John
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Post by John on Oct 16, 2016 13:30:12 GMT
I upgraded to Lr4 last year and like the Develop panel. I use it for almost all my editing and if the clone stamp was better, I wouldn't need PSE except for layers work. Tried to organize my files in Library and gave up. All I ended up with was a mess. None of this concerns my problem.
I decided to make a photo book. Gathered the 80+ files for my book and went to the book panel. After 5 hours work yesterday I had my pc slowed down to a crawl and had created a passable (not what I was trying for) front cover. Maybe I'm to old to follow instructions. I want the cover to have two stacked pannos and the pages to have smaller files arranged to fit according to size and shape.
Is there a tutorial for a first time book builder with detailed instructions to get me where I want to go?
After yesterdays frustration, I deleted all files from Lr Library and my pc is back to operating normally. Now I'm ready to start fresh.
Any help appreciated
John
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 16, 2016 16:26:49 GMT
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 16, 2016 16:34:33 GMT
Another option Are you going to have it printed? If so, the printing companies, such as Shutterfly, have their own built in software to create books. You edit your photos and get them in the order in which you want them to appear in your book, and then upload them to their site. Pick a book template, and their software puts your photos into the book. You still have the ability to edit the order in which the photos appear and make some other minor changes, but if you have your photos in order, the work is pretty much done after upload. Note: You will need to fix your photos prior to uploading - you will need to be patient about the upload process. If you are at all interested, take a look at what they have to offer, upload a half dozen photos, start a book - and see if the result is something you would like. Uploading the photos to the sites is free - sharing the photos or the project electronically is free. The cost comes in when you want to print. Here is a review of some sites: www.cnet.com/news/best-and-worst-photo-book-making-websites-for-you/Unfortunately, the review is over a year old, but it will give you an idea of what this is all about. Here's a newer review: www.toptenreviews.com/services/multimedia/best-photo-books/ |
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 16, 2016 17:01:48 GMT
Another option Are you going to have it printed? If so, the printing companies, such as Shutterfly, have their own built in software to create books. As John is using Lightroom . . . He can upload his photo book directly to Blurp to be printed as a high quality photo book. Adobe has partnered with Blurp and has created a fully integrated system, including the ability to choose covers and papers directly from Ligtroom, get the sizing and sharpening just right, etc. He can also use the PDF and JPEG output feature in Lightroom which will allow him to send his photo book to any other printing companies but these options will be limited because the page sizes are set to Blurb's dimensions. |
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 16, 2016 17:10:00 GMT
s John is using Lightroom . . . Just offering an option for a person who seems frustrated with the way the Lightroom book option worked. |
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Post by blackmutt on Oct 17, 2016 0:02:01 GMT
Try the video by Julieanne Kost using lightroom to create a book to export to Blurb. I just created a book through LR 6 and found it easier than going straight thru Blurb. I didn't use her video but I can see it to be very useful for next time. My book is 60 pages and took a couple of tries before I sent it off. Make a collection of the photos you want and let Blurb auto fill it first if you want and then move things around as desired. I didn't have a lot of type in mine and I am glad as I had trouble with that feature. I have used both Blurb and Shutterfly and find Blurb better. Blurb has a 40% off sale until the 18th too.
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Post by blackmutt on Oct 17, 2016 0:03:29 GMT
ps - the actual upload to Blurb took a while - half hour at least but I wasn't going anywhere so I just let my computer chug along.
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 17, 2016 1:27:41 GMT
I have used both Blurb and Shutterfly and find Blurb better. It is my understanding that Adobe partnered with Blurb because 1) by using one supplier Adobe could create a fully integrated system with Lightroom; and 2) they were able to do a very extensive testing of the quality of Blurb's product. |
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Post by kdcintx on Oct 17, 2016 1:38:13 GMT
I've created and printed several books using Blurb and their free downloadable program, Booksmart. I found Booksmart to be easier to use for complete book formating than trying to do everything in Lightroom and then upload to Blurb. Either way you do it, the print quality from Blurb has always been superb, and I've been pleased with their service.
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