ACR/Develop Settings

[aramb]

In the File Handling section of IIP, there is a drop down menu for ACR/Develop Settings. The two choices are [none] and [refresh]. Is this where I can select the new camera profiles that are offered in ACR 4.5? If so, how do I select the appropriate profile(s)? Clicking on [refresh] or [none] has no effect.

Aram B
Allentown, PA

[peterkrogh]

Aram,
This part of the interface looks at any saved settings from Adobe Camera Raw or Lightroom.

I've attached the one I use.  It does the following:

1. Sets Shadows to Auto.  This will ensure that the black slider is moved to the right until there is a real black somewhere in the photo.  I fiund this most helpful.
2. Sets Calrity to +50.  This adds some pop to the photos that loooks good for my NEF files.
3. Sets Vibrance to +10.  Again, this gives the images some pop.
4. Sets the Sharpness to 75.  This is for the "proofing" of the images - makes them snappy.

To use this:
1. Download the file

2. Change the extension from txt to XMP.

3a. On Mac, place the file in Users>Username>Library>Application support>Adobe>Camera Raw>Settings

3b. On PC, place the file in C/: >Documents and Settings>UserName>Application Data>Adobe>CameraRaw>Settings

4. Then you can relaunch IIP, or use the refresh command.  Apply the settings on import.

Peter

[msbc]

Peter,

When I try to access the settings file in your post I get the message "It seems that you are not allowed to download or view attachments on this board.". What do I need to do to be able to view attachments?

[aramb]

I get the same message and am unable to download the file.

Peter, thanks for the explanation. I think I understand its purpose better. Is it possible to add to the script and request that it apply the new camera profiles? If so, how would that be done?

Aram B
Allentown, PA

[peterkrogh]

Hmm, I guess that's part of what we turned off when the spammers struck.

Okay, try it like this.

www.theDAMbook.com/downloads/IIP_Defaults.xmp.zip

Then unzip and install the file as previously instructed.

Let me know if that works.
Peter

[markpirozzi]

Peter, the latest link works.

Mark

[Chris Bishop]

I've seen a video on the web where the profiles were saved as a preset. You'd be able to access the preset then. I have the WOW free presents and some of those are useful.
I'll try and track the video down again for more information.
Chris Bishop

[Chris Bishop]

It was the Aug 27th entry on the Lightroom Killer tips site.
If you haven't come accross this site before it is worth a look.
Chris Bishop

[aramb]

Thanks for the tip, Chris. I went to the Lightroom Killer Tips site and watched the Aug 27th video and it was extremely informative.

Aram B
Allentown, PA