Lightroom 3 Advanced Techniques

Master the subtleties of Lightroom 3 with advanced image editing and workflow techniques.In Photoshop Lightroom 3 Advanced Techniques, photographer Chris Orwig shows how to master the subtleties of Lightroom 3 and maximize its efficiency. The course begins with an in-depth exploration of Lightroom catalogs to keep track of photos, collections, keywords, stacks, and more. Along the way, Chris shows how to integrate Bridge and Photoshop in the Lightroom workflow and shares advanced techniques, including image editing with the adjustment brush, automating actions, using plug-ins and extensions, exporting to email or an FTP server, and more. Exercise files are included with the course. Topics include: Maximizing file compatibility Speeding up the workflow with automation Working with catalogs, collections, and folders Diagramming multiple catalogs and computers Performing and restoring backups Setting up tethered capture Advanced retouching techniques, such as eye enhancement and blemish reduction Working with color profiles Perfecting prints from Lightroom Creating custom watermarks Making a custom web gallery Exporting and publishing photos