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August 2008
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The editors liked
Great quality raw photo conversions using Adobe Camera Raw
Fast software that scales to multicore systems beautifully
Clearly designed for photography professionals in a hurry
Impressive depth of tools for correction
Adjusting
Printing
And sha...
Localized edits with tablet support
64-bit on all platforms
More intuitive keywording and metadata navigation
Terrific high-ISO RAW image rendering quality
Custom RAW color profile support
Still faster than other RAW library apps
Improved workspace
Local adjustments
Photoshop integration
Smoother image sorting and organizing
Outstanding new editing tools are very practical
Highly granular photo manipulation
Great workflow management
Superb print control
64bit
Lots of productivity and user interface improvements
Library Filter makes finding images easier than before
New Adjustment Brush and Graduated Filter tools let you create localized edits
Improved integration with Photoshop
Support for multiple monitor...
The editors didn't like
Needs a fast CPU and plenty of RAM to really sing
No automatic lens barrel distortion correction like DxO Optics Pro offers.
Still no accurate arbitrary-point curve adjustment
Published: 2008-08-22, Author: T. , review by: blogcritics.org
Abstract: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 is the much anticipated second version of Adobes highly praised photo management and editing system. Photoshop Lightroom 2 adds new editing tools as well as enhances the existing environment, while at the same time reduces ...
Localized edits with tablet support, 64-bit on all platforms, More intuitive keywording and metadata navigation, Terrific high-ISO RAW image rendering quality, Custom RAW color profile support, Still faster than other RAW library apps
Still no accurate arbitrary-point curve adjustment, Lackluster mask editing tools limits localized edit functionality, RAW images can feel oddly filtered, even those with next to no noise
In the end, Im both blown away and a little disappointed by this latest release of Lightroom. Lightroom 2.0 is the first program that I simply love using from a workflow, tagging, and "they thought of everything" standpoint; and its speed is unmatched...
It takes about a day to get used to the fundamental changes in Lightroom, notably the PSD outputs to Photoshop and the search tools. After that, a few days playing with the new localised tools and you should be up to speed. So, in terms of features, it's ...
Lots of productivity and user interface improvements; Library Filter makes finding images easier than before; new Adjustment Brush and Graduated Filter tools let you create localized edits; improved integration with Photoshop; support for multiple monitor...
Clone and Heal tools not upgraded to brushes; no links to online photo books; no soft proofing.
With Photoshop Lightroom 2.0, Adobe has smartly upgraded an already-strong product. For many photographers, the new Adjustment Brush and the advanced filtering capabilities will reduce the need to use external programs like Photoshop and Adobe Bridge,...
With subtle and overt improvements, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 remains the program to beat for image processing and organisation. The new creative editing tools included with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 would alone make it a must-have upgrade....
With subtle and overt improvements, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 remains the program to beat for image processing and organisation. The new creative editing tools included with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 would alone make it a must-have upgrade. ...
Abstract: Adobe software is not for the fainthearted. Once you’ve gotten over the professional-level pricing and spent a lifetime mastering the software can you start to feel good about yourself. But if you’ve got deep pockets and like a challenge, no other co...
Abstract: If perhaps you cant afford Photoshop CS4 or just prefer something slightly less complex, this extensively upgraded Lightroom 2 will be the perfect tool for any serious photographer who wants to enhance large quantities of digital images. Adobe - Ligh...
