Photoshop Lightroom Training Course

This hands-on course provides you with the skills you need to effectively use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Discover how to
manage, edit, and share the large number of digital images using Lightroom.

What you’ll learn in this training course

• Importing images from digital cameras • Locating photos through search and filters
• Managing Photos using Lightroom • Creating slide shows using Photoshop Lightroom
• Using Quick Collection to group images • Publishing Images Online
• Using keywords and metadata to organize images • Printing Photos from Lightroom

Audience for this training course

This course is for photographers and graphic professionals who use Lightroom or require an understanding of image
editing tools available in Photoshop Lightroom. Experienced Lightroom users who have never received formal training
or are upgrading from previous versions will benefit from tips, tricks, and techniques covered in this course.

Training course duration

This class is a two-days in length. It runs from 9:30 am- 4:30 pm. Lunch is approximately from noon - 1:00 pm.

Training course curriculum

This training course uses provided lesson files and instructor selected resources.

Enrolling in this Lightroom training course

You can register for this training class online at agitraining.com, or by calling 781-376-6044 or 800-851-9237.

Locations for this Lightroom training course training course

You can attend classes at your training centers located in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, on site
at your office, or on-line. You can select the course location at the time of your registration.

Private and customized training course options

This training course can be offered as a private class for groups or individuals, and the content can be customized to
meet your specific needs. You can call to speak with a training representative at 781-376-6044 or 800-851-9237 to
discuss customizing this training course.

Goals and objectives for this training course

American Graphics Institute is focused on providing high-quality training courses for your professional development. We
provide regularly scheduled small group courses along with private or customized training.

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Lightroom class topics:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Lightroom Viewing and managing your images
An overview of Photoshop Lightroom Switching views
Understanding catalog files Using the Navigator in Loupe view
Managing photos in a library Comparing photos
What is non-destructive editing Using Survey view to narrow a selection
Flagging and deleting images
Grouping images in the Quick Collection
The Lightroom workspace Designating a target collection
The work area Working with the Filmstrip
Panel groups, Toolbar Changing the sorting order of the thumbnails
Filmstrip
Customizing the Lightroom workspace
Lesson 5: Organizing and Selecting Images
Importing images into the library
Overview of Lightroom modules Organizing folders
Library, Develop, Map, Book, Slideshow, Print, Web Creating subfolders
Understanding Lightroom workflow Making changes to a folder’s content
Synchronizing folders
Lesson 2: The Lightroom Workspace Using collections to organize images
Importing images into the Lightroom library The Quick Collection
Toggling screen modes Collections
Adjusting the workspace layout Smart collections
Working with the application window Stacking images
Working with panels Applying keyword tags
Working with the main display area Using keywords
View modes Using flags and ratings
Using the Grid and Loupe view options Working with color labels
Personalizing the identity plate Adding metadata
Using keyboard shortcuts Organizing photos by location
Geotagging images captured without GPS data
Lesson 3: Importing Images Adding locations using GPS tracklogs
Importing photos Finding and filtering files
Organizing photos using folders Reconnecting missing files and folders
Understanding file formats
Creating import presets Lesson 6: Developing and Editing Images
Understanding the importance of creating a backup Importing images into the library
Renaming files when importing Quick developing in the Library module
Importing images from a disk vs. camera Working with Video
Applying metadata Trimming video clips
Using drag and drop to import Setting video thumbnails and grabbing still frames
Evaluating photos before importing Applying develop presets to videos
Importing video Understanding process versions
Specifying folders when importing Updating the process version
Importing from other catalogs and a watched folder Understanding white balance
Specifying previews when importing Using the Develop module
Tethering to your camera Cropping and rotating images
Removing spots
Lesson 4: Reviewing Images Adjusting a photo’s tonal range
Importing images into the library Undoing, redoing, and remembering changes
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Using History panel Lesson 8: Creating a Slideshow
Working with Tone controls Importing images into the library
Creating developing presets Assembling photos for a slideshow
Working with virtual copies Setting slide backgrounds
Beyond the Basic panel Adjusting borders and shadows
Adjusting contrast using the tone curve Adding text overlays
Sharpening detail and reducing noise Using the Text Template Editor
Correcting lens effects Creating a Saved Slideshow
Adding effects Refining your slideshow
Making color adjustments Adjusting the playback settings
Understanding hue, saturation, and luminance controls Adding music to your slideshow
Selectively adjusting colors Saving a customized slideshow template
Converting image to black and white Modifying and organizing user templates
Split toning Exporting a slideshow
Using the Graduated Filter tool Playing slideshows
Using the Adjustment Brush tool
Lesson 9: Printing Images
Lesson 7 – Creating Photo Books Understanding the Lightroom Print module
Assembling photos for a book Using layout styles and print templates
Working in the Book module Selecting print templates
Setting up a photo book Specifying the printer and paper size
Changing page layouts Customizing print templates
Adding photos to a book layout Changing the number of cells
Changing the images in a photo book Modifying the page layout of a print template
Working with photo cells Rearranging the photos in a print layout
Setting a page background Creating stroke and photo borders
Adding text to a photo book Using the Rotate To Fit option
Working with text cells Customizing your identity plate
Working with captions Printing captions and metadata information
Creating custom text presets Saving your customized print template
Re-using custom book page layouts Creating a Custom Package print layout
Creating a saved book Changing the page background color
Exporting a photo book Soft-proofing photos on screen before printing
Configuring print output settings
Using color management
Color managing your printer
Saving print settings as an output collection
Printing your job

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Lesson 10: Publishing your Photos
Publishing photos from the Library
Exporting photos to Adobe Revel
Publishing photos to your hard disk
Using the Lightroom Web module
Assembling photos for an online gallery
Choosing a template in the Web module
Distinguishing between HTML and Flash templates
Rearranging the order of your images
Customizing your web gallery
Replacing text
Changing colors
Tweaking the layout of a web gallery
Personalizing your web gallery
Working with identity plates
Specifying output settings
Watermarking images
Saving your custom template
Creating a Saved Web Gallery
Exporting your gallery and uploading to the Web

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Lesson 11: Making backups and exporting
Images from Lightroom
Backing up the catalog file to prevent data loss
Exporting metadata
Backing up the library
Exporting images as a catalog
Creating incremental backups
Exporting photos
Using export plug-ins
Exporting in various file formats for additional editing or
archiving
Using export presets
Setting up post-processing actions
Creating user presets

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