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Inspiring
April 11, 2011
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P: Customize Classic Interface

  • April 11, 2011
  • 38 replies
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This suggestion is not about buttons and controls per se. I have a bit of a problem with the way the LR interface looks so dark compared and somewhat cluttered to other programs (such as Photoshop and Premiere Pro). I think it may be the very dark borders between and around panels. I'm guessingthe idea is probably to isolate the pictures, but for me it ends up providing too much ~contrast~ against the pictures.

I would be very happy if this became customizable or just les contrasty.

38 replies

HenriMonnier
Participant
October 6, 2011
I doubt very seriously that I am out of calibration, I calibrate almost monthly with an Eye-one, and the same conditions are present across two desktop platforms and a laptop,of mine, and on several associate machines of local camera club members.
HenriMonnier
Participant
October 6, 2011
I doubt very seriously that I am out of calibration, I calibrate almost monthly with an Eye-one, and the same conditions are present across two desktop platforms and a laptop,of mine, and on several associate machines of local camera club members.
Inspiring
October 6, 2011
"The side screens are so bad under some lighting conditions that they are almost impossible to read."

Then your screen is probably horribly out of calibration. Most likely, your black point is way, way, way too bright (as it is on virtually all screens when they come out of the box).
Inspiring
October 6, 2011
"The side screens are so bad under some lighting conditions that they are almost impossible to read."

Then your screen is probably horribly out of calibration. Most likely, your black point is way, way, way too bright (as it is on virtually all screens when they come out of the box).
HenriMonnier
Participant
October 6, 2011
The side screens are so bad under some lighting conditions that they are almost impossible to read. They do allow several UI changes in the center portion of the sceen (where your photo images are, which is nice) but none on the side screen on the right and left where all the menu structures are. There needs to be more contrast on those screens to make them easier to read. I'm sure all the 'young bucks' out there have no problem, but some of us 'geezers', myself included would appreciate an option or two for more contrasting menus.....
areohbee
Legend
April 11, 2011
This is one thing I would not change if I could... - dang near perfect as is...

However, I do sympathize with others less satisfied... - not everybody's eyes/brains work the same...
Inspiring
April 11, 2011
Less than 3 years. I admit it has not "grown" on me. I always breathe a sigh of relief when I open a photo in Photoshop after working a few hours in LR. I appreciate the ability to work in hundreds of files at the same time, thought.
Geoff the kiwi
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 11, 2011
How long have you used Lightroom?? I find the interface colours great for working on images to get accurate colour.