Adobe Lightroom 2.0 beta

April 2, 2008

New in version 2.0 beta…
An improved layout in the Library module allows for a more intuitive approach to image organization by simplifying the location of the features needed to find and filter photographs. A new feature called Smart Collections automatically updates collections with images that match desired criteria such as star-rating, keyword or other metadata. “The Suggested Keywords feature eases the task of keywording by making recommendations based upon keyword associations across a catalog as well as the use of keywords in neighboring images.”
John Nack, Photoshop product manager, also reveales that the new release has the ability to apply certain adjustments, such as dodging and burning, both selectively and non-destructively, plus a new a dual monitor layout option and more.

Lightroom 2.0 beta is available as a 30-day trial for free download on Macintosh and Windows platforms at http://www.labs.adobe.com/downloads.

Existing Lightroom 1.0 customers will be able to test the beta for an extended period until 31 Aug 2008 and can invite friends to take part in this trial period.