Adobe Lightroom Classic (2024) Course



Course Details:

Length: 2 days

Price: $920/person (USD)

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Course Features:

Live Instructor Teaching

Certificate of Completion

Digital Badge

Courseware: Print

Free 6 Month Online Retake

Hands-On Learning?: Yes

Software Lab Included?: Yes

Delivery Methods:

Live Online

Individuals and Groups
@ Your Location

Onsite for Teams

Group Teams
@ Your Organization

This is an instructor-led course. It is taught by an instructor live online or at organizations for groups.
For a team training, we can teach onsite at your office or private live online.

 


Course Overview

Adobe Lightroom Classic (2024): Master Your Photos from Import to Print

Elevate your photography with Adobe Lightroom Classic (2024). This comprehensive course empowers you to take control of your entire digital workflow, from importing and organizing photos to creating stunning edits and professional outputs. This Adobe Lightroom Classic (2024) training will cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. As one of the most powerful tools a digital photographer has in their toolset, offering powerful editing features in a streamlined interface that lets photographers import, sort, and organize images.

What will you learn?
  • Master the Lightroom Interface: Gain a solid understanding of the program's layout, modules, and essential tools.
  • Effortless Photo Importing: Learn efficient methods to import photos from various sources and organize them for easy access.
  • Non-Destructive Editing Techniques: Discover powerful editing tools that enhance your photos without altering the originals.
  • Essential Adjustments: Master exposure, white balance, color correction, and other fundamental editing techniques.
  • Advanced Editing Magic: Utilize AI-powered features like Sky Selection and Object Selection for precise editing control.
  • Creative Effects: Explore creative tools like Color Grading, Split Toning, and local adjustments to bring your artistic vision to life.
  • Organize and Manage: Implement effective strategies for organizing photos using collections, keywords, and flags.
  • Effortless Sharing: Prepare your photos for various uses, including social media, printing, and creating slideshows.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
  • Effortlessly import and organize your photos.
  • Enhance lighting, color, and detail in your images.
  • Creatively edit photos using advanced tools and techniques.
  • Design professional-quality photo books and slideshows.
  • Export your photos for various purposes, including printing and sharing online.

Ready to take your photography to the next level? Enroll today and unlock the full potential of Adobe Lightroom Classic (2024)!

 


Course Notes

Register Early: Registration Deadline is 2 Weeks Prior to Class Start.

Important Course Information
Course Taught with Courseware: Adobe Lightroom Classic 2024.
Course Taught with Software: Adobe Lightroom Classic 2024 for Windows ().
Versions that Can Attend: Adobe Lightroom Classic 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, & 2019 for Windows () or Macintosh - iOS ().
Course Objectives
  • Import and organize photos effectively.
  • Apply non-destructive editing techniques to enhance photos.
  • Utilize advanced editing features for creative control.
  • Streamline workflow with batch editing, presets, and the mobile app.
  • Design and create photo books and slideshows for professional presentation.
  • Learn about the latest features and functionalities of Lightroom Classic (2024).
Target Audience

This course is designed for photographers of all experience levels, from beginners who want to learn the basics of Lightroom Classic to hobbyists who want to improve their photo editing skills.

  • Aspiring photographers.
  • Hobbyists looking to enhance their photo editing skills.
  • Anyone who wants to manage and edit their digital photo library efficiently.
Delivery Method

Learn From an Instructor Live Online

Certstaffix Training public classes are taught by live instructors to you in the comfort of your home or work. Attend our live online, instructor-led classes from the convenience of your location and avoid travel.

How It Works

  • A live instructor teaching you online via Zoom
  • Hands-on learning with the software or skill you are being taught
  • Interaction with all students in the class
  • Any needed software for the class is provided in online lab
  • Easy Q&A. Classes are kept small to have time for student questions

Have more than 10 students needing this course? Contact Us for bulk pricing.

