If you like what you see, pick up the Lightroom presets for $99 here. 
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Are the presets the same as the Photoshop actions you've already released?
Unfortunately, there's no way to make direct copies of Lighroom presets as Photoshop actions, and vice-versa. They're two separate animals, though we've made some Lightroom presets that are similar to our Photoshop actions. (Check out the descriptions in the manual for more!)
Are there more presets than those shown on the website?
Absolutely! There are a total of 103 presets, encompassing 51 unique tools. Plus local adjustment brushes for good measure. Some of them are boring -- tweaking exposure, adjusting for backlighting, or adding contrast in a non-destructive manner -- so we didn't include them on the website. (That doesn't make them any less useful to your post-production workflow, though!)
Do you have to own Lightroom to use the presets?
Yep! The Totally Rad Lightroom Presets require Lightroom 2 or later.
How do I load the presets?
Watch this video, and all will be well!
Help! I need help with local adjustments presets!
This video will do the trick! Watch and learn.
I have Aperture 3...will these presets work there?
Nope, they won't. We probably won't be designing presets for Aperture, lovely.
I use Adobe Camera Raw to process all my photos...will these presets work there?
Nope, they won't. We're testing them out with ACR, and will release the ACR presets as soon as they've been given the all-clear by our tester-panel.
Will these presets work with Lightroom 3 Beta?
So far, so good. We're in the final testing stages of the presets with LR 3. If we find any issues, we'll include a free upgrade to the presets to keep your workflow flowing.
Wait wait wait...you released LIGHTROOM PRESETS!?? GIMME!
They're here. Go get 'em, tiger.
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I support all the Aperture 3 votes. I was a Lightroom geek and poster child. I am now hooked on A3. I have to say I would sooooo love to see these presets in my collection. I am not going to spend the money on them for LR when I am so happy with A3.
(03.08.10 @ 02:24 PM)Another request for Aperture 3!! I think with the new features included in the new Aperture you will see a surge of new users.
(02.23.10 @ 09:38 AM)Throwing in my request for your preset skills to work their way to Aperture 3. I would totally love a TRA Aperture set now that Apple supports presets. Maybe enough of us will ask for it that you'll change your mind :)
(02.16.10 @ 04:55 AM)Very dissapointed to hear that you will not be making presets for Aperture 3.
Meaby it has a smaller userbase. But those who use Aperture are mostly professionals.
Too bad you leave them in the cold.
This is bad marketing from your side, i am sorry to say so!
(02.16.10 @ 12:06 AM)Will you guys be releasing presets for Aperture 3 for us diehard Apple guys? Your actions are the best and I'd definitely chunk down cash for similar Aperture presets since I prefer to work in Aperture over Photoshop.
(02.14.10 @ 07:34 AM)I just got the preset 2 days ago!!! Absolutely love them to bits!!!
I'm glad they will work on lightroom 3 as well. Thanks you totally RAD!!!
(02.13.10 @ 09:09 PM)so..are you all going to come out with ACR presets...I hope so? That would be so so awesome! I would definitely buy them.
(02.12.10 @ 01:47 PM)I, too, am disappointed to hear you won't be porting them to Aperture. I am a long-time LR user, but I am thinking about switching. Always envied the book layout features in Aperture and I am getting tired of some of the LR quirks. Need to compare AP3 to LR3 though before I commit.
(02.12.10 @ 12:34 PM)can't wait to get these presets and Dirty Pictures! BTW, can you update the link to the local adjust help? It's pointing to the installation video. Thanks!
(02.12.10 @ 09:26 AM)Too bad you won't be designing these for Aperture 3 as well. The market share might not be as great as LR but I know several pro photographers who use Aperture.
(02.12.10 @ 08:43 AM)LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE them! Scoop 'em up folks, you will love 'em too!
(02.11.10 @ 05:09 PM)C'mon bredrin, you sure you don't wanna port the presets to Aperture 3???
(02.11.10 @ 04:30 PM)You know I love your stuff already, but just for good measure. I really like these presets. FUN stuff! And as you can always tweak your images later (if the blacks are too black, etc) you can then apply your tweaked settings into your own new preset or just sync the new settings with other images that you want to have the same treatment. And it's done in seconds!
(02.11.10 @ 04:29 PM)We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Totally Rad Lightroom Presets. They've already changed the way we approach post-production - where will they take you?
See the Totally Rad Lightroom Presets in action. Or buy them.
Congrats to our contest winner for help with showing off the presets! Kip Beelman gets major high fives and a free copy of the presets for this shot, which is currently showing off an assortment of Lightroom flavors:
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Hello!
