
Learn how to buy or install a 30-day Lightroom trial, join the photographers plan with Lightroom and Photoshop via Creative Cloud, and compare Lightroom with Lightroom Classic.
Switch Lightroom language, set up preferences, and restart to apply changes; manage catalogs, backups, and set s rgb color space, use lights-out view with the L key to compare edits.
Create and open Lightroom catalogs, import photos from your card, and tag with keywords and previews; Lightroom stores settings in the catalog and works with copies of your files.
Learn the differences between raw, dng, and jpeg and why shooting in raw preserves dynamic range and brightness data for professional edits in Lightroom, while jpeg is for quick sharing.
Explore the library workspace in Lightroom, learn to organize photos with catalogs, collections, keywords, and metadata, apply ratings and color markers, and export or publish to services.
Sort and select photos, and create collections in Lightroom's library module, using color labels, ratings, and filters. Learn to organize with collections, smart collections, and collection sets.
Explore the Develop module in Lightroom CC, navigate panels and tabs, and use history, snapshots, collections, and virtual copies to craft color, tone, and detail with profiles.
Master the basic tab in Lightroom cc to apply camera and Adobe profiles, adjust white balance and tone, and fine-tune vibrance, texture, and contrast for polished edits.
Develop and export a photo in Lightroom CC by applying basic development, adjusting white balance, shadows, and exposure, and exporting as high-quality JPEG with RGB color space.
Personalize Lightroom by configuring the identity plate and watermark, selecting positions, fonts, and PNG logos; save watermark styles and export images with the watermark.
Explore book creation, print layouts, and web export in Lightroom, including photo books or magazines, slideshows with duration and music, and portfolio templates for web publishing.
Master the crop tool and edit a complex photo in Adobe Lightroom CC, correcting white balance and lens distortion, refining composition with grids, presets, and microcontrast adjustments.
Practice sharpening and micro-contrast in Lightroom to enhance detail and dynamic range. Learn visualization, cropping for 21 by 9 widescreen, white balance and masking to protect edits during print.
Master noise removal in Lightroom by adjusting luminance and color noise, preserving details with careful masking and controlled sharpness, while using the alt key for resets and monochrome previews.
Learn to master the tone curve in Adobe Lightroom CC: adjust brightness, contrast, and color channels (red, green, blue), using points, eyedropper, and presets to craft film-style color grading.
Explore hsl color editing in Lightroom, mastering hue, saturation, and luminance, selective color, tone curve, color gradient, and calibration to create harmonious, creative edits and color correction.
Master color grading in Lightroom by using the color gradient tool to adjust highlights, midtones, and shadows with hue, saturation, and balance, plus learn warm and cool contrasts and masking.
Use calibration to adjust color through red, green, and blue channels, shadows, hue, saturation, and luminosity; apply tone curve, color grading, and retro cross-process effects to create a film-like look.
Explore lens correction and effects in Lightroom, using profiles, geometry for perspective, manual mode for chromatic aberration, and vignette and grain to enhance retro and architectural photos.
Discover how styles and presets in Lightroom accelerate editing by importing, exporting, applying, and saving custom presets, while using virtual copies, tone curves, color grading, and profiles to tailor looks.
Explore how layers and masks in Lightroom enable selective edits to the sky and specific image areas, using overlays, inversion, and add/subtract adjustments.
Master subject and sky selection masks powered by artificial intelligence in Lightroom CC, learn inversion workflows, and perform precise, separate retouching of sky, water, and subjects.
Learn to use masks and the brush in Lightroom CC for retouching, adjusting flow, density, feathering, and auto mask for precise skin, teeth, and eye edits.
Learn to create, select, add, and subtract linear gradient masks in Lightroom to shape the sky, water, and shadows with precise angles, borders, and saved presets.
Master radial gradient to select subjects and blend masks in Lightroom CC, refine with brush and feathering, invert selections, and apply exposure, glow, and vignette across images.
Master color range masks and luminance range in Adobe Lightroom CC by learning creation, refinement, and addition techniques with eyedropper selections, shift to add samples, and gradient or intersection masks.
