Information and screencasts on Photography software

Software we use

Adobe Bridge: We use this to import your photos onto your computer, view and file images. Also allows for editing with Camera Raw and does not over-right your original photo (non destructive).

Lightroom Classic: Non destructive (this means you can always get back to the original, it doesn't over right the photo) editing software.

Can adjust multiple images all at once. Can sort and organise images. Uses a copy of your image so doesn't take up storage space on your computer. Professional software with more control than using Bridge - Camera Raw

How to install the software after your Adobe Creative Cloud licence is installed

It is important that you have the most recent update for your computer to load this software. Also when you complete a system update with your computer it is good practice to backup the laptop first just in case.

Mac macOS version Big Sur (version 11.0) or later with all updates run, minimum of 25 Gig storage available.

PC Windows 10 64-bit(version 20H2) or later; LTSC versions are not supported with all updates run and minimum of 25 Gig storage available

Computer storage and free space for pc

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/find-out-how-much-storage-your-pc-has-c7cbe6ef-267b-6b8a-32d9-01161623ba5a

Computer storage and free space mac

https://support.apple.com/en-nz/guide/mac-help/syspf9b375b9/mac#:~:text=On%20your%20Mac%2C%20choose%20Apple,right%2C%20then%20click%20All%20Volumes.&text=Move%20the%20pointer%20over%20a,of%20space%20each%20category%20uses.

(Remember you are unable to complete updates with the school wifi). Borders please complete at home or offsite.

DO THIS FIRST

Make sure your computer has the storage space and is updated.

Then go here: https://www.adobe.com/nz/creativecloud/desktop-app.html

Click "Continue to New Zealand" if it prompts

Click "Download Creative Cloud"

Run the installer

When prompted login with their email and password, selecting company/school account when it asks

THEN COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BELOW.

Note all installation will be done in class/home. Any problems talk with me in class and I'll problem solve. The IT Dep is also available.

installation of Adobe software 2023.webm

An alternative to the Adobe products (partically Photosop) is the use of Gimp freeware software http://www.gimp.org/ or https://www.photopea.com/ an online photo editor. Affinity has also been developed however this is a paid for software. https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/#top

All are similar to Adobe software

There are also other freeware alternatives that can also be used.

Keyboard shortcuts and slideshow of how to use software basics

Adobe Workflow

Organsing

Bridge

Tutorials and screencasts to help.

MUST WATCH FOR HINTS AND TIPS

Organising and some editing

Bridge: We use this to import your photos onto your computer, view and file images. Also allows for some editing with Camera Raw and does not over-right your original photo. Can sort and organise images.

Photography workflow and editing Bridge

Setting bridge to open automatically when a camera connects.webm

Screencast how to set bridge to auto open when camera or sd card connected to your computer

Images from camera to your computer 2022.webm

Importing images - How to transfer images from your DSLR camera to your computer

Youtube playlist

Editing

Editing software allows you to adjust and alter your original photograph that you took. This can be basic or complex.

For editing of your images you can choose to work with Bridge-Camera Raw or Lightroom. It is your choice.

If software is confusing for you, then just keep with Bridge-Camera Raw. However it may not have some features that Lightroom has.

Note: to view your adjusted images in your e-portfolio you will need to do the following:

Camera Raw > convert and save

Lightroom > export

The screencast comparing Bridge and Lightroom shows you how.

Difference between Bridge and Lightroom: Feb 23, 2024 10:26 AM.webm

Screencast explaining the difference between Bridge and Lightroom

Lightroom

Tutorials and screencasts to help. (If this software is confussing for you then use the Camera Raw feature of Bridge)

MUST WATCH FOR HINTS AND TIPS especially the masks update for this year

Editing

Lightroom: We use this for Non destructive editing software. (this means you can always get back to the original, it doesn't over right the photo).

Can adjust multiple images all at once. Uses a copy of your image so doesn't take up storage space on your computer. Professional software with more control than using Bridge - Camera Raw

Photography workflow and editing Lightroom

Youtube playlist

Converting images to Black and White

You have 2 options for changing colour images to black and white. Choose which method you like the best.

Adobe Bridge or Adobe Lightroom Classic

black and white conversion in bridge.webm

Adobe bridge for B&W conversion

Using Lightroom to make colour images black and white.mp4

Lightroom for B&W conversion

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