
Lightroom Fundamentals: An Introduction to Lightroom
2-Day Live Class


Who Should Attend?
Photographers, designers, or anyone else that wants a non-destructive workflow to organizing and editing their photos.
Prerequisites:
- Practical working knowledge of computers and basic Mac OS X or Windows skills.
Upcoming Course Dates
Lightroom Fundamentals: An Introduction to Lightroom | Starts on 03/24/2022
$795.00
Lightroom Fundamentals: An Introduction to Lightroom | Starts on 07/21/2022
$795.00
Lightroom Fundamentals: An Introduction to Lightroom | Starts on 09/29/2022
$795.00
Course Outline
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. At his/her discretion, the instructor may adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
Lesson 1: Importing and Managing Photos in Lightroom
- Storing your photographs
- Importing photos into a Lightroom catalog
- Organizing your photos
- Finding photos
Lesson 2: Develop Module and Global Adjustments
- Using the Develop module
- Mastering the adjustment workflow: The big picture
- Syncing changes to multiple photos
Lesson 3: Develop Module and Creative Adjustments
- Using the Graduated Filter tool
- Using the Radial Filter tool
- Using the Adjustment Brush tool
- Removing distractions with the Spot Removal tool
- Adding creative color effects
- Saving metadata to files
Lesson 4: Roundtrip Workflow
- Setting up Lightroom and Photoshop for smooth integration
- Sending a raw file from Lightroom to Photoshop
- Sending a JPEG or TIFF from Lightroom to Photoshop
- Sending a photo from Lightroom to Photoshop as a Smart Object
Lesson 5: Lightroom to Photoshop for Combining Photos
- Combining photos for texture and collage effects
- Combining photos into the perfect group shot
- Making HDR images
- Making panoramas
Lesson 6: Photoshop for Selecting and Masking
- Selection basics
- Selecting by shape
- Selecting by color
- Using the Focus Area command
- Selecting hair using the Select and Mask workspace
- Selecting using channels
Lesson 7: Photoshop for Retouching
- Removing unwanted content in Photoshop
- Moving content in Photoshop
- Smoothing skin realistically in Photoshop
- Sculpting a portrait using Photoshop’s Liquify filter
Lesson 8: Photoshop for Special Effects
- Artistic portrait treatments
- Adding creative blur effects
- Creating a social media cover photo
Lesson 9: Exporting
- Setting up an identity plate
- Creating a watermark
- Emailing photos
- Exporting photos
- Exporting and sharing using publish services
- Creating prints
- Books, slideshows, and web galleries
- Next steps