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1. Re: Virtual Copy w/ detail of history
Scooby007 Apr 1, 2009 12:18 PM (in response to jrsforums)The copy has its own history that starts when its created, but it doesn't inherit the history of the original -
2. Re: Virtual Copy w/ detail of history
jrsforums Apr 2, 2009 1:10 AM (in response to jrsforums)But it has the settings of the the "original"...which are the cumulative changes (if any) from the "imported original".
So, assuming primarily a 'RAW' image if the concept is an "unchanged negative", the VC should show the changes that have been made to the original imported RAW file.....or is my thinking faulty...???
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3. Re: Virtual Copy w/ detail of history
john beardsworth Apr 2, 2009 1:32 AM (in response to jrsforums)Yes, it's faulty. The history is unimportant - little more than a log of what you've done. All that matters is the sliders' current settings, not "cumulative changes" - that's Photoshop OldSpeak.
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4. Re: Virtual Copy w/ detail of history
jrsforums Apr 2, 2009 6:16 AM (in response to jrsforums)Well, it is what it is...at least for now.
However, I do believe that the history is important. If, after you make a few changes, you decide to take a "branch", trying different alternatives, having the history on both would be important. Not only as history, but if the "branch" includes backing off a few steps before going forward with other changes.
I think the LR creators think the history is important...or they would npt provide it. I suspect that they assumed a VC would be made before any changes were made, so, therefore, did not provide the ability to copy the history when creating the VC...which I assume would be quite easy to do. I hope, in a future version, they add this ability.
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5. Re: Virtual Copy w/ detail of history
(FX_Belloir) Apr 2, 2009 6:26 AM (in response to jrsforums)Just use "snapshots" in these cases, if history is important for you. -
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jrsforums Apr 2, 2009 6:48 AM (in response to jrsforums)"Just use "snapshots" in these cases, if history is important for you."
I guess it is an approach....but kinda convoluted. By that I mean, one could get all wrapped up in trying to remember what snapshots included what changes.
I am all for simpler solutions are better solutions.
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7. Re: Virtual Copy w/ detail of history
john beardsworth Apr 2, 2009 7:37 AM (in response to jrsforums)"I guess it is an approach....but kinda convoluted. By that I mean, one could get all wrapped up in trying to remember what snapshots included what changes."
So don't - try to think less about the changes, and focus on the sliders' values. If you do like working with snapshots, name them helpfully (you can also rename VCs - look for Copy Name)
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8. Re: Virtual Copy w/ detail of history
TimTam1234 May 20, 2012 8:42 PM (in response to john beardsworth)Often I like how I've processed an image, and want to see how I did it (often, the question is: "which preset did I use as a starting point?"). With virtual copies, that information isn't available any more; you have to look at the editing history of the original AND the virtual copy. Too many steps and it's illogical anywy. A virtual copy should be just that - a copy, including the edit history.


