p.1 #1 · Recommendation for Lightroom 4 Training Book
I just upgraded to LR 4 and I think it would be handy getting a book. I am not sure which one to get that would be easy to understand and not too pricey. Any suggestions.
p.1 #3 · Recommendation for Lightroom 4 Training Book
redbarn wrote:
I just upgraded to LR 4 and I think it would be handy getting a book. I am not sure which one to get that would be easy to understand and not too pricey. Any suggestions.
I've said this several times before but I suppose it needs repeating. In my opinion, for a book on understanding Lightroom you cannot beat the FREE User Guide provided by Adobe: Using Photoshop Lightroom 4
Most LR users don't seem to know this manual exists and Adobe doesn't help by hiding it in obscure links on their websites.
I've used Lightroom since its initial beta release in 2006 and everything I needed to know was in the User Guide. I got it printed and spiral bound at my local Kinko's for about $12 and after reading through the chapter modules two or three times I knew all I needed. Most of the Lightroom books I've read (I have access through Safari Books Online so I see most of them) simply rehash the information available for free in the User Guide.
Additionally, the User Guide is extremely well-written and easy to read, it is published in full color, and unlike books, it is periodically updated to clarify and add information.
p.1 #4 · Recommendation for Lightroom 4 Training Book
Straightforward, nerdy, cookbooky how to style: Scott Kelby's books including on LR.
Comprehensive, more encyclopedic but still with practical tips which might complement Kelby, Martin Evening. Choosing one book? Kelby.
p.1 #8 · Recommendation for Lightroom 4 Training Book
James
Thanks for the suggestion I'm going to get it and if I like it, I might do the same putting some spiral bind. I was looking for LR for Dummies. I have the one for LR 2 but as you all know every time there's an upgrade things change.
Gabimaster
Really, can I see on YouTube down to the very specific modules? One of the reasons I'd like to get a book is to get a better handle in how to use the Develop module. I'll try that as well.
I stopped by Barnes & Noble and only saw one LR video but I can't remember the name of the author. But also I heard that Victoria Bampton's book its a very good one specially if you're familiar with LR.
p.1 #9 · Recommendation for Lightroom 4 Training Book
As a FAQ book I found Victoria's book to be one of the best regardless of topic. The questions are neither too restrictive nor too complex, and the solutions are sufficiently to the point but also add enough info that you can learn more without reading a whole chapter.
I also like Martin Evening's book.
Chance are that you are already beyond the Dummies level of books.
Sometimes I much prefer a good book to anything on-screen but a pdf copy is searchable and that can help a lot. Videos can go too fast or too slow for me and then lose my attention, but the right one on the right day can be very good.
Nobody seems to do a great description of noise reduction or sharpening. Well, they describe it but their techniques are not all that great. Some things you learn better here at FM.
p.1 #10 · Recommendation for Lightroom 4 Training Book
Even though they say that guys are more visual oriented. I tend to prefer books because I can go back and highlight a section that its important etc. Whereas a video it takes too much effort to play it back.
Yes. I think you're right I am above entry level. However, I'm still interested in finding a book not authored by Adobe since their books usually are not as easy to follow (at least for me).
p.1 #13 · Recommendation for Lightroom 4 Training Book
I printed it in B&W on 8x11" paper and all the details were visible. I was more interested in the info contained in the text so color wasn't a big deal since I had my own test catalogs to examine on a large monitor.
redbarn wrote:
James,
Did you printed the User's Guide in color or B & W. How the pictures came out in either way. Can you see the details
