SEim Effects LIghtroom PResets, Photoshop Actions, Effects

My free sampler of Power Workflow2 Lightroom Presets is finally here. This has a small assortment of what comes with the complete set, but there’s some cool presets here that will help you edit better and faster.

A key with presets is to build a good workflow. I spend a lot of time with that, and you’ll see some of it here. Start with a good auto preset. This free set includes a preset from my new “Super” series auto settings. Apply it to a whole batch to get rockin, then move on an try some other effects.

There’s also a coupon inside that will save you a few bucks if you decide to get the whole set. If you already have PW2 you already have these, but stay tune because Christmas is near and I have some goodies in store

Download the FREE PW2 Lightroom Presets Sampler:

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Power Worklfow Lightroom Presets are extremely popular. Since launch I’ve released various updated and enhancements, but the best is yet to come. Power Workflow2 is almost here.

More details are coming really soon, but these have been in the works for months. I can say that PW2 is going to be a huge upgrade, chock full of new goodies to keep us working creative and fast. I’m still working on the official graphic, but here’s a pre-comp. Stay tune for the official announcement… Gav

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Remember I’m here to help if you need it. Also here’s a shot taken on the beach I thought I’d throw in for fun. It’s been one of my popular ones on Flickr. Have a super week and stay tune to ProPhotoShow. New podcasts coming soon… Gavin

~ Download Gavin’s Brush Presets ~

Did you know that in Lightroom2 You can use a brush to make precise corrections, and even have brush presets ready to go to make those corrections easy.

Well I knew about LR  brushes, but I had not given enough attention to them until Matt Kloskowski posted up some darken brushes, and got my mind in gear on a great workflow asset.

Here’s a collection of brush presets I made for… Burn, Dodge, Color Boost, Color Drain, Skin Soft, and Detail Boost. Remember that these don’t work the same as my Develop presets. These are for “Brush” settings. If you need to learn how to install them take a look at my Installing Lightroom Brush Presets article. The download is above. Just download unzip and follow the directions.

Once you get them installed you can just select the brush effect that you want, from the drop-down. Bush size and softness are still filly controllable. Just select the preset, then set the size you want.

Gavin Seim

Our Power Workflow lightroom presets are our most popular tool. Hundreds of photographers are using Lightroom with PW to keep their workflow going ultra fast. Our other presets, as well as the actions are also very popular, and we want your feedback.

I take Seim effects very seriously. I field test my presets and actions while under the gun, and I’m always looking for ways to make them better than before. I was just using some new Presets this weekend while at a wedding, and I’m pretty excited about what we’re working on.

So how could we improve our products. Organization, naming, categories, the way effects are applied. These are all things I try out and think about when working to make updates. What are your thoughts, and what would you like to see made to help us help you improve your editing??

Leave us a comment and let me know, or shoot me an email directly. A appreciate your feedback.

Also make sure in the S.E. club by being a a fan on Facebook. You’ll get updates, and most of all free goodies and effects to try out.

Gavin Seim

Seim Effects now has it’s own page on Facebook. I’m finding FB a good way to network, and stay involved. What’s really cool is anyone can become a fan of the Seim Effects page. It’s a great way to stay up to date. It also helps spread the word, and show your friends that you use my Lightroom presets and effects, which I really appreciate. Speaking of staying up to date, I know I don’t post here nearly every day, but if you want more tips, articles and news theres a lot happening over at prophotoshow.net, and even a forum where me and lots of other great photographers hang out. It’s a fun community Also you can find me on Twitter where I try to post useful things at a moments notice. Gav

Personally as a photographer I get pretty into creative post processing. I make lightroom presets, actions etc to super speed that workflow a lot, and I still find myself in front of the computer even though I don’t really need to be. Do you deal with this?

What’s on my mind today is how much playing with post can take away from our creative photography if we allow it to. I literally have so many images that I could spend months behind the computer trying to make art out of them.

I can get to a point where I’m in the studio just playing with the web, emails, photo’s etc. I can browse endlessly thru tech and photo blogs, and get all the great tips in the world but if I don’t go out and shoot I become only an observer.

This sounds crazy since I love photography, but sometimes I get in a mode where I tend not to pick up the camera unless it’s a paid job! I have to force myself to go out shooting somewhere. It can be a country drive, or just a walk down the street. Great images are everywhere , so if I am not finding a shot, I figure I need to spend more time learning to see the see the beauty in the things around me.

We don’t have to be on a roadtrip, or a brand new place to find great stuff to shoot. I know I get in this rut at times and maybe you do to. Though all this online content is great, there’s nothing like picking up a camera and getting out hands dirty. Getting a speedy workflow is always something I’m looking for, and it works great. I just need to remember to use that extra time to get creative behind the lens.

NOW STOP READING THIS AND GO SHOOTING!

Gavin Seim