The Photographer's Guide to Adobe Lightroom : Learn Industry-standard Best Practices and Techniques to Get the Best Out of the Latest Version of Lightroom Classic

Cover Title page Copyright and credits Contributors Table of Contents Preface Section 1: Importing Images into Lightroom and Exploring the Library Module's Structure and Tools Chapter 1: An Overview of Lightroom Classic Introducing Lightroom Looking at a simple sample of a Lightroom Classic workflow Getting familiar with the Lightroom interface Library module Develop module Map module Book module Slideshow module Print module Web module Customizing Lightroom Summary Chapter 2: Bring It All In – Importing Photographs into Lightroom Opening Lightroom for the first time Our first and last catalog Setting up general preferences before starting the import dialog Understanding the import dialog functionality Default view The left panel The top panel The right panel The Bottom Tool tab Hitting that Import button Import Preset A few tips and tricks to remember Summary Chapter 3: Tools Available within the Library Module An introduction to the Library module and its workspace The left-side panel The right-side panel Editing photographs – all the tools you'll ever need Getting to know the toolbar Getting to know the Filmstrip toolbar How I edit The big one – editing a large selection of photographs The not-so-big one – everyday edits from shorter commissions Special treatment of edits with additional requirements Summary Chapter 4: Folders and Collections A brief overview of folders and collections Folders Collections The Collections tab Sort by Name versus Sort by Kind Show Collection Filter Create Collection... Create Smart Collection... Create Collection Set... Right-click menus – an overview of functionality for different collection types Right-click options for collections Options unique to smart collections Edit Smart Collection Differences and similarities between collections and smart collections Using collections Summary Section 2: Developing Photographs in Lightroom Classic Chapter 5: An Introduction to the Develop Module Looking at the Develop module options Tools on the right-side panel Histogram Local adjustment tools Basic HSL/Color Color Grading Detail Lens Corrections Transform Effects Calibration Previous and Reset Tools on the left-side panel Summary Chapter 6: A Detailed View of the Develop Module's Functions Histogram Local adjustment tools Crop Overlay Spot Removal Red Eye Correction Basic Treatment Profile White Balance Tone Presence Vibrance and Saturation Tips for adjusting sliders Local adjustments – Masking Brush Linear Gradient Radial Gradient Color Range Luminance Range Depth Range Additional masking tools Tone Curve Parametric Curve Point Curve Examples of usage HSL/Color HSL/Color tool controls Hue Saturation Luminance Color Grading Detail Sharpening Noise Reduction Lens Corrections Profile mode Manual mode Transform Effects Post-Crop Vignetting Grain Calibration Additional information and functions outside the right panel The left-hand side of the Develop module Summary Section 3: Exploring the Export, Print, Book, and Slideshow Modules Chapter 7: Get Them All Out of Lightroom – Exporting for Work and Leisure Exporting images The Export Location tab Export To Existing Files File Naming Video File Settings Image Sizing Output Sharpening Metadata Watermarking Post-Processing Creating presets Summary Chapter 8: Get them All Out – Using the Print and Book Modules Exploring the Print module The right-side panel of the Print module The two options at the bottom of the right-side panel The left-side panel of the Print module The Book module The left-side panel of the Book module The right-side panel of the Book module A few tips and tricks not mentioned earlier in the chapter Summary Chapter 9: Slideshow, Map, and Web Modules The Slideshow module The left-side panel Right panel tabs The toolbar Exporting the slideshow The Map module Left-Side Panel The Web module The left-side panel The right-side panel Summary Chapter 10: Final Notes and Summary Second window Tethered capture Lightroom Recapitulating the Lightroom Classic modules The Library module The Develop module The Map module The Slideshow module The Web module The Book and Print modules Summary Appendix: Table of Keyboard Shortcuts Index Other Books You May Enjoy Get better at Adobe Lightroom to streamline post-production and focus on creativity Key Features Manage, edit, and post-produce photographs in one place with the help of this full-color guide Adopt a non-destructive approach to working with seemingly infinite copies of photographs with different looks Increase productivity and make your creative process easier with Lightroom's functionality and additional tools Book Description It takes talent to be a great photographer, but in the digital era, it also takes a level of technical proficiency. 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This guide also illustrates real-life usage and workflow examples that are not just for aspiring professionals, but also for artists and amateurs who are still getting to grips with the technical side of photography. By the end of this book, you'll be confident in importing, editing, sorting, developing, and delivering your photos like a professional. What you will learn Import photographs from different sources Understand how to create and refine edits Use and manage catalogs, folders, and collections Develop photographs using all available tools Prepare files for print and online viewing Create slideshows and book layouts Who this book is for This is a book for photographers who've used Lightroom in the past but need a structured approach to start making the most of its advanced features. 