My iPad Workflow with Lightroom & Lightroom Classic
I recently introduced an iPad Pro to my workflow. My first and previous iPad was the iPad 2 in 2011. The iPad evolved substantially since — especially in its “Pro” format. My model is from 2021, which saw the first Apple tablet with an M1 chip. And to accompany this great hardware, powerful apps are becoming available on iPad OS. Last October, Blackmagic revealed Da Vinci Resolve for iPad, a power NLE video editing app known for its powerful colour correction. (Dear Apple, although Blackmagic beat you to it with DaVinci Resolve for iPad, a Final Cut Pro version is still very much wanted.)
Affinity suite is also available with customized versions of Affinity Photo, Designer and Publisher. Regarding Adobe Creative Cloud, the only pro apps available are Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom. Lightroom Classic has been the base of my photo editing workflow since the premature death of Aperture 3. I’m not fond of their video editing software, but I’ve always had a sweet spot for Lightroom.
With the arrival of cloud base software, it’s easy to get confused between Lightroom and Lightroom Classic — especially when you start using the software on your phone and tablet. But I wanted the ability to edit on the go with the iPad. Of course, I do most of my editing on my 2021 MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max, but it’s a big boy, and if I have a choice, I’ll leave the mac on the desk. But Lightroom Classic and Lightroom work differently, so I needed to find a suitable workflow that includes both. There are a few things required on top of a tablet. Let’s dive in.
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