Lightroom 2 has been released!

[mcadesigns]

Woo Hoo! I cannot wait 'til I have a few extra dollars in my pocket! I have heard good things about this one.

[justmp]

I just got the email, too. I've been waiting to purchase LR since I knew it was coming! Very cool that I happen to have a birthday in a few days and can call that my gift so I don't feel guilty about spending the money!!! LOL!

[calligraphybycarol]

It looks awesome! We already downloaded it! You can get an upgrade for $99 and a discount if you're a NAAP member.

[Sierra25]

What is NAAP? I would love a discount.

[Cassie Jones (1gr8muggle)]

National Association of Photoshop Professionals.

[twischropp]

Does that discount work for educators too? I just bought it last month!

[Sierra25]

Oh I see. Thanks

[calligraphybycarol]

Ooops..I guess it's NAPP, not NAAP. Anyway, an upgrade is only around $85 if you have Lightroom 1. They have discounts on a lot of software and photography products, and you also get a great magazine with tips and tricks on all the Adobe products.

[nirecreations]

On, no! I just bought LR 1 last week! Talk about poor timing!

But I love what I have now, so I think I will live with this for a while and upgrade when I see a need. But talk about poor planning, I didn't know the new one was coming out!

[Cassie Jones (1gr8muggle)]

It's under $100 at www.academicsuperstore.com

[katrinak]

Anybody know what the key differences are between 1 and 2?

[calligraphybycarol]

Hi Katrina...Here is a link to the PHotoshop User site about LR2...it tells the different features that are new to LR2.
NAPP has a whole site about Lightroom 2 here.
There are a lot more adjustments you can make without needing to go into Photoshop in the new Lightroom. They have a new "Adjustment Brush" which allows you to change things like brightness, sharpening, etc. in a localized area, instead of the whole photograph. Scott Kelby & Matt Kloskowski love the adjustment brush. It also has the post-cropping vignetting, which is really nice...in LR1 the vignette only worked on the original sized photograph...if you crop one side off the photo and then try the vignette, it was only be applied to the corners that weren't cropped off. Now it works great on the cropped photo.
There is much better integration between Lightroom and Photoshop, although with the new features in LR2, you really won't need to go to PS as much.
The above site has all kinds of videos and links to more that explain the features of LR2 and, of course, Scott Kelby has a new book about it, and he's having a Lightroom 2 tour again soon.
Matt's site also has more information about LR2: http://www.lightroomkillertips.com/

[iUma]

Hey Erin, I bet if you call Adobe and tell them, they will give you an upgrade since you just bought it. Who did you buy it from??

[calligraphybycarol]

Oh my gosh! Academicsuperstore.com is selling LR2 for $99...I thought it was the old version. That is a great deal!
http://www.academicsuperstore.com/pr...ghtroom/923151

[KristaLund]

Do you use LR in addition to PS or PSE?

[katrinak]

Originally Posted by KristaLund

Do you use LR in addition to PS or PSE?

Yep! I use LR to adjust the white balance of my photos, color conversions and just about every other photo adjustment imaginable. Simply and quickly. Then I import into PSE (or PS or CS3) to scrap. From what I've read the import process is even better with LR2!

Definitely on my list!

[deanie]

Oh, I love the that the vignettes can be applied post crop-have to go check out the websites! Thanks for the information, all!