July 29, 2008

Adobe Lightroom 2 is here!

Adobe has just realeased Lightroom 2. The ever popular workflow tool for photographers. You can find the press release here.

At $299.00 (99.00 upgrade from V1) Lightroom two is still a Benjamin more than Aperture, but holds the biggest market share to be sure. We’re pretty excited over here. Here’s a list of some of the best new features as outlines on Adobe.

Local adjustment brush
Enhanced organizational tools
Volume management
Extensible architecture
Multiple monitor support
Flexible print package functionality
Streamlined Photoshop CS3 integration
Enhanced output sharpening
64-bit support for Windows® and Mac OS

I’ve been using beta 2 myself for some time, but will defiantly be getting the full 2.0 release and getting into it. I’m eager to push the limits a but further with my Lightroom Presets We’ll also be talking on the show about it soon.

Updates! Here’s a few articles worth checking out.

Lightroom News compares the Beta and full release features.
Scott Kelby talks about the features we wanted that did, and didn’t come.
Lightroom 2 learning center is here with good videos.

June 17, 2008

special effects

Working on new Effects

I‘ve been writing Photoshop actions for the up coming release of the Photographer Essentials collection (title subject to change)

I‘m pretty stoked about the progress. While the Hollywood effects action have a wide range of killer effects, I felt Seim Effects needed a collection that offered clean everyday effects and production tools. This set will not be replacing Hollywood Effects at all, but rather adding to the possibilities.

One example is the new Simple Soft. I wanted a softening effects that was not over the top. Just straightforward and cool looking. Simply soft is smooth and effective, without being complex. Heres a sample of Simply Soft II. It a subtle look that makes images amazing!

I‘ve also been working with a method to make Burn and Dodging easy and non destructive, yet have it apply to all layers. I’m really happy with the effects that are going to be in this set. It’;s not a repeat of our Hollywood Effects, but a whole new addition to the Seim workflow. There’s not an official release date yet, but these actions should be out in the next couple months. Stay tunes for news, or drop me an email to be notified… Gavin

May 15, 2008

actions, news, photoshop, ProPhotoShow

More Photoshop actions coming

I love my Hollywood Effects actions and use them all the time, but I’m working on a brand new set, not to replace Hollywood, but to accent it.

With all the amazing glows and fantasy effects in H.E. I’ve ben thinking it’s time for some cool effects that are basic and down to earth. The new Photographer Essentials actions won’t be a huge set, but it’s going to have some really cool effects that you can use everyday.

The development of the set is in progress. Stay tuned for updates, and if you have something you’ll like to see in this set throw me a comment… Gav

January 26, 2008

Free Effects & Goodies, free lightroom presets, lightroom, presets, special effects

Free Lightroom Preset. Gavin’s Vintage Photo Effect

Wanted to post up a free preset for everyone today. This is Vintage I, and it’s a neat Lightroom preset to give a nice vintage tone to a photo. There’s actually three vintage presets I just made that will come with my Power Workflow Lightroom Presets.

This a good general purpose vintage, and more than just a saturation reduction. Just start with standard photo and add this for a great vintage effect. I notice that sometimes with darker photo’s it helps to bump the exposure up just a little before you run this. Other cool variations are now included with my entire collection. Note that this preset is now included in the Power Workflow Fantasy Sampler which is also a free presets download.

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November 9, 2007

Gavin Seim, PPS Photography Tips, ProPhotoShow, Software

Free Lightroom Presets | The Ultimate Free Presets List:

Free Lightroom Presets and Capture 1 Styles list — Get my free Natural HDR mini pack here. Natural HDR Lightroom Presets.

The Free Lightroom Presets Directory.

Hey tribe it’s Gavin Seim and it’s 2022. This post was a pretty old list and most of the presets here are for older versions of Lightroom but if you install them they will update and work in the newer version. See my Lightroom presets install videos.

I’m going to start adding new free presets for Lightroom and Photoshop RAW, Free Styles for Capture One, and more to this list and get it up to speed again. I’ll need your help by adding your favorites in the comments so I can curate them.

I’m best known for my carefully formulated Lightroom presets. You’ll find a lot of these paid and fully supported packs here on this site. But many of my packs have free mini versions so you can get some of my best Lightroom presets free. I’ll start the list with those and keep adding more.

The new Free Lightroom Presets and Capture One Styles list…

Some of the most popular free presets made by me…

Free Natural HDR Lightroom presets. 8 high dynamic range sampler from my complete pack (LR Presets New and legacy + C1 Styles)
Free Silver 4 Lightroom black and white presets pack. 88 really powerful black and white preset curated from V4 of the complete pack. (LR Presets New and legacy + C1 Styles)
Free Film Emeulatuion presets for LR and C1. My films pack goes really deep and in the free mini-pack I included 9 free film presets including the Fuji Classic Negative preset. (LR Presets New and legacy + C1 Styles + LUTS)
Another 8 free Capture one Styles and LR free presets from my Muse Collection. (LR Presets New and legacy + C1 Styles)

The old legacy Lightroom presets list…

You’ve just found the biggest, best-maintained list of free LR presets anywhere. I hunt the web for these, trying to add the best and filter out the dead ends. There’s plenty to browse. And feel free to share your favorites in the comments (freebies only).

LR4 and LR5 Presets: The develop module changed in LR4 and most LR3 presets will not fully function under the new process. As more LR4 presets are becoming available I’ll add to the list. I’ll also note listings that I’ve been able to verify are LR4 Compatible. Non-marked listing may be LR1,2 and 3 only.

