Adobe Lightroom Classic CC: The Map & Book Module

Name: Adobe Lightroom Classic CC: The Map & Book Module
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Last updated 10/2022

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What you'll learn

Navigate the Lightroom Map Module Interface
Geotag Images in the Lightroom Map Module
Navigate the Lightroom Book Module
Configure Photo Book Settings and Layout
Add Multiple Pages to a Photo Book
Format a Book with Custom Fonts and Backgrounds
Exporting a Book for Publication to Blurb or as a PDF/JPEG

Course content

4 sections • 30 lectures • 1h 27m total length

Folder Setup1:19
Create a desktop folder named my Lightroom photos and transfer course images into it, then create a second folder named LR Catalogs to store Lightroom catalog files.
Creating a Catalog1:03
Explore the Lightroom interface and create your first catalog—a virtual folder containing all images—by choosing file, new catalog, and saving it in the catalogs folder as catalog one.
Catalog Settings5:24
Configure catalog settings in Lightroom Classic, enable automatic backups, and learn how non-destructive edits are saved in the catalog, with backup frequency, location, and restoration steps.
Intro to Preferences and Import Dialog4:04
Explore the Lightroom preferences, focusing on the general tab and default catalog settings. Learn import options, including show import dialog on memory card detection and raw handling (NEF to DMG).
Import Dialog Continued1:34
Use the import dialog to switch source devices and preview folders and thumbnails. See all photos, new photos, and destination folders; adjust thumbnail size and toggle loupe and grid views.
Import File Handling2:12
Explore the import dialog's file handling options in Lightroom, enable panels, and set preview quality from minimal to 1 to 1, embedded inside car; adjust standard previews in catalog settings.
Import File Renaming2:53
Use smart previews to edit images even when originals are unavailable. Learn to rename files during import with templates, sequence numbering, and extension casing options.
Metadata Presets and File Destination5:58
Explore how to apply import presets to automatically set development settings, and manage metadata with presets, and organize imports by destination folders and keywords for efficient Lightroom workflows.
Import Dialogue Consolidated View1:38
Save and reuse import settings as a preset, apply them to new imports, and switch to a compacted view for quick access to source, destination, metadata presets, and keywords.
Preferences Import Options2:22
Explore Lightroom's import options in the preferences general tab, including selecting the import collection, ignoring camera generated folder names, treating jpeg and raw files as separate photos, and completion sounds.

File Handling Options5:40
Explore the file handling options in Lightroom, including DNG conversion, camera raw compatibility, JPEG previews, file name generation, and cache settings to optimize imports and performance.
Interface Preferences1:38
Customize the Lightroom Classic CC interface by adjusting font size, screen colour, and the default dim level; background options and keyword separation (commas) require a restart to take effect.
Identity Plate Setup3:24
Configure Lightroom's identity plate to personalize the interface by using text or image options, adjust font, size, and colors, and save presets for branding prints, slideshows, and websites.
Watermarking with Text3:00
Create and apply custom text watermarks in Lightroom by using the text-based option, choose font, color, alignment, and shadow, then adjust opacity, size, and placement via the watermark effects panel.
Watermarking with Graphics1:24
Apply a graphical image watermark in Lightroom Classic CC by selecting an image, previewing it, and adjusting opacity, size, alignment, anchor, and rotation before saving.

Intro to Map Module2:55
Explore the map module to geotag images and plot them on a map, create smart collections for GPS data versus images without GPS, and learn manual plotting when needed.
Map Overview2:18
Explore the map module in Lightroom to plot photos by GPS coordinates, view markers, and inspect image metadata in the Yes GPS Smart collection.
Geotagging Images2:40
Master geotagging images in Lightroom Classic CC by using the map style menu, searching for Miami, and dragging photos onto the map to create cluster markers.
Filtering and Saved Locations6:29
Filter map markers and thumbnails with visible, tagged, and untagged options, then use saved locations to group images by east and west radii, apply GPS data, and sync metadata.

