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RAW vs JPEG: Why Presets Look Too Strong on Phone Photos
The same preset can look refined on a RAW file and harsh on a phone JPEG. Here is what is actually different between the two, and how to adjust for it.
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How to Install Lightroom Presets: Desktop, Mobile and Camera Raw
Every way to install XMP presets, for Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, mobile and Adobe Camera Raw, plus what to do when they do not show up.
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How to Fix Orange Skin Tones in Lightroom
Orange, sunburnt-looking skin is the most common side effect of a warm edit. Here is the exact panel, the exact sliders, and the order to use them in.
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Why Lightroom Presets Look Different on Every Photo (And How to Fix It)
A preset that looks perfect on one photo can look flat, orange or blown out on the next. Here is why that happens, and the five checks that fix it in under a minute.
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