Just a short note tonight to say that I’m almost finished converting my ‘Advanced Curves’ e-Book which was originally written for Photoshop users, to a format ready for Lightroom users.

Here are some of the curve adjustments from within the book. I am wondering how many of these curves are familiar if you are a Curves user?

Curves is like a musical instrument. The first few years with it, I learned how to play a few chords with it. A couple of melodies. Had a few stock Curves I would utilise again and again. My repertoire would slowly expand over the years as I learned to ‘see’ tonal issues in my work. Two decades later and I feel it has become an instrument I would not wish to be without, but at the same time, now realise that I will never finish exploring what it can do. It’s just so powerful, and when I want it to be, it can also be extremely nuanced.

I don’t use any other tonal adjustment tool. It’s always Curves. And yet I realise for many, it can be so easy to underutilise it.

Which is why I felt strongly about writing my Advanced Curves e-book for Photoshop to begin with, and also why I wanted to write an edition for Lightroom users.

I’m pleased to say that I have finished translating the e-book and have a version that is ready for Lightroom users. I just need a few more weeks (workshops / tours permitting) to tie up the loose ends now. I am mostly there.