I apologize for not having a post for awhile.

I have however been enjoying my new role as “Grampy” while helping to start up a new site with some former colleagues from my prior career (non photography) and also working on the 2010 calendar print templates, which I hope to finalize in next couple of weeks.

I figured it was time to get back to what I enjoy (after “Grampy role”) – Photography and “playing around” with Lightroom templates.

I’m using this post to get back into the “business” of template creation and I want to make sure there is still interest before I spend to much time doing so.

I have had request for different languages and size formats and I hope to create French, German and Swedish versions after I complete the US English version.

I would like some input from previous calendar users.

• Is there in fact a continued  interest in these presets
• What formats did you find most useful?
• Should I eliminate a particular format ?
• Any other suggestions

Other templates

• should I put any effort into enhancements to Gallery Frames ?
• Should I consider the request for templates for just various color mats with out frames ?
• Do you find these types of templates useful ?

Thanks for supporting and visiting Cameras View

Been playing around with the idea of a quick way to see how an image might look when it is framed.

Several issues needed to be addressed -

• What type of framing ?
• Do you use a mat ?
• Do you present the image in landscape or portrait orientation ?
• Is the image better off as a panorama or maybe a square mounting ?

If you are a regular follower of this blog, you know that I like to do these “what ifs” with in Adobe Lightroom™.

Here is the results of my latest experiment -

If you would like to try out this template, here is the link -framing_selector

Note: to change the position of an image within a frame, toggle the identity plate to be behind the image as shown here -

Then while holding down the Ctrl key, click on the image and reposition as desired. When satisfied, uncheck the “render behind image”.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks !

The Lightroom Gallery Frame Print templates have been updated to Version 2.0

In this update you will find:

• Improved rendering of the frames and mats. The mats have chamfers that simulate the chamfer cuts you would typically find on quality gallery mats.
• More frames – this release includes 32 variations. Included are frame sizes from 5 x 7 up to 24 x 30 inches, portrait, landscape, with and without mats.
• Included are square and panoramic simulations

Download a sampler to try at this link Gallery Frame 2.0 Sampler

Important user information

• Developed on a Windows Platform – there may be a compatibility issue with Apple Systems.
• Tested on Lightroom 1.4 and higher running under Windows Vista
• Test before you buy – download and test sampler
• Special Note on Performance: Depending on the memory (RAM) resources available on your system, you may experience some performance issues. See read me file included with download.

A new set of Lightroom print templates are in the final stages of checking before release. So please check back in the next several days for further updates.

Also in the planning stages are the 2010 calendar templates.  After several request,  French and German versions of the templates for European paper format will be added to the 2010 calendar template set.

Just finished my ritual of checking out various blogs relative to photography and various techniques and came across one of the most helpful links that I have found in awhile.

I don’t know about you, but I spend more time than I should using the spot removal tool in Lightroom®. I really should clean my sensor or have it cleaned but haven’t taken the time to do so. Well, this morning I got some inspiration to do so; Moose Peterson , a noted wildlife photographer has put together a series of videos on cleaning your gear. Its a three part blog series where he explains his gear and the process he uses in detail.

Check it out.