Intro to Book Module2:38
Convert your photos into photobooks, pdf galleries, or jpeg galleries using the book module in Adobe Lightroom Classic CC and publish as PDF, JPEG, or hard copy via Blurb.
Book Settings and Auto Layout2:32
Configure the pdf book in the book settings, choosing standard landscape, no cover, jpeg 100, Adobe RGB, 300 dpi, and one photo per page with auto layout.
Book Layout and Page Numbers2:56
Set the target collection, select 24 images, and build a Lightroom book with auto layout or one photo per page, then add and format page numbers.
Adding and Customizing Pages2:36
Explore adding and customizing pages in the map and book module, switching between multi-page and single-page views, and creating three-photo layouts by dragging images into placeholders.
Adding Pages Continued1:29
Add a new blank page, choose a photo layout with text, and drag pages to rearrange them, with single or shift-select moves swapping order automatically.
Guides and Cell Padding2:35
Explore guides and text safe area in Lightroom Classic CC's map and book module, then adjust padding with the cell panel and manage text and placeholder gray background option.
Photo and Page Text2:05
Learn to add text to photos and pages in the map & book module, using photo text or page text with offsets. Also customize with custom text and adjust orientation.
Text Formatting3:04
Learn to format text in Lightroom's type panel by selecting text, applying presets or fonts like Helvetica, and adjusting color, size, tracking, kerning, alignment, and columns.
Applying Backgrounds1:56
Apply background images to pages using the background panel, choosing global or page-specific, then select, drag, or use presets for travel or wedding maps, with color or graphic backgrounds.
Exporting as PDF and JPEG2:43
Export your book as PDF and JPEG from Lightroom Classic CC, view each page with a table of contents, and adjust quality settings for export.
Exporting to Blurb5:09
Export to Blurb from Lightroom lets you configure and send a photo book, choosing size, cover type, paper, end sheets, and logo options while checking image resolution.

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills.
Episode # 1 - Adobe Lightroom Classic CC: Master the Library Module
Episode # 2 - Adobe Lightroom Classic CC: Master the Develop Module

Description

Lightroom is an intuitive photo editing application used by both enthusiasts and professional photographers. This course offers a comprehensive beginners guide for those interested in the foundations of Lightroom, with an emphasis on the Map and Book Module. The course starts off with a refresher on navigating the Lightroom interface, along with creating image catalogs and importing photo collections. From there we explore the import dialog, import file handling, file renaming, and metadata presets. These are all instrumental building blocks when it comes to building proficiency in navigating the Lightroom workspace. Once we’ve explored the foundations, we transition over to exploring the map module. Here we explore navigating the map module, with an overview of its use cases. From there we dive into geotagging both single photos and collection sets. Students also learn to filter images by location and use saved locations for enhanced sorting and tagging.

After completion of the map module, we transition to the book module. Here students will learn to create stunning, customized photo books using their image collections. We start with demonstrating how to navigate the book module interface. From there we explore book settings and layout options. This includes customized pages, page numbers, cell padding, and text formatting. We also cover background effects, before concluding with book publication using both third party services, or simply saving as PDF or JPEG files.

As you can see this course covers a number of topics that are essential to anyone starting off with Lightroom. It’s also a great resource for both professional and aspiring photographers that are looking to take their existing photos to the next level. If you’re as excited as we are about this course, hit the enroll button and let’s get started.

Who this course is for:

Students interested in working with the Map and Book Module in Lightroom Classic CC
Students interested in Geotagging their Photos
Students interested in making Photo Albums
Students interested in publishing professional Photo Books using Lightroom Classic CC

Adobe Lightroom Classic CC: The Map & Book Module

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Course content

Lightroom Fundamentals10 lectures • 28min

Basic Configuration5 lectures • 15min

The Map Module4 lectures • 14min

The Book Module11 lectures • 30min

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