Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 2022 Guide

The Complete Step-by-Step Beginners Manual with Tips & Tricks to Master Amazing New Features
in Adobe Lightroom Classic

Curtis
Campbell
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 Contents
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE
What is Lightroom Classic?
Lightroom Classic 2022, What's New?
Photoshop Lightroom Classic Versus Lightroom
Why Choose Lightroom Classic Over Photoshop
Hardware Requirements for Lightroom Classic
Steps to Download and Install Lightroom Classic
CHAPTER TWO
Lightroom Catalog Files
Difference between catalogs and folders
Organizing Photos in the Catalog
A Look at the Workspace Panels
Switching between Lightroom classic modules
Displaying information in the Library module
Setting the navigator parameters
Reorganizing your Workspace
CHAPTER THREE
Modules in Lightroom Classic
A look at the library module
Bottom toolbar of the processing module
How to Import your Photos from Catalogs to Lightroom Classic
How to Import Photos from Your Digital Camera
What is Import Preset?
CHAPTER FOUR
Sorting Images into Groups with Keywords
How to Rename Imported Files
How to Import Images from a Hard Disk
Creating Metadata Preset
Import Photos Through Drag and Drop
How to View Imported Photos in your Workspace
CHAPTER FIVE
What is Non-destructive Editing
How to Use the Different Types of Collections in Lightroom Classic
How to Remove an Image from your Collection
How to Use Lightroom Compare Mode for Photo Comparison
How to Use People's View
CHAPTER SIX
The Map Module on Lightroom Classic
Tagging images without GPS data
How to Save Map Location
How to Use the Quick Develop Panel in Lightroom
How to Access and Use the Develop Module
CHAPTER SEVEN
How to Use the Crop Overlay Tool in Lightroom Classic
Using the Basic Panel to Adjust Lighting and Tonal Balance
How to Clone and Heal with the Spot Removal Tool
Using clone and heal modes
CHAPTER EIGHT
What is Tethered Shooting?
How to Setup Grid and Loupe View
How to Resize Panels
How to Copy and Paste on Lightroom Classic
CHAPTER NINE
Using Filmstrip in Lightroom Classic
How to Sync Photos on Lightroom Classic
How to Work with the Painter Tool
How to Use the Filter Bar
A look at the tool filters
Using filters on the ribbon
Understanding Camera Profiles in Lightroom Classic
CHAPTER TEN
What is White Balance?
Setting Up White Balance for an Image
What is a Histogram?
Image Exposure and Contrast
How to Adjust Shadows and Highlights
How to Adjust the Whites and Blacks of a Photo
 How to Use Clarity, Saturation, and Vibrance
How to Add Detail to an Image
CHAPTER ELEVEN
How to Use Lens Correction and Transformation
How to Use the Gradient Filter in Lightroom Classic
Step by Step Guide to Using the Radial Filter Tool
How to Work with the Adjustment Brush Tool
CHAPTER TWELVE
How to Use Range Selection
Working with the Hue Adjustment Slider
How to Use the HSL/Color Panel
Using the Tone Curve Panel
Turning Colored Photos into Black and White
How to Use Color Grading in Lightroom Classic
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Making Use of the Effect Panel
How to Merge Photos to HDR and Panorama
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Assembling and Creating Photo Books in Lightroom Classic 2022
How to Change Page Layouts
Numbering the Photo Book
How to Change Images in your Photo Book Using Photo Cells
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
Setup Background for a Page
How to Input Text into your Photo Book
How to Save a Photo Book Layout
How to Export your Photo Book
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
Working with the Slideshow Module on Lightroom Classic 2022
A step-by-step guide to creating a slideshow
Exporting the slideshow
How to Use the Print Module
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Get Help While Editing your Photos
How to Cleanup your Device After Editing Photos
CONCLUSION
 INTRODUCTION
Lightroom Classic is a powerful photo editing software that allows you to
enhance and organize your photos easily. In this guidebook, we will provide
a detailed tutorial on Lightroom Classic 2022, so you can get started using
it immediately!
First, let's take a look at the main interface of Lightroom Classic. The main
window is divided into several panels: Library, Develop, Map, Book,
Slideshow, Print, and Web. We'll discuss each panel in detail below.
The Library panel contains all of your photos organized into folders and
collections. You can view thumbnails or full-screen previews of your photos
here. The Develop panel lets you edit your photos by adjusting exposure,
contrast, saturation, etc. The Map panel displays where your photos were
taken on a map if GPS data is available. The Book module lets you create
custom photo albums with text and images as well as choose page layouts
and themes for the album. The Slideshow module creates slideshows with
music and transition effects which can be exported as video files or
published online in HTML5 galleries. Finally, the Print module prints
physical copies of your photos while the Web module exports them for use
on web pages.
This book shares the necessary techniques for utilizing this software, so
whether you are just starting with photography or have been using
Lightroom Classic for years, this book will teach you something new. It
covers everything from importing photos into Lightroom Classic to creating
stunning photo books. You'll learn how to use all the tools at your disposal
to improve your images dramatically.
 CHAPTER ONE

What is Lightroom Classic?

