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🗃️ ADOBE LIGHTROOM: Digital Workflow, Organization & Optimization.

Adobe Lightroom is the industry-standard application that allows you to organize, optimize, and share your photography efficiently. This course introduces the fundamentals of a modern, non-destructive Lightroom workflow, providing a safe and systematic way to manage your entire photo library.

What You Will Master:

Library Management: Learn to properly **import, catalog, and organize** photos into the library module, and how to protect your assets from loss due to computer failure.
Non-Destructive Editing: Master the Develop module to optimize and edit photos using tools for global adjustments.
Output & Sharing: Learn efficient methods for sharing photos, including exporting for social media, web pages, client delivery, and professional photo printing.

Course Structure:

Classes are practical and hands-on, ensuring you can comfortably implement a secure and efficient digital asset management system by the end of the course.

Requirements & Availability
Software: Access to Adobe Lightroom (a free trial is available at adobe.com).
Level of Knowledge Assumed: Basic understanding of your digital camera’s settings and options. Efficiency in operating a computer (Mac or Windows) is mandatory.
Available Versions: Full course (2-5 weeks, full content) or Single day seminar (brief intro).

✨ ADOBE PHOTOSHOP I: Essential Retouching & Digital Fine-Tuning.

Learn how to effectively fine-tune your pictures through post-processing using the industry-leading software. This foundational course provides practical instruction to help you gain confidence with core Photoshop tools and techniques for global image adjustments.

What You Will Master:

Tonal Control: Mastering key adjustments like brightness and contrast, Levels, and Curves for perfect exposure and tonality.
Color Correction: Achieve accurate and vibrant colors using tools like Color Balance and other essential methods.
Basic Retouching: Learn to use fundamental tools like the Clone Stamp tool and Filters for cleaning up and enhancing your images.
Practical Workflow: Within each class, you will be guided through the software using both in-class images and your own, ensuring immediate application of learned skills.

Requirements & Availability
Software: Access to Adobe Photoshop (a free trial is available at adobe.com).
Level of Knowledge Assumed: Efficiency in operating a computer (Mac or Windows) is a must. Basic understanding of digital photography principles.
Available Versions: Full course (2-5 weeks, full content) or Single day seminar (brief intro).

🛠️ ADOBE PHOTOSHOP II: Advanced Layer Masks & Localized Adjustments.

Take your Photoshop fundamentals further! This advanced course provides students with expert-level control for working with difficult images in both Raw and JPEG formats, focusing heavily on non-destructive, localized image adjustments.

What You Will Master:

Layer Masks: Deep dive into **Layer masks, Adjustment Layer masks, and Gradient masks** for targeted, non-destructive editing.
Selection Tools: Advanced control using selection tools like Lasso, Marquee, Magic Wand, and Color Range for isolating specific areas.
Advanced Tonal & Color: In-depth review of Photoshop Levels and curves, advanced tonal adjustments, and professional color correction techniques.
Raw File Processing: Comprehensive instruction on handling Raw files using Camera Raw for maximizing image data before entering Photoshop.

Course Structure:

The curriculum includes weekly presentations and assignments with thorough, hands-on practice of each tool. Content will be adjusted based on students' needs and interests.

Requirements & Availability
Prerequisite: Photoshop I or the equivalent knowledge is mandatory.
Software: Access to Adobe Photoshop (a free trial is available at adobe.com).
Level of Knowledge Assumed: Efficiency in operating a Mac or Windows computer is a must.
Available Versions: Full course (2-5 weeks, full content) or Single day seminar (brief intro).