 


Course Topics

Adobe Lightroom Classic

Course Duration - 2 Days

GETTING STARTED
  • About Classroom in a Book
  • What’s new in this edition
  • Prerequisites
  • Requirements on your computer
  • Required skills
  • Installing Lightroom Classic
  • Online content
  • Lesson files
  • Web Edition
  • Accessing the lesson files and Web Edition
  • Understanding Lightroom catalog files
  • Creating a catalog file for working with this book
  • Getting ready to go mobile
  • Getting help
  • Module-specific tips
  • Navigating Help in the application
  • Accessing Help and support on the web
  • Additional resources
A QUICK TOUR OF LIGHTROOM CLASSIC
  • Understanding how Lightroom works
  • About catalog files
  • Managing the photos in your catalog
  • Managing files and folders
  • Non-destructive editing
  • Editing photos in another application
  • The Lightroom Classic workspace
  • The top panel
  • The work area
  • The Toolbar
  • The Filmstrip
  • The side panels
  • Customizing the workspace
  • The Lightroom Classic modules
  • The Lightroom Classic workflow
  • Importing photos
  • Reviewing and organizing
  • Culling your images
  • Working with collections
  • Rearranging and deleting images in a collection
  • Comparing photos side by side
  • Comparing several photos
  • Developing and editing
  • Using Quick Develop in the Library module
  • Working in the Develop module
  • Straightening and cropping an image
  • Adjusting lighting and tonal balance
  • Creating effects with the Radial Filter tool
  • Using the Spot Removal tool
  • Sharing your work by email
BRINGING PHOTOS INTO LIGHTROOM CLASSIC
  • Lightroom is your digital notebook
  • The import process
  • Importing photos from a digital camera
  • Organizing your copied photos in folders
  • Backup strategies
  • Renaming files as they are imported
  • Importing images from a hard disk
  • Applying metadata
  • Importing via drag and drop
  • Evaluating photos before importing
  • Images that are already imported
  • Importing to a specific folder
  • Importing from a watched folder
  • Tethered shooting
  • Tethered shooting with a supported camera
  • Viewing imported photos in the work area
  • Setting Grid and Loupe view options
EXPLORING THE LIGHTROOM WORKSPACE
  • Viewing and managing your images
  • Adjusting the workspace layout
  • Resizing panels
  • Showing and hiding panels or panel groups
  • Expanding and collapsing panels
  • Hiding and showing panels
  • Toggling screen modes
  • Switching views
  • Working in Loupe view
  • Using the Loupe view overlays
  • Comparing photos
  • Using Survey view to narrow a selection
  • Flagging and deleting images
  • Grouping images in the Quick Collection
  • Moving images into or out of the Quick Collection
  • Converting and clearing the Quick Collection
  • Designating a target collection
  • Working with the Filmstrip
  • Hiding the Filmstrip and adjusting its size
  • Using filters in the Filmstrip
  • Changing the sorting order of the thumbnails
  • Using a secondary display
MANAGING YOUR PHOTO LIBRARY
  • Folders vs. collections
  • Folders store; they do not organize
  • Using collections to organize images
  • The Quick Collection
  • Creating collections
  • Pro tip: Automatic collections from folders
  • Your turn: Make a new collection
  • Working with collection sets
  • Duplicating collection sets
  • Collection sets for organizing your work
  • Smart collections
  • Taking your collections on the road
  • Syncing photos from Lightroom Classic
  • Viewing synced photos on your mobile device
  • Editing on the lightroom.adobe.com site
  • Using keyword tags
  • Viewing keyword tags
  • Adding keyword tags
  • Working with keyword sets and nesting keywords
  • Searching by keyword
  • Using flags and ratings
  • Flagging images
  • Assigning ratings
  • Adding metadata
  • Tagging faces in the People view
  • Using the Painter tool
  • Finding and filtering files
  • Using the Filter bar to find photos
  • Using the filters in the Filmstrip
DEVELOPING BASICS
  • The Develop module
  • Reorganize the Develop module
  • Creating a collection from a previous import