Lightroom Classic is a photo editing software developed by Adobe. It was

first released in 2007 as Lightroom 1.0 and has been continuously updated.
Lightroom Classic is a powerful tool for managing, editing, and sharing
your photos. It offers a wide range of features to help you get the most out
of your photos, from basic adjustments to advanced corrections and
enhancements.
One of the key benefits of Lightroom Classic is its organizational tools. The
Library module provides ways to organize your photos into collections and
keyword tags, making it easy to find the images you need when you need
them. You can also create virtual copies of images for different purposes,
such as printing or exporting at different resolutions or file sizes.
The Develop module offers a comprehensive set of tools for adjusting color
tones, contrast, exposure, white balance, etc., as well as adding creative
effects such as split toning or black-and-white conversion. You can also use
adjustment brushes to edit specific areas in your photos selectively. And if
you make any mistakes along the way, you can always revert to earlier
versions of your edits with the History panel.
Pricing
Lightroom Classic is a great program for editing photos. It can make your
photos look amazing with just a few clicks. The best part is that it's
affordable! You can get the version of Lightroom Classic for only $10 a
month. That's cheaper than most other photo editing programs out there. So
if you're looking for an affordable, easy-to-use photo editor, Lightroom
Classic is a perfect choice!

Lightroom Classic 2022, What's New?

Lightroom Classic 2022 is the best version to date since it integrates masks
that will allow you to select subjects or skies, among other functions. You're
also equipped with brushes and linear and radial gradients with new mask
functions that will allow you to add new editions to the mask.
The advanced mask tools are a great novelty, allowing you to adjust the
color and luminosity in specific areas of each photograph. This new feature
includes a linear and radial brush and gradient to maximize editing
capabilities within the mask.
 You will be able to combine multiple masks on a single photo and
then apply advanced local adjustments and easily access them in the
new masks panel.
 To use the new panel, you must open a photo and access the
Develop module, within which you can select the Mask button on
the toolbar.
  The masks will also allow two types of gradient, as we have
mentioned before, on the one hand, the linear, and on the other, the
radial.
 Linear gradient lets you adjust parts of a photo with a smooth,
gradual transition effect.
 The radial gradient allows you to adjust lightness, color, and depth
within an oval-shaped area.
Auto-select sky function: This new function will allow us to select the sky
automatically and with certain precision, thanks to the artificial intelligence
of Adobe Sensei. We will have two functions, on the one hand, we can
select a subject within the photo, and on the other hand, the sky.
Preset: In this section, you'll find several new and interesting things. With
the new update, the presets now include a slider that allows you to adjust
the intensity of the adjustment once applied, both to reduce and increase it.
Two sets of pre-set effects are included with the software, one that
highlights skies and one that highlights the object in the image. Thanks to
the software's artificial intelligence, it selectively applies these effects to
one or the other.
Other features: Support for new 2021 cameras and lenses and a full list of
supported profiles are included. The metadata workflow has been improved,
and you can customize and organize metadata to your liking in the Metadata
panel. Editing metadata for multiple photos at the same time has also been
sped up.

Photoshop Lightroom Classic Versus Lightroom

Storage: The location of high-quality photographs is the primary
distinction between Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC. Lightroom
Classic adopts what Adobe refers to as the conventional "desktop first"
strategy. In comparison, using a "cloud-first" strategy, Lightroom CC stores
full-resolution photographs on Adobe servers in the cloud. Although you
have the option to keep them locally on your computer, Lightroom CC is
mainly a cloud-based solution.
Synchronization: Although there are certain limitations, Lightroom Classic
can sync photographs to Lightroom mobile and online. First, share a DNG
file with a reduced resolution rather than the original image. You can only
download or save the low-res DNG if you're working on a separate
computer or device, but it's perfect for on-screen reading and editing
because your settings are synced with the desktop version.
Furthermore, since you can only share collections, not smart collections or
folders, you're only synchronizing a manually chosen fraction of the
catalog's photographs.
Meanwhile, Lightroom CC is cloud-based. Your organization's system
looks the same across all of your devices, and all of your full-resolution
photographs are stored online and accessible to all of your devices.
Interface: Lightroom Classic keeps the familiar Lightroom interface, which
consists of a number of workflow "modules" with organizer panels on the
left and drop-down tool panels on the right of the screen.
It looks extremely different in Lightroom CC. In terms of structure, it is
comparable, with editing tools on the right and organizing tools on the left.
However, these panels have been reduced and simplified to give a much
more minimal appearance that performs best in a web browser or mobile
device.
Why Choose Lightroom Classic Over Photoshop
There's no question that Adobe Photoshop is a powerhouse when it comes
to photo editing. But for many photographers, Lightroom Classic is a better
option. Here are four reasons why you should choose Lightroom Classic
over Photoshop:
1) Ease of use – Lightroom Classic is designed with photographers in mind.
It's easy to learn and use, even if you're not familiar with photo editing
software.
2) Speed – With its powerful performance and fast navigation tools,
Lightroom Classic lets you edit your photos quickly and easily.
3) Flexibility – Whether you want to make basic edits or create complex
compositions, Lightroom Classic provides the flexibility you need to get the
results you want.
4) Cost-effective – Unlike Photoshop, which can be expensive to purchase
outright, Creative Cloud members can access all Lightroom Classic's
features as part of their subscription plan.
Do you need both Lightroom and Photoshop?
The answer is yes and no.
Yes, because Lightroom is a great tool for managing your photos, and
Photoshop is the best tool for editing photos. No, because you can get by
with just one or the other depending on what you need to do with your
photos.
If you're just starting in photography, I recommend starting with Lightroom.
It's a great way to organize your photos and make basic edits like cropping
and adjusting exposure. And it's much cheaper than Photoshop! If you're
already familiar with Lightroom and want to start doing more advanced
editing, then I would recommend learning Photoshop. It has more features
than Lightroom for things like removing blemishes, correcting colors, and
adding effects.
Final verdict
As you can see, there are many benefits of using Lightroom Classic for
photo editing.
First, it is very easy to use and navigate. The layout is straightforward,
making it a great choice for beginners who want to learn how to edit their
photos.
Second, Lightroom Classic has a wide variety of editing tools that can be
used to improve any photo. From basic adjustments like exposure and
contrast to more advanced features like healing brushes and noise reduction,
there is something for everyone in this software.
Third, Lightroom Classic integrates well with other programs such as
Photoshop and Illustrator. This allows users to easily move files back and
forth between programs without losing any quality or detail in the images.
Overall, we believe that Lightroom Classic is an excellent program for
anyone who wants to learn how to edit photos like a pro!

