2 System Configuration

This chapter is an overview of how you might configure some general settings in each of the applications we’re discussing: Photoshop, Bridge/Adobe Camera Raw, and Lightroom. There are also some issues to consider when buying or outfitting your hardware. I strongly recommend revisiting the settings you initially chose. After a few weeks of frequent use, or a few months of more leisurely use, go through the settings I discuss to see if your way of working would benefit from other choices.

Whether we’re talking about Preferences, Color Settings, Workflow Options, Workspaces, or other settings, the workflow they aid is your own, not mine. I will offer reasonable suggestions, but it’s up to you to determine what’s best in the ...

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