{"id":109901,"date":"2017-09-20T14:02:01","date_gmt":"2017-09-20T13:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=109901"},"modified":"2017-09-20T08:06:21","modified_gmt":"2017-09-20T07:06:21","slug":"lightroom-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/photo_editing\/lightroom-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightroom tips: Discover hidden tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-109889\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-auto-fix-whites-and-blacks.jpg\" alt=\"Lightroom hidden tools auto-fix whites and blacks\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-auto-fix-whites-and-blacks.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-auto-fix-whites-and-blacks.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-auto-fix-whites-and-blacks.jpg?resize=630,394 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-auto-fix-whites-and-blacks.jpg?resize=900,563 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-auto-fix-whites-and-blacks.jpg?resize=562,351 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">1 Auto-fix whites and blacks<\/h2>\n<p>Shift-clicking any tonal setting\u2019s name within the Develop Module\u2019s Basic Panel will apply an auto- correction for that specific setting. So, for example, you can auto- correct Temperature and Tint independently of one another, or auto-set the whites and blacks to ensure a tonally rich image.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">2 Speed up sorting<\/h2>\n<p>This little-known gem is found under Photo&gt;Auto-Advance. When sorting images in the Library Module, upon setting a rating \u2013 using pick (P), unpick (U) or rate (1-5) \u2013 Lightroom will advance to the next image, rather than waiting for you to use the arrow keys to move on. Caps-Lock also enables\/disables the feature.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">3 Lose the lag<\/h2>\n<p>Image lag can be a problem. If you find that Lightroom takes a few seconds to bring up a full-screen image the issue might be with your display, as it takes extra processing power to draw to a high-resolution screen. Try reducing the window size, or set your view to 1:2 or 1:3 instead.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_109895&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-109895 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lightroom-hidden-tools-straight-line-healing.jpg\" alt=\"lightroom hidden tools straight-line healing\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/lightroom-hidden-tools-straight-line-healing.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/lightroom-hidden-tools-straight-line-healing.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/lightroom-hidden-tools-straight-line-healing.jpg?resize=630,394 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/lightroom-hidden-tools-straight-line-healing.jpg?resize=900,563 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/lightroom-hidden-tools-straight-line-healing.jpg?resize=562,351 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">You can paint with the Spot Removal tool to remove overhead wires<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">4 Straight-line healing<\/h2>\n<p>The Spot Removal tool lets you remove marks and spots, and you can also paint with it to clear up scratches or lines. If you click on one end of a line, hold Shift and click on the other end, you can heal the whole line in one go \u2013 great for removing overhead wires in landscapes. The same technique works with the Adjustment Brush too.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">5 Increase your cache size<\/h2>\n<p>If you notice a fall off in running speed, it might be because Lightroom\u2019s cache size is too small. The cache stores data that can speed up initial image processing. To increase the size of the cache go to Preferences&gt;File Handling and set it to 20GB or more \u2013 but make sure you have the disk space.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-109897\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-use-older-sliders.jpg\" alt=\"Lightroom hidden tools use older sliders\" width=\"500\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-use-older-sliders.jpg 500w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-use-older-sliders.jpg?resize=300,347 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-use-older-sliders.jpg?resize=346,400 346w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">6 Use older sliders<\/h2>\n<p>The Process Version setting within the Develop Module\u2019s Camera Calibration panel lets you revert back to older Lightroom controls. If you set it to \u20182010\u2019 the Basic Panel changes to the older \u2018Fill Light\u2019 and \u2018Recovery\u2019 sliders which are far more potent than the Shadows and Highlights sliders that replaced them.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">7 Get smart<\/h2>\n<p>Underused and highly useful, you can create Smart Collections by clicking the Collection Panel\u2019s plus icon. They let you search and group photos based on the metadata held within. For example, you could collect together all photos taken within a date range, or with a high ISO, or rated five stars.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_109894&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-109894 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-increase-shadows-in-the-graduated-filter-tool.jpg\" alt=\"Lightroom hidden tools increase shadows in the graduated filter tool\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-increase-shadows-in-the-graduated-filter-tool.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-increase-shadows-in-the-graduated-filter-tool.