Hardware Requirements for Lightroom Classic

Before you can start using Lightroom Classic to edit your photos, you need
to make sure your computer has the right hardware requirements. Here are
the minimum specs:
Processor Intel or AMD processor with 64-bit
support; 2GHz or faster.
Operating system Microsoft Windows 7 with Service
Pack 1 (64-bit) or Windows 10.
RAM 4 GB of RAM (12 GB
recommended).
Hard drive space 2 GB of free hard disk space for
program installation.
Screen resolution 1024 × 768
Graphics Processor Acceleration AMD: Radeon GPU with support
Requirements for DirectX 12 or OpenGL 3.3.
Intel: Skylake or newer GPU with
DirectX 12 support.
NVIDIA: GPU with DirectX 12 or
OpenGL 3.3 support. OpenGL 3.3
and DirectX 10 compliant video
adapter for GPU-related features. 1
GB of video RAM (VRAM). 2 GB
of VRAM (4 GB recommended) for
large high-resolution monitors, such
as 4K and 5K resolution monitors.
Internet An internet connection and
registration are required for
software activation and validation
of mandatory subscriptions and
access to online services.
Steps to Download and Install Lightroom Classic
Lightroom Classic is a powerful photo editing software that can help you
take your photography to the next level. Here are the steps to download and
install it:
1. Go to the Adobe website and click "Download Lightroom."
2. Choose your operating system (Mac or Windows) and language, then
click "Download."
3. Run the installer program and follow the instructions onscreen.
4. Launch Lightroom Classic by clicking on its icon in your Programs
folder or dock, then enter your Adobe ID login information when
prompted.
5. Start editing photos!
 CHAPTER TWO

Lightroom Catalog Files

Lightroom Classic Catalog Files are a series of files that store all the
information about your Lightroom catalog. This includes your photos,
presets, settings, and more. The catalog file is what you use to keep track of
your photos and make changes to them.
When you import photos into Lightroom, the software creates a catalog file
to store information about those photos. This file is in XML format and
contains a wealth of data about your images, including capture time, lens
information, develop settings, and more. The catalog file is essential for
using Lightroom; it stores all the information needed to manage your photo
collection. If you lose or damage your catalog file, you won't be able to
open Lightroom or access any of the images stored in that catalog.
So it's important to back up your catalog regularly! You can save a copy of
the file on an external hard drive or cloud storage services like Dropbox or
iCloud Drive. (Make sure you have enough space available on these
services before uploading your entire photo library!) You can also export a
copy of the catalog as a PDF document for safekeeping. If something
happens to your computer and you need to reinstall Lightroom, you can
simply restore the backup copy of your catalog file and continue working as
usual.
Can catalog files be deleted?
Yes, you can delete Lightroom classic catalog files without harming your
photos or the software. Catalog files contain all the information about your
photo library, including where each photo is located on your computer and
how they are organized. Deleting a catalog file simply removes that
information from your computer; it does not affect the photos themselves in
any way.
If you decide to delete a Lightroom classic catalog file, be sure to back up
your photos first! You may also want to export a copy of your library as a
backup before deleting the catalog file. This will ensure that you have
access to all of your photos if something happens to the original file.

Difference between catalogs and folders

Catalog - a collection of records or information that is kept in an organized
way
Folder - a subdivision of a directory on a computer, used to organize files
In Lightroom, the catalog is where all your images are stored. The catalog
file contains information about each image, such as the filename, date
taken, camera settings used, and keywords. When you import photos into
Lightroom, they are added to the catalog and automatically backed up.
The folder structure in Lightroom is similar to the file system on your
computer. You can create folders at any level in the hierarchy and move
images between folders as needed. Folders can be nested within other
folders for further organization.
Locating your catalog files
If you're like most photographers, you rely on Adobe Lightroom to manage
and edit your photos. And if you're like most photographers, you've
probably had at least one instance where you couldn't find your Lightroom
catalog files. Maybe they were accidentally deleted, or maybe they were
hidden by a virus. In any case, it's important to know how to locate them so
that you can get back up and running with Lightroom as quickly as
possible.
Here are the steps:
1) Open Finder on Mac or Windows Explorer on PC.
2) Your catalog files are located in:
Windows: C:\Users\USERNAME\My Pictures\Lightroom Classic
Mac: \[USERNAME]\Pictures\Lightroom Classic folder

