LIGHTROOM 5 - PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM TOOL! Central

Course details

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