  • Cropping and rotating images
  • Changing crop overlays
  • Using the Straighten tool
  • Cropping to specific dimensions
  • Seeing your crop better
  • What are camera profiles?
  • Profiles in Lightroom
  • Using the Profile Browser
  • Setting your picture’s white balance
  • Setting exposure and contrast
  • Adjusting shadows and highlights
  • Clarity, vibrance, and saturation
  • Adding detail to your images
  • Lens corrections and transformations
  • Using virtual copies for variations
  • Using snapshots for variations
ADVANCED EDITING
  • A major change to Lightroom: AI-based selections and masking
  • Using the Select Sky, Subject, and Background masks
  • New: Lens Blur
  • New: AI Based Noise Reduction
  • Using the Select People mask
  • Using the Select Object mask
  • Adding and removing masks
  • Using Color Range and Luminance Range selections
  • Removing distractions with the Healing tool
  • Removing sensor spots and syncing changes
  • Using Content-Aware Remove on your image
  • Putting it all together in one image
  • Easy organization and powerful editing in Lightroom mobile
LOCALIZED EDITS & TIME SAVERS IN LIGHTROOM
  • Using the Linear Gradient mask
  • Using the Radial Gradient mask
  • Using the Masking Brush tool
  • The Color Mixer panel
  • Working with HSL adjustments
  • New: Using Point Color adjustments
  • Working with the Tone Curve panel
  • Creative color and black-and-white effects
  • Creating virtual copies for image treatments
  • Converting a color photo to black and white
  • Color Grading
  • The Effects panel
  • Making panoramas
  • Merging to a panorama in Lightroom Classic
  • Headless mode for panoramas
  • Making HDR images
  • Merging to HDR in Lightroom Classic
  • Headless mode for HDR
  • Creating HDR panoramas
  • New: View HDR Output in Lightroom
  • Saving time in Lightroom
  • Applying previous corrections
  • Synchronizing corrections
  • Creating a Develop preset
CREATING A PHOTO BOOK
  • Assembling photos for a book
  • Working in the Book module
  • Setting up a photo book
  • Changing page layouts
  • Adding page numbers to a photo book
  • Placing photos in a book layout
  • Changing the images in a photo book
  • Working with photo cells
  • Setting a page background
  • Adding text to a photo book
  • Working with text cells
  • Fine-tuning type
  • Working with captions
  • Creating a custom text preset
  • Saving and reusing custom book page layouts
  • Creating a saved book
  • Copying a saved book
  • Exporting a photo book
CREATING A SLIDESHOW
  • Assembling photos for a slideshow
  • Working in the Slideshow module
  • Choosing a slideshow template
  • Customizing your slideshow template
  • Adjusting the slide layout
  • Setting up the slide background
  • Adjusting stroke borders and shadows
  • Adding a text overlay
  • Creating a saved slideshow
  • Refining the content of a slideshow
  • Adding sound and motion to your slideshow
  • Saving a customized slideshow template
  • Exporting a slideshow
  • Playing an impromptu slideshow
  • My suggested settings for a slideshow
PRINTING IMAGES
  • Creating a collection from the existing images
  • About the Lightroom Classic Print module
  • About layout styles and print templates
  • Selecting a print template
  • Specifying the printer and paper size
  • Customizing print templates
  • Changing the number of cells
  • Rearranging the photos in a print layout
  • Creating stroke and photo borders
  • Customizing your identity plate
  • Printing captions and metadata information
  • Creating a Custom Package print layout
  • Changing the page background color
  • Configuring the output settings
  • Using color management
  • Saving print settings as an output collection
  • Printing your job
MAKING BACKUPS AND EXPORTING PHOTOS
  • Preventing data loss
  • Backing up the catalog file
  • Exporting metadata
  • Backing up the library
  • Exporting images as a catalog
  • Exporting photos
  • Exporting JPEG files for onscreen viewing
  • Exporting as PSD or TIFF for further editing
  • Exporting as original or DNG for archiving
  • Using export presets
  • Creating user presets
  • Using Multi-Batch Export
INDEX