Let's Create a New Catalog File

Creating a new catalog file in Lightroom Classic is an important process
that all photographers should know how to do. This process can help you
keep your photos organized and easy to find. Here are the steps to create a
new catalog file:
1) Open Lightroom Classic and go to File>New Catalog.
2) In the New Catalog dialog box, give your new catalog a name and
choose where you want it saved on your computer.
3) Click Create.
That's it! Your new catalog file is now created and ready for use.
Opening catalog files
To open a catalog file in Lightroom Classic, go to File > Open Catalog.
Select the desired catalog file and click Open. You will then be able to
access all of the photos and edits that are stored in that file.
If you have multiple catalog files, it's easy to switch between them. Just go
to File > Switch Catalog and select the desired catalog from the list. This
will make that particular catalog active, so all of your work will be saved
within it.
That's all there is to it! Now you know how easy it is to open a Lightroom
Classic catalog file and start working on your photos.
Deleting catalog files
It's important to know how to delete a catalog file in Lightroom Classic so
you can keep your computer organized and running smoothly.
First, open Lightroom Classic on your computer.
Then, go to the File menu and select Catalogs > Delete Catalog. A
window will pop up asking if you're sure you want to delete the catalog.
Click Yes, then click OK in the confirmation window that pops up next. The
catalog will be deleted immediately!

Organizing Photos in the Catalog

There are a few different ways to organize photos in Lightroom Classic.
The best way to organize your photos depends on how you plan to use
them. One way to organize your photos is by location. You can create
folders for each location and then add the photos to those folders. This is a
good option if you want to print out a photo book or create an online album
of your vacation pictures.
Another way to organize your photos is by date. You can create folders for
each year and then add the photos to those folders. This is a good option if
you want quick and easy access to all of your pictures from a certain time
period.
A third way to organize your photos is by subject matter or event type. The
best way to organize your photos depends on how you plan to use them. If
you want to share a selection of photos with someone, an album is the best
way to go. If you want to process a large number of images using the same
presets or keywords, collections are a better option than albums because
they let you group related images together more easily. And if you need
multiple versions of a photo for different purposes (e.g., web and print),
virtual copies are ideal because they take up very little disk space.
Now, we will show you how to use these tools to help you organize your
photos. The first thing that you need to do is add keywords to your photos.
To do this, select the photo and then click on the keyword field at the
bottom of the screen.
Enter a keyword and then press enter or return on your keyboard. You can
also add keywords by selecting multiple photos and then clicking on Add
Keywords at the bottom of the screen. This will open up a dialog box where
you can enter keywords for all the selected photos.
You can also add ratings to your photos using Lightroom Classic.
To do this, select a photo and then click on either one or five stars at the
bottom of the screen. The more stars that you give a photo, the higher it will
be rated.
Photos with five stars are considered master files, while those with one star
are low-quality files that may be deleted later. Flagging a photo as "Pick"
means that it is worth keeping while flagging it as "Reject" means that it
should be deleted.
You can also filter by rating by selecting Rating from under Library Filters
in Grid View or Filmstrip View mode. This way, you can quickly see all of
your high-quality images without having to scroll through them all
individually.

A Look at the Workspace Panels

If you're a Lightroom Classic user, you've probably noticed the new
workspace panels that were added in the last update. These panels give you
more control over how your workspace is arranged and can help improve
your workflow. In this topic, we'll take a look at what these panels are and
how they can be used to improve your workflow.
The Lightroom interface includes seven modules:
 Library
 Develop
 Map
 Book
 Slideshow
 Print
 Web
The purpose of which is obvious from the names themselves.
In this topic, we will consider only the first the modules as their interface
consists of five main panels:
 taskbar (top)
  frame feed (bottom)
 left panel
 right panel
 workspace window (center).
You can turn on/off the main panels by clicking on the corresponding
triangle. Lightroom's interface is one of the most flexible. If you right-click
on any of the triangles, the corresponding menu will open.
We have a choice of four modes:
 Auto Hide & Show - In an effort to maximize automation, Adobe
has created this mode, in which the corresponding panel is hidden
by default. However, it is worth placing the mouse pointer in its area
- and it automatically appears. When the pointer leaves this area, the
panel is automatically hidden. As usual, such aspirations lead to
results opposite to those desired. It is necessary to accidentally
move the mouse a little to the side, and suddenly, like the devil out
of a snuffbox, a panel pops up, or it disappears.
 Auto Hide - activate the panel with a click, and it disappears
automatically when the cursor leaves its area. It's twice as good as
the first option.
 Manual - life-tested manual control panel appears and disappears
only on a mouse click.
 Sync With Opposite Panel - An interesting feature when
Lightroom Classic synchronizes each panel with the opposite. With
one click, we activate/hide both the right and left or the top and
bottom panels at the same time. There is a certain sense in this, but
still, our choice is Manual.
In addition to the above manipulations with triangles, this can be done using
the F-keys:
 Top and bottom panels - keys F5 and F6, respectively.
 Left and right panels - F7 and F8 keys, respectively.
 Pressing "Tab" hides/activates the right and left panels at the same
time.
 The combination "Shift + Tab" does this with all four main panels
at the same time.
Not all panels are equally important and necessary at one stage or another.
In an effort to increase the working area, we can (and should) hide some of
them in some cases. At the same time, Lightroom strives to maximize the
working window all the time.
In addition to all the above, at the bottom of the working window, there is
another auxiliary panel, the controls of which we will consider in the
preceding topics. You can hide/activate it by pressing the "T" key.

