This 5.5 hour tutorial takes a step by step approach to Lightroom and gives you insight as to how a true professional uses the program. The first two hours will help you unlock the magic of the program’s Library module so you’ll have an organized and searchable database of photographs. Never get lost again!
The next 4 hours guides you through the detailed workflow involved in processing your RAW or JPEG images. Here, sequence matters and you’ll learn how one adjustment fits in with others so you’ll work efficiently when processing your images instead of spending hours moving sliders around to test the results.
Create stunning images using simple approaches or unlock the power of Lightroom to turn ordinary photos into masterpieces.
Chapters include:
LIBRARY MODULE
1 Understanding Catalogs
2 Strategies for organizing your images
3 Creating your first Lightroom Catalog and setting preferences
4 Importing Images
5 Converting files to DNG
6 Lightroom Navigation
7 Keywording and labeling your images
8 Searching for and filtering your images
9 Using Collections
10 Viewing options
11 Exporting your images
DEVELOP MODULE
1 Calibration
2 White Balance
3 Basic Panel: Tonal Adjustments
4 Basic Panel: Presence
5 Basic Panel: History and Snapshots
6 Using the Crop Tool
7 Red eye removal
8 Using the Spot Removal Tool
9 Mastering Curves
10 Using the HSL Panel
11 Creating powerful B&W images
12 Using Presets
13 Split Toning
14 Effects Panel
15 Understanding the Detail Panel
16 Lens Corrections
17 Local Adjustments: Radial Filter
18 Local Adjustments: Graduated Filter
19 Local Adjustments: Adjustment Brush
20 DeHaze Slider
21 Stitching Panoramas
22 Merging to HDR