BONUS LESSON PUBLISHING YOUR PHOTOS

BONUS LESSON AN OVERVIEW OF MY WORKFLOW

 


Course FAQs

What are the available class formats?

This course is taught by a live instructor and is available in two class formats:

  1. Live Online for Individuals
  2. Onsite/Online for Private Groups

What are Adobe Lightroom import features?

Adobe Lightroom offers a comprehensive set of import features to help you quickly and easily add photos to your library. You can select from a wide range of options, including importing directly from an external device or memory card, adding files from the computer’s hard drive, or retrieving them from online sources. The software also has advanced settings that let you maintain the original files’ location, rename or organize them, and apply metadata. You can even add images from a smartphone or tablet by connecting it to your computer via Wi-Fi. Additionally, you can create collections with different import settings for easier sorting and grouping of photos. With the right tools and options available in Adobe Lightroom, you can make the import process fast and efficient.

What is the Adobe Lightroom workspace?

Adobe Lightroom is a powerful photo editing platform, providing photographers and visual content creators with an efficient workspace to edit photos in. The main workspace of Adobe Lightroom consists of several modules, including the Library module which allows users to quickly organize and browse through their images; the Develop module where users can adjust exposure and color settings; the Map module that helps users geotag and view their photos on a map; and the Book module for creating photo books. Adobe Lightroom also offers customizable printing options, so users can create high-quality prints of their photos quickly and easily. With its intuitive interface, powerful editing tools, and comprehensive organization capabilities, Adobe Lightroom is an essential tool for any professional photographer or visual content creator.

What is the photo library in Adobe Lightroom?

The photo library in Adobe Lightroom is a powerful tool for organizing, editing and sharing your photos. This platform allows users to manage the thousands of images they have taken with ease. Lightroom's library module helps you sort, filter and organize your photos according to various criteria such as date, file type or even keyword. You can also adjust the photos' exposure, highlights, shadows and other details. With Lightroom's library module, it is easy to find the perfect shot for any project. Additionally, you can create albums and slideshows of your favorite images to easily share with family and friends. The library module makes it simple to organize, edit and export your photos in a variety of formats, making Lightroom an essential tool for any photographer.

What are Adobe Lightroom developing basics?

Adobe Lightroom provides a variety of tools that can help you to easily develop your photos. The Develop module provides access to basic adjustments such as Exposure, Clarity, and Vibrance, as well as advanced controls such as Tone Curve and Split Toning. With these powerful tools, you can quickly adjust the look of your photos with just a few clicks. The Develop module can also help you to correct lens distortion and remove unwanted artifacts from your photos. Additionally, Lightroom provides tools for creating beautiful photo filters and vignettes, as well as access to powerful but easy-to-use masking and color adjustments. With these capabilities, it is possible to completely transform the look of your photos with just a few simple adjustments. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, Adobe Lightroom can help you quickly and easily develop your photos for stunning results.

What are advanced editing features in Adobe Lightroom?

Adobe Lightroom offers a wide range of advanced editing features to help you perfect your digital photography. From powerful tools such as healing and spot removal, to more creative effects like toning and graduated filters, there’s an array of options at your disposal. With easy-to-use tools, you can make precision edits quickly and easily, giving you more time to focus on the creative side of photography. The best part is that all these features are backed by Adobe’s industry standard quality and reliability, ensuring your photos look their very best. So whether you’re a professional photographer or just starting out in digital photography, Adobe Lightroom has got you covered. With its powerful editing features, you can be sure that your photos will stand out from the crowd!

What are Adobe Lightroom photo books?

Adobe Lightroom photo books provide photographers with a way to present and share their work. This powerful software comes with sophisticated tools for designing, customizing, and printing high-quality photo books. With its easy-to-use interface, Adobe Lightroom allows users to quickly design beautiful albums with impressive layouts that showcase the photographer's skill. Photographers can customize the design to their individual needs, and are able to print high-quality photo books that feature stunning images with vibrant colors. Adobe Lightroom's powerful editing tools allow users to create sophisticated albums that make a lasting impression. Additionally, they can share these beautiful works of art with friends, family, or customers using Adobe Lightroom’s digital sharing features. With Adobe Lightroom photo books, photographers have the tools to create beautiful albums that can be cherished for years to come.

What are Adobe Lightroom slideshows?