Switching between Lightroom classic modules

The least functional of all panels are the top taskbar. In fact, it only gives
you the ability to switch between Lightroom modules with the mouse. This
can be done without a mouse by pressing the combination "Ctrl + Alt +
number," where the number (from 1 to 7) is the serial number of the
module from left to right.
We consider only the first two of them: Library and Develop. There are
single-key "switches" for them. The Library module activates the "G"
keystroke, and the Develop module activates the "D" keypress.

Displaying information in the Library module

Press the "G" key and get into the Library module. The entire central
window in it is occupied by a "grid" of preview frames of this session. The
area surrounding each preview is called a cell.
There are three cell display modes:
 The cell is empty.
 The cell contains the serial number of the frame in this photo
session.
 Tell contains detailed information about the frame.
These modes are switched by successive pressing of the "J" key:
In the upper part, four parameters of this frame are displayed. And at the
bottom - the rating is assigned to the frame (the number of stars) and the
color label.
If a color label is set, then the preview is highlighted with a frame of the
corresponding color. Knowing the flexibility of the Lightroom Classic
interface, we understand that it is certainly possible to customize the output
options.
So, right-clicking on the cell area that frames the preview opens the
following menu:
In it, select the lowest item View Options. Now, a corresponding window
opens:
The red frame highlights the section in which you can set any of the four
output parameters. If, for example, you click on the upper right parameter in
the section highlighted with a red frame (I have "F-Stop" selected for it),
then a considerable list of options will open:
Thus, you can choose exactly those frame parameters that it is important for
you to see immediately, even in the grid mode. In the lower right corner of
the working window, there is a Thumbnails slider. With it, you can adjust
the size of the cells in the preview grid. The same can be done with the "+"
and "-" keys.

Setting the navigator parameters

At the top left of the Lightroom, the interface is an important element, the
Navigator. It consists of a frame preview, above which there are Fit, Fill,
1:1, 1:2 buttons, and a dropdown icon. The first three positions are
hardcoded. And the fourth one can be changed by choosing what you want
from this list, which contains many possible output scales, both with
reduction and increase:
Mouse clicks on these buttons allow you to scale the image in the working
window. If you have chosen a scale at which the image does not fit entirely
in the working window, for example, "1:1", then a white frame appears in
the Navigator window, outlining the part of the frame that is displayed in
the working window.
If you grab this frame with the mouse and move it directly in the Navigator
window, then the image in the working window will change accordingly.
This navigation is very handy if you have a small monitor or a multi-
megapixel camera like the Nikon D800.
One more thing: while in the grid mode of the Library module, to scale the
selected frame, you can simply press "Space." The working window will
change its size. A subsequent press of "G" will return you to the grid view.
If you are not satisfied with the scale to which the image is transferred by
pressing "Space," then, while in this mode, change the scale to any other.
Lightroom Classic will remember your choice, and in the future, pressing
the space bar will scale the image accordingly. For us, we "set the space" to
the Fill mode, in which the display scale is tied to the current size of the
working window. In addition, it is possible to scale the entire window
occupied by Lightroom on your monitor. There are two possible options to
activate, which you should sequentially press the "F" key.
Muted display modes
Everyone who works with digital photos knows how often it becomes
necessary to make a photo stand out from its surroundings as much as
possible; this is also useful during the initial viewing when we select the
most successful shots and reject the unsuccessful ones. And during
processing, when we need to visually evaluate the results of making subtle
corrections to the image.
Of course, Adobe could not be unaware of this, and there are two options
for this mode in the Lightroom Classic interface: muted (Lights Dim) and
extinguished (Lights Out). They are turned on by successively pressing the
"L" key:
In muted mode, the image environment is darkened, while all interface
elements remain operational. Of course, the user is given the opportunity to
adjust the degree of dimming of the environment in muted mode.
This is done in the menu Edit -> Preferences -> Interface.
In off mode, the degree of dimming is always 100%.
All the previously described modes can be combined with muted and
extinguished. For example, let the preview grid view in the Library module
be active as we want to show pictures to the audience in the largest possible
size without being distracted by the surroundings.
Our actions:
  Press the "F" key twice. The Lightroom window expands to fill the
screen.
 Press "Shift + Tab"; this hides all the main panels.
Now, to speed up the process, these two steps can be done by using one
hotkey: "Ctrl + Shift + F."
 Press "T," which hides the auxiliary panel at the bottom of the
working window.
 Press "L" twice, activating the extinguished mode.
The first view, from which you should start viewing, is highlighted with a
red frame for clarity. As a result, we have a preview grid expanded to full
screen on a completely black background.
With the arrows or the mouse, we can move between individual frames.
Pressing "Space" opens any of them to full screen. In this mode, you can
move between frames by pressing the left and right arrows without
returning to the grid view.
Useful tips
If you often shoot a lot, then after a while, the size of the Lightroom catalog
will become very large, which can slow down the program. In this case, you
can suggest the following trick: do not store all the frames in one directory.
Break your footage into logical chunks, for example - by year of shooting.
The principle of partitioning can be anything, and the main thing is that it is
convenient for you personally. Then, instead of working with one huge
catalog each time, containing tens or even hundreds of thousands of frames,
previews for them, keywords, etc., you will download many times less each
time.
Working with multiple catalogs in Lightroom is provided; this feature is
activated in the Edit -> Preferences -> General menu by selecting the
"Prompt me when starting Lightroom" option.
The disadvantage of using several catalogs is the inability to create global
collections, as well as to search/select across all available photographic
material.
If you need to quickly return to the last photo session that you imported,
then you can easily do this by selecting the "Previous Import" item in the
left panel in the Library module in the "Catalog" section.

