Videos

Lightroom 5

Text and photographs by Colin Smith

As is our custom, I have all you need to get started right here in the PhotoshopCAFE Learning Site. Watch the video and get a feel for the Lightroom 5 new features and see how to use them. Then read the additional information on this page. I'll be updating this as time goes on, so bookmark, share and come back often.

Lightroom 5, top 10 New Features

Join Colin Smith as he shows you his top 10 favorite new features in Lightroom 5. This is a quick tour to get you up to speed quickly. A great place to start is with this video, and then watch the additional videos for more detailed information as well as how to use the features and hidden tips.

Advanced Healing Brush in Lightroom 5 for retouching

Finally, real retouching is possible from within Lightroom. Join Colin Smith, as he shows you how to use the new healing brush in Lightroom for some powerful retouching and clean up work.

Radial Filter in Lightroom 5 beta for making super vignettes

Learn about the new Radial filter in Lightroom 5 beta, where Colin Smith shows you how to make powerful adjustments. Create a custom oval shape and use adjustments inside or outside to make amazing special effects

Upright image correction in Lightroom 5 beta

The new upright correction allows photographers to automatically adjust keystoning and distortions. Its a very easy to use and powerful tool. Colin shows how it's also useful for people wanting to create 3D textures and custom brushes.