I just purchased the presets. Has anyone created any recipes? If so, please let me know. I've been playing around with it.
(02.10.10 @ 06:30 PM)They already look awesome! I am wondering if you know what would be stopping me from viewing the before and afters on your site? I click on the presets and original pic links but nothing happens. Same with the actions examples. Thanks
(02.10.10 @ 03:28 AM)Hey Doug - just a quick question - These actions look really great! but before I purchase them, are these going to work exactly the same way on the soon to be released LR3? The beta looks really promising and I'm sure there will be more surprises to come from Adobe on the final version too. It's got a new grain tool - which you could use to make yet more actions with? Perhaps a free update of these action's once LR3 ships? ;o)
(02.09.10 @ 03:36 PM)Amazing! But I wouldn't expect any less!
(02.09.10 @ 02:55 PM)YAY!!! SO thrilled! I've been wanting these for Lightroom for forever!!! :) Thanks!
(02.09.10 @ 01:09 PM)I am so stocked that you made Lightroom presets. This will make my workflow so much faster! Woo hoo!
(02.09.10 @ 12:18 PM)Doug could you do a tutorial on how to take the effect off certain parts of the image? Like...can you mask it somehow in LR? Awesome....your actions are so good that it is a no brainer to buy the presets, but just need some "stupid" training!
(02.09.10 @ 11:56 AM)You Rock!!!! I have been looking for a few solid BW's and you have done it for me! Buying right now. Oh, and on a side note. I just got Dirty Pictures and designed a whole album with it last night. It's amazing. Thanks Again.
(02.09.10 @ 10:06 AM)The presets look great. I'd love to try them out but they're a little too expensive for my budget. Perhaps you would consider offering smaller groups of them or a pick 5 pricing?
(02.09.10 @ 09:39 AM)WOW these presets are great. Now I need to budget so I can buy!!!! cannot wait to try them out, they look fantasic!!!!
(02.09.10 @ 09:31 AM)I might as well admit that this makes me excited... =) Way to go, guys! (Now to budget and buy!)
(02.09.10 @ 09:00 AM)So Aperture 3.0 just launched too. I see there is a new Presets feature...so any chance of a port for these!?
(02.09.10 @ 08:48 AM)This will finally make me pick up a copy of Lightroom! Congrats on yet another amazing product!
(02.09.10 @ 08:23 AM)VERY EXCITING! Congratulations on the incredible launch!
(02.09.10 @ 08:17 AM)What are we looking for? Your best RAW captures. That means that whatever you submit has to look great straight out of camera, with no significant tweaks to exposure, and without needing any Photoshop help. It needs to be in raw format (no jpgs!). The images we use have to be adaptable to a wide range of aesthetic treatments, since they'll be used to show before / after examples with a wide range of presets. The wider the range of subject matter, the better - weddings and portraits are great, but fashion, product, kids, animals, landscapes, still life, etc will help a great deal. We're looking to build a well-rounded set of examples, so we need all types of images.
There is no limit to the number of images you can send us. The contest submission period ends Wednesday morning at 9 PST, but we won't be notifying winners until the LR preset release date (soon!).
If you submit an image to us, you agree to grant Totally Rad the right to use the image for promotional purposes online, with no limit as to duration.
To send an image, head over to (link removed - the contest's done!) and use the password "raw". Comment here to let us know you've sent a file. Change the filename to your first and last name, so we know whose images belong to who.
It's a new system, and it's kinda ghetto, so let us know with a comment here if you have any issues.
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SO very sad that I missed this!!!! :( But excited you are coming out w/LR presets!!! :)
(02.04.10 @ 06:40 AM)Just saw what time it is, I hope mine weren't too late, sorry! Can't wait to check out the presets! P.S. file name NancyWerkowitch.
(02.03.10 @ 09:15 AM)Just noticed my two pics were uploaded....Andy O. Too cute to pass up!
(02.03.10 @ 09:15 AM)I sent you 13 images yesterday in plenty of time for the deadline . . . just forgot to post here to let you know. Image filenames:ConnieTameling_#.cr2 Looking forward to checking out your new presets!
(02.03.10 @ 09:11 AM)Made the drop off with 0 minutes to spare. Excitied to see the freshness you bring. File names // Anthony_Luna
I just uploaded some photos, what a fun contest!
(02.03.10 @ 08:59 AM)I think I got them in just in time! File names have elyse_fair. Thanks!
(02.03.10 @ 08:38 AM)Uploading some faves from 2009. Very excited to see what you guys came up with!!
