During this weekend workshop your instructor will introduce you to Adobe Lightroom, a software specifically developed for today's digital photographers.

In this 2 day workshop, we'll cover the entire Lightroom workflow including capturing, cataloging, sorting, editing, developing and outputting your images.

This workshop is directed to photographers with minimal knowledge of Lightroom. If your skills are more advanced please check the detailed topic list below or contact us to determine whether this workshop is right for you.

We will set up a full-scale live portrait shoot with a professional model so we can demonstrate a 'real life' complete workflow. This demonstration will also include creating a slideshow, online gallery of our images and a discussion on printing through Lightroom.

The portrait shoot will be an excellent starting point to discuss proper digital exposure, and each student will have the opportunity to create images to later import and work with in the Lightroom software. Once our images are imported, we'll start exploring the main modules of the program.

*Please Note: Participants need to bring a computer (Mac or PC, Laptop or Desktop) loaded with Adobe Lightroom Software. You can download a 30 day trial for free at www.adobe.com. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version, so please check what you are currently using.*

In Library we will cover:

• File handling
• Metadata
• Keywording
• Exposure
• Presets

In Develop we will cover:

• Histogram
• White balance
• Recovery
• Clarity
• Noise
• Tone curves
• Color correction
• Grayscale conversion

In Slideshow we will cover:

• Templates
• Layout
• Overlays
• Backdrop
• Playback
• Adding sound
• Exporting a slide show

In Print we will cover:

• Image selection
• Layout options
• Printing modes
• Print sizes

In Web we will cover:

• Web galleries
• Web templates
• Output settings
• Image settings

*Please note: Time permitting, we'll also show you how to work with Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom together.*

Level:

Beginner/General Interest. Basic photography knowledge recommended.

Enrollment:

Maximum 14 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your digital camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens.
Card Reader (To transfer images to your computer.)
Laptop or Desktop Computer with Adobe Lightroom software installed.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All lighting equipment and professional models when shooting in a professional studio setting as part of this course.

Early-Bird Discount:

A 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

CAPIC & PPABC Members:

A 5% discount is available to CAPIC and PPABC members when registering online. Please be prepared to show your membership cards on the first day of your workshop.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class sizes limited to 12-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our local workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 15 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date VPW requires 7 days written notice.

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The Adobe Lightroom Workshop is taught by the following instructors:

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Please choose your instructor and workshop date from the registration table below.