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p.1 #1 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

I was going to buy these presets last weekend. I'm glad that I was too busy to get it done!

Check it out.... great stuff!

http://www.presetopia.com/

Dec 24, 2008 at 01:05 PM

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p.1 #2 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

You are indeed one lucky dog

Sale ends tomorrow, so I'm getting mine now!

Happy Holidays!
Stephanie

Dec 24, 2008 at 01:11 PM

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p.1 #3 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

Yep. ME TOO!!!

Dec 24, 2008 at 01:47 PM

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p.1 #4 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

There are all sorts of FREE presets on line that can be found using Google. The link was just on the Post Processing board and has over 600 free presets:

http://digitalfreak.net/2008/12/22/lightroom-600-free-presets-to-download/

Dec 24, 2008 at 02:00 PM

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p.1 #5 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

I'm trying to do my part to end the recession….

Dec 24, 2008 at 02:03 PM

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p.1 #6 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

Man I wish I could afford $59 right now, but my fiance was just layed off so that money will have to stay in the bank : (

Dec 24, 2008 at 05:40 PM

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p.1 #7 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

ahhh those look sweet

Dec 24, 2008 at 05:49 PM

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p.1 #8 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

Well .... if you are on a budget ... free is good ... in addition to Gil_W's offering here are but a few:

http://inside-lightroom.com/

http://www.lightroomkillertips.com/

http://www.prophotoshow.net/blog/2007/11/09/lightroom-presets-the-ultimate-free-list/

Dec 24, 2008 at 06:34 PM

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p.1 #9 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

Got em. Thanks!

Dec 24, 2008 at 06:58 PM

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p.1 #10 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

Are presets the same thing as actions? I use CS3 so I don't speak that Lightroom language yet

Anyone use them that can share their feedback?

Dec 24, 2008 at 10:18 PM

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p.1 #11 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

Italo Campilii wrote:
Are presets the same thing as actions? I use CS3 so I don't speak that Lightroom language yet

Anyone use them that can share their feedback?

I Second this statement. I to am curious how to use these in photoshop.

Dec 24, 2008 at 10:29 PM

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p.1 #12 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

You can't use presets in Photoshop. Lightroom only. They are similar to actions. More versatile in some ways, less in others.

Dec 24, 2008 at 10:32 PM

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p.1 #13 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

THanks Tony.

Everyone, now that we're in the subject, anyone who's used both Lightroom and CS3 care to talk about what you prefer best?

I'd google it out but I'll forget and I'm curious to know. I have to expand my software editing skills.

Dec 24, 2008 at 10:51 PM

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p.1 #14 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

These questions are adressed on the site in the FAQ section. These are compatible with ACR just fine, but the main advantages of using LR is for workflow purposes. Think of applying a whole batch of actions in seconds . . . That's the power of my workflow.

If you have not watched the video yet, I highly recommend it!

ACR is limited with Photoshop Elements, so I did not find it compatible with Elements, but if you have the full version of Photoshop, you can load the presets into it or also with Bridge.

Dec 24, 2008 at 11:08 PM

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p.1 #15 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

I'll make a rebuttle . . . Presets are NOT compatible with ACR, but Presetopia has both presets for Lightroom and Adobe Camera RAW.

Dec 24, 2008 at 11:10 PM

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p.1 #16 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

Gil_W wrote:
There are all sorts of FREE presets on line that can be found using Google. The link was just on the Post Processing board and has over 600 free presets:

http://digitalfreak.net/2008/12/22/lightroom-600-free-presets-to-download/

Free presets are for the most part rubbish. Even if there are good ones you be much better off spending $59 and getting a set of great ones that are designed for professional use and saving yourself a ton of time.

Dec 25, 2008 at 03:54 AM

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Chris Fawkes wrote:

Free presets are for the most part rubbish. Even if there are good ones you be much better off spending $59 and getting a set of great ones that are designed for professional use and saving yourself a ton of time.

Really? I'm all for the free enterprise system but free presets are unprofessional? Presets are nothing more than extraneous xml instructions. I mean, if you created an action for PS instead of buying a "pro" action ... is it less professional?

