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In that case Lightroom isn't for you and I would imagine that Photoshop is the app to go for.

McGregNi wrote:
That this blurring of distinction between the different key components of a workflow (as presented in a 'all-in-one' solution such as LR / Aperture), may be the cause of numerous misconceptions / misunderstandings about such programs. Keeping an awareness of exactly what functional stage you are at when either thinking about using the software or actually learning it would most likely help - I guess!!

McGregNi wrote:
There are clearly some common misconceptions about the difference between the traditional 'image editor' (ie pixel pusher) and the newer breed of 'parameric image editors' (ie proceses that record and store parameters of adjustment metadata to be rendered when the user is ready).

The whole business is further complicated when we consider the 'all-in-one' workflow-solution type of program (such as LR), which as well as combining tradional RAW conversion (parametric type) processes with image editing functions (also stored as metadata in an internal database), adds in an image collection cataloguing feature, with image specific metadata, tags, XMP / IPTC data fields as well!

What has previously been 4 distict workflow processes (cataloging, RAW convert, archive, image editing / output optimising) can become somewhat merged and indistict through a refined and seamless interface. It is surely this reduced distinction in the new users mind that can lead to difficulties or misunderstandings.

Of interest to me (as a user of separate programs for the key workflow areas) would be an option in Lightroom to disengage (deactivate) the catalogue. I am not sure if this is possible - I believe that one of LRs competitors (Bibble 5) does offer this possibility.?

darkskies wrote:
I've an idea........

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