2021-12-17

2 Simple Ways to Install Presets in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR)

Adobe has made installing and using presets in Photoshop’s Adobe Camera Raw much easier recently. This post will share two simple ways to install your presets in ACR.

Install Lightroom Presets Directly in ACR

Recently, Adobe has added a very simple way to install your Lightroom Presets into ACR. Just follow these steps to add any of your presets for use in Photoshop.

First, download your new Pretty Presets zip file.

Then, open a photo in Photoshop. In the menus at the top of Photoshop choose, Filter>Camera Raw Filter.

Next, click on the presets icon on the right of Camera Raw (two interlocking circles).

Then, click on the three dots “…” at the top of the Presets Panel. From the options that open, choose “Import Profiles and Presets”.

Navigate to the ZIPPED preset file you downloaded. Highlight the file and click “Import”. You’re done! Your presets will be installed.

Install Presets in Lightroom

It may seem like I typed the wrong Adobe program above. However, when you install presets into Lightroom (not Classic—the desktop app) your presets will appear in several programs at once—including Photoshop’s ACR and the Lightroom Mobile app.

To install presets into Lightroom, follow the instructions below:

Download your new Pretty Presets zip file. Then, open Lightroom CC and click on an image.

Next, go to File>Import Develop Profiles and Presets.

Last, navigate to the ZIPPED preset file you downloaded. Highlight the file and click “Import”. You’re done! Your presets will be installed in three places at once!

How to Apply Presets in ACR

Open the Presets Panel by clicking the two interlocking circles on the far-right of Adobe Camera Raw. Use the small triangle to open the folder. Click a preset in the folder to apply the preset to the image.

Adobe has made it so simple to have your presets available across several of the Adobe platforms. Now that the process is so simple, It makes sense that yor presets should be in all the places you can use them!

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2021-12-17

The Aesthetics of Materials

Some material thoughts: even though there are some materials which are great, aesthetically they don’t really look that nice.

For example, I recently got these black merino wool shorts, and even though the material and performance is quite good, I just don’t really like the way it looks. The material is too floppy, piles too much, and looks worn out in a bad way.

Even merino wool leggings, sooner or later, they lose their elasticity, and the wear pattern is not that aesthetically appealing.

So the question on my mind is this: how do we get the best materials, that have the best performance, yet aesthetically still is beautiful to us and interesting to us?

Aesthetics means perception

In ancient Greek, “aesthetikos” means the philosophy of perception. How we perceive the world, materials, things, and anything visual.

2021-12-17

Don’t Trust Your LCD Screen

Don’t put too much faith in your LCD screen, whether it comes to matters of framing, or reviewing. Rather, stick to ‘highlight exposure‘ priority, and just wait later until you download your photos to your laptop.

2021-12-17

Living Thoughts

While here in Mexico City, some thoughts:

What is the supreme life or lifestyle?

What is the best life or lifestyle?

A mobile one. Where you are not tied down to your home or even fatherland.

Also, a semi-nomadic one. Frequent travel.

A lot of walking, visiting local coffee shops and cafes. A combination of eating at fancy restaurants, and also eating street food.

2021-12-17

Why is Natural Light So Great?

One of the things I love most in my current Airbnb apartment in Mexico City is the massive floor to ceiling windows. Which allow in a massive amount of natural light.

I’m so surprised just how much it improves my mood, my energy, and my overall gratitude to life. Now I understand why so many ancient religions consider the sun as God.

The human being and photosynthesis?

I think I’m like a plant, that is when I am exposed to light and natural light, I get more energy and power. I even remember what my mom told me as a kid, that my mom loved and preferred homes and apartments with natural light. If anything, the most important thing to optimize for a home is natural light.