Learning Lightroom

Popular Shortcuts:

Ctrl + Shift + I = Import/Export

D = Enter the Develop Module

G = Library View Modes

R = The Crop Tool

Q = Activate Spot Removal

Command/Ctrl + U = Auto Tone

Automatically helps you balance exposure such as Exposure, Contrast, Highlights, Shadows, Whites, and Blacks.

Command + Shift + U = Auto White Balance

Command/Ctrl + E = Edit a copy in Adobe Photoshop

V = Convert to Grayscale (convert your photo to black & white)

O = Show/Hide Adjustment Filter mask overlay

\ = Before/After

L = Cycle Through Lights Out Mode

Shift+Ctrl+F (Windows) or Shift+Command+F (Mac OS) = Full Screen And Hide Panels mode

Lest Arrow key – next page

Command/Ctrl + Z = Undo

Shift + Tab = Hide All Panels

Preference Settings

Edit Default settings: Edit>Preference(Ctrl+>External Editing.

Performance/Optimize:
Edit>Preference(Ctrl+>Performance

Merge a Moon into an image using Mask

In this example, we will show you how to add a Moon into a night image using Mask.

These are two original images.

This is the result.

Step 1. Select Moon.

2. Select Move icon and move the Moon into the night image.

Step 2. Composite the moon.
1. Choose Magic Wand Tool and select Moon black background.

2. Cut the black background.

3. Hold Ctrl+T to select the Moon, and resize it.

Step 3. Bland the Moon and adjust light/color.

  1. Select a Blanding option which you want to use, Color Dodge in our example.

Note: if you make larger, you can see the Moon is over layer on the head of the person. To fix it, we can use mask.

2. Make sure the night image is selected, use Magic Wand Tool to select the sky background.

3. Make sure the Moon layer is selected, add a Mask.

Note: the over layer disappear.

If you uncheck night image, you can see the result.

4. Make sure the Moon layer is selected, adjust brightness, Contract, Hue/Saturation, and Color Balance.

Add Moon into an image using Photoshop Blanding Options

In this example, we will show how to add Moon into an image with trees using Photoshop Blanding Options.

These are original images.

This is the result.

Step 1. Move the Moon into the tree image.

  1. Select Moon.

2. Select Move icon and move the Moon into the tree image.

Step 2. Composite the moon.

  1. Make sure the Move icon is selected and move the Moon behind the tree.

2. Hold Ctrl+T to select the Moon, and resize it.

3. Choose Magic Wand Tool and select Moon black background.

4. Cut the black background.

Step 3. Bland the Moon and adjust light/color.

  1. Select a Blanding option which you want to use, Color Dodge in our example.

2. Make sure the Moon layer is selected, go to Image>Adjustments>Brightness/Contract.

3. Adjust brightness.

4. Go to Image>Adjustments>Hue/Saturation and adjust Hue/Saturation.

5. Go to Image>Adjustments>Color Balance and adjust color balance.

Step 4. Adjust any light and color until you are happy about the result.

Sony A7 ISO Auto problem

Situation: The use has a problem to use ISO Auto settings. When setup ISO Auto, it is never lower than 1600. So in a sunny day, it always over exposure.

Resolution: reset Sony Camera to default settings. To do that, go to Menu>Settings (Toolbox icon)>7>Setting Reset>Initialize.

风华摄影协会人像活动简介

目的: 帮助会员提高摄影技巧,提供互相学习的平台。

与模特关系:互助互利,模特无报酬,拥有所有照片的使用权;模特的照片只在协会里交流。如有商业用途,必须事前与模特协商。

学习项目: 2017年,芝加哥车站,学习闪光灯

2018年,Railway Museum, 学习室内用光

花絮

2019年,室内摄影,日系列

室内自然光

测光

What To Bring To College (Girl Version) – 女生版美国大学新生必备清单

What To Bring To College – Girl Version

Documents

driver’s license and passport (at least two forms of ID, for travel or take on-campus work study jobs)

medical, dental, and / or vision insurance cards or installed insurance company app on cellphone

car insurance card (if the student drives at college)

signed healthcare power of attorney for the state where the college campus is located (to give parents rights to access student’s medical information and make medical decisions on behalf of the student)

student immunization record

I-20 (if international student)

