by Andy Anderson | Publisher: Infinite Skills | Release Date: April 2015 | ISBN: 9781771373807

In this Learning Lightroom 6/CC training course, expert author Andy Anderson will teach you everything you need to know about the latest version of Lightroom. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no previous Lightroom experience is required.You will start by learning how to create a new catalog and import images from a variety of sources. From there, Andy will teach you how to effectively organize your images. This video tutorial also covers how to work with RAW and DNG images, as well as manipulate images in the library. You will then learn how to export and publish in the library. Finally, you will learn how to create a slideshow, a book of your photos, print your photos, and create your own customized web pages.Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will be fully capable of using Lightroom 6/CC to edit, manipulate, and export your photos. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

1. Adobe Lightroom 6/CC
   • Introduction 00:01:01
   • About Andy 00:03:00
   • Top Ten From Andy 00:02:51
   • Lightroom 6 Versus Lightroom CC 00:01:13
2. Getting Started
   • Introduction To Getting Started 00:00:49
   • Creating A Lightroom Catalog 00:02:08
   • Essential Preferences 00:06:29
   • Lightroom Catalog Settings 00:03:26
   • Working With Identity Plates 00:02:10
   • Accessing The Activity Center 00:01:41
   • Creating Watermarks 00:02:41
   • The Lightroom Interface 00:03:59
   • Adjusting The Work Area 00:02:59
3. Importing And Exporting
   • Introduction To Importing And Exporting 00:00:52
   • Basic Useable File Formats 00:03:51
   • Constructing A Catalog 00:01:56
   • Importing Images 00:01:51
   • Catalog Export Techniques 00:04:55
   • Stay Safe With Regular Backups 00:02:03
   • Importing From A Camera Card 00:04:18
   • Creating Import Presets 00:01:48
   • The Watched Folder Option 00:02:54
4. Tether Capture
   • Introduction To Tether Capture 00:00:38
   • The Tether Workflow 00:02:57
   • Performing A Tether Capture 00:02:34
   • Additional Tethering Options 00:02:56
5. The Library Module
   • Introduction To The Library Module 00:00:47
   • Viewing Options 00:06:31
   • Using Grid And Loupe View 00:03:54
   • Working With Grid Overlays 00:04:12
   • Grids And Guides Customization 00:02:29
   • Using Compare And Survey Modes 00:04:05
   • Working With Smart Previews 00:04:26
   • Additional Smart Preview Features 00:02:22
   • Working In The People View 00:04:57
6. Working With RAW And DNG Images
   • Introduction To Working With RAW And DNG Images 00:00:50
   • Image Import Options 00:03:31
   • Exporting A Catalog 00:04:58
   • RAW Camera Workflow 00:05:58
   • Selective Application Of Meta Data 00:03:22
   • Working With The DNG Format 00:03:14
7. Image Manipulation In The Library
   • Introduction To Image Manipulation 00:00:40
   • Working With Quick Develop Tools 00:07:54
   • Repetitive Quick Develop Tasks 00:04:07
   • Manipulating Multiple Images 00:02:35
   • Creating A Panorama 00:02:28
   • Merging HDR Images 00:03:01
8. Lightroom 6/CC Organization
   • Introduction To Lightroom 6/CC Organization 00:00:46
   • Flags, Tags, And Ratings 00:07:08
   • Tagging Tips And Tricks 00:06:17
   • Tagging Power Tricks 00:03:44
   • Working With Quick Collections 00:03:02
   • Generating A Smart Collection 00:03:45
   • Manual Collections And Sets 00:03:43
   • Creating A Targeted Collection 00:02:26
   • Image Sorting Options 00:02:18
   • Working With Image Stacks 00:03:57
9. Organizing With Metadata
   • Introduction To Organizing With Metadata 00:00:46
   • Image Keywording 00:05:20
   • Utilizing Keyword Sets 00:05:12