Reorganizing your Workspace

It's worth taking the time to reorganize your Lightroom Classic workspace.
Here are some tips to help get you started:
1. Group similar photos together in Collections. This will make it easier to
find the photo you're looking for and keep your library organized.
2. Use keywords to tag photos with relevant information, such as location,
subject matter, or camera settings. This will make it easy to find specific
photos later on, even if they aren't grouped together in Collections.
3. Create presets for frequently used editing adjustments and saves them as
Recipes inside the Develop module. This will speed up your editing process
by allowing you to apply the same adjustments with just one click.
4. Use stacks to group related photos together, such as shots from a
particular shoot or all of the images from a trip abroad. Stacks can be
collapsed so that only thumbnails are shown, making it easy to quickly scan
through them when looking for something specific.
 CHAPTER THREE

Modules in Lightroom Classic

Lightroom Classic is a powerful photo editing software that lets you

organize and edit your photos. It has many features, but one of the most
important ones is its modules. In general, there are two main modules in
Lightroom: image organization and processing. If you look at an image
open in the Lightroom window, you'll notice that these modules are separate
from one another: you won't be able to see all the organizing tools and all
the imaging tools at the same time. To sort and organize your photos, you
need to go to the Library tab. To process photos, use the Processing tab
(Develop).
In addition to the two modules mentioned above - Library and Processing
(Develop) - Lightroom also has modules Map, Book, Slideshow, Print, and
Web. The name of each of them roughly gives an idea of ​what they serve.
If you, for example, want to determine the exact coordinates of a captured
photo, you will need to open the Map module.
By far, the most important parts of Lightroom are the Library and
Processing. Very few photographers will use other modules as often as
these two. So what do the Library and Processing tools look like, and what
tools do they offer?
A look at the library module
When opened, the Library module looks something like the above picture.
Let's see what each of the available menu tabs is responsible for.
The left panel of the Library module
The left pane displays the file structure of your computer (if you don't see
this pane, click the arrow button on the left side of the screen). At the
bottom of the left pane is the Collections tab. Minor spoiler: The
Collections tab in Lightroom is very important. For many photographers, it
is the backbone of their organizational structure.
The top panel of the library module
At the top of the screen, below the menu with the modules
Library/Processing/Map, etc. (Library/Develop/Map), there is a thin gray
bar called Library Filter. If you don't see it, press the \ key on your keyboard
or go to View > Show Filter Panel.
Spoiler alert: this unfussy tab is the main search tool in situations where
you have lost a photo and are trying to find it again.
The right panel of the library module
On the right side of the screen is another panel with drop-down tabs. Here
are the Quick Develop, Keywording, etc. tabs, which are mainly for
displaying information about your photos. The most useful of these is the
Metadata tab, which allows you to view detailed information about your
snapshots. We always use Metadata to see when the photo was taken, if I
used exposure compensation, and what camera/lens I took a particular
photo with. At the top of the right pane, you can see a summary of the data
as well as a histogram of the selected photo.
The bottom panel of the library module
The panel at the bottom of the Library window screen is called the Toolbar
(if it is not visible, press T or chooses View > Show Toolbar). The toolbar
lets you choose how your photos will be displayed in the Library module
window. This could be a set of thumbnails, a single photo that fills most of
the screen, or a comparison of multiple photos that take up part of the
screen. The thumbnail icon on the left is also known as the Grid View. This
view is useful when you are viewing multiple photos at the same time. Next
is the Single View or Loupe View button.
In this mode, Lightroom partially fills the home screen with your photo
while leaving the sidebars visible. This view is handy if you want to see
each photo in more detail, although I prefer the full-screen view of the
image, which you can activate by pressing the "F" key or selecting from the
top menu: " Window > Screen Mode > Full-Screen View.
Lightroom has two more options for displaying photos - Comparison
(Compare) and Survey (Survey) - which will come in handy in cases where
you want to compare several photos with each other at the same time.
If you often capture people, you might find the People view to be useful,
where Lightroom attempts to find photos with people's faces and display
them in SERPs. I don't use these display options, but you might find them
handy. Feel free to experiment.
In addition, please note that depending on the choice of display type, the set
of tools available in the corresponding toolbar also changes. For example, if
you select the Loupe View mode of the Loupe, you will be able to assign a
rating to your photos - this tool will not be available if you select other
modes (although you can assign a rating to a photo at any time simply by
pressing the buttons from 1 to 5).
Bottom popup panel of the Library module
Finally, there is another pop-up panel with image thumbnails (Image Strip
or Filmstrip) located at the bottom of the Lightroom window. If you do not
see it, then click on the button with the image of a triangle at the very
bottom of the Lightroom working window. This panel allows you to view
thumbnails of all photos, which is useful, for example, in Loupe mode,
when you are viewing one photo and want to quickly jump to another photo
in the same folder. Again, we rarely use this panel, but you might find it
useful. The Library module allows you not only to view photos but also to
organize their storage. We'll talk about this later, but first, we'll briefly go
over the Processing module (Develop Module).

