In 20 helpful, illuminating lessons, Adobe½ Lightroom½ Classic CC: The Complete Guide teaches you everything you need to become confident and efficient in using Lightroom. Join popular software instructor Ben Wilmore, a member of the Photoshop½ Hall of Fame, as he offers a detailed boot camp that's also an enduring resource for building and honing your photo editing skills.
Adobe Lightroom Classic CC: The Complete Guide
Add a vital resource to your photography toolkit as you master Adobe½ Lightroom½ Classic CC.
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Excellent Course
I was searching for further education into photo handling software and had a copy of both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC. I really didn't know the programs that well. Ben has opened up an entirely new vista for me with regards to these programs. I'm getting more done in less time and getting it done better. Thanks Ben for producing this top quality course!
Date published: 2023-09-20
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Excellent teachers!
I've taken the Introduction to Photography, Dog Training 101, and am now taking Adobe Lightroom Classic CC. The instructions are clear and the instructor is easy to follow with a pleasing personality
Date published: 2022-10-27
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gary2022 from
A worthwhile course for Lightroom users
I have used Lightroom for years but wanted to drill-down deeper and learn more about the advanced things that I can do in Lightroom. Your course enabled me to do just that.
Date published: 2022-06-21
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Real world training from someone with experience!
This course goes so far beyond some basic techniques we could have learned from a user guide. I anticipated a bunch of lecture on tips and photography techniques, this was something else. I’ve dabbled in photography for a while, and I’ve played with Lightroom for several years. This course took my comfort from low to high in no time. The foundational understanding of the most basic of photo organizational properties coupled with the actual editing techniques was more valuable than the last 5 courses Ive taken combined.
Taught by someone who is easy to listen to and watch, in a setting that looks and feels like a real world scenario is a great idea. This course was the easiest to follow along with, and I was able to put almost everything taught into practice right along with Ben during the course.
I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to keep photos of their family or become a professional photographer. This class can help a hobbiest or a pro, just the same.
Well structured, awesome easy to follow outline, and the bonus materials are top notch.
Date published: 2022-04-23
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JPHerrin from
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Still waiting for the dvd to arrive. Will revise when delivered.
Date published: 2022-03-24
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Gerg from
Adobe Lightroom
This tutorial is a must for anyone who wants to learn the best and most useful ways to use Adobe Lightroom Classic or CC.
Date published: 2022-02-13
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Anonymous from
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This course, although well done and the instructor talented and knowledgeable, is completely outdated to the point of uselessness relative to the currently available Lightroom or Lightroom Classic. The price was very attractive, however the current course for a relative novice is very disappointing does not provide the curriculum I need to use Lightroom.
Date published: 2022-02-09
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Rich v from
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Ben Willmore is A very good instructor, but the Adobe Lightroom Classic he was using was out dated. I ordered a DVD and it was unreadable yhr video was blurry and not sharp. I sent it back for a refund.
Date published: 2021-11-03
Overview
About
Ben Willmore is a member of the Photoshop Hall of Fame who has taught over 100,000 Adobe Photoshop® users on all seven continents. His best-selling books, DVDs, and hit seminars have established Mr. Willmore as one of America’s favorite Adobe Photoshop® instructors, and he is often the top-selling speaker at design and photography conferences throughout the world. He writes for numerous digital imaging publications, including Photoshop User magazine, and his award-winning books have helped hundreds of thousands of design and photography professionals make the transition from blindly following step-by-step techniques to truly understanding Photoshop.
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01: Bootcamp Introduction and Overview
In this first lesson, start getting your files into Lightroom with a few key basics. Learn the difference between Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic. Pick up basic terminology like “libraries” and “smart previews” and “RAW.” Then, get yourself into the Lightroom mindset by learning key differences between Lightroom and Photoshop.
83 min
02: Importing Images and Customizing Lightroom
Dive into Lightroom's myriad import tools. Learn what different import options mean, then create your own import preset for easily importing images and saving them in your preferred folder scheme. Afterward, learn to customize your workspace, from the tools you see to the image data visible in your library.
101 min
03: Understanding Catalogs and File Management
Lightroom is also an excellent tool for organizing images. That organization starts with a Lightroom catalog. Here, dig into catalogs, from how many you need to what files you need to edit photos on the go. Also, avoid the headaches that come when Lightroom can't find your photos.
68 min
04: Baseline RAW Image Adjustments
Jump into the editing process by digging into the basic RAW adjustments inside the Basic panel in the Develop module. Walk through what each tool does along with some behind-the-scenes insights. Also, uncover hidden tricks like how to quickly see what parts of your image are a true black.