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-increase-shadows-in-the-graduated-filter-tool.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-increase-shadows-in-the-graduated-filter-tool.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-increase-shadows-in-the-graduated-filter-tool.jpg?resize=562,375 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Increase Shadows in the Graduated Filter tool<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">8 Clever grads<\/h2>\n<p>When loaded with negative exposure, the Graduated Filter tool can work wonders over a sky. However, any objects that jut into the sky will also be darkened. To fix this simply increase Shadows in the tools tonal settings. This will counteract the darkening effect over the land but leave the sky (mainly highlights) unaffected.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_109892&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-109892 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-edit-on-the-web.jpg\" alt=\"Lightroom hidden tools edit on the web\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-edit-on-the-web.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-edit-on-the-web.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-edit-on-the-web.jpg?resize=630,394 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-edit-on-the-web.jpg?resize=900,563 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-edit-on-the-web.jpg?resize=562,351 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Lightroom CC users can edit online by signing in to their account<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">9 Edit on the web<\/h2>\n<p>Lightroom CC users can edit photos from any computer with an internet connection. First, you need to sync the photos in with your usual Lightroom desktop (check the sync box next to any Collection to do so). Then go to <a href=\"https:\/\/lightroom.adobe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lightroom.adobe.com<\/a> and sign in to your CC account to start editing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">10 Tone your videos<\/h2>\n<p>The Develop Module doesn\u2019t support video, but here\u2019s a workaround. Import your video, go to the Library Module and use the Capture Frame button below the video clip. Take this frame into the Develop Module and tone it, then save a preset. Then use the Quick Develop panel in the Library Module to apply the same preset to the video.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_109890&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-109890 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-better-vignettes.jpg\" alt=\"Lightroom hidden tools better vignettes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-better-vignettes.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-better-vignettes.jpg?resize=300,450 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-better-vignettes.jpg?resize=267,400 267w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-better-vignettes.jpg?resize=900,1350 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-better-vignettes.jpg?resize=562,843 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">The Radial Filter is better for vignettes than the Post Crop vignette tool<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">11 Better vignettes<\/h2>\n<p>The Radial Filter is better for vignettes than the \u2018Post Crop vignette\u2019 tool, as it gives you more control over the darkening of corners. Rather than trying to position the circular area by hand, simply hold Cmd\/Ctrl and double-click over the image to snap the circle to the edges of the frame.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-109891\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-brush-your-grads.jpg\" alt=\"Lightroom hidden tools brush your grads\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-brush-your-grads.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-brush-your-grads.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-brush-your-grads.jpg?resize=630,394 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-brush-your-grads.jpg?resize=900,563 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-brush-your-grads.jpg?resize=562,351 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">12 Brush your grads<\/h2>\n<p>One of the great strengths of the Graduated and Radial Filter tools is the brush option found in the settings to the right, which lets you add or subtract to the effect created by either filter. Enable the brush and hit O to toggle a mask overlay on so you can see where to paint.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-109896 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-super-solo-mode.jpg\" alt=\"Lightroom hidden tools super solo mode\" width=\"500\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-super-solo-mode.jpg 500w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-super-solo-mode.jpg?resize=300,388 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-super-solo-mode.jpg?resize=309,400 309w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">13 Super Solo Mode<\/h2>\n<p>This is a huge timesaver \u2013 scrolling down the panels to the right of the Develop Module takes valuable seconds, so instead enable Solo Mode by right-clicking over any panel name. Once turned on, each panel will automatically collapse once another is opened, keeping the interface tidy and accessible.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">14 Hide the Modules<\/h2>\n<p>The list of modules at the top of the Lightroom interface takes up valuable screen space. You can minimise it by clicking the arrow, then use keyboard shortcuts to switch between modules \u2013 use G for Library grid view, E for Library Loupe view and D for Develop Module.