Lightroom 2.2 Update Released

I just received this announcement about Lightroom 2.2 being released. One of the best features I noticed is that Adobe Camera Profiles are now provided in the application, eliminating the need to install them manually. Below are excerpts from the announcement:

Adobe has released an update to its Photoshop Lightroom software, available immediately as a free upgrade for existing Lightroom 2 users. Lightroom 2.2 adds raw support for seven new camera models including the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon PowerShot G10. The update also includes several refinements such as enhanced performance of the local adjustment tools.

In addition, Adobe’s Camera Profiles are now available natively within Lightroom 2.2 and are provided automatically as part of this release. As the visual starting point for the raw processing workflow, camera profiles provide flexibility that allows photographers to quickly achieve their desired rendering.

Lightroom 2.2 supports the following additional camera models: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon PowerShot G10, Panasonic DMC-G1, Panasonic DMC-FX150, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, Panasonic DMC-LX3 and Leica D-LUX 4.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.2 is available now as a free download for
existing Lightroom 2 customers here.

For more information on Photoshop Lightroom 2 or to purchase the
software on Adobe’s website, visit https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/.

Related Links

• Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 30 Day Free Tryout
• Lightroom 2 Learning Center on photoshopuser.com
• Lightroom 2 Photowalk with Scott Kelby
• Audio interview of Tom Hogarty, Lightroom Product Manager by Scott Bourne of TWiPPhoto.com
• Lightroom-News.com
• PhotoshopNews.com
• Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Adventure: Tasmania. This post about the new Clarity slider by Mikkel Aaland is very interesting.
• Many free tutorials on PhotoshopCafe.com
• Excellent Lightroom video tutorial for converting to B&W by Martin Evening.
• Photoshop CS3 Launch site on PhotoshopCafe.com
• Many great Lightroom and Photoshop CS3/CS4 video tutorials at Lynda.com (paid subscription, but many segments of their turorials can be viewed for free to get a sample of the content).

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Space Available for Full Day Workshops in NJ: 10/27/2008 and 11/3/2008

Now that I’ve recovered from the 2008 PDN PhotoPlus Expo in NYC (it was a great show, as usual), I thought I’d mention that one space is still available for a full day workshop that I’m giving tomorrow, 10/27/2008 in Berkley Heights, NJ at Nancy Ori Studio from 10am-5pm, and a few spaces remain for the 11/3 full-day workshop. This workshop, entitled Fine-Art Inkjet Printing: How to Prepare Files and Make Gallery-Quality Prints is limited to just five participants, and each participant will receive more than 20 different papers from glossy, to fine art fiber, to textured watercolor paper (over 30 total blank letter-sized sheets). I’ve conducted six of these workshops to date, and below are a few testimonials from workshop participants:

“In nearly forty years of taking numerous photo classes and workshops this was definitely one of the best. Andrew’s vast knowledge and natural ability to impart his wisdom was excellent. Nancy Ori’s Studio is an excellent venue for workshops as the atmosphere is so welcoming, it is more conducive to learning than being in a traditional classroom. The topics covered exceeded my expectations and I learned more than I imagined I could in such a short period of time. Thank you Andrew and Nancy!!” -Heidi S., West Orange, NJ

“Andrew Darlow was articulate, extremely knowledgable and very patient. He is a very good speaker who instinctively knows how much information and detail to present to the attendees who had a wide range of experience levels. The workshop was very well organized and the setting was beautiful and peaceful. The workshop exceeded my expectations.” -Ruth Naomi Floyd, Philadelphia, PA

The early registration date for the 11/3/2008 workshop to take advantage of an early registration discount is 10/27/2008. The next full-day workshop in this location with space still available is December 14. 2008.

A two-page PDF brochure with pricing and information can be found here.

To reserve a space in any of these workshops, call Nancy Ori Studio at (908) 790-8820.

For info about other workshops, book signings and events that I’m doing, visit the workshop page here.

Mikkel Aaland’s PhotoPlus Expo Schedule and Info About Photoshop Lightroom 2 Adventure

I just read a blog post by Mikkel Aaland, photographer and author of the Photoshop Lightroom 2 Adventure book, published by O’Reilly.

He mentions some of the presentations that he’ll be giving on the show floor at PhotoPlus Expo this week (10/23-25, 2008), and as a moderator of a seminar on Saturday. You can read the post here. 

I think that the first Lightroom adventure book is fantastic (both in terms of imagery and content), and I look forward to seeing this one.