This can be a memory card, a hard drive, or your camera. Next, you need to tell Lightroom where you want to import your photos or video from. You can do this by choosing File>Import Photos and Video or clicking on the Import button below your left-hand panels and above your filmstrip. If the Lightroom Import Dialog Box does not automatically open for you, you need to tell Lightroom you want to import some photos. Find the Import Options section under the “General” tab and check the box next to “Show import dialog when a memory card is detected.” If you want Lightroom to open automatically for you when you insert a memory card, go to Edit>Preferences (Windows users) or Lightroom>Preferences (Mac users). I think this one looks great for both SD card and Compact Flash users. If you do not have a card reader attached to your computer, I recommend getting one. Personally, I never hook my camera up to a computer to transfer files as it drains the camera battery. Insert a Memory Card in your Card Reader or Connect your Camera IN THE MEANTIME, JUST GO SLOW AND BOOKMARK THIS TUTORIAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! Step 1. Once you have completed the import process several times and are familiar with all the settings, you will get into the habit of doing it, and it will go much more quickly. One piece of advice: I always tell new Lightroom users to go really slow with this process the first few times. So open up Lightroom and get ready to import: Note: The best way to learn from this tutorial will be to follow along.

This way, you can add photos to your hard drive AND let Lightroom know where they are at the same time. Once you're a Lightroom user, the best way to import photos from your memory card to your hard drive will be through Lightroom.

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