Adobe Photoshop Lightroom : Essentials

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom: Essentials

Ric quickly gets you up to speed, introducing you to the Lightroom Interface and workspace, showing you how to set up your preferences and personalize Lightroom to suit your workflow.

You will learn how to import, store and name files using keywords and discover the many features of the Lightroom Library and how to get the most from the Develop Module. Plus, explore all of the export options available using the Slideshow, Web and Print Modules to output your images professionally.

This series will show you how to use Lightroom to quickly and efficiently import, manipulate and output your photos with ease? you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. Note: These tutorials cover topics that are relevant to both Lightroom 1.0 and Lightroom 1.1.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: QUICK OVERVIEW OF PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM (18 min)
 
Importing Overview
Rating & Sorting Overview
Develop Module Overview
Exporting & Sharing Overview
 
Chapter 2: SETUP & PREFERENCES (20 min)
 
Creating & Placing a Catalog
Setting Preferences
Catalog Settings
Persnalizing Lightroom
Notes on Color Management
 
Chapter 3: IMPORTING PHOTOS (18 min)
 
Import Options
Image Storage & Naming Conventions
Customizing Presets in the Import Dialog Box
Using Keywords upon Import
 
Chapter 4: THE INTERFACE & WORKSPACES (08 min)
 
Touring the Lightroom Interface
The Library View Options
 
Chapter 5: THE LIGHTROOM LIBRARY (30 min)
 
Library Find Options
Modify & Display Options & the Filmstrip
Creating a Collection
Adjusting the White Balance & Rating Images
Adding Keywords & Compare & Survey Views
Sorting by Flags & Rating by Color
Using the Painter Tool
 
Chapter 6: THE DEVELOP MODULE (25 min)
 
Navigator, Presets, Snapshots & History
Histogram, Basic, Tone Curve & HSL Options
Split Toning, Detail, Lens Corrections & Camera Calibration
Exploring the Toolbar
Processing the Photo
Cropping & Retouching
 
Chapter 7: EXPORTING OPTIONS (10 min)
 
Preparing for Export
Exploring Export Options
Exporting for Specialized Web Uses
 
Chapter 8: THE SLIDESHOW MODULE (09 min)
 
Slideshow Options, Layout & Overlays
Backdrop, Playback & Create New Preset
 
Chapter 9: THE WEB MODULE (09 min)
 
Web Image Settings
Previewing in a Browser
 
Chapter 10: THE PRINT MODULE (09 min)
 
Templates, Batch Printing & Contact Sheets
Page Setup, Cell Size & Print Job Settings
Creating a Poster from a Template
Final Comments & Credits
Who Is This For
This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career in design and development.

Our Online Courses is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.

In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.