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Table of Contents An Overview of Lightroom Classic Bring It All In – Importing Photographs into Lightroom Tools Available within the Library Module Folders and Collections An Introduction to the Develop Module A Detailed View of the Develop Module's Functions Get Them All Out of Lightroom – Exporting For Work and Leisure Get Them All Out – Using the Print and Book Modules Slideshow, Map, and Web Modules Final Notes and Summary Get better at Adobe Lightroom to streamline post-production and focus on creativity with the help of this illustrated guideKey FeaturesManage, edit, and post-produce photographs in one place with the help of this full-color guideAdopt a non-destructive approach to working with seemingly infinite copies of photographs with different looksIncrease productivity and make your creative process easier with Lightroom's functionality and additional toolsBook DescriptionIt takes talent to be a great photographer, but in the digital era, it also takes a level of technical proficiency. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic was designed as a one-stop solution for photographers to perfect their final products on a desktop-focused workflow, which includes local storage of your photos in files and folders on your computer. Knowing how to efficiently navigate through Lightroom means that you'll be able to concentrate on being creative instead of wondering “what does this button do”. Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts and practical examples, you will begin with importing photographs into Lightroom. You'll focus on how to sort through, sequence, develop, and export ready files in various formats, or even design a book and create gallery-ready prints. Next, you will learn how to make informed decisions within Lightroom and how to approach your work depending on the set of photographs you are working on. This guide also illustrates real-life usage and workflow examples that are not just for aspiring professionals, but also for artists and amateurs who are still getting to grips with the technical side of photography. By the end of this book, you'll be confident in importing, editing, sorting, developing, and delivering your photos like a professional.What you will learnImport photographs from different sourcesUnderstand how to create and refine editsUse and manage catalogs, folders, and collectionsDevelop photographs using all available toolsPrepare files for print and online viewingCreate slideshows and book layoutsWho this book is forThis is a book for photographers who've used Lightroom in the past but need a structured approach to start making the most of its advanced features. If you're a beginner who's willing to invest a bit of time in understanding Lightroom's basic functionality, you can use it just as well – but you may need to look at a few external sources along the way. Essentially, this photography book is for anyone who wants to become proficient enough in Lightroom to make better decisions and focus on creativity instead of the software. Get better at Adobe Lightroom to streamline post-production and focus on creativity * Manage, edit, and post-produce photographs in one place with the help of this full-color guide * Adopt a non-destructive approach to working with seemingly infinite copies of photographs with different looks * Increase productivity and make your creative process easier with Lightroom's functionality and additional tools It takes talent to be a great photographer, but in the digital era, it also takes a level of technical proficiency. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic was designed as a one-stop solution for photographers to perfect their final products on a desktop-focused workflow, which includes local storage of your photos in files and folders on your computer. Knowing how to efficiently navigate through Lightroom means that you'll be able to concentrate on being creative instead of wondering “what does this button do”. By the end of this book, you'll be confident in importing, editing, sorting, developing, and delivering your photos like a professional. * Import photographs from different sources * Understand how to create and refine edits * Use and manage catalogs, folders, and collections * Develop photographs using all available tools * Prepare files for print and online viewing * Create slideshows and book layouts This is a book for photographers who've used Lightroom in the past but need a structured approach to start making the most of its advanced features. If you're a beginner who's willing to invest a bit of time in understanding Lightroom's basic functionality, you can use it just as well – but you may need to look at a few external sources along the way. Essentially, this photography book is for anyone who wants to become proficient enough in Lightroom to make better decisions and focus on creativity instead of the software. 1. An Overview of Lightroom Classic 2. Bring It All In – Importing Photographs into Lightroom 3. Tools Available within the Library Module 4. Folders and Collections 5. An Introduction to the Develop Module 6. A Detailed View of the Develop Module's Functions 7. Get Them All Out of Lightroom – Exporting For Work and Leisure 8. Get Them All Out – Using the Print and Book Modules 9. Slideshow, Map, and Web Modules 10. Final Notes and Summary