About this Course

Course Description

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is an extremely powerful application that present photographers with valuable tools needed to fulfil their photography workflow requirements : from importing, organising and managing a large collection of images using powerful catalogs, to perfecting the images using non-destructive editing tools, and finally presenting the images in Web, Print, Book or Slideshow format!

With a Photographer’s digital workflow in mind, this course ensures that you get started correctly in Lightroom and get the the most out of it over time! JOIN US TODAY and experience why Lightroom is a one-stop solution and a dream tool for any Photographer!

GETTING STARTED WITH LIGHTROOM 5

• Establishing a photography and Lightroom workflow
  
• Discussion and planning of image folder structure
  
• Understanding Lightroom Catalogs
  
• Deciding on Catalog and Image location
  
• Creating and managing Catalogs
  
• Analysing the Import dialog box
  
• Customising metadata template
  
• Renaming images upon import
  
• Getting to know and customising Lightroom’s interface and work area
  
• Setting up Lightroom preferences
  
• Optimizing Catalog performance
  
• Specify Catalog backup frequency
  
• Uncovering Lightroom and Photoshop workflow

ORGANISING USING LIBRARY & MAP MODULES

• Library Module overview
  
• Managing and navigating the Library
  
• Understanding the Toolbar
  
• Viewing photos in the Filmstrip mode
  
• Working in the Grid, Loupe and Compare views
  
• Flagging, Labelling and Rating images
  
• Grouping photos into Stacks and Collections
  
• Applying keywords to organise images
  
• Map Module overview
  
• Organising images by location with tight integration with Google Maps
  
• Display location data from GPS-enabled cameras and phones
  
• Using the Quick Develop panel
  
• ENHANCING IMAGES USING DEVELOP MODULE
  
• Develop Module overview
  
• Cropping and Straightening images
  
• Applying Develop presets
  
• Correcting White Balance
  
• Adjusting color, tonal and presence
  
• Creating virtual copies
  
• Managing History and Snapshots
  
• Synchronising edits settings

DESIGNING BOOKS USING BOOK MODULE

• Book Module overview
  
• Applying pre-built page templates and layouts to design a photo book
  
• Output book layout as PDF format or to Blurb, the popular self-publishing service

BUILDING SLIDES USING SLIDESHOW MODULE

• Slideshow Module overview
  
• Creating a presentation using slideshow options, layout and overlay items
  
• Previewing and playing a slideshow

CREATING PRINTS USING PRINT MODULE

• Print Module overview
  
• Exploring Print job options
  
• Creating custom Contact Sheets and Picture Packages
  

 PUBLISHING WEB GALLERY USING WEB MODULE

• Web Module overview Applying a web template and layout customisation
  

Duration

1 day ( 9am – 6pm ) 

Target Audience

This course is extremely handy for any professional or promising photographer who wishes to have a complete solution for all their photo-management and processing needs

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