Lightroom: Get Professional Results

1h 29mBeginner2022-10-04

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

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 - Profiles for a better starting point
05 - White balance for mood or color correction
06 - White balance for product photography
07 - Crop for composition
08 - Get to know your histogram
09 - Correct exposure with light adjustments

2. Beyond the Basics - Effects and Detail

10 - Enhance image details for interest
11 - Vignette effects for composition
12 - Noise reduction to the rescue
13 - Straighten your subject with geometry

3. Selective Edits for Impact

14 - Use Color Mixer for added drama
15 - Reduce distractions with Linear Gradient
16 - Highlight subject with Radial Gradient
17 - Light paint with the Brush tool
18 - Add or remove details with the Brush tool
19 - Repair images with Healing Brush
20 - Masking for selective edits

4. Get Photos Out of Lightroom

21 - Save to file options for web or print
22 - Do you need Photoshop

Conclusion

23 - Level up your new Lightroom skills