Adobe Photoshop Lightroom: Essentials

Overview

This course, which is taught by expert Ric Kasnoff, will quickly get 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.

Learning with Study 365 has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand. This course is comprised of professional learning material, all delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months).

Course outline:

• Module 1: Quick Overview of Photoshop Lightroom
• Module 2: Setup & Preferences
• Module 3: Importing Photos
• Module 4: The Interface & Workspaces
• Module 5: The Lightroom Library
• Module 6: The Develop Module
• Module 7: Exporting Options
• Module 8: The Slideshow Module
• Module 9: The Web Module
• Module 10: The Print Module

COURSE CURRICULUM
1: QUICK OVERVIEW OF PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM
1. Importing Overview
2. Rating & Sorting Overview
3. Develop Module Overview
4. Exporting & Sharing Overview
2: SETUP & PREFERENCES
1. Creating & Placing a Catalog
2. Setting Preferences
3. Catalog Settings
4. Personalizing Lightroom
5. Notes on Color Management
3: IMPORTING PHOTOS
1. Import Options
2. Image Storage & Naming Conventions
3. Customizing Presets in the Import Dialog Box
4. Using Keywords upon Import
4: THE INTERFACE & WORKSPACES
1. Touring the Lightroom Interface
2. The Library View Options
5: THE LIGHTROOM LIBRARY
1. Library Find Options
2. Modify & Display Options & the Filmstrip
3. Creating a Collection
4. Adjusting the White Balance & Rating Images
5. Adding Keywords & Compare & Survey Views
6. Sorting by Flags & Rating by Color
7. Using the Painter Tool
6: THE DEVELOP MODULE
1. Navigator, Presets, Snapshots & History
2. Histogram, Basic, Tone Curve & HSL Options
3. Split Toning, Detail, Lens Corrections & Camera Calibration
4. Exploring the Toolbar
5. Processing the Photo
6. Cropping & Retouching
7: EXPORTING OPTIONS
1. Preparing for Export
2. Exploring Export Options
3. Exporting for Specialized Web Uses
8: THE SLIDESHOW MODULE
1. Slideshow Options, Layout & Overlays
2. Backdrop, Playback & Create New Preset
9: THE WEB MODULE
1. Web Image Settings
2. Previewing in a Browser
10: THE PRINT MODULE
1. Templates, Batch Printing & Contact Sheets
2. Page Setup, Cell Size & Print Job Settings
3. Creating a Poster from a Template
4. Final Comments & Credits

Course Duration:

From the day you purchase the course, you will have 12 months access to the online study platform. As the course is self-paced you can decide how fast or slow the training goes, and are able to complete the course in stages, revisiting the training at any time.

Method of Assessment:

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification:

Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate for Photoshop Lightroom: Essentials.

Presenter information:

Ric Kasnoff is an award-winning, professional photographer with over 35 years of industry experience. His work has taken him into the nature, travel stock, advertising and product photography fields.

Ric has always sought to blend the best of traditional techniques with the latest in modern technology. This has led to his being certified both as an expert and instructor in professional level image manipulation and delivery. He has trained thousands of photographers in seminars and workshops throughout the US and abroad, led Photo Safaris to remote locations and has been presented with over 100 art directors and industry awards for his work.