For many photographers, Adobe Lightroom Classic is the digital darkroom software of choice. With state-of-the-art capability that keeps growing and developing every year, Lightroom is the gold standard for photo-processing and is equally able to support individual or organizational needs. Once you are familiar with the toolset, the software starts to feel like second nature, with everything logically organized and grouped to support an efficient workflow. However, getting to this point involves a learning curve! This Ultimate Guide to Lightroom Classic contains details on how to use all the major features of this revolutionary software editing suite. Written by a photographer, the guide is fully illustrated and with multiple worked examples. You will learn about: •How to manage your library of images, including import, export, watermarking, using and managing metadata, and other general configuration options. •How to use all of the development tools in the Lightroom ecosystem, complete with guided examples. •Setting up and using presets to optimize your workflow. •Using powerful local adjustment tools like gradients and brushes; with guided examples. •Complete end-to-end photo post-processing workflows across different genres of photography. The guide is written in clear English and includes author insights on some of the strengths and weaknesses of the various tools.