Financial

open a bank checking account in student’s name

open a paypal account

open a venmo account

open a student credit card

Clothing and Shoes

2 pairs of pajamas

a dozen pairs of socks

a dozen pairs of underwear

half dozen everyday bras

half dozen sport bras

half dozen sets of everyday casual clothing

7 pairs of everyday shorts

4 pairs of yoga pants of different length

4 pairs of legging

4 pairs of short active pants

5 pairs of jeans of different lengths and styles (short, capri, long, skinny, bootcut, etc) 

several sets of exercise clothing (depending on how active you are)

2 swimming suits (if swimmer)

2 casual swimming suits

1 set of business casual outfit

1 set of suits (if in debate or model UN)

1 or more long dresses (depending on the local     climate)

1-2 light Jackets 

1 wind and light rain blocking hoodie

1 heavy jacket

1 winter coat (if in northern states)

2 pairs of winter hat/gloves (if in northern states)

1 or 2 scarfs (depending on the local climate) 

3 belts

1 robe

1 shower flip-flops

2 pairs of different kinds of athletic/comfort shoes ( more if sporty)

3 pairs of casual everyday shoes

2 pairs of snow boots (if in northern states)

2 pair of dress shoes

2 pair of boots

1 large purse

1 handbag

Bed and Bath

2 sets of 80’’ extra-long twin sheets (top and bottom)

1 mattress pad

2 sets of pillow cases

1 pillow (put inside vacuum bag to save travel space)

1 single bed quilt

1 throw blanket

1 shower caddy

2 large bath towels

2 hand towels

Laundry and Cleaning

1 pop-up collapsible mesh laundry hamper

trash bag, hand soap, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, paper towels, etc. (don’t bring to college. Buy locally as ongoing supply)

Personal

personal shaver (Electric or manual)

small scissors, nail care set, tweezers

comb/brush

hair dryer

eye care products (if applicable)

skin care products (if applicable, especially acne care)

medicine prescription (if applicable. Transfer the prescription to a nearby pharmacy)

favorite sport equipment (if applicable. College usually provides generic sport equipment)

an old memento, something like a cherished toy or stuffed animal 

toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, cotton balls, Q tips, facial tissue, body lotion, face lotion, lip balm, make up set, personal hygiene products, hair care products, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. (if flying, don’t bring to college. Buy local or online as ongoing supply)

Room Furnishings

1 LED desk lamp

1 secure hiding device (e.g. small safe in the shape of a book) to hide precious items and jewelry

1 set of 4 bed raisers (lift bed so large luggage can be stored under the bed. Some dorm beds can adjust height by itself, negating the need to buy bed raisers)

1 small desktop fan 

command hooks

photo prints of family and loved ones

hangers and a small trash can (don’t bring to college. Buy locally or online)

a few banker boxes (don’t bring to college. Buy locally or online)

Electronics and Accessories

1 laptop (13 or 15 inches for most majors, 17 inches for Engineering majors)

several flash-drives

1 bluetooth speaker

2 set of webcam blockers (blocking webcam cameras on laptops so hackers won’t be able to secretly watch/tape you)

1 one-to-five USB desktop charger

1 portable cellphone charging power bank

1 cellphone with a phone plan

1 over the ear headphones (better if its active noise cancelling)

2 bluetooth earbuds

power or charging cables for all electronic devices (buy more locally or online if needed)

1 power strip with 6ft cord (bring one to college. Buy more locally or online if needed)

School Supplies

1 large sturdy backpack

1 T-84 or T-89 graphing calculator (if STEM majors)

post-it notes, flags, legal pads, notebooks, non-permanent tape, nails, file folders, batteries, pens, etc. (don’t bring to college. Buy local or online as ongoing local supply)

Food

1 mini-refrigerator (if the dorm doesn’t provide one)

1 large reusable water bottle

1 travel mug (for coffee or other hot liquids)

Travel

1 carry-on suitcase

1 large check-in suitcase (2 or 3 if within driving distance to home) 

2 personal sound alarms (pull pin and let out very loud noise. Scaring away bad people or making your presence known in emergency), pepper spray (if not banned by local law)

1 small umbrella

1 pair of sunglasses

文件

驾照和护照(至少两种形式的身份证,用于旅行或参加校园工作学习)

医疗、牙科和/或视力保险卡或在手机上安装的保险公司应用程序

汽车保险卡(如果学生在大学开车)

签署了大学校园所在州的医疗保健授权书(赋予父母访问学生医疗信息并代表学生做出医疗决定的权利)

