Basic Crop question for Lightroom 6

[ilzho]

Ok, I apologize as this is a basic question, but when cropping, I do not need my images to be a particular size, but I do not want any distortion.

I do not think I'm getting any.

Is there anything wrong or different in cropping a image with the lock on and Aspect as an Original?

[TTMartin]

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@ilzho wrote:

Ok, I apologize as this is a basic question, but when cropping, I do not need my images to be a particular size, but I do not want any distortion.

I do not think I'm getting any.

Is there anything wrong or different in cropping a image with the lock on and Aspect as an Original?

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Changing the aspect ratio when cropping will not distort the photo. 

[ilzho]

Ok, thank you...

[TTMartin]

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@TTMartin wrote:

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@ilzho wrote:

Ok, I apologize as this is a basic question, but when cropping, I do not need my images to be a particular size, but I do not want any distortion.

I do not think I'm getting any.

Is there anything wrong or different in cropping a image with the lock on and Aspect as an Original?

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Changing the aspect ratio when cropping will not distort the photo. 

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But, keep in mind there are certain ratios that are more appealing to the eye. 

Google 'Golden Ratio' for more information on that.

[ilzho]

Thanks, I just added 1.618 x 1 in my listing, 

I took pictures of a band last night in an outdoor stage so I have lots of pictures to practice on.

[Waddizzle]

Food for thought.  A 90 minute video from B&H on how to use Lightroom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRv5_T0my9k

I gained a better understanding of some of the settings, but more importantly how they interact with one another: i.e. B&W.

[TTMartin]

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@ilzho wrote:

Thanks, I just added 1.618 x 1 in my listing, 

I took pictures of a band last night in an outdoor stage so I have lots of pictures to practice on.

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2X3 is usually considerd close enough. But, sure why not.

[ScottyP]

The crop is locked to make you, by default, select from crops that match commonly available print sizes; eg: 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, etc....  You can unlock and make an image that is not one of those sizes but it will not be easy to work with if you want to make a print.  It can also be an issue if you want to create a photo calendar, holiday card or a photo album if it has a matte layout that uses standard photo sizes.

[ilzho]

Thanks I'll watch it.

One question is when exporting photos, the 'Output Sharpening' is unchecked.

If I leave it unchecked, will my sharpening in PP still be exported? or should this be checked?

I'm finding 2 different answers online.

[TTMartin]

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@ilzho wrote:

Thanks I'll watch it.

One question is when exporting photos, the 'Output Sharpening' is unchecked.

If I leave it unchecked, will my sharpening in PP still be exported? or should this be checked?

I'm finding 2 different answers online.

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The one on export is global sharpening on top of the other sharpening you have applied.