Skip to main content
ashleyp42280036
ashleyp42280036
Participant
December 26, 2017
Question

Lightroom cc vs classic

  • December 26, 2017
  • 3 replies
  • 1237 views

newbie over here. Seems like Lightroom cc lacks many tools and variables that classic has from tutorials I’ve seen. Is this accurate? Or am I missing something? A toolbar to add or something. Specifically like masking tool. Or eye correction. Etc

    This topic has been closed for replies.

    3 replies

    M
    MelissaLA88
    Participating Frequently
    February 26, 2018

    Here's a nifty video that might help you: Lightroom CC or Lightroom Classic CC - Which Workflow is Best for You? - YouTube

    I personally will be sticking primarily to Lightroom Classic. I do, however, understand the point of Lightroom CC and why people are using it. I'm personally referring to them as Lightroom Classic - the one we all know and love and Lightroom Light (light because it does not have all of the functions that Lightroom Classic does). This description has seemed to work for everyone I've helped out with the differences thus far as well Good luck!

    R
    Rubén Nohuitol
    Participant
    February 25, 2018

    I want to write some bad words for the people in charge of announce the "new" Lightroom, is it new?, or is just a different version for mobiles?, note, when you say classic, you mean old, no means the classic have more options than the new one. Absurde Adobe has this kind of mistakes.

    JP Hess
    JP Hess
    Inspiring
    February 25, 2018

    It would seem that the naming convention for the versions of Lightroom has tended to steer people away from Lightroom Classic CC, making many users think that it is the "old" version that is being phased out. In reality, it is still being developed and supported right along with Lightroom CC. Both programs are alive and well and serve different purposes. Lightroom Classic CC continues that decade old tradition of file-based Lightroom with images stored on the computer, and has all the features that Lightroom users have become accustomed to, with some additional cloud-based features. Lightroom CC as the "core" features that many Lightroom users have grown to depend on and use most of the time, and has the added benefit of making images immediately available on the computer as well as on all mobile devices for access whether at home or on the go. This appeals to many users. The plan is to have tools that are the same on all devices. Consequently, the toolset is somewhat limited as this new approach is being developed. But that toolset will grow as Lightroom CC matures.

    R
    Rubén Nohuitol
    Participant
    February 26, 2018

    Why not change the name to Lightroom Desk, instead of Classic ?

    LIbros www.nohuitol.com<http://www.nohuitol.com>

    Reloj de sol www.makeaholeinthewall.com<http://www.makeaholeinthewall.com>

    Personal www.ruben.com.mx<http://www.ruben.com.mx>

    B
    Community Expert
    Bill SpragueCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 26, 2017

    Adobe is doing a terrible job of marketing the differences. 

    The cloud based (new) Lightroom CC is about mobile phones and tablets.  It is very good but is not focuses on "tools".

    The old "Classic" is file based and is all about well developed tools.  It is much better for working with your images. 

    Neox99
    Neox99
    Legend
    December 26, 2017

    Agree 100% that Lr CC is about mobile devices.

    INHO it's a shame 10s of thousands of users are trying to use it as a replacement for classic and as such are syncing millions of files to 'the cloud' when there is NO logical reason to do so.

    WHY would a person ever need mobile access to thousands of image files?

    If a need arrises for needing mobile access, send the files to the cloud. When that project if over, take them down.

      Jim Wilde
      Community Expert
      Jim WildeCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      December 26, 2017

      Neox99  wrote

      WHY would a person ever need mobile access to thousands of image files?

      If a need arrises for needing mobile access, send the files to the cloud. When that project if over, take them down.

      In my case, it's because I enjoy having my entire image library with me where ever I go, and can either work on them, show them to the people I'm with at the time, and share them if needed, all in full resolution.

      Much of that is spontaneous activity, meaning "sending the files to the cloud" in advance isn't practical, so I have all my images uploaded in full original form permanently.

        Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
        Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices