How Do I Do That In Lightroom?: The Quickest Ways to Do the Things You Want to Do, Right Now!

by Scott Kelby

Lightroom has become the photographer’s tool because it just has so much power and so much depth, but because it has so much power and depth, sometimes the things you need are…well…kinda hidden or not really obvious. There will be a lot of times when you need to get something done in Lightroom, but you have no idea where Adobe hid that feature, or what the “secret handshake” is to do that thing you need now so you can get back to working on your images. That’s why this book was to get you to the technique, the shortcut, or exactly the right setting, right now.

Here’s how it When you need to know how to do a particular thing, you turn to the chapter where it would be found (Print, Slideshow, Organizing, Importing, etc.), find the thing you need to do (it’s easy-each page covers just one single topic), and Scott tells you exactly how to do it just like he was sitting there beside you, using the same casual style as if he were telling a friend. That way, you get back to editing your images fast.

This isn’t a book of theory, full of confusing jargon and detailed multi-step concepts. This is a book on which button to click, which setting to use, and exactly how and when to use it, so you’re never “stuck” in Lightroom again. This will be your “go to” book that sits within reach any time you’re working in Lightroom, and you are going to love having this type of help right at your fingertips.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, Reference

272 pages, Paperback

First published July 24, 2015

About the author

Scott Kelby is an American author and publisher of periodicals dealing in Macintosh and Personal Computer software, specifically for design professionals, photographers, and artists.

Kelby is editor and publisher of Photoshop User and Layers magazines, president and co-founder of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and is president of Kelby Media Group, an Oldsmar, Florida-based software training, education, and publishing firm.
Kelby is a photographer, designer, and the award-winning author of more than 40 books.

Reviews

[Candice]

I knew most of this stuff, I'll admit.

[Emir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great beginner guide for people that have just started using Lightroom

[Jack Norton]

This is not a book you read from cover to cover. Rather, it is a book to have beside your computer.

[Patrycja · Rating 5 out of 5]

"How Do I Do That in Lightroom?" is an excellent guide for those who want to learn Lightroom. Step by step, with clear instructions, Scott explains how to use the software. I think every question you may have about Lightroom, and "how to" is answered in this e-book. Even those familiar with Lightroom, may find it helpful. Some features are hidden in the Lightroom and you may not even know they are there. Or you simply can't figure out how to do something in the Lightroom. This book is perfect to help you out. It shows the technical parts and shortcuts or just how things are done. It is a great helper at your fingertips.

The book covers many topics (Print, Slideshow, Organizing, Importing, etc.). It is very easy to find what you are looking for. Everything is explained clearly, without difficult terms. All images in the book show which button to press, what settings to choose.

This is such an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge. I really recomend it! Be aware though! After you finish all chapters you may become a Master of the Lightroom! ;-)

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

As always, the technical information and procedurals are superbly helpful...and, as always, Kelby's sense of humor is—kindly—distracting.