Video Interview with Scott Kelby
I sat down with Scott Kelby (author of the new Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers) to talk about his new book. Before we go any further, let me say that this was totally my idea because I wanted to try to pump Scott's ego up as far as I could. See, when Scott's in a good mood he gets really generous with his photo gear and I love photo gear... (and I'm totally just kidding here). Seriously, this was my idea for two reasons: 1) I've been getting a lot of questions from people to see if this 2nd version of the book is the same as the first and, 2) I honestly believe it's the best book out there. I realize you have choices out there when it comes to which book to buy and with things getting a little tighter these days, I truly believe this is the book that will help you the most. I personally watched a "this'll take a few weeks" timeline turn into double that because of Scott's dedication to writing and rewriting each tutorial in the book, as well as finding photos that best demonstrated the tutorial. But it even trickled down to what to name a tutorial to make it as easy as possible for you, the reader, to quickly get to the concepts you wanted to learn without sifting through page after page. Anyway, enough talk (or words I guess). See for yourself and watch the 6 minute video.
Oh yeah, don't forget about the contest at the end. Just leave a comment here that says "Hi!" or something about the book if you already have it (or are thinking of getting it) and I'll pick a winner at the end of the week.
Oh yeah (again), make sure you scroll down for another weekly worth-a-click post.
[Click Play to watch the video of my interview with Scott.]
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October 9th, 2008 at 11:50 am
I have Lightroom 2.0 book on order, and can’t wait to get it!
Mike from CANADA
October 9th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Hi! Bought LR2 a while ago, loving it! Would also love the book…
October 9th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Matt,
Hi. I have just started using LR2 for my personal use and look forward to visiting this site frequently to learn new tips and ways to make my work in LR2 better. I would also love to have a copy of Scott’s book on LR 2 as well. Thanks and keep up the good work!
October 9th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Hi,
Looking forward to working with the book. Thanks
October 9th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
I’ve got the book and love it. I also have v1. Very informative and his teaching is easy to follow.
October 9th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Hi guys!
I recently WON a copy of the book from the LayersTV podcast compliments of RC and Corey! Plus I also have a copy of the original Lightroom book! That’s a double dose of Kelby!!
Now I just need Scott to sign ‘em both!
October 9th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
…So we can just say hi? Well, let’s go a little bit beyond and say “salut !” from a guy from France AND canada (the BC part that is). I must say there isn’t much Photoshop, Lightroom, etc. going on around where I am (Fernie) except once in a year (ok maybe twice) in Calgary (4hrs away) so I gotta pretty do everything online. So thanks for all the shows, the blogs, the tutorials, NAPP and everything else you guys (Scott, Dave (at least one Canadian), R.C., Corey and the whole crew) do online. It’s wonderful… and I’m working on being able to teach all this things to (I think I know quite a bit) and maybe do it in French too. We lack a lot of Adobe teaching material in French.
Thanks and Salut again,
From a French Guy that’s know never to write… (except this time)
Cheers
October 9th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
My wife said that if I don’t win the book, I am to put it on my Amazon.com Wish List. So, in either case, I win!
October 10th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Matt,
I do have Scott’s first book and after the video I have a better understanding of why I could/should get the new book. I do have a question for you as to your video tutorials versus Scott’s book. I have not signed up yet for the online classes, so I could use your help in deciding what are the differences in what you cover and what’s in the book; what’s your recommendation if I can’t do both as the money now is a little tighter. Is it possible to understand Lightroom 2 with the Lightroom 1 book and your online classes?
Thanks for all you do on LR Killer Tips. I’m new at this and you explain everything really well.
October 11th, 2008 at 12:23 am
hi matt, scott
include me in the contest please, love to have the signed book as i am starting new with LR and big fan of Scott.
cheers from downunder
dean
October 11th, 2008 at 2:49 am
I loved Scott’s LR1 book. Unfortunately I upgraded to LR2 only five weeks after buying the book, so I could really use a free copy of the new book.
October 11th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Hi There,
I am one of those poor saps, that just bought Lightroom 1, and Scotts Lightroom 1 book. Having used scotts Photoshop CS2 Book. and helped get the book on CS3 to be used as a text book for Tacoma Schools in WA.
Well I bought the bullit purchased the upgrade for Lightroom 2 and A week later the new book. so here we go again. it is hard to keep up with my students
Ray
October 12th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Hey! Great interview! I love Lightroom! How about sending that book to Sweden?