There are also loads of freebies (linked below). I’m fanatical about quality and honored that they’ve become so well regarded my peers. OK, now on to the goodies. Oh and if you use Apple Aperture, here’s the free Aperture presets list.

My Free Legacy LR Preset picks…

Seim Effects Free Lightroom Presets (LR4/5 Compatible).
I have a LARGE and ever growing assortment of free presets that include fully LR 4 compatible effects. I suggest you start with 8 free presets from PW3 and 15 Free Premium Presets from Color Fantasies 2. You can also visit the Seim Effects Ultimate Freebie List.
Preset Heaven (LR4 Compatible).
This is a blog where you’ll find a large variety of presets. I won;t list them all, but there a lot. A nice place to get some sweet goodies.
Lightroom Killer Tips Presets (LR4/5 Compatible).
Aside from a great LR video cast, Matt Kloskowski from Photoshop TV posts presets on the site for free. His latest works are LR4 compatible.
Lightroom Presets on the Adobe Exchange (LR4/5 Compatible).
The Exchange has always been a great place to get ad on’s for Adobe products. Keep an eye on it.
Jack Davis’s Perfect Presets Collection (LR 2-3).
This is a download from our friends over at OnOne Software. A large preset collection that is organized in a tidy list. Well put together with lots of effects.
Wonderland Free Presets (LR1-3).
A free sampler pack from their Lightroom Presets collections. It looks like they have LR4 presets coming so we’ll keep watching.

More Free Presets Worth Noting: These may not be large sets but they may have potential…

NEW – Photography Planet Presets: Not a lot here, but they give away a few presets from their collections (LR4/5 Compatible).
F/stop Spot free presets. A few mini collections of freebies. (LR4/5 Compatible).
Eric Kim 15 Free presets for street photography. (LR4/5 Compatible).
Lightroom Library Presets Lots of presets with some previews, (LR2-3).
Laconic Design Presets Laconic has a bunch, many of which fall into B&W/Vintage (LR1-3).
Camera Dojo Presets A nice free pack of presets covering a broad range settings (LR1-3).
Chrome and New York presets from Vert: (LR 1-3).
Really Japans Presets: A collection of various mini preset sets (LR 1-3).
Skye’s LR Presets: She has a couple nice looking freebies in one download (LR 1-3).
MCP Effects: A few free presets from MCP. (LR 1-3).
Vivian Chungs Presets: A nice little archive of freebies. (LR 1-3).
I Brake For Bokeh Presets: Another nice variety of free Lightroom presets, LR 1-3).
Heather Green’s Presets. A few interesting looking color tone presets.
Joop Snijder Presets: A variety of general use effects (scroll down the page).
A Girl In Love Presets: A nice little set of ten vintage tone effects.
Markus Dollinger Presets: Not in English, but you’ll find a presets download link at the bottom.
Xequals Photography Presets: Once you get past an awkward site, you’ll find a fair variety of free presets.
Focus Beauty Presets: Various presets allowing you to build effects. Also check out the HDR presets.
Inside Lightroom Presets: One of the early Lightroom sites. Lots of presets if you browse around.
Dlbert Debruijn Free presets. A nice looking assortment of free presets.
BJWok Presets. Looks like many were made for band sessions. A variety of freebies.
RuleOfThirds free presets. Looks like a nice collection of freebies mixed in with their paid offerings.

Other Random Presets: Some of these have obscure links, some with only 1 preset. But if you crave more…

Photo Focus preset: Look like just one here, but Scott posted a tone preset he made.
Sean Mcgrath: Some paid effects in here, but on this page are plenty of freebies.
Profi Presets: Various preset of the week posts here with free effects. Have to browse thru links.
Mithrandir’s Lightroom Presets: A list of a bunch of Mithrandir’s presets. Sweet.
Dryor Eyal Presets: A few presets posted ion his blog. Not many details.
Gantico’s Presets: Various presets worth a look, including some infrared.
Stellar Times Free Presets: A few classy looking tones.
640 Pixels free presets:
Katherine’s Pink preset: Just one pink tone here.
Scenic World Presets: A couple presets with intense highlights.
Simonetta Rossi’s Free Presets: A few sky brighteners you might enjoy.
Rockstar B&W & Soda Pop presets: A few presets here. But you have to wade through to get them.
Rebecca Meyers Preset: Just one Faded Wash preset that I can find.
Mike Lao’s “300” presets: A bit of a legend. Two effects based on the movie 300.
Sean McCormack’s IR Presets: An article talking about Infrared in LR and some free presets.
Alberts Warming Preset: A warm tone effect.
Sweets Lightroom Preset: Just a solo.
Platinum Premium Preset: Not a platinum effects so much as B&W.
VFASP Presets. Looks like three presets. Color tone and BW.
Photography Silo Presets: A little clutter, but they post a free preset now and then.
Minimalist Photography. 5 free B&W presets. Some are a bit harsh but give em a try.

Free Lightroom Brush Presets – How To Install Brush Presets

LR4 Brushes…

Elegance Essentials LR4 Brushes: My own collection of brushes designed especially for LR4.

LR2-3 Brushes

Matt’s Light/Dark Brush Presets: A simple set of brushes for burning and dodging
Seim’s Free Brush Presets: A brush set for Skin Softening, Burning, Dodging, more.
Matt’s Enhancer Brushes: Another nice assortment of brushes from Matt Kloskowski.

Free Lightroom Print Presets/Templates:

Gavin’s Album Page Design Print Presets for LR3-5:
A group of print presets to make quick page layouts in LR3. Great for press printed books and small albums. This is a new improved set for LR3.
Album Page Design Print Presets for LR2:
A group of print presets to make quick page layouts in LR2. This is the first set. Don’t use these in LR3-4.