Take Advantage of Virtual Copies in Lightroom 3

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1. Terry,

   What if you make a “virtual copy” of a PSD file and then open up that virtual copy of the PSD file in Photoshop then resave. Is it technically a new file and not a virtual at that point?

   ~Erick

   1. If you open it in PS you’re either opening the original PSD or a COPY with the current LR settings applied.

      1. Ok… so a “virtual copy” is ONLY a “virtual copy” if adjustments are made within LR. Is this correct?

         1. A Virtual Copy is a “Virtual” copy.

2. Good video. Lots of people don’t know about virtual copies. I make them all of the time. One thing I use them for a lot is to adjust the intensity of my presets. I create a virtual copy, apply my preset to the copy open both the copy and the original in PS. Add the preset version as a new layer to the original then adjust opacity until I like the look.

   1. Jason, you can save yourself a step by downloading a free plug-in called The Fader, which actually allows you to fade your presets to your heart’s content right from within Lightroom. http://www.knobroom.com/thefader/
      Note: I have no connection at all with the developer, but it’s worked great for me.

      Trev J.

      1. Even better! Thanks!

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5. Although I knew about making virtual copies I didn’t realise just how versatile they can be – thanks for a great video!

6. Valuable and useful video. Thanks!

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