Tone Curve RGB Controls – Finally, we have controls over each independent color channel in our Tone Curve Panel! Now we can create cool color toning adjustments and faux-cross processing effects directly in Lightroom rather than always turning to Photoshop. That being said, there will be a small learning curve adjustment in getting used to the new setup. Also existing sliders like Contrast and Clarity work much more effectively than in Lightroom 3. Process 2012 is designed to work more like a Tone Curve that has been converted into slider options making it much more intuitive and powerful. Rather than having arbitrary sliders for things that really have little difference such as Exposure/Brightness, we now have a tightened up group Basic Processing settings. Process Version 2012 – While Process Version 2012 is significantly different from Process 2010 in Lightroom 3, it is also significantly better. Now that isn’t to say that we don’t have any gripes, so for those of you that want more details be sure to watch the video or read the full written review below for complete details and an overview of LR4s new feature set along with what makes us still want to bash our heads against a wall. So, given the fact that it has several new useful functions along with an affordable price tag, we are giving Lightroom 4 5/5 stars and a 100% SLR Lounge Approval. Lightroom 4 offers just enough new features to merit its purchase price.

However, with an upgrade price of $79 and a full non-upgrade price of only $149, Lightroom 4 is a must have in our book. Now, had these new features come at a price of $249 or $299 like previous versions of Lightroom, then we would have been much more critical in our overall recommendation. While Lightroom 4 is definitely more evolutionary than revolutionary, it does offer a good amount of new features over Lightroom 3. Originally, I was doubting that Lightroom 4 would have enough features to merit the usual heafty upgrade price. Since using the Lightroom 4 Beta, I have switched my tune 180 degrees. Pre-Conclusion Conclusion – 5/5 Stars 100% SLR Lounge Approved

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