Master luminosity masks in Lightroom to selectively edit complex areas using luminance range, gradient strip, and refinement tools, with eyedropper, shift, and subtract for precise exposure, shadows, and highlights.
Master travel photo editing in Lightroom CC by correcting geometry, enhancing skies with masks, and fine-tuning color and tone for compelling before-and-after images.
In this landscape photo editing lesson, use masks for sky and water, invert and duplicate masks, apply gradients, and adjust contrast, clarity, and dehaze in Lightroom for a cinematic frame.
Learn to edit jewelry photos in Lightroom CC for Instagram, frame for four-by-five, boost color so gold reads white, and use gradients, tone curves, and selective brushes to enhance stones.
Learn to edit smartphone photos in Lightroom with manual adjustments, masks, and targeted color grading to preserve sky detail, boost contrast, and create a vivid yet balanced image.
Explore Lightroom's enhance function to enlarge photos for printing, compare details and super resolution, and learn how raw files affect detail improvement on mobile captures.
Assemble a four-frame panorama in Lightroom by merging photos with different exposures into an hdr panorama for printing, then refine with masks, color corrections, and a dng export.
Master subject photography by shooting with two light sources and editing in Lightroom CC without Photoshop, using a gray card for white balance, profiles, masking, exposure, and sharpening.
Master white-on-white product editing in Lightroom by calibrating white balance with a gray card, setting white and black points, and using multiple masks to balance contrast and reveal subtle shades.
Learn to edit a black on black frame in Lightroom by starting with auto settings, then use masks and inversion to adjust exposure, color, and highlights while preserving golden accents.
Learn practical commercial photo editing in Lightroom CC, including manual exposure and white-point adjustments, masking with gradients, select subject techniques, and using presets for polished results.
Develop a cinematic look in Lightroom by mastering simple edits and presets, balancing color and exposure, and applying masks to transform travel photos into movie-like frames.
Learn to edit winter landscapes in Lightroom CC, balancing snow brightness, sky reflections, and sky masks. Crop, adjust exposure and color, and apply selective corrections for a cinematic result.
Edit a late autumn landscape in Lightroom to balance sunset warmth, blue sky, and horizon, using masks, curves, and subtle color tweaks for a natural, vivid result.
Master black and white editing in Lightroom by using profiles, color channels, and luminance sliders, applying black and white styles and presets, and refining exposure with masks and tonal adjustments.
Shoot in raw or dng on your smartphone to unlock advanced edits. Apply mobile Lightroom presets, adjust white balance, exposure, color and tone curves for creative results.
Speed up Lightroom editing by setting white balance and profile first, then apply and adjust styles and presets, while creating your own presets and using masks for consistency.
Explore cinema-inspired color grading by using Adobe Color palettes, color circles, and the 10/30/60 rule to define dominant, supporting, and background colors for retouching portraits, landscapes, and still life.
Hi! My name is Peter Romanov and I am thrilled to introduce you to AIM School's newest course: "Adobe Lightroom 2024 Photo Editing Class Beginner to Pro".
As an experienced Instructor and creative professional with over 10 years of experience in photo retouching, I am excited to share my knowledge with you.
In this course, you will learn how to turn your photographs into dynamic, beautiful images using Adobe Lightroom CC. Through step-by-step instruction, you will learn the best practices for:
• White balance and temperature control
• Color correction and grading
• Masking techniques for selective editing
We will explore various types of photography, including portrait, landscape, wildlife, architectural, travel and product photography. You will learn how to color grade your images like a pro, making them pop and stand out.
In addition to photo editing techniques, you will learn how to:
• Smooth skin texture and highlight facial features in portrait photography
• Remove unwanted elements from your images
• Color grade your videos
• Reduce noise and graininess from your photos
Throughout the course, we will be working with Adobe Lightroom CC desktop. You will also learn about presets, which can help speed up your workflow and enhance your images.
This course is perfect for beginners who are new to image editing and photography in general and intermediate specialists. Whether you're using a basic mobile phone or a state-of-the-art digital SLR camera, Lightroom CC is a powerful tool that can help you transform your images.
Join me in transforming your photos with Adobe Lightroom CC. I can't wait to see what you'll create!
I'll see you in class!