Lightroom: Get Professional Results
1h 52mBeginner2022-10-04
Authors
Theresa Jackson
Graphic Artist, Teacher
Course details
Explore the powerful photo-improvement capabilities of Adobe Lightroom for transforming average images into professional-looking photos. Learn how to crop images for better composition, correct photos for amazing color, and improve lighting and exposure. Discover ways to enhance details, learn how to use the histogram, and learn about when you might need to move up to Photoshop.
Learning objectives
Understanding the histogram
Enhancing image details
Adding a vignette effect
Reducing noise
Straightening a subject with geometry
Making creative color adjustments for drama
Reducing distractions
Highlighting your subject
Adding and smoothing detail
Exporting photos
Selecting file options for web or print
Learning objectives
Understanding the histogram
Enhancing image details
Adding a vignette effect
Reducing noise
Straightening a subject with geometry
Making creative color adjustments for drama
Reducing distractions
Highlighting your subject
Adding and smoothing detail
Exporting photos
Selecting file options for web or print
Skills covered
LightroomAsset ManagementImage EditingPhotographyGraphic DesignAdobeOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Editing with Lightroom
- 02 - What you should know
- 03 - An overview of file formats
1. The Basics - Composition, Tone, Color
- 04 - Understanding HDR editing
- 05 - Profiles for a better starting point
- 06 - White balance for mood or color correction
- 07 - White balance for product photography
- 08 - Crop for composition
- 09 - Get to know your histogram
- 10 - Correct exposure with light adjustments
2. Beyond the Basics - Effects and Detail
- 11 - Enhance image details for interest
- 12 - Lens Blur for aesthetic improvements
- 13 - Vignette effects for composition
- 14 - Noise reduction to the rescue
- 15 - AI Denoise for superior results
- 16 - Geometry update
- 17 - Straighten your subject with geometry
3. Selective Edits for Impact
- 18 - Use Color Color Mixer for added drama
- 19 - Use Color Point Color targeted control
- 20 - Use Color Color Grading for cinematic effect
- 21 - Reduce distractions with Linear Gradient
- 22 - Highlight subject with Radial Gradient
- 23 - Light paint with the Brush tool
- 24 - Add or remove details with the Brush tool
- 25 - Repair image with Healing Tools
- 26 - Generative AI Remove
- 27 - Masking for selective edits
4. Get Photos Out of Lightroom
- 28 - Export options for web or print
- 29 - Do you need Photoshop
Conclusion
- 30 - Level up your new Lightroom skills