Workflow videos (photomechanic, lightroom, photoshop)

[taylor_jackson2]

<p>Hey all, sorry if this totally voids the TOS on the site. I made the videos here without any links to promotional products, or shout outs to products. Just good info to help people - I hope.</p>

<p>Basically this is how I edit shoots, and all the behind the scenes stuff. Hopefully it's helpful to one or two people! If it gets moderated off, that's cool too haha.</p>

<p>Part 1: Selections in Photomechanic<br>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU0DcFO06wk</p>

<p>Part 2: Basic Edits in Lightroom<br>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bhZLvqJ1eA</p>

<p>Part 3: Photoshop/Batching in slow motion<br>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LjSlqh-Rqc</p>

<p>I know there are a million ways to do everything, but this is how I do it.<br>

Hopefully it adds value to the site!</p>

<p>T</p>

[picturesque]

<p><strong>Moderator Note:</strong> Taylor, they are fine. As long as you don't go overboard with constant self promotion and provide really useful information, you are fine.</p>

[taylor_jackson2]

<p>Great, thanks Nadine. I guess it's up for people to decide if it's useful information or not now haha</p>

[david_schilling___chicago_]

<p>I took a look at the PS youtube link, good stuff and it should be very helpful for new shooters. You've done a nice job showing how a few selective mouse clicks can enhance an already otherwise good photo and give the image some professional polish. Unfortunately, thank yous for this type of material may be few and far between (honestly can not understand why) here on the forum but I'll offer one..........thank you.</p>

[sravan]

<p>This was good. The only question i have is with the LR3 what actions do you really think you need to go to Photoshop still?<br>

I do the straighten, crop, clarity and contrast all in LR since the sliders have more range to them. Why do you jump into photoshop for that?<br>

I know there is no correct way to do it. I just want to hear your opinion on why you do it.</p>

[taylor_jackson2]

<p>You're right, in theory you don't need Photoshop at all for corrections like this. Maybe it's just force of habit. I have a droplet set up that batches all of my folders for me. I tag anything that's backlit, indoors, and outside in photo mechanic before I send them off to the editor.<br>

When I get them back from her, the files are all 100% corrected near perfect, but I like to mess them up a bit. I split them into 3 folders, and drop them on their respective droplet.<br>

I guess the automation was originally set up in photoshop, and I haven't seen a reason to change yet</p>

[pete_s.]

<p>Photomechanic is great and very fast. If you hit the z-key you do a quick focus check at 100%.</p>

<p>I use kinda the same workflow but capture one instead of lightroom.</p>

 

[taylor_jackson2]

<p>Should have mentioned the Z key, dang it. That said, I shoot Nikon, so everything is generally in focus *dodges flying shoes and Canon L coffee mugs*</p>