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Soji_Okita
Soji_Okita
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August 19, 2022
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Lightroom SuperKeys users? (Local preset shortcuts)

  • August 19, 2022
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Hi everyone,

 

I'm currently using Lightroom with Midi2LR + a Behringer X-Touch mini.

Midi2LR is really, really great and gives access to a lot of functions that have no existing shortcut.

 

What I use the most is the ability to assign a key to a local preset shortcut (dodge / burn etc... I have 5 presets I use a lot). It saves a lot of time.

 

However, I don't use much the X-Touch knobs so I was looking for alternatives: something like Midi2LR but which can work with keypads, or any sort of keyboard shortcuts.

 

So I tried this software, Lightroom SuperKeys:

https://lrsuperkeys.com/faqs/

The function I find really great is the "Speed Menu".
A long press on the "tab" key (for instance) gives a quick access to a list of some local presets + a choice on the different masks (brush, radial, sky, etc...)

 

This menu appears in the center of the screen (you choose the position) so it's quick and easy to select the mask + the preset you want.

I find this much, much better than the default way to create masks.

 

I was wondering if there was any user of this software, to know if on the long term this works well or not (on long sessions etc...)

It seems to be pretty unique, however the licence is kind of expensive (65$) and the problem with this type of plugin is that they can stop working on big Ligthroom updates (like keyboard tamer for instance).

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    Correct answer Clifton_Saulnier

    Hi Soji_Okita,

     

    I am the author of LrSuperKeys (LRSK) as well as an active wedding and portrait photographer since 2009.

     

    I was the one who contributed the code for loading and applying local adjustment presets in Midi2Lr.  Along with some other optimizations.  I was using Midi2Lr at the time and I was missing these important features.  Now I use LRSK only.

     

    When Adobe introduced the new masking tools, it temporarily broke the Speed Menu for LRSK.  Shortly afterward, I released a new version supporting the new masking tools. 

     

    As long as I am still shooting weddings and LRSK continues to be profitable, I will continue to develop, and support LRSK for myself and its users.   

     

    I have many great ideas and suggestions on features that I plan on implementing in the future.   That being said, LRSK is very much alive and active! 🙂

     

    Let us know if you have any questions.

     

    Cheers,
      Clifton

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    Clifton_Saulnier
    Clifton_SaulnierCorrect answer
    Participating Frequently
    September 6, 2022

    Hi Soji_Okita,

     

    I am the author of LrSuperKeys (LRSK) as well as an active wedding and portrait photographer since 2009.

     

    I was the one who contributed the code for loading and applying local adjustment presets in Midi2Lr.  Along with some other optimizations.  I was using Midi2Lr at the time and I was missing these important features.  Now I use LRSK only.

     

    When Adobe introduced the new masking tools, it temporarily broke the Speed Menu for LRSK.  Shortly afterward, I released a new version supporting the new masking tools. 

     

    As long as I am still shooting weddings and LRSK continues to be profitable, I will continue to develop, and support LRSK for myself and its users.   

     

    I have many great ideas and suggestions on features that I plan on implementing in the future.   That being said, LRSK is very much alive and active! 🙂

     

    Let us know if you have any questions.

     

    Cheers,
      Clifton

      Soji_Okita
      Soji_OkitaAuthor
      Inspiring
      January 16, 2024

      Hi.

      Thanks for your answer, it was a long time ago but I missed it.

       

      I was conseridering other options like a Loupedeck live, but loupedeck live doesn't allow assigning a local profile to a touch key.

      And a lot of functions (like new subject mask, or sky, etc...) are missing.

       

      I'm pretty satisfied with my current workflow with a X-Touch & midi2lr, but I'd like to improve it a little bit anyway.

      So I tried LR SuperKeys again.

      It's really brilliant. Super easy to configure, super easy to use.

       

      I think it's even more powerful than a midi console: with one key (speed menu) you have a visual aid to be able to add any type of mask with an associated preset in one click, or add / substract / intersect any type of mask.

       

      The slider adjustments with speed keys are also better than turning a dial on a console. Using the mouse dial is much more natural and more precise.

       

      Left hand on the left part of the keyboard, right hand on the mouse. Eyes on the screen. Perfect.

      Most of the physical devices lack a good software support, here you don't even need an additional device, the software does it all.
      I'm impressed on the classical shortcuts still works at the same time as the speed keys.

       

      I'll try it extensively in the next few days, but anyway, congratulations for your work.

        Clifton_Saulnier
        Clifton_Saulnier
        Participating Frequently
        January 21, 2024

        Thank you so much for your time responding, even though it's been a while! :). And for describing in detail all of the benefits of using LrSK! 🙂


        I'm so glad to hear that you returned to LrSK, gave it a go, and that it compliments your workflow.

        Cheers,
          Clifton

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