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Getting a Better View in the Develop Module (LR)


Lightroom’s Develop Module provides most photographers all the tools they need to enhance their photos. Paying attention to the details and subtle changes can help you create some remarkable images. To view your images in the Develop module, here a few tips to help you see your changes.

Image Zoom – just hit the Z key to zoom in on your photo. Hit the Z key again to return to full size.



Second Screen View – Have you ever wanted to be able to see your full-size image in real time as you are making changes in a view that has been zoomed. If you have a large enough monitor, try this method. Click on the little #2 button on the lower left of the Develop Module view. A second window will pop up with a full-size view of your photo. You can move and resize the second window as you see fit. Your changes will be displayed in the second window as you make local changes in the zoomed in view of the Develop Module. Just close the second window when you are done.

Before and After Views – Comparing your Develop Module changes with your original out of the camera image is a good way to see that your post processing reflects your desired intent. It’s easy to see different views that compare Before and After Views. Here are a few shortcut key strokes to try!

     \ Key – Toggles the Develop Module View to before and after

     Y Key – Displays a view of the before and after images side by side. Hit the Y key again to return to the normal view.

     Shift + Y Keys – Displays a split-screen side by side before and after view. Hit Y to return to normal view.

     Alt + Y Keys – Displays a view with before and after images top and bottom. Hit the Alt + Y Keys again to return to normal view.

Adobe Camera Raw in Photoshop has similar tools and function as Lightroom. You can use many Lightroom features and tips in Camera Raw!


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