Develop module
Photo editing is one of the most important elements of photography. This is
especially true if you're shooting in RAW mode, and you're more likely to
get photos with low contrast and saturation from your camera. It is in this
situation that you need the Lightroom module - Processing.
Right toolbar of the develop module
On the right panel, you can see a lot of image processing tools. Most of
them belong to the global editing tools - in other words, they affect the
entire photo at once. Another category of tools refers to local editing tools
that affect only part of your photo. The tools at the top of the right pane are
the local editing tools. When working in Lightroom Classic 2022, you will
use the right sidebar more than any other. This is the main working
environment. Almost every time you decide to edit a photo, this is the panel
you will turn to.
The left panel of the Processing module
In the left panel of the Processing module, you can find some other very
useful tools.
The first tab - Presets - allows you to apply a set of preset settings and
adjustments to your photos. Why do we need presets if each photo is
different from the next? Well, for example, for most of our photos, we use a
preset for sharpening. Since most of our photos are shot at the same ISO
and aperture, we often use the same sharpening settings, which speeds up
the processing.
Below is the Snapshots tab; this tool is a way to remember the exact post-
processing settings you used when editing a photo. If you like the look of
the file you're editing and want to be able to quickly and easily go back to it
(that is, without having to manually undo all the adjustments and
adjustments you've made to the photo later), you can take a photo, and then
at any time get back to it with just a couple of mouse clicks.
The next tab - History - will be useful to every user. In it, Lightroom saves
the entire history of your actions when editing a photo. Thanks to this, you
can view in chronological order how your photo looked at any stage of
editing. I always use this tab to compare the results of the latest adjustments
with an earlier version of the photo. However, if you've edited any image
heavily enough, the History can look crowded and difficult to navigate.
As for the Collections tab, it's also in the Library module, so it's not needed
here. But if you've enabled the thumbnail ribbon pop-up at the bottom of
the Lightroom Classic window, you can drag and drop any photo into any
collection you want, even in the Edit module's working window; you may
find this very convenient.

Bottom toolbar of the processing module

The bottom toolbar offers several features, and we'll tell you right off the
bat you won't be using them too often. The first one is the choice of
displaying the working window of the Develop module.
There are only two options: you can choose either a mode in which the
working screen will be occupied by one photo or the so-called comparison
mode, in which the window is divided in half - in one half of the original
photo (which was received from the camera) is displayed, and in the second
- a photo with the processing tools you have already applied. That is, when
choosing this display option, you have the opportunity to see how the photo
looks before and after editing.
Compare mode is very handy when you need to evaluate how radically
you've edited an image. But most users don't use this feature very often.
Why? Because to compare a photo before and after editing (without
showing both options at the same time), you can press the "\" key on the
keyboard.
The next tool on the bottom bar is called Soft Proofing, and it must be said
that this is a relatively advanced tool. When printing photographs, it can be
difficult (i.e., really difficult and expensive) to match the color, contrast,
and brightness between the image on the monitor and on paper. The Soft
Proofing tool allows you to load profiles from your printer and roughly
show how your photo will look when printed.
How to Import your Photos from Catalogs to Lightroom

Classic
Importing photos from catalogs to Lightroom Classic can seem daunting,
but it's actually a very simple process. In this section, we will show you
how to import your photos from catalogs into Lightroom Classic in just a
few easy steps.
 First, open up Lightroom Classic and click on the "File" menu at
the top of the screen. Then select "Import Photos and Videos."
 A new window will open up asking you where you want to import
your photos from.
 Select "Catalog" and then click on the "Select Catalog…" button.
A new window will open up containing all of your photo catalogs.
Select the one that contains the photos you want to import into
Lightroom Classic, and then click on the "Open" button.
 The next step is to select which photos you want to import into
Lightroom Classic. You can do this by selecting either individual
files or folders within your selected catalog file(s).
 Once you have made your selection, click on the "Import Selected
Photos" button at the bottom of the window.

How to Import Photos from Your Digital Camera

Are you looking for an easy way to import your photos from your digital
camera to Lightroom Classic? If so, then follow these simple steps:
1) Connect your digital camera to your computer and turn it on. If this is the
first time you've connected the two devices, Windows will install the
necessary drivers.
2) Open up Lightroom Classic and go to File > Import Photos and Videos.
3) Select the folder on your computer where your digital camera's images
are stored.
4) Click Import All button at the bottom right corner of the window.
5) Once all the images have been imported, they will be displayed in the
Library module Grid view.