(02.03.10 @ 07:59 AM)Uploaded a few of my favorites :) Can't wait to see what you've got for us!
(02.03.10 @ 07:29 AM)I've just uploaded a couple of photos, they are all named luiscarlosmurillo.codebeta*.nef
(02.03.10 @ 06:19 AM)Sent3! can't wait to see the presets!
(02.03.10 @ 05:23 AM)I'm sure you'll get a ton of responses, so here's hoping something of mine is useful. Really looking forward to these presets finally come out.
(02.03.10 @ 03:59 AM)Good luck and looking forward to the presets. Cheers from Melbourne, Australia. ps:files under claudia_ng
(02.03.10 @ 03:16 AM)loaded some today! definitely pumped with the release of the presets. love you guys more than you know!
(02.03.10 @ 02:24 AM)Just uploaded 5 images!! Soo excited, can't wait for the presets!! :))
(02.03.10 @ 12:53 AM)just finishing up a solid upload ... thanks for the opportunity! hope you like them.
(02.03.10 @ 12:32 AM)Just uploading a few images right now. Excited to see the new presets! Keep up the incredible work.
(02.02.10 @ 10:15 PM)Left you a couple of files. I've been dying to get a hold of your actions, hopefully this is my chance!
(02.02.10 @ 10:12 PM)Just uploaded my RAW files. Can't wait for TRAs for Lightroom! I know they will rock my face off!
(02.02.10 @ 09:27 PM)So excited - I love lightroom and TRA ... could having LR presets be any more perfect?! Pick me! (please)
(02.02.10 @ 09:23 PM)just set you a file!
(02.02.10 @ 08:52 PM)This is AWESOME! I uploaded a photo named Christi Slider.
(02.02.10 @ 08:46 PM)Cannot wait for the lightroom presets! I just uploaded 9 raw files.
(02.02.10 @ 08:41 PM)I uploaded a few for you to look at it...I had a few problems at first so I apologize if there's a couple repeats. Thanks! I'm excited to see the new presets!
(02.02.10 @ 08:40 PM)I uploaded a few for you to look at it...I had a few problems at first so I apologize if there's a couple repeats. Thanks! I'm excited to see the new presets!
(02.02.10 @ 08:40 PM)This is so exciting! I just uploaded some in a zipped file named Krissy McCabe.
(02.02.10 @ 07:43 PM)I just uploaded 3 images! I can not wait to see these LR presets!!!
(02.02.10 @ 07:04 PM)Just submitted two--one kid and one still life! (Sorry of the second uploaded twice--it was still going after 15 minutes (when the first, which was larger, took less than 5), so I gave up and started again...
(02.02.10 @ 06:30 PM)I uploaded some, hope you find them useful. Excited for the new presets!
(02.02.10 @ 05:13 PM)Just uploaded 176 pictures of my cat and me infront of the bathroom mirror. They are under the file name ToTeSmAgOtEs_PiCkMe_###.kdc
enjoy
Thanks for doing this Doug! Should be fun to see everyone's images and the Lightroom presets that you've cooked up-I can't wait!
(02.02.10 @ 04:41 PM)Very cool! I can't wait to see what you all cook up at TRA!!! I have just uploaded 6. :)
(02.02.10 @ 04:26 PM)Submitted 5 files! Can't wait to see the presets in action!
(02.02.10 @ 04:02 PM)i uploaded!!! looking forward to the presets!!
(02.02.10 @ 04:00 PM)Just shared one
(02.02.10 @ 03:25 PM)just loaded a few
Enrique Rodriguez = quiquecorleone@gmail.com
tnx - good luck to everyone.
I sent in a bunch of raw files under the name laurahana-#.NEF. I tried to find a good variety of images. Hope they're helpful! I can't wait to try out the TRA LR presets. :)
(02.02.10 @ 12:01 PM)I upload one too, might do one more later since I see other people uploaded a couple. :o)
(02.02.10 @ 11:50 AM)Okay, my empty head moment is over, I resubmited them. Can't wait!
(02.02.10 @ 11:00 AM)Forgot to change the file names!!! Uggh! I gotta learn to read through the "whole" page. I will have to resumbmit! Duh.
(02.02.10 @ 10:45 AM)Sent in a couple of mine. Hope you can get some use out of them. Excited to see these new presets!
(02.02.10 @ 09:05 AM)I am finishing the upload process now to try and beat the deadline :)) I cannot WAIT for LR presets to come out!
(02.02.10 @ 08:52 AM)Hey Guys. Loving totally rad! IMG: MB-rad1,2,3,4. Love from Canada!
