Lightroom 6 Export Plugins?

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Hi all.

I use Photobox for all my prints, because they are fast and cheap and always have a sale on. But the prints come back a little dark. I could generate virtual copies for all prints and alter exposure to compensate but this is a faff, so I wonder if anyone knows of a way to apply exposure compensation on export?

Ta.

 

[Larry H-L]

Could it be that your monitor is too bright?

How do the histograms from the files look?

In LR, could you "select all" for printing, slightly lighten, export, then slightly darken back to previous setting?

 

[willie_901]

I agree with Larry H-L. Monitor calibration is a key factor.

Another factor is the using LR's Soft Proofing tool. One can install different printer Profiles, These Profiles are supplied by the printer manufacturer. Photobox should be able to supply you with either the profile or at least how/where to download it. In some cases one can also make corrections for differences in paper.

I believe LR has all the tools you need without resorting to third-party plug-ins.

 

[Dwig]

Monitor calibration is a good thing, but if one lab needs its own unique image tweak but other output doesn't then such calibration is not the cure.

Check out Lr's Print module where it can print to a JPEG file and apply a variety of print specific adjustments. Here's a link to a brief tutorial:
http://lightroomkillertips.com/tip-saving-prints-and-an-awesome-printing-deal-for-this-weekend/