89 min
05: Creating Finalized Files and Printing
Lightroom has, so far, only recorded all your changes as a text file. Learn how to turn that edited Lightroom preview into a finalized file for printing and sharing. Learn the different export options, as well as advanced tools like adding a watermark. Then, explore Lightroom's Print module.
89 min
06: Organizing Your Images and Managing Projects
Lightroom works with the folder structure on your hard drive. But what if you want more structure than that? Learn how to organize photos with Collections, Lightroom's “playlists,” as well as how to use the Smart Collections, which automatically update themselves, and Collection Sets.
79 min
07: Making Your Images Searchable with Keywords
Using searchable keywords, you can find an image from any collection in a matter of seconds. In this lesson, Mr. Wilmore walks through adding keywords to images, then using those keywords inside Lightroom for different tasks. Plus, learn advanced keyword tools, like adjusting one keyword in every image using the term.
51 min
08: Fixing Isolated Problems
Lightroom adjustments don't have to apply to the entire image. Some of Lightroom's most well-loved tools are local adjustment options. Join Mr. Wilmore for a guided tour of the Lightroom tools that can help you perfect your images in small pieces. Among them: the adjustment brush and the graduated filter.
99 min
09: Image Adjustment Techniques
Sometimes an image isn’t great on the first try—it needs to be tweaked. In this lesson, explore Lightroom's editing tools that exist beyond the Basics Panel and local adjustments. Here, Mr. Wilmore walks through adjustments like sharpness and noise reduction, along with correcting common types of distortion.
78 min
10: Fine-Tuning Your Image
Go beyond the Basics Panel and dig into the creative tools for fine-tuning your image. First, learn how that histogram in the corner can guide your edits. Then, custom color your image using hue, saturation, and luminance. Also, dig into tools for vignetting (or correcting a natural vignette from the lens) and working with curves.
74 min
11: Facial Recognition and Map Viewing
Shooting with a GPS-enabled camera or manually adding location keywords allows Lightroom to literally put your images on the map. Learn the fun ways to use the Map module. Then, discover how Lightroom can actually recognize the people in your photographs and how to best use the Adobe Sensei facial recognition inside Lightroom.
39 min
12: Adjustment Workflow: BW, HDR, and Panoramas
In this lesson, investigate the tools Lightroom packs in for specialty edits. Start with controlling the black-and-white conversion of color images, then learn how to merge high dynamic range, or HDR, images without leaving the software. Finally, stitch multiple photos together with a panorama merge.
77 min
13: Organizing Your Keywords
Sure, adding keywords can be time-consuming—but we live in a world where keywords are the norm, not the exception. And organizing your keywords can help speed up the process, allowing you to easily find images without as much time commitment. Here, Mr. Wilmore walks through organizing keyword lists and creating related keywords.
49 min
14: How to Find Any Image Quickly
Lightroom has powerful search tools—powerful enough that, when using the tools properly, the software can find any image in five seconds or less. Here, Mr. Wilmore walks through all the different search tools and options for narrowing down the results to quickly find that specific image.
56 min
15: Showcasing Your Work: Slideshows and Books
What happens when it’s time to display your work? Adobe Lightroom has built-in tools to help you show off multiple images. In this lesson, explore how the software's Slideshow tool works, from creating an impromptu slideshow to customizing the results. Then, learn how to create photo books directly inside Lightroom.
87 min
16: Image Adjustments: Start-to-Finish Workflow
Now that you've dug through all the adjustment tools, it’s time to watch closely to learn how they work together. Follow Mr. Wilmore's editing process as he puts all the tools together from start to finish and gives you tips and tricks to go from original image to finished photograph.
67 min
17: Lightroom to Photoshop and Back
Most of Lightroom's photography plans also include Photoshop—and there are times where those Photoshop tools are essential. Thankfully, Creative Cloud programs are designed to work together. Here, Mr. Wilmore explains the process of adjusting a Lightroom image in Photoshop, all the while keeping the Lightroom catalog up to date.
62 min
18: Basic Troubleshooting
Sometimes, things go wrong with programs. Why is Lightroom doing this? Why won’t Lightroom do that? In this lesson, gain the tools you need to troubleshoot common Lightroom problems. Mr. Wilmore walks through the most common Lightroom problems you might face, many typically experienced by students and learners like you.
56 min
19: Advanced Tips and Tricks
Lightroom can certainly be used by beginning photo editors, but it can also be an essential tool for advanced photo editors as well. Here, discuss topics like working on two computers. Then, launch into some advanced tips and tricks to get the most out of your Lightroom subscription.
63 min
20: Workflow Refinement and Final Summary
In the final lesson of this workshop, put the final pieces together with tips to refine your workflow, from ways to share photos to a friend's smartphone to syncing with Lightroom Mobile to using web galleries. Then, wrap up with a recap before leaving as a fully-fledged Lightroom guru.
62 min