In reality ALL presets could be considered rubbish whether they are fee based or free. There is no one size fits all when it comes to presets. What will offer the desired effect on an image sample on a paid website, does not always translate to the best option for the image(s) you are currently working on. Every preset is nothing more than a starting point, designed to be modified as needed for the work at hand. There is nothing unprofessional about using a free starting point or creating your own.

Dec 25, 2008 at 04:59 AM

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p.1 #18 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

I dont think that Chris was implying that because they are free, they are rubish. Trust me, I've looked through many presets before creating my own and never really liked anything. After a while I had people asking me how I did my work and processed it and there was a demand for the presets.

My presets are based on a large number of settings I use on a regular basis. Just because I'm a working pro doesn't make them better, but, the fact that I am a working pro and that the presets are NOT just some files to sell, but options to increase your workflow and creativity, presets that have real world applications to their use.

Dec 25, 2008 at 06:18 AM

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Spencer, your presets look great. Excellent work as always. I meant no offense to you or your efforts to offer a product to fellow users. You are providing a valuable service that is an asset that reflects your high standards.

As indicated, some don't have a budget currently to take advantage of your product. As with much of what we do, there are many options and solutions. Those solutions are only as amateur or professional as those who use/modify them to create the end image. I have downloaded several dozen free presets and created quite a few of my own since the introduction of LR, I don't think I have ever used any of them without seasoning to taste. It is the blind application of presets and not fine tuning for the individual needs of an image where the rubbish creeps in.

Keep up the great work and Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Dec 25, 2008 at 08:10 AM

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butchM wrote:
Spencer, your presets look great. Excellent work as always. I meant no offense to you or your efforts to offer a product to fellow users. You are providing a valuable service that is an asset that reflects your high standards.

As indicated, some don't have a budget currently to take advantage of your product. As with much of what we do, there are many options and solutions. Those solutions are only as amateur or professional as those who use/modify them to create the end image. I have downloaded several dozen free presets and created quite a few of my own since the introduction of LR, I don't think I have ever used any of them without seasoning to taste. It is the blind application of presets and not fine tuning for the individual needs of an image where the rubbish creeps in.

Keep up the great work and Happy Holidays to you and yours.

If you own LR, you shoot weddings and have anything in your bag that has L printed in the lenses, trust me, you can afford $59.

Dec 25, 2008 at 10:35 AM

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p.1 #21 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

I'd chime in and say that it's more about finding presets that work for you... my guess is the free ones can be useable but if Spencer has gone to the effort to create specific ones he uses in his workflow and his finished product they're well worth the now "Low" price of admission.... I just picked up mine!

It's just like actions.. you can go and find "free" ones - and I'm sure there's alot of them out there... but you purchased Actions from TRA or Kubota... you get the picture! these are tried and true used by professionals.

I'm in Spencer...

- travis

Dec 25, 2008 at 11:33 AM

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p.1 #22 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

Butch, no offense taken

. Merry Christmas everyone!

Dec 25, 2008 at 01:16 PM

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p.1 #23 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

Some nice presets! The front page portfolio shows how nice they are! Congrats!

MAC

Dec 25, 2008 at 04:13 PM

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p.1 #24 · WOW! Presetopia on sale for $59!!!

Another great one.

Dec 25, 2008 at 05:24 PM

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sboerup wrote:
I dont think that Chris was implying that because they are free, they are rubish. Trust me, I've looked through many presets before creating my own and never really liked anything. After a while I had people asking me how I did my work and processed it and there was a demand for the presets.

My presets are based on a large number of settings I use on a regular basis. Just because I'm a working pro doesn't make them better, but, the fact that I am a working pro and that the presets are NOT just some files to sell, but options to increase your workflow and creativity, presets that have real world applications to their use.

But Chris's statement was no less than ridiculous. It's his opinion, but it's not a good tip whats-so-ever. If that point were true that would me photographers and great PhotoShop and Lightroom users like Matt Kloskowski is giving away horrible presets at his lightroomkillertips.com site.

Dec 26, 2008 at 03:29 AM


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