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">15 Order of edits<\/h2>\n<p>Adobe lists a \u2018correct\u2019 order for edits that will optimise performance: first carry out spot healing, then do any lens corrections that are necessary. Next, perform global tonal adjustments such as exposure and contrast (this can also be done at the start if you like). Finally, apply sharpening and noise reductions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-109898\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-useful-plug-ins.jpg\" alt=\"Lightroom hidden tools useful plug-ins\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-useful-plug-ins.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-useful-plug-ins.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-useful-plug-ins.jpg?resize=630,394 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-useful-plug-ins.jpg?resize=900,563 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-useful-plug-ins.jpg?resize=562,351 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">16 Useful plug-ins<\/h2>\n<p>Why not try Lightroom plug-ins? One of our favourite free plug-ins is the Google Nik collection (available online from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/nikcollection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.google.com\/nikcollection<\/a>) that includes Analog Efex Pro and Silver Efex Pro. Another gem is LRtimelapse, which lets you create gradual tonal adjustments to an all-raw sequence of photos \u2013 essential when making day-to-night or night-to-day timelapses.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_109893&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 520px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-109893 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-improved-mobile-tools.jpg\" alt=\"Lightroom hidden tools improved mobile tools\" width=\"500\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-improved-mobile-tools.jpg 500w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-improved-mobile-tools.jpg?resize=281,500 281w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-improved-mobile-tools.jpg?resize=225,400 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Lightroom Mobile is a game-changer<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">17 Improved Mobile tools<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve not used Lightroom Mobile before, then now is the time to give it a go. The latest updates include a new Selective Brush that lets you paint tonal changes in a similar way to the Adjustment Brush in Lightroom Desktop. Along with updates to the sharpening tools, it\u2019s a real game-changer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_109900&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-109900 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-tools-precision-painting.jpg\" alt=\"Lightroom tools precision painting\" width=\"1000\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-tools-precision-painting.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-tools-precision-painting.jpg?resize=300,187 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-tools-precision-painting.jpg?resize=630,392 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-tools-precision-painting.jpg?resize=900,560 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-tools-precision-painting.jpg?resize=562,350 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Turn your Adjustment brush into a precise tool<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">18 Precision painting<\/h2>\n<p>This underused setting transforms your Adjustment Brush into a powerful, precise selective tool by seeking out edge details as you paint. Turn it on and off in the Brush settings, or with A. Auto-mask is also available in the Graduated Filter and Radial Filter\u2019s Brush options, so you can erase part of an adjustment with precision.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">19 Spray-paint keywords<\/h2>\n<p>The little-used but highly useful spray-can tool is available in the Library Module\u2019s grid view (G). It lets you \u2018spray\u2019 settings, presets or keywords over a grid of photos. The tool sits below the grid. Simply grab it, use the settings beside to choose metadata, then start spraying.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-109888\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-add-textures.jpg\" alt=\"Lightroom hidden tools add textures\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-add-textures.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-add-textures.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-add-textures.jpg?resize=630,394 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-add-textures.jpg?resize=900,563 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2017\/09\/Lightroom-hidden-tools-add-textures.jpg?resize=562,351 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">20 Add textures<\/h2>\n<p>The Print Module lets you place an \u2018Identity Plate\u2019 over an image. It\u2019s primarily designed to let you add a brand name or logo, but you can drop any PNG (a file type that allows transparency) on top of your image, so you can add textures and borders as if layering them in Photoshop.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.patersonphotos.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Paterson<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>James is as skilled a photo editor as he is a photographer. His work has appeared in countless magazines and books, and in 2014 he was appointed editor of Practical Photoshop magazine. His subjects range from portraits to landscapes, architecture and underwater scenes. 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