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ryane87568853
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June 15, 2017
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Editing w/ Smart Previews multiple computers: Still need regular previews file?

  • June 15, 2017
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Hello Adobe community!

We are a studio of three photographers and post production artist who recently discovered smart previews!  I know, I wish I would have learned about it a long time ago!

Anyhow, my question is whether or not we need to use the regular preview.lrdata file when transferring between computers.  Or, do we just need to share the .lrcat and Smart Previews.lrdata files? 

My understanding was that the smart previews essentially replaces what the regular previews do.  We use to just render 1:1 previews but were bummed to find out that those are only used in the Library module.

Sorry for this is a question that has been covered before.  I tried scanning the forum first without any luck.

Thanks for your time!

Ryan in Denver

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    john beardsworth
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    john beardsworthCommunity Expert
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    June 15, 2017

    ryane87568853  wrote

    Hello Adobe community!

    Or, do we just need to share the .lrcat and Smart Previews.lrdata files? 

    My understanding was that the smart previews essentially replaces what the regular previews do.  We use to just render 1:1 previews but were bummed to find out that those are only used in the Library module.

    The smart previews are substitutes for the originals, not for the standard or 1:1 previews. They give you the ability to edit the images even though the originals might not be available - eg you're working away from home. So in your words, the smart previews essentially replaces what the originals regular previews do, to some extent.

    F. McLion
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    F. McLionCommunity Expert
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    June 15, 2017

    You do not need to share the normal previews as these can and will be recreated as needed.

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    ryane87568853Author
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    June 15, 2017

    Thanks F Mclion for the reply!  So if those previews will be recreated as needed, would it make sense to at least render minimal regular previews and share those?  Our goal is to reduce the amount of load time between clicking through photos while editing.

    F. McLion
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    F. McLionCommunity Expert
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    June 16, 2017

    Of course, sharing the previews does speed up using LR. If space and syncing/sharing time is not an issue, go for it.

    I'm interested to learn about your workflow. Your copying from the same source to all artists and they work 'offline'. Are there plans to merge the work of the artists back together ... or what is the target?

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