(02.02.10 @ 08:47 AM)Shoot - didn't change the names, so they uploaded twice. Sorry for the trouble.
(02.02.10 @ 07:56 AM)I just uploaded 6 files. Can't wait to see the presets.
(02.02.10 @ 03:58 AM)I just uploaded a bunch, but something seems to not be workin'. Ugh, I hope the pics go through. Anyhoo...can't wait to see the latest and greatest!
(02.02.10 @ 02:06 AM)I just uploaded a bunch, but something seems to not be workin'. Ugh, I hope the pics go through. Anyhoo...can't wait to see the latest and greatest!
(02.02.10 @ 02:05 AM)Looking forward to seeing your TRA Lightroom presets. I'm sure they will kickass!
(02.02.10 @ 12:57 AM)Have just sent a few images through. Looking forward to seeing the presets in action!
(02.02.10 @ 12:32 AM)Just uploaded a nice mix for you. Can't wait to see the presets - yay!
(02.01.10 @ 11:11 PM)I sent you guys some random images that you might be able to use. I put them into a Zip file named Camryn Holt. I hope at least one is something you can use! Thanks Guys!!
Camryn Holt
Doug,
I uploaded some .NEF identified by stites_#.NEF.
Enjoy!
I just uploaded a couple. Thanks Doug, phenomenal that you're doing this.
(02.01.10 @ 07:33 PM)Just uploaded mine - can't wait to see the presets! Hopefully it worked!
(02.01.10 @ 07:24 PM)OK, I sure hope this worked! I uploaded a zip file of 8 images and knowing it was going to take awhile I walked away from my computer... when I came back after about 1 1/2 hours there was a 'Failed to open page' error message....eek! I can try it again if I need to.
(02.01.10 @ 06:15 PM)I uploaded.....probably way too many :)
(02.01.10 @ 05:50 PM)Just sent a wedding reception exit image...hope it wins ;)
(02.01.10 @ 04:52 PM)Just sent another. I would so love to win some LR Presets! Thanks for the contest!
(02.01.10 @ 04:49 PM)Sent a couple in Doug. At 45 min/image it's all I had time for. Can't wait to see what the presets have to offer Doug. Thanks for the opportunity!!
(02.01.10 @ 03:41 PM)If they're anything like the TRA actions...they'll kick a**! Can't wait to try them out. I tried uploading a zip with a handful of images...not sure if it went through though.
(02.01.10 @ 03:32 PM)whoops - didn't change the name of the file (191Shaunna.CR2) to be my first and last name! Aviva Bowman sent it - and i'll send a couple more later! Thanks for this.
(02.01.10 @ 02:46 PM)Uploading...very slowly... CAN'T WAIT for the new presets!!
(02.01.10 @ 02:39 PM)I sent them and forgot to put my name in the filename its some os a model and a bride and groom holding a thank you sign 5634 5645 6565 6526 6888 or may it was 6884 thanks
(02.01.10 @ 02:17 PM)I just sent in 5 or 6 i am looking forward to the presets.Thanks
(02.01.10 @ 02:10 PM)I'm just sending through a handful of pics too. Can't wait to see the LR Presets!!!! Thanks.
(02.01.10 @ 01:45 PM)Hey Doug,
I am sending over a couple from last wedding and e-shoot. Don't keep many raw's anymore once they are jpegs.
Thanks,
Kevin
Woo-Hoo! Five images uploaded - can't wait to check out the new TR Lightroom Presets!!!
(02.01.10 @ 01:18 PM)Of course I had to submit my own boys...can't wait to see what you have come up with!
(02.01.10 @ 01:08 PM)Nice - Can't wait to see the results! I wouldn't call it ghetto so much as "functional"
(02.01.10 @ 12:50 PM)Sent two images but forgot to change the file name. They were sent as IMG 198 and 220
(02.01.10 @ 12:50 PM)OH CRAP! I forgot to change the file name--I'll go back and do it but now you are gonna see 2 copies...sorry--
DSC_0022.NEF
DSC_0143.NEF
DSC_0134.NEF
DSC_0120.NEF
Just uploaded a few, can't wait to see what you've cooked up for us.
(02.01.10 @ 12:37 PM)Sarah - You can do that, or I will... I'm going to zero them all out, then run each preset on each image, so you get the same kind of samples that are available for TRA1 and TRA2 on the website.
(02.01.10 @ 12:27 PM)successfully uploaded
(02.01.10 @ 12:26 PM)Do you want us to apply the lightroom zeroed preset to even the board?