Adobe Lightroom slideshows offer photographers a powerful tool to showcase their work. This powerful software allows users to create stunning presentations from their photos that can be customized and shared with viewers. With Adobe Lightroom's intuitive interface, users can easily select images, add captions and music, adjust colors and customize transitions for each slide. Additionally, they can also create slideshows of their work with the click of a button, making Adobe Lightroom an invaluable asset for sharing artwork with potential clients or audiences. Whether used to share portfolios or provide portfolio reviews, Adobe Lightroom slideshows are a great way to showcase and share photography.

What are Adobe Lightroom printing options?

Adobe Lightroom offers a variety of printing options for amateur and professional photographers. With its powerful editing features and user-friendly interface, Lightroom makes it easy to produce high-quality prints with minimal effort.

Printing photos in Lightroom can be done directly from the main window or via the Print Module. The Print Module provides a comprehensive range of features to fine-tune your prints, including paper size and type, borderless printing, scaling options, color management, sharpening controls, crop and rotation settings. Additionally, you can print contact sheets with up to 72 images per page. Lightroom also supports advanced printer profiles for more accurate color reproduction on a variety of papers.

For added convenience, Lightroom can be used to order prints online from a variety of printing services. This is done through the integrated Print Services panel, where you select photos and then output them directly to the desired online service with a single click. With this feature, you can have your prints delivered right to your door without ever leaving the comfort of your home.

Lightroom's printing capabilities make it a great choice for creating beautiful prints with ease. Whether you’re a novice or professional photographer, Lightroom has the tools you need to produce stunning prints with confidence.

What is backing up and exporting in Adobe Lightroom?

Backing up and exporting in Adobe Lightroom is a simple yet incredibly valuable process for preserving your digital photographs. By backing up your photos regularly, you ensure that no precious memories or important files are lost due to hardware failure or unexpected events. Furthermore, you can export the images from Lightroom into various formats such as JPEGs, TIFFs and DNGs for use on the web or in print. Exporting allows you to share your edited photos with ease, giving them a professional look that will appeal to all viewers. You can also export as slideshows, which is especially useful for portfolio presentations and online galleries. To ensure your photographs are safe and secure, it is important to back them up and export them regularly using Adobe Lightroom. With a few simple steps, you can be sure that your photographs are protected and ready to share with the world.

What is Adobe Lightroom My Workflow?

Adobe Lightroom My Workflow is an efficient and effective way to organize, edit, and publish your photos. It streamlines the entire workflow from import to export so you can spend less time on tedious tasks and more time shooting, editing, or enjoying the results of your work. With its intuitive user interface and powerful tools for developing RAW files, Lightroom My Workflow lets you quickly process and optimize your images for any purpose. Whether you shoot professionally or just for fun, Adobe Lightroom My Workflow can help take your photography to the next level. With features like batch processing, non-destructive editing, and a library of presets, this powerful tool is ideal for photographers looking to make their workflow faster, easier and more efficient. With its robust set of tools and intuitive user experience, My Workflow it is an ideal choice for any photographer looking to streamline their editing process.

 



 


Related Adobe Lightroom Information:

How Much Do Adobe Lightroom Training Courses Cost?

Public instructor-led Adobe Lightroom course prices start at $920 per student. Group training discounts are available.

Self-Paced Adobe Lightroom eLearning courses cost $300 at the starting point per student. Group purchase discounts are available.

What Adobe Lightroom Skills Should I Learn?

A: If you are wondering what Adobe Lightroom skills are important to learn, we've written an Adobe Lightroom Skills and Learning Guide that maps out Lightroom skills that are key to master and which of our courses teaches each skill.

Read Our Adobe Lightroom Skills and Learning Guide

Are Photoshop and Lightroom the Same?

A: Photoshop and Lightroom, while both Adobe products used by creatives, are two different pieces of software that are designed to retouch and manipulate images, art, and digital media. These programs offer a wide variety of features. Exploring the differences and similarities and getting training in these different programs allows professionals to develop valuable skills that can be used to improve the quality of the media created and streamline the photo editing processes.

More Information on Photoshop Versus Lightroom

How long does it take to learn Lightroom?

A: Adobe Lightroom is a powerful image editing and management software. It can be used for both professional and personal photography projects. While it takes some time to learn all of the features and functions of Adobe Lightroom, most users can get started with the basics fairly quickly.

