Book 1

Veteran photographer Rob Sheppard finds that Lightroom 2 can give you back the control over color images that photographers once enjoyed in the traditional darkroom. Packed with secrets Rob has discovered and developed, this book shows you how Lightroom processes RAW and JPEG files non--destructively, how to navigate quickly through your photos in any module with Filmstrip, how you can optimize your photos easily with the adjustment brush and graduated filter tools, speedy and simple ways to process multiple images, and how to prepare images for print or online display.

Book 2

Finally-a book that never forgets photography is an art form Sure, the technology matters. But you're a photographer first. If the technology doesn't enhance the art, what's the point? Rob Sheppard knows what you want to know about using Adobe Camera Raw in Photoshop[registered] CS and CS2, because he uses it in creating his own highly acclaimed photographs. In this book, he shares the information you need in a language and context you understand, illustrated in full color with his own images. Understand what Raw is and know when to shoot Raw and when to shoot JPEG. See the benefits of higher bit depth when processing a photo. Demystify the different Raw formats. Discover what Raw can fix, and what it can't. Learn to read a histogram and use it to improve tonality and contrast. Follow a step-by-step outline to develop an efficient Camera Raw workflow. See how double processing can actually save you time and frustration and Learn to achieve maximum quality when processing Raw images.

It's not about the software. It's about what the software can do for you. Rob Sheppard understands that technology should benefit you, the photographer, helping you create more exciting images.That's exactly what Photoshop Lightroom does. Aided by exquisite color photos and screen shots, Rob shows you how to improve your workflow and produce better photos with Lightroom. You'll learn to use this revolutionary tool in the only context that matters--how it can help you become a more productive photographer. Use Lightroom to streamline the process of importing, managing, developing, and presenting quantities of images Explore nondestructive image processing and color-managed printing Work with tone curve, adjust white balance, fine-tune vibrance and saturation, and easily correct color Create your own presets to use again and again based on adjustments you use regularly Organize and manage images in the Library and set up a customized system Create eye-popping prints, show-stopping slideshows, and Web galleries that showcase your skills Make the most of Lightroom's integration with Photoshop Bring out detail in highlight and shadow areas using Recovery and Fill Light controls.
Effectively optimize existing colors using Split Toning in the Before and After View.