Lightroom Question...

[Korky]

If I apply a preset in Lightroom, is there a way to then keep the image as it is and apply another preset over the top?

 

Or does the application of a preset always overwrite the previous one?

 

I'm getting used to how LR works, but one or two things still have me scratching my head.

 

Korky

[ChrisLumix]

If LR is anything like Aperture, then it's 'non destructive', which means that any individual effect or change you apply can be undone in isolation without affecting what you've done since. I haven't used either, but I imagine it's similar to the sliders in iPhoto - when you commit your edit, the sliders remain in their altered position so each can be separately readjusted in the future.

[MattGrey]

If you apply a preset, all you are doing is moving all your sliders to a "preset" position.  Selecting another simply moves the sliders again.  The effect is not cumulative. 

[Martyn]

According to Anthony Morganti, Lightroom presets can be made so they can be stacked to an extent. ie, If a preset designed to make a contrast adjustment only is applied, then a preset that adjusts only exposure is applied they are effectively stacked. But as as already been said above, applying a preset only moves the sliders a set amount and stacking is not really a viable option.

 

 

 

[Korky]

Thanks, chaps. Between you, you've pretty much answered my question.

 

Korky