[Leica] Shifting to Lightroom 4

[abridge at mac.com (Adam Bridge)]

Just a note for those who are making the shift to Lightroom 4 and may end up 
wondering what the fuss is all about in the Develop Module.

The new develop module uses the same code base/sensibilities as the new 
Adobe Camera Raw 6. When you open up your existing catalog it will be using 
the previous version - what Adobe calls "Process Version 2010". That's a 
good thing because subtle (or not so subtle) changes in your image can be 
made by shifting to the new version.

If you open an image in the Develop Module you'll see in the lower 
right-hand corner of the background pane that holds the image a little 
square with an "!" in it. If you click on that you'll get the option to 
shift to the new Process Version and the new controls will be displayed. 
You'll be able to change just the single image or your entire current 
film-strip.

I just wanted to point this out because otherwise when you upgrade you might 
be wondering about what the big deal is.

Personally I think it's a huge deal - even better than the soft proofing or 
the books.

ACR in Photoshop 6 uses the same controls now.

Adam