 3 The image-processing enhancements in Lightroom 3 are impressive, and only solidify the program’s position as one of the best tools for managing, editing, and publishing photos.
  • Adobe Lightroom 4 Beta shines with new video capabilities Lightroom 4 Beta, which runs in Snow Leopard or Lion, promises to be a compelling upgrade for all Lightroom users.
  • Adobe launches Photoshop Lightroom 4 beta Lightroom 4 beta arrives on Adobe Labs as the company seeks feedback on the planned new version.
  • Corel debuts AfterShot Pro photo management software Corel targets photo pros and advanced hobbyists with new editing program.
  • Adobe releases Lightroom 3.4 and Camera Raw 6.4 Updates to Adobe's Lightroom and Camera Raw software add raw compatibility for 13 new cameras, tethering support for three DSLRs, and fix a number of minor bugs.
  • A photographer's workflows for the MacBook Air Photographers who use the MacBook Air as a secondary computer need a workflow that allows them to integrate photos from the road into a master library at home. Two applications in particular, Apple Aperture and Adobe Lightroom, are well-suited for this task.
  • Last minute photography gifts Don't fret, last-minute shoppers: you can still buy something special for the photographer in your life, all without having to brave the mania of the mall.
  • Adobe updates Photoshop Lightroom, Camera Raw Adobe has updated Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, its photo management and editing software, and Camera Raw. The updates include various bug fixes while adding new lens profiles and new camera support.
  • Adobe releases Lightroom 3.2, Camera Raw 6.2 Two Adobe updates on Tuesday bring Facebook publishing, RAW support for new cameras, and other improvements.
  • Adobe updates Photoshop Lightroom, Camera Raw Adobe has updated Lightroom, its digital photography workflow solution, along with Camera Raw. Both updates are available to download now on Adobe Labs.
  • Prevent theft: watermark your art Need a simple way to protect your hard work? Use Photoshop CS5 to add a text watermark to your artwork or photography before sending it off to prospective clients.
  • Improve photos fast with cropping The single photo editing tool that can do the most to turn a bad image into a keeper is your crop tool. With it you can re-compose your shot after you've taken it.
  • Unified Color Technologies launches HDR Expose HDR Expose offers new and enhanced features designed to create natural-looking HDR images.
  • Creating original cover art for iTunes Always wanted to use your own artwork for iTunes music, movies, and TV files? Chris McVeigh shows you a quick, way to create your own album covers.
  • First Look: Lightroom 3 Take a closer look at Lightroom 3's improvements and completely new features.
  • Adobe releases Lightroom 3 Adobe has released the new version of its photography workflow management and raw processing software, Lightroom 3.

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