Lightroom Clinic

Posted by Daniel Payne on April 27, 2009 at 12:00 am

A day of intensive care that will revitalize your post production work flow. Is your work flow on the critical list? Is it beginning to look like Frankenstein’s monster with all sorts of pieces cobbled together? If so, this is your opportunity to give it a complete examination that addresses all of the key areas of your work flow health.

This is a hands-on workshop that’s limited to only 8 photographers. You’ll get the attention you need as you learn to use Lightroom 2 to manage your specific work flow. Some of the things you’ll learn are:

Raw file ABC’s and the importance of properly exposing for raw instead of JPEG.

Importing and organizing files so they’re where you want them using the easy to use Import dialog.

All about metadata and its importance in the Lightroom work flow.

Using labels, stars, and flags to quickly identify winners and losers.

Building an organized keywording system that allows you to quickly find any photo you need when you need it.

Using the Develop module to quickly make your files look their best.

Synchronizing develop settings with groups of similar files to save time.

Using the new Graduated Filter and Adjustment Brush tools to easily add special touches to your photos.

How to export files for a variety of output purposes.

Using Lightroom to make professional presentations to your clients.

Tips for using Lightroom and Photoshop together. This workshop is being taught by Mark Fitzgerald, Adobe Certified Expert and author of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Photoshop Workflow Bible. You can learn more about Mark and his other books at www.ddroom.com.

When: Monday, April 27 from 9AM to 4PM
Where: Loma Smith Photography, 2154 SW Borland Rd, West Linn
Cost: $149 – Limited to 8 photographers only
What to bring: Laptop with Lightroom 2. Lunch.
Sign up: Contact Mark to sign up at (503) 977-2400 or mark@ddroom.com. Spaces will go quickly, so be sure to reserve you seat today.