学生免疫记录

I-20(如果是国际学生)

金融的

以学生的名义开设银行支票账户

开设一个贝宝账户

开一个venmo账户

开一张学生信用卡

服装鞋履

2双睡衣

十几双袜子

十几条内裤

半打日常文胸

半打运动胸罩

六套日常休闲服装

7 条日常短裤

4条不同长度的瑜伽裤

4双绑腿

4双运动短裤

5 条不同长度和款式的牛仔裤(短款、卡普里裤、长款、紧身款、短靴等)

几套运动服(取决于你的活跃程度)

2 件泳衣(如果是游泳者)

2件休闲泳衣

1套商务休闲装

一套西装(如果在辩论或模拟联合国)

1 件或更多长裙(取决于当地气候)

1-2 轻夹克

1 挡风小雨连帽衫

1件厚夹克

1 件冬季外套(如果在北部各州)

2 副冬帽/手套(如果在北部各州)

1 或 2 条围巾(取决于当地气候)

3 腰带

1件长袍

1 个淋浴人字拖

2 双不同种类的运动/舒适鞋(运动型更多)

3双日常休闲鞋

2 双雪地靴(如果在北部各州)

2双正装鞋

2双靴子

1个大钱包

1个手提包

床和浴室

2 套 80 英寸超长双床单(上下)

1个床垫

2套枕套

1个枕头(放入真空袋内以节省旅行空间)

1张单人床被

1 毯子

1个淋浴球童

2条大浴巾

2条手巾

洗衣和清洁

1 个弹出式可折叠网状洗衣篮

垃圾袋、洗手液、洗衣粉、干衣纸、纸巾等(不要带到大学。在当地购买作为持续供应)

个人的

个人剃须刀(电动或手动)

小剪刀、指甲护理套装、镊子

梳子/刷子

电吹风

眼部护理产品(如适用)

护肤品(如果适用,尤其是痤疮护理)

药物处方(如果适用。将处方转移到附近的药房)

最喜欢的运动器材(如果适用。大学通常提供通用运动器材)

旧的纪念品,像珍爱的玩具或毛绒玩具

牙刷、牙膏、洗发水、护发素、沐浴露、除臭剂、棉球、Q贴、面巾纸、润肤露、洗面奶、润唇膏、化妆套装、个人卫生用品、护发用品、防晒霜、防虫喷雾等。 (如果飞行,不要带上大学。购买本地或在线作为持续供应)

房间陈设

1个LED台灯

1 个安全隐藏装置(例如书形的小保险箱),用于隐藏贵重物品和珠宝

1 套 4 个床架(升降床,可以将大件行李放在床下。部分宿舍床可以自行调节高度,无需购买床架)

1个小桌面风扇

命令钩子

家人和亲人的照片

衣架和一个小垃圾桶(不要带上大学。在当地或网上购买)

一些银行家的盒子(不要带上大学。在当地或网上购买)

电子产品及配件

1 台笔记本电脑(大多数专业为 13 或 15 英寸,工程专业为 17 英寸)

几个闪存驱动器

1个蓝牙音箱

2 套网络摄像头拦截器(阻止笔记本电脑上的网络摄像头,使黑客无法偷偷监视/录音)

1 个一对五 USB 桌面充电器

1个便携式手机充电电源

1部有电话计划的手机

1 头戴式耳机(如果有主动降噪效果更好)

2个蓝牙耳塞

所有电子设备的电源线或充电线(如果需要,请在本地或在线购买更多)

1 个带 6 英尺电源线的电源板(带一个到大学。如果需要,可以在本地或在线购买更多)

学校用品

1 个坚固的大背包

1 个 T-84 或 T-89 图形计算器(如果是 STEM 专业)

便利贴、旗帜、便笺簿、笔记本、非永久性胶带、钉子、文件夹、电池、钢笔等(不要带到大学。在当地或网上购买,作为当地持续供应)

食物

1个迷你冰箱(如果宿舍没有提供)

1个大号可重复使用的水瓶

1个旅行杯(用于咖啡或其他热液体)

旅行

1 个随身行李箱

1 个大型托运行李箱(如果离家很近,则为 2 或 3 个)

2 个个人声音警报器(拔针并发出很大的噪音。吓跑坏人或在紧急情况下让人们知道您的存在)、胡椒喷雾(如果当地法律未禁止)

1把小雨伞

1副太阳镜