{"id":47112,"date":"2022-04-16T18:47:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T18:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/lightroom\/why-is-my-lightroom-different\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T18:47:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T18:47:31","slug":"why-is-my-lightroom-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/lightroom\/why-is-my-lightroom-different\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my lightroom different ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I get this questions more than you might think, and it&#8217;s actually an easy answer: It&#8217;s because we&#8217;re using <strong>different<\/strong> versions of <strong>Lightroom<\/strong>, but both of them are current, up-to-date versions of <strong>Lightroom<\/strong>. Both share many of the same features, and the main difference between the two is how your images are stored.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>In this regard, is there a difference between Lightroom and Lightroom Classic? The primary difference to understand is that Lightroom Classic is a desktop based application and Lightroom (old name: <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> CC) is an integrated cloud based application suite. <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> is available on mobile, desktop and as a web-based version. Lightroom stores your images in the cloud.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, which version of Lightroom is best? Lightroom CC is ideal for photographers that want to edit anywhere, with 1TB of storage to back up original files, as well as the edits. With a simplified user interface, it&#8217;s also ideal for beginners with fewer daunting controls and an interface that makes a bit more sense.<\/p>\n<p>Also know, did Lightroom Classic Change? What Happened? Adobe announced that <strong>Lightroom<\/strong>, as we know it, will now be known as \u201cLightroom Classic CC.\u201d There is a new version called \u201cLightroom CC\u201d and it&#8217;s completely new and cloud-based. If you decide to continue using the regular old Lightroom Classic, then not much will change for you.<\/p>\n<p>Amazingly, how do I change the layout in <strong>Lightroom<\/strong>? <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose Window > Screen Mode, and then choose an option.<\/li>\n<li>When in Normal, Full Screen With Menubar, or Full Screen mode, press the F key to cycle through those three modes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>But after chatting with a friend of mine, my perspective on this changed completely! You should be using BOTH Lightroom CC and Lightroom CC Classic! When used together correctly, you can FINALLY sync and edit your photos ANYWHERE, including on your mobile devices!<\/p>\n<h2>Which is better Lightroom Classic or CC?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lightroom CC is ideal for photographers that want to edit anywhere and has up to 1TB of storage to back up original files, as well as the edits. It also has a simplified user interface. Lightroom Classic, however, is still the best when it comes to features.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is luminar AI better than Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Luminar vs Lightroom \u2013 Which is Better in 2022? The main difference between Luminar and Lightroom is that Luminar has a faster editing process than Lightroom. Luminar also features a much easier to use interface, than Lightroom, with one-click artificial intelligence that benefits professional photographers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Should I learn Lightroom or Photoshop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>On a high level, Lightroom is the best tool to manage and process the thousands of photos that live on your devices. Photoshop specializes in greater control to achieve more expansive edits that will help you make a few images look flawless.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Are there different Lightroom versions?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Now there are two current versions of Lightroom \u2013 Lightroom Classic and Lightroom (three if you include the no longer available to buy Lightroom 6).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can I just buy Lightroom Classic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can no longer buy Lightroom as a standalone program and own it forever. To access Lightroom, you must subscribe to a plan. If you stop your plan, you will lose access to the program and the images you have stored in the cloud. Now it&#8217;s up to you to choose the option that fits your needs best!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I get my basic panel back in Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Basic Panel can be found in the Develop Module right bellow the Histogram display at the top-right side of the screen. Expanding the panel will reveal a number of basic controls offered by Lightroom.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can you customize Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Those little areas just below the panels at the left and right sides of the Lightroom window are customizable, too. You can either use Lightroom&#8217;s own \u201cflourish\u201d graphic or add your own\u2026 which is what you&#8217;re about to learn to do right now! To start, click on the \u201cEdit\u201d menu tab and then select \u201cPreferences\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I get to the home screen in Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s5ROlNF3MWk\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do professional photographers use Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Do professional photographers use Lightroom? The vast majority of professional photographers use Lightroom Classic. It&#8217;s a great way of managing and editing photos and is part of the Adobe Photography Package, which also includes Photoshop and Lightroom CC (for mobile) as part of the subscription.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do professional photographers use Lightroom or Lightroom Classic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>As such, for professional and advanced photographers and those familiar with Lightroom already, Classic is still the best choice.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I switch from Lightroom Classic to CC?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In Lightroom, select File > Migrate From > Lightroom Classic Catalog.<\/li>\n<li>In the information dialog that appears, click Continue.<\/li>\n<li>Review the information in the Before You Begin dialog and click Continue.  <\/li>\n<li>Select the catalog that you want to migrate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What does Lightroom CC stand for?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Buying options. You can purchase Lightroom on its own or as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan, with both plans starting at US$9.99\/month.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Will Lightroom Classic be discontinued?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Adobe says it has no plans to stop publishing Lightroom Classic, but you have to wonder. For the purposes of this article I&#8217;m still going to call them Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic to try to keep the distinction clear.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do professional photographers use Luminar AI?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Luminar AI is designed for every level of creative \u2013 from complete beginner photographers to seasoned pros, although the latter will likely use it more as a plugin, in conjunction with other image editing software.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is Luminar AI free?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Luminar AI offers a free trial for everyone who signs up. All you need to do is go to Skylum and the \u201cFree Download\u201d button. A download will start immediately. Then, set up the Luminar AI following the instructions and activate it for free.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is Darktable better than Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Short Verdict. While Lightroom is a powerful tool in Adobe&#8217;s photo-editing arsenal, Darktable is more versatile and feature-rich for editing photos. Lightroom is a subscription-based product, while Darktable is completely free. Overall, Darktable is the better program among the two.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do I need both Lightroom and Photoshop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>So, in summary, it turns out that you need to use both Photoshop and Lightroom. But if you really want to choose only one, Marc would go for Lightroom. It enables you a fast workflow, but there are also plenty of editing options within the Develop module that let you edit photos and achieve a professional look.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do I need a graphics card for Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lightroom Classic cannot effectively utilize a high-end GPU at the moment, but we still recommend a mid-range GPU as many other related application like Photoshop do use the GPU more heavily. For most users, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a solid choice.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do professional photographers use Lightroom or Photoshop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lightroom is known for its non-destructive editing and sophisticated batch processing features, useful mainly for photographers and image editors, whereas Photoshop favours layers based editing and is useful for photographers, image editors, graphic designers, illustrators, animators and many more creative types.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is my Lightroom up to date?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>How do I check for and install the most current updates? Launch Lightroom and choose Help > Updates. For additional information, see Update Creative Cloud apps.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I get this questions more than you might think, and it&#8217;s actually an easy answer: It&#8217;s because we&#8217;re using different versions of Lightroom, but both of them are current, up-to-date versions of Lightroom. 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