{"id":2330,"date":"2014-03-05T11:04:39","date_gmt":"2014-03-05T16:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.migrate.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/?p=2330"},"modified":"2016-01-23T11:37:16","modified_gmt":"2016-01-23T16:37:16","slug":"creating-a-triptych-in-lightroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/creating-a-triptych-in-lightroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Triptych in Lightroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During a photography class at <a title=\"Longwood Gardens\" href=\"http:\/\/longwoodgardens.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Longwood Gardens<\/a> we were given an exercise to create a triptych.\u00a0 I made project Collections and a Print template in Lightroom which allowed me to relatively easily run through a number of photo combinations and layouts. This article shows what I eventually submitted to complete the assignment and how I exploited Lightroom\u2019s feature set.<\/p>\n<p>Note: For an abridged version of this tutorial simply click on an image; in the slideshow scroll up for the description.<br \/>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2330 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/creating-a-triptych-in-lightroom\/tripprojcolset\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripProjColSet.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Triptych Project Collection Set\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripProjColSet.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripProjColSet.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripProjColSet.png?resize=510%2C510&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripProjColSet.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripProjColSet.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2335'>\n\t\t\t\tTriptych Project Collection Set\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/creating-a-triptych-in-lightroom\/tripslices\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripSlices.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Triptych Slices\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripSlices.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripSlices.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripSlices.png?resize=510%2C510&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripSlices.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripSlices.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2336'>\n\t\t\t\tTriptych Slices\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/creating-a-triptych-in-lightroom\/tripprint\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripPrint.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Triptych Layout in Print Module\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripPrint.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripPrint.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripPrint.png?resize=510%2C510&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripPrint.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripPrint.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2334'>\n\t\t\t\tTriptych Layout in Print Module\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/creating-a-triptych-in-lightroom\/tripcrop\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripCrop.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Crop of a Triptych Slice\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripCrop.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripCrop.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripCrop.png?resize=510%2C510&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripCrop.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/TripCrop.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2333'>\n\t\t\t\tCrop of a Triptych Slice\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/creating-a-triptych-in-lightroom\/week4edbacong2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Week4EdBaconG2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Submitted image\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Week4EdBaconG2.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Week4EdBaconG2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Week4EdBaconG2.jpg?resize=510%2C510&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Week4EdBaconG2.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.edwardbacon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Week4EdBaconG2.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2332'>\n\t\t\t\tSubmitted image\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Keep Everything Organized with Collections<\/h3>\n<p>First I created a Collection Set, <i>Longwood Triptych<\/i>, to hold the project parts. \u00a0Actually first I looked up how to spell triptych. The <i>Whole Leaf<\/i> collection contains the original RAW file and a layered TIF file with Photoshop adjustments. The leaves had some dirt and bruises that would be too cumbersome to fix up using the Spot Removal tool. So I did the patching and some other processing in Photoshop. This is not a required step for the process and what follows could be managed completely in Lightroom.<\/p>\n<p>Next I made three Virtual Copies of the TIF image; giving each a Copy Name of <i>Left<\/i>, <i>Center<\/i> and <i>Right<\/i> respectively. These were moved into a new Collection named <i>Slices<\/i>. I wanted vertical slices that may or may not overlap. I cropped each virtual copy with a 2.39 x 1 aspect ratio. I use this preset aspect ratio for my horizontal panoramas; I might try it all again with an aspect ratio more common to vertical panoramas.<\/p>\n<h3>Assemble the Slices with a Layout Template<\/h3>\n<p>In the Print Module, I defined a <i>Longwood Triptych<\/i> template, not bothering with anything more than cells and margins. It served solely as a layout template for quick assessment of how the slices fit as a whole. I marked \u201cUse: All Film Strip Photos\u201d. The Lights Out view, L key shortcut, can be used when evaluating the image in the Print Module. If I liked the look, then I created a Saved Print collection (inside of <i>Slices<\/i>). When I do need to create a final print, I can use this as a starting point and setup and save a new template specifying paper, printer and profile.<\/p>\n<h3>Experiment by moving things around<\/h3>\n<p>I took advantage of the collection organization to slide the crop around for each of the vertical <i>Slices<\/i> and then go back to the Print Module for a quick assessment of the triptych. If I liked a layout, I would save it as a new Print Collection.<\/p>\n<p>To complete the assignment we were required to deliver a JPEG. Using Print to a File, I created a JPEG in the same folder. So I would have a memento of the final product, I imported the JPEG into the Lightroom catalog and put it in the <i>Delivered<\/i> collection. Even if I were not delivering a JPEG, I would do this anyway to create a visual record in the catalog.<\/p>\n<h3>Some Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n<p>This post is written with hind sight and just shows my final submission for the assignment. I actually tried out many combinations, probably too many. Some alternative projects I played with used more than a single RAW file, but took advantage of the same presets and templates (plus a 3 square template) and a similar organization of collections. Each photo would contribute its own slice, the trio loaded into the Print module template for evaluation or \u201cprinting\u201d. I had never previously made a triptych; this was fun and I like the end result. Now that I have some tools and repeatable steps for creating them, I am sure to try more. Thank you to Jon Cox for giving us the assignment and bringing me to try something new.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During a photography class at Longwood Gardens we were given an exercise to create a triptych.\u00a0 I made project Collections and a Print template in Lightroom which allowed me to relatively easily run through a number of photo combinations and layouts. 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