Getting started for former LightRoom users?

Software darktable
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Hello,

I’m making the change from Lightroom to Darktable and was wondering if there’s some quickstart guide for those like me so I can hit the ground running.

Also here’s a specific question: In Lightroom, I always use the eyedrop tool to adjust white balance (click on any neutral color and it figures the white balance accordingly). Is there something similar on Darktable?

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Hey, welcome!

Shane just had a GIMP video featured on DPReview, here is his intro to darktable video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE9YkJkDfhc

@RileyB also has a nice, succinct series introducing darktable: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL33t7emXCBHkMfiP1IcO-0_4mUAhh1lFA

Lastly, @harry_durgin has a lot of videos where he just explains why he edits things the way he does: https://www.youtube.com/user/harrydurgin

If you have specific workflow questions or want to know corresponding tools, just ask!

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Hey, thank you very much. Nice videos.
I do have a specific question about the eyedropper. In Lightroom I use the eyedropper to set the white balance. Just click on a neutral colour and it figures out the white balance in relation to that colour. Is there something similar on Darktable?

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Yes, in the white balance module, change the setting from “Camera” to “Spot.” Then you can draw a rectangle on the area that is neutral.

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Hello, I allow myself to put you a French video that allows you to adapt some LightRoom commands in darktable (with YouTube, it is possible to translate subtitles automatically into English).
I hope the translator did his job well. Best regards

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As I see questions like this popping up frequently, maybe it’s a nice idea to gather these specific questions and the answers in a faq to help out future switches?

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