Applying presets MUCH slower in LR Classic vs. LR5

[jag64551B]

I am trying to convince myself to switch over to LR Classic. I shoot events/weddings, so deal with 1000-4000+ photos on any given project. In LR5, I can easily apply a preset to 1000+ images in a matter of seconds - definitely under 1 minute. As a test, I imported the same photos and am using the same preset, between LR5 and LR Classic. In LR5, it took under 30 seconds to apply a needed preset to all photos (1,197). In LR Classic, it took 5-10 minutes. This was after going through all of the optimization measures that Adobe suggests, along with building smart previews on import (which took forever). Also, applying changes (Exposure, sharpening, saturation, etc.) to all photos is much slower in LR Classic. Pretty much all aspects of LR Classic is slower than LR5, but this is the straw to break the camel's back if I can't figure it out. Any thoughts as to why applying presets is so much slower in LR Classic, compared to older versions? Is something else being processed that I can turn off? I would really like to move to something newer than 5-6 years ago, but I can't afford to add significant time to my workflow because of laggy software.

PC - i7, 24gb RAM, everything running on multiple SSD's.

Thank you!

[jag64551B]

Hello, I've updated Windows as well as my Nvidia drivers. I have two monitors hooked up - both running off of DVI - 1920 x 1200. I don't use a maintenance program - just manual disk cleanup, etc. Updating Windows/Nvidia didn't have an impact on the performance.

I still need to do a full runthrough video, creating a new catalog, importing the images and applying the preset.

[GoldingD]

Nvidia, so look at this: https://www.winhelp.info/boost-lightroom-performance-on-systems-with-nvidia-graphics-chip.html/amp

[GoldingD]

And as your OS is Windows:

Set power options

(Windows) Choose Control Panel > Power Options, and then select High Performance.

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/optimize-photoshop-cc-performance.html#set-power-options 

(way at the bottom)

[GoldingD]

And what the heck a long posting of links

Performance (General)

https://digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-to-improve-lightrooms-speed-and-performance-without-a...

Lightroom Quick Tips - Episode 92: Optimize Lightroom Performance - YouTube

https://f16.click/tips/lightroom-performance-tips.html

https://lightroomkillertips.com/five-speed-boosting-tips-lightroom-classic/

Getting more speed in Lightroom Classic CC | DPC | Digital Photography Courses

How to Significantly Speed Up Lightroom | Fstoppers

https://photographylife.com/how-to-optimize-lightroom-speed-and-performance

Performance (Workflow)

DNG use

https://www.creative-photographer.com/lightroom-faster-dng/

Import

https://improvephotography.com/51701/import-photos-lightroom-faster/

https://www.creative-photographer.com/how-to-save-time-importing-photos-into-lightroom/

https://havecamerawilltravel.com/lightroom/lightroom-tips-ways-speed-importing-images/

https://improvephotography.com/51701/import-photos-lightroom-faster/

presets

Speed Up Lightroom By Managing Your Develop Module Presets — Thomas Fitzgerald Photography

Misc tips

https://www.lightroomqueen.com/hurry-up-lightroom-the-best-speed-tips/

Optimize

Optimize performance Photoshop CC

Optimize Lightroom performance

GPU (gave one already)

Adobe Lightroom GPU Troubleshooting and FAQ

https://www.winhelp.info/boost-lightroom-performance-on-systems-with-nvidia-graphics-chip.html

https://www.lightroomqueen.com/community/threads/performance-improved-dramatically-with-one-change-t... (does not apply, refers to use of HDMI)

https://photographylife.com/gpu-acceleration-in-lightroom

[jag64551B]

Thanks for your help. I will review and see if anything does the trick.

[Mohit Goyal]

Hi jagB,

Almost everything is covered in the above suggestions. Have you tried adding Lightroom Classic CC under the Nvidia control panel for high performance? If not, please try doing it and let us know if that helps.

Refer the following article for the steps: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2615/~/how-do-i-customize-optimus-profiles-and-s...

Regards,

Mohit

[GoldingD]

Yes, that link is in fact better than the one I listed. Added to my collection, thank you.