Archive for October, 2008

Welcome, David Marx!
A warm welcome to TheLightroomLab.com’s newest contributor, David Marx!
Read on for more about David.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Introduction
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom takes some of the best features from many other programs and combines them together to make a streamlined photographer’s workflow system. Photoshop Lightroom is a powerful image management tool with additional capabilities….

Windows XP Still Available
Had it up to here with your Microsoft Windows Vista system? How about a downgrade to XP Professional?
It’s still for sale at Amazon.com.

Reader Question: LCD vs. LED Displays
Janelle asks: “I was wondering if you could explain how the new [Apple] LED [Cinema] display differs from the LCD displays? I was hoping someone could help me understand this before I purchase.”
Read on for the answer and a follow-up question.

Lightroom 2.1 Available
The free update to Lightroom 2, version 2.1, is now available from Adobe. To install the update, go to your Help menu in Lightroom and choose “Check for Updates…”
Read on for more information about this release.

Adobe to Release Lightroom 2.1 Today
According to an article by Macworld, Adobe is planning to officially release Lightroom 2.1 today.

New Apple Laptops – Finding the Ideal Photographer’s Laptop
Apple has updated its laptop line in a much-anticipated announcement. Check out this article for a review of the new MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro. Find the ideal machine for a photographer.

Adobe Flash Player 10 Now Available for Download
Adobe’s free Flash Player 10 is now available for download. Read on for more details.

Photoshop CS4 is Now Shipping
Photoshop CS4 is now shipping. Check out Adobe.com to start downloading Adobe Photoshop CS4 in minutes.

Wildlife Up-Close Photo Workshop Begins Today
Eight lucky students begin a five-day wildlife photography workshop today. Read on for information about more upcoming workshops.

You Suck at Photoshop – Episode 6
Donnie’s four day hold-up at the airport makes for some heavy duty Photoshop diversion.

Julieanne Kost, Adobe Digital Imaging Evangelist
I had the opportunity today to meet Julieanne Kost, Senior Digital Imaging Evangelist at Adobe, and listen to a couple of her presentations. Using Lightroom 2, Photoshop CS4 and Bridge CS4, she demonstrated the making of some of her composite images.
Read on for more details.

New Apple Laptops Coming
Apple has confirmed an event for Tuesday, October 14 where they are expected to announce updates to their notebook line.
Read on for some of the rumored features and share what you’d like to see in your new Mac laptop.




