This page is a directory to the videos that we've made.

Chat Videos

---------->General Meeting Recordings<----------

Recordings of Full Chat Meetings

2024
- 18 December 2024: We had a fairly short list of edits to discuss, followed by review of the current two week challenge (3 colors) and an extended discussion of the latest Topaz Photo AI. We also talked about computing hardware requirements for advanced photo editing software.
- 11 December 2024: We had a large number of image edits to discuss this meeting. We also reviewed images from the current 2 week challenge (light).
- 18 December 2024: We had a fairly short list of edits to discuss, followed by review of the current two week challenge and an extended discussion of the latest Topaz Photo AI. We also talked about computing hardware requirements for advanced photo editing software.

2025
- 1 January 2025: In addition to image review, we talked about the pros and cons of Lightroom and about how to manage images.
- 8 January 2025: We went over a short list of images and our two week challenge. We also discussed upcoming Ole' Photo SIG presenters.

---------->General Topics<----------

Organizing Your Images on Your Computer
    13 December 2021
    A overview of organizational strategies for the digital age. There is also a demonstration of how to get your images into Lightroom once you have them on your computer.
    Handouts: Organizing Photos, Using LR Synchronize Option

---------->Photoshop Tips & Tricks<----------

PS: Filters and modifying background (5/25/2022). A short discussion about using PS filters. Also modified the background.

PS: Discussion on tools to remove powerlines (5/9/2022). Discussed LrC spot removal tool vs. PS options (Clone Stamp, Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush)

PS: Introduction to Quick Actions (23 March 2022). Jane shows us how to access quick actions and what they can do.

PS: Layering Light Painting Images (18 Feb 2022). Bart works on an image in PhotoShop with input from the group.

PS: Adding Keyline/Border + Text (15 Dec 2021). Jane shows how she made a very attractive image with keyline and text.

---------->Lightroom Tips & Tricks<----------

A Review of Bart's LR workflow (7/6/2022). A review of workflow issues prompted by questions within the group.

Masking in LrC, Exporting to PS, Shooting to the right (5/6/2022). An introduction to masking in the latest LrC plus exporting to PS for addition work. Also a discussion on shooting to the right.

Creating a Timelapse Video in the Slideshow Module (4/6/2022). Importing timelapse presets and changing timing parameters.

Some Discussion on Collections and Using Guides in Transform (30 March 2022). Several people wanted addition info on these two subjects.

Opening multiple images in LR as Layers in a single PS field (10 January 2022). Glenn asked how Bart had he had combined Glenn's eagle shots together.

Sending Images from LR to External Editors (15 Dec 2021). Some things you should know about the process.

Introduction to Adobe Lightroom (April/May 2021)
    Participants of the Photo Chat requested some introductory instruction on using Lightroom. The discussion lasted for seven sessions. Note that Lightroom has changed substantially since these recording were made, but many of the same principles still apply, particularly the early sessions.

Introduction to Light Painting in Adobe Lightroom Classic (1/10/2024)
     Participants of the Photo Chat requested some introductory instruction on using Lightroom to "Light Paint" an image in post processing. This recording is of the demo.

---------->PhotoPills<----------

A Discussion on the PhotoPills Planner (9 June 2021)