October 12th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Foret about free - this thing is signed by my hero! Oh Fortuna please make an exception and sprinkle some of that much needed luck down on me!
October 12th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Hi Matt & Scott,
I agree that the LR2 book is a “must-have” for anyone who is serious about learning LR2 — it is truly a re-write. Everyone needs at “least” one copy.
October 12th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Hi Matt and Scott
I love your books!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so disappointed as I have ordered it through Amazon .ca and it did not arrive before our Thanksgiving weekend, I wanted to sit down and jump right into it. I have many friends that I share my books with that also have learned a great deal by your expertise. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with others
October 13th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Well as my old gran used to say - “If you’re not fast, you’re last!”
Hi.
P.s. What we all really want to know is……has Scott revised the jokes in the latest edition,
October 13th, 2008 at 11:04 am
Hi Matt, love to be the winner of Scott’s LR-2 book.
Don JJ C
October 13th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Just saying, I bought the first book which was great, so hopefully the 2nd is even better!
Mike
October 19th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Looking forward to getting the Lightroom 2 book even though I have the Lightroom 1 book
Jim
October 20th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Hi Matt,
thank you for all your killertips!
All the best from Hamburg in Germany!
Kay
October 21st, 2008 at 7:46 am
G’day Matt,
I have both versions of Scott’s books, Lightroom 1&2.
After 40+ years of photography and a library of photographic books Scott’s books are my “toolbox” for my digital images.
He writes in such a way that even an “old fart” like me can understand it all and I’m having a ball with digital photography.
Your killer tips are well used by me most days too.
Thanks for a great website.
Cheers, Tim Elliott.
October 23rd, 2008 at 2:41 am
Hi Matt! I want that book
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:21 am
Thanks for the video, interesting watch.
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:40 am
Great book. Thanks for writing it Scott. Hi Matt
October 23rd, 2008 at 6:37 am
Just started reading the book but from thumbing through looks like another great Scott book.
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:51 am
Hello, cool interview. If I don’t win the book here I’ll be buying soon after the contest.
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Hi
Love’d the video.
Jim
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Hi!
And thank you both so much for sharing your mass amount of knowledge for FREE! You guys are amazing and great teachers.
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Hello! Thanks for the video!
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Hi Matt,
As Jarrod just said, I will wait for you to send me my sign copy!! Or, I will go and order mine through NAPP
Good idea to do an interview.
October 23rd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
You guys are the best. I just got your book scott and taking it out to yellowstone with me for Moose Peterson’s Bootcamp. WOOT!
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
I am about to buy lightroom due to all the podcasts and stuff from you two guys……….guess i will have to buy your book as well to get me through( unless I win the contest……..lol)
Great video as per usual
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Hi, Scott I have both of your Digital Photography books. I was immediatly able to put what was in them to work. Appreciate all that you do and look forward to your next project.
BTW please choose me as the winner
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:20 pm
“Hi!” or something about the book if you already have it (or are thinking of getting it) and I’ll pick a winner at the end of the week.
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Hi !
Tonight will be my first stab at Lightroom! After all the wonderful things I’ve heard and read (yes, in your book Scott) I am really excited to give it a go!
~Julita~
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Just got a new Nikon D90 and getting Lightroom 2 shortly. Cant wait to try it out. Course it would be helpful to have Scotts’s book!!
Keep up the great work Scott (Matt, Dave and all the others as well).
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:00 pm
G’day (translation - “Hi!”)
Awesome work there guys. As someone new to your work I look forward to the future.
Have a good one!
Cheers!!
October 24th, 2008 at 12:32 am
Hey Guys,
Love the book. Thanks for all of your hard work keeping us updated on all of the latest and greatest.
October 26th, 2008 at 3:05 am
I am looking forward to more info on Lightroom. I love lightroom by the way, it has jazzed me up about my shooting again. Keep up the good works both of you.
October 26th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Hi from Singapore,
Everything you guys said made sense
October 28th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Hi - and thanks for such a helpful blog.
November 2nd, 2008 at 6:15 am
Matt and Scott,
Great job once again. I am constantly amazed on how much I don’t know. Thanks for shedding light on things.
November 9th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Hi from Holland. Great website, great tutorials and films. Though I normally skip at least 1 upgrade, thanx to your adjustments-brush-video I ordered LR2 and am using it with great pleasure. Just takes 1GB internal memory after some adjustments, oops, was not allowed to tell.. kidding. Great software, waiting what will be improvements in next versions.