(02.01.10 @ 12:23 PM)just shared a few oldies but goodies... can't wait to test 'em out!!
(02.01.10 @ 12:16 PM)I've uploaded my images! Thanks! Can't wait to see the LR presets!
(02.01.10 @ 11:59 AM)Great idea! Can't wait to see them.
RJ KERN: per the instructions ...."Change the filename to your first and last name, so we know whose images belong to who."
RJ - that's why you comment here, and use your name in the filename :) Ghetto, I know, but it works.
(02.01.10 @ 11:34 AM)No where in the uploading process did it ask for photog info... how the heck are you gonna know who took the image and how to contact them?
(02.01.10 @ 11:27 AM)I've been charged with the task of letting you all in on the latest and greatest Totally Rad product - Adobe Lightroom presets. The Presets are still in development, but here's a quick sneak peek at some of what you can expect... just a tease, if you will.
The presets are divided into folders for organization - one for basic adjustments, one for black and whites, and one for zippy color effects. The tools and effects available range from mild to wild.
If you shoot skies, forget 'Big Blue' forever. Electric Skies has it goin' on.
Many of the Presets are divided into Lite, Medium, and Strong varieties, too. You get to decide how much pizazz to apply without ever having to touch a slider...it's a one-click wonder!
Those variations come in handy for photographers like me, who typically use the actions at 20% opacity or less the vast majority of the time. Another thing that comes in handy is the chance to process more 'artsy' work quickly when there are paying customers beating down the door. Sea trash, meet my friend 70's color. 
Just about every photo I played with benefited from a punch of Open Secrets,' which brings out midtone detail like nothing else. Oh, and our old friend 'Oh, Snap' returns with a Lightroom spin. 
More examples of Lite, Medium, and Strong coming into play here...I didn't think Doug Boutwell was capable of making me want to play around in Lightroom. I was wrong. 
Unfortunately, the presets are not yet for sale. To be the first to know when they arrive, just sign up for the First-to-Know list below!
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So, are you going to give us any hint when they might be released? I'm so excited for these!
(01.30.10 @ 12:47 PM)I cannot tell you how excited I am for these lightroom presets! i have been checking every single day for months now! :D
(01.26.10 @ 12:47 PM)Well, I don't care what PhotoGuy and Scott Neumyer say. I'm seriously stoked for these.
(01.21.10 @ 11:24 AM)Are there any plans in the making for acr presets for those of us who use bridge instead of lightroom?
(01.21.10 @ 09:51 AM)yay! i ADORE lightroom and I'm so excited at the prospect of some truly kick-ass prests - it's like waiting for Christmas morning!....
(01.21.10 @ 07:43 AM)While everyone needs to have the FREE WOW LR Presets from OnOne Software and keep presetsheaven.com in their blog roll for me FREE-bies, Doug is a scientist with mad skillz when it comes to image manipulation with those One's and Zero's. After owning and loving both TRA sets, I am looking forward to adding his LR presets to my arsenal to help me keep my images looking like what my brides demand.
(01.20.10 @ 06:44 AM)Literally just the other day I was thinking, "Man it would be so nice if TRA came up with some Presets." You guys have the best actions and I know the presets will be just as great. Thank you, thank you, thank you -- you guys are awesome!!!! Soooo excited!
(01.18.10 @ 06:49 PM)Wow, I use the original TRA set a lot, so I'm really looking forward to these, can't wait.
(01.18.10 @ 01:12 PM)From the screenshots above, I would have to agree with wac, but you have to figure once all of the presets are ready for production they'll go above and beyond the free ones from places like presetsheaven.com and lightroomkillertips.com. Looking forward to them!
(01.15.10 @ 04:26 PM)I can't wait! but i will i am really excited about getting them.
(01.15.10 @ 10:46 AM)I can't wait! but i will i am really excited about getting them.
(01.15.10 @ 10:46 AM)to wac -- even if true, it beats have to troll around the internet looking for them...that's for sure and my time is money...
(01.15.10 @ 09:37 AM)I am currently using Aperture but I love the PS Actions so much that the fact you are releasing Lightroom presets makes me want to consider switching from Aperture to Lightroom.
(01.15.10 @ 05:44 AM)Really? Where can you find ones that look like this for free cuz I haven't.
I am also hoping for some more dramatic presets. These are standard you can find anywhere for free.
(01.14.10 @ 06:56 PM)I am soo excited for these. It's going to help my workflow like no other!
(01.14.10 @ 06:00 PM)can't say that i'm blown away by these. they aren't doing anything more than presets that i can find for free on the internet....
(01.14.10 @ 05:54 PM)