The amount of time it takes to learn Adobe Lightroom depends on your previous experience with photo editing software, as well as your personal learning style. Some users may be able to pick up the basics in just a few hours, while others may need a bit more time to master the finer points. Adobe offers several different training options, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs.

If you're new to photo editing, Adobe Lightroom can seem daunting at first. However, with a little bit of practice, you'll be able to create beautiful images that you're proud to share. Adobe Lightroom is a versatile tool that can help you take your photography to the next level.

Browse Certstaffix Training's Adobe Lightroom courses now.

How do I learn to edit in Lightroom?

A: Adobe Lightroom is a powerful image editing software used by professional photographers and enthusiasts alike. Learning how to use Adobe Lightroom can help you take your photography to the next level.

There are a few different ways that you can learn Adobe Lightroom. One way is to take an online course or tutorial. This can be a great option if you want to learn at your own pace and in your own time.

Another way to learn Adobe Lightroom is to take a group class or workshop. This can be a great option if you want to learn alongside other photographers and have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback in real-time.

Whichever method you choose, learning Adobe Lightroom is a great way to improve your photography skills.

What is the difference between Lightroom and Lightroom Classic?

A: Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Lightroom Classic are two different software products offered by Adobe. Adobe Lightroom is a newer product that is offered as a subscription-based service, while Adobe Lightroom Classic is a traditional software product that you purchase outright. Both products offer similar features for managing and editing your photos, but there are some key differences between them. Adobe Lightroom is a cloud-based service that offers more collaborative features and allows you to access your photos from any device. Adobe Lightroom Classic is a desktop-based product that offers more advanced editing features and gives you more control over your photo management.

What are the top Adobe Lightroom skills?

A: Adobe Lightroom is a powerful photo editing tool that can help you take your photos to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there are certain skills that you'll need to master in order to get the most out of this software. Here are some of the top Adobe Lightroom skills that you should focus on honing:

Top Adobe Lightroom Skills

1. Learning the basics - Adobe Lightroom is a complex piece of software, and it can take some time to learn all of its features and functions. If you're new to the program, start by taking some time to learn the basics. Once you have a good understanding of how Adobe Lightroom works, you can start exploring its more advanced features.

2. Developing a workflow - A good Adobe Lightroom workflow will help you save time and be more efficient when editing your photos. Spend some time thinking about the order in which you want to edit your photos, and then create a preset that you can use each time you open Adobe Lightroom. This will help you work faster and more efficiently.

3. Editing in RAW - Adobe Lightroom gives you the ability to edit your photos in RAW format. This is a powerful feature that can help you achieve better results with your photos. If you're not familiar with editing in RAW, take some time to learn about it and experiment with it on your photos.

4. Working with presets - Adobe Lightroom comes with a number of built-in presets, and you can also create your own. Presets can be a great time-saver, as they allow you to quickly apply a certain look or effect to your photos. Experiment with the presets that come with Adobe Lightroom, and also consider creating your own.

5. Batch processing - Adobe Lightroom's batch processing feature allows you to quickly edit a group of photos at once. This can be a great time-saver, particularly if you have a large number of photos to edit. Batch processing can also help you achieve consistent results when editing a group of photos.

By taking the time to master these Adobe Lightroom skills, you'll be able to take your photo editing to the next level. Adobe Lightroom is a powerful tool that can help you produce amazing results, but only if you know how to use it effectively. These are just a few of the top Adobe Lightroom skills that you should focus on honing.

Where Can I Learn More About Adobe Lightroom?

Adobe Blogs

Adobe User Groups

Adobe Online Forums

Explore Lightroom Training Classes Near Me:

Certstaffix Training provides Adobe Lightroom classes near me or online, depending on the number of students involved. We offer online courses for individual learners, as well as in person classes at your office for corporate groups. Our trainers are highly experienced professionals with the expertise necessary to help you gain a thorough understanding of Adobe Lightroom concepts and tools. With our courses available online for individuals or in person for corporate groups, it's easy to develop your Adobe Lightroom skills. Start learning today and see how Certstaffix Training can help you reach your goals.

 







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