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Aug 10, 2012 03:33 |  #1

i am a new lightroom user and i have been an apple aperture user for at least two or three years now but made the switch for more editing options and im just really trying to take my post processing to the next level as i dont feel aperture quite filled the gap of my needs,not that it isnt a great program because it is i just feel lightroom is a better fit or at least that is my hope once i learn to use it.

could someone recommend a website with key board short cut keys as i know most of these books probably wont cover them all.

so my question is what are some great books to learn to use this powerful too (im more of a book learned then a video watcher although im not opposed to videos)

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http://www.amazon.com …keywords=Lightr​oom+4+book (external link)
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http://www.amazon.com …keywords=Lightr​oom+4+book (external link)
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http://www.amazon.com …keywords=Lightr​oom+4+book (external link)

im looking for the book that is able to give me the best coverage of the basics since i am an adobe newbie and have no carry over knowledge from prior editions of lightroom or photoshop with any real depth.

all are about the same price and im familiar with kelbys work so im sorta leaning in that direction although the first book seems to offer 11 actual hands on lessons so that is why im a tad divided, but am open to any suggestions.

thanks for any input you might have :)


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Aug 10, 2012 04:18 |  #2

On the question of keyboard shortcuts...

Press Cmd-/ (Menu > Help > xxx Module Shortcuts) which will display shortcuts related to the module in which you are currently working.

Before buying a book, take a look at THESE (external link) videos by Julianne Kost or THESE (external link) by Adobe TV. Together they should give you a very good grounding such that a book may not be necessary.


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Aug 10, 2012 04:26 |  #3

thanks a bunch Dunnowhen i will look at those videos and i appreciate the keyboard shortcut trick you have just really saved me loads of headaches :)

thank again i appreciate it!


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Aug 10, 2012 10:16 |  #4

I would save your money if I were you. LR is an easy to understand and very straightforward program. There are thousands of youtube tutorials and written tutorials about pretty much any topic. Ask your question on google and put 'lightroom' at the end and you'll be set.


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Aug 10, 2012 10:40 |  #5

I was new to LR, and found Kelby's book very helpful.




  
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Aug 10, 2012 14:23 |  #6

I like Martin Evening's Books (#3). I have his PS and LR books; they are great reference books to have. I recommend his books to everyone.


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Aug 11, 2012 03:16 |  #7

thank you guys for the input i think im going to get kelbys book to really hit home on the importing and organizing and library features as that is one of the areas im struggling with right now, and then i will pick up this book as a follow up http://www.amazon.com …keywords=Lightr​oom+4+book (external link) and google inbetween i just want to be able to take the book with me as i dont always have internet access where im at.

but i wanted to thank all you guys that commented with your personal experiences and what worked for you!


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