Lightroom: Developing Raw and DNG Files

Course details

Learn how to perfect exposure and color as well as unlock details in your raw files in Adobe Lightroom. This class covers several important tools as well as hidden options for taking your raw files to the next level. Take your time and work your way through each lesson to discover new imaging superpowers. Discover how to make basic adjustments, apply tone curves, add detail, perform split toning and lens corrections, add creative effects, merge panoramas and HDR images, and use profiles and presets. Instructor Rich Harrington also shows how to use advanced Lightroom controls such as gradient adjustments and brush-based local adjustments.

Topics include:
Opening a raw file in Lightroom
Adjusting light and color
Using curves
Sharpening raw photos
Adjusting color, hue, and saturation
Split toning
Refining lens corrections
Adding effects
Cropping and straightening
Cloning an area
Making gradient adjustments
Merging panoramic and HDR images
Using presets and profiles

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Want to go deeper with raw and DNG files
02 - What you should know before watching this course
03 - Exercise files and legacy settings

1. Understanding Raw Files

04 - What is a raw file and why must they be processed
05 - What are DNG files

2. Working with Raw Files

06 - Opening a raw file and how edits are stored
07 - Working with the toolbar
08 - Working with slider controls

3. Basic Adjustments

09 - Starting with a raw profile
10 - Setting proper white balance
11 - Adjusting light
12 - Adjusting color

4. Tone Curves

13 - Using tone curves
14 - Using point curves
15 - Using per channel curves

5. Adding Detail

16 - Sharpening your photo
17 - Cleaning up an image with noise reduction

6. Working with the Color Mixer Controls

18 - Adjusting color
19 - Adjusting hue
20 - Adjusting saturation
21 - Adjusting luminance
22 - Working with the B&W Mixer

7. Working with Split Toning

23 - What is split toning
24 - Creating an effective split tone effect

8. Working with Optics

25 - Fringing and lens profiles
26 - Refining lens corrections

9. Working with Effects

27 - Adding texture
28 - Adding clarity
29 - Controlling dehaze
30 - Adding grain
31 - Adding custom vignettes
32 - Alternative vignettes with the Radial Filter

10. Essential Tools

33 - Cropping and straightening
34 - Fixing perspective with Upright
35 - Removing spots
36 - Cloning an area

11. Advanced Controls

37 - The Enhance Details command
38 - Making gradient adjustments
39 - Refining local adjustments with brushes

12. Merging Panoramic Images

40 - Merging panoramic images
41 - Correcting distortion in panoramic images
42 - Developing panoramic images

13. Merging HDR Images

43 - Merging HDR images
44 - Correcting ghosting in HDR images
45 - Developing HDR images

14. Working with Presets and Profiles

46 - Create a preset
47 - Load a profile

Conclusion

48 - Conclusion