   • Understanding Keyword Nesting 00:06:33
   • Importing And Exporting Keyword Lists 00:02:18
   • Employing Image Meta Data 00:02:51
   • Using The Painter Option 00:02:00
10. Filtering Through Images
    • Introduction To Filtering Through Images 00:00:42
    • Conducting An Attribute Search 00:05:45
    • Locking Filter Criteria 00:01:38
    • Text Filtering Tricks 00:02:20
    • Performing A Metadata Search 00:03:19
    • Using Filter Presets 00:02:05
11. Working In The Map Module
    • Introduction To Working In The Map Module 00:01:00
    • Syncing A Catalog Folder 00:03:15
    • Working With Geo-Coded Images 00:04:48
    • Working With Non Geo-Coded Images 00:03:02
    • Utilizing Saved Locations 00:03:46
    • Geo-Tagging Tricks 00:04:01
    • Using Smart Collections With Geo Tags 00:01:50
12. Exporting And Publishing In The Library
    • Introduction To Exporting And Publishing In The Library 00:00:40
    • Exporting Options 00:07:06
    • Saving Time With Export Presets 00:03:43
    • Exporting A Video File 00:04:01
    • Working With Publishing Services 00:04:43
    • Adding Comments 00:02:37
13. The Develop Module
    • Introduction To The Develop Module 00:00:45
    • Develop Module Basics 00:06:17
    • Adding And Applying Presets 00:03:03
    • Using Snapshot And History 00:04:12
14. Develop Module - Tools
    • Introduction To Develop Module - Tools 00:00:39
    • Dealing With Legacy Images 00:03:16
    • Developing An Efficient Workflow 00:04:25
    • Controlling Image White Balance 00:07:50
    • Adjusting Dynamic Range 00:06:09
    • Using Clarity, Vibrance, And Saturation 00:04:08
15. Develop Module - Adjustments
    • Introduction To Develop Module - Adjustments 00:00:38
    • Importing Images 00:02:51
    • The Clone And Healing Tools 00:07:55
    • Removing Red Eye 00:02:34
    • Using A Graduated Filter 00:04:44
    • Using The Radial Filter 00:03:34
    • Using The Adjustment Brush 00:05:35
    • Working With Tone Curves 00:05:38
    • HLS And Color Adjustments 00:03:54
16. More Develop Module Features
    • Introduction To More Develop Module Features 00:00:40
    • Loading Image Files 00:01:14
    • Split Toning 00:07:26
    • Reducing Digital Noise 00:06:19
    • Image Sharpening 00:05:15
    • Lens Correction 00:06:32
    • Lightroom Effects 00:03:14
    • Camera Calibration 00:04:00
17. Using The Book Module
    • Introduction To Using The Book Module 00:00:42
    • Setting Up A Book Project 00:04:27
    • The Basics Of The Book Module 00:06:41
    • Controlling Page Text 00:06:44
    • Managing Page Layouts 00:05:06
    • Tips On Text 00:01:17
    • Customizing Page Layouts 00:02:36
    • Adding A Background Image 00:01:32
    • Saving And Publishing Tips 00:05:24
18. The Slideshow Module
    • Introduction To The Slideshow Module 00:00:32
    • Adjusting Images For The Slideshow 00:03:07
    • Working In The Slideshow Module 00:05:17
    • Adding Audio To A Slideshow 00:04:12
    • Adding Video And Pan And Zoom 00:04:03
    • Working Smart With Templates 00:04:44
    • Saving And Publishing The Slideshow 00:02:52
19. The Print Module
    • Introduction To The Print Module 00:00:39
    • Soft Proofing An Image 00:05:44
    • Adjusting Image Gamut 00:03:43
    • The Print Module 00:05:14
    • Creating A Template 00:05:58
    • Utilizing A Contact Sheet 00:04:46
    • Generating A Print 00:03:33
20. The Web Module
    • Introduction To The Web Module 00:00:43
    • The Setup 00:02:25
    • Templates And Online Options 00:02:35
    • Saving Multiple Web Galleries 00:02:15
    • Creating A Template 00:06:45
    • Outputting A Web Page 00:02:55
    • Using Lightroom Mobile 00:03:52
21. Conclusion
    • Final Thoughts 00:01:00