What is Import Preset?

Import presets are a great way to speed up your workflow in Lightroom
Classic. You can create import presets that include the settings you use most
often for importing photos, such as where to save photos, what file format
to use, and which metadata fields to include. This way, you can quickly
apply those same settings each time you import photos.
 To create an import preset, first, select the images you want to
import and then click the Import button at the bottom of the
Library module. In the Import dialog box, click on the Preset tab
and then click Create New Preset.
 In the New Preset dialog box, give your preset a name and then
specify any desired settings. When you're done making changes,
click Create.
 Your new preset will now appear in the list of presets under Import
Settings in the Import dialog box. To apply it when importing
photos, just check its checkbox next to its name and then click OK.
 CHAPTER FOUR

Sorting Images into Groups with Keywords

If you want to easily find certain photos of yourself, consider assigning

keywords to them. It's what it sounds like - you just tag your photos with a
few keyword tags to help you find them in the future.
To set a keyword for a photo, you must be in the Library module. In the
right pane, you can find the Keywording drop-down tab. Expand it and
enter the keywords that will be applied to the selected photo (keywords
must be entered separated by commas).
Keywords will not be used very often if you're a landscape photographer,
but I know quite a few wedding photographers who find them invaluable.
Whether you use keywords or not, you should take a look at this tab and try
to use them in your work - maybe they will be useful to you.
Star rating
Like most photo organizing software, Lightroom lets you rate photos by
starring them. You can rate a photo from 1 to 5 stars or leave it unrated. The
easiest way to do this is to simply press the number on your keyboard that
corresponds to the number of stars you want to assign to the selected photo.
Technically, you can do the same by going to the menu: Photo> Set
Rating> Five Star, but this is much more complicated than the first
method.
Color labels
Another way to group your photos is to give them a color label. Such
marking, in fact, does nothing with the photographs themselves. You can't
batch process photos of a specific color, like photos tagged with stars or
flags - it's just a way to create a group of images that is then easy to find
and identify. For example, you assign a red label to a group of photographs
that you plan to eventually merge into a panorama. This makes it much
easier for you to find them afterward.
Some photographers, for example, mark in blue all wedding photos in
which the bride is depicted and in red - in which the groom. It all depends
on your style of work - there is no right or wrong way to organize images in
Lightroom. To assign a color label to a photo, press 6, 7, 8, or 9 on your
keyboard.
How to Flag Images
Flags look like stars but without quantitative gradation. You can mark a
photo as a favorite or mark a photo as rejected. And, of course, you can also
leave the photo without any marks. We use flags quite often. When
uploading photos and there's a need to delete the image, you mark it as
rejected. This is how you mark images that are candidates for deletion.
Later, we go through all the photos marked as rejected and decide if they
should be kept or deleted. To flag, a photo as a favorite, press the "P" key.
To mark it as rejected, press the "X" key.

How to Rename Imported Files

Rename imported files on Lightroom Classic for a more streamlined
workflow. When you import photos into Lightroom Classic, the program
automatically assigns them sequential numbers as file names. This can be
helpful if you only have a few photos to work with, but it can quickly
become cumbersome if you have dozens or hundreds of images. Here are
three tips for renaming imported files on Lightroom Classic:
1) Use Custom Filenames: Go to the Library module and click on the
drop-down menu next to the Import button. Select "Custom File Names"
and enter your desired filenames in the text box below. Note that this will
override any existing filenames, so make sure to back up your original files
before renaming them!
2) Rename Files in Bulk: Another way to rename multiple files at once is
by using the "Bulk Edit" function. Select all the images that you want to
rename and go to Tools > Bulk Edit > Rename Files. From there, you can
choose from a variety of presets or create your own custom filename
pattern.
3) Assign Keywords as File Names: If you want your photos sorted by
keyword rather than chronologically, one way to do this is by assigning
keywords as file names. To do this, select all the images that you want to be
renamed and go to Library > New Collection Set. Name your set and
check off "Keyword as Filename" under "Collection Settings" before
clicking Create Set. Now when you open up this set in Grid View, all your
photos will be sorted alphabetically according to their assigned keywords!

How to Import Images from a Hard Disk

Importing photos from a hard drive to Lightroom Classic is a process that
can seem daunting at first, but with a little guidance, it can be easy to do. In
this topic, we will walk you through the steps necessary to connect your
hard drive and import your photos.
 The first step is to connect your hard drive to your computer. It's
easy to connect a hard drive to your computer - you just need the
right cables! If you have an older computer, it might have a USB
port. If your hard drive has a USB connector, all you need is a
standard USB cable. Just plug one end of the cable into your
computer and the other end into your hard drive.
 If your computer doesn't have a USB port, don't worry - there are
other options! You can use an eSATA port if your motherboard has
one, or you can buy an adapter that will let you use a regular SATA
connector. Once you've got the adapter, just plug it into your
motherboard and then plug the hard drive into the adapter.
  No matter which method you choose, make sure that both devices
are turned off before connecting them. Once they're connected, turn
on your computer and wait for Windows to start up. You should
now see an icon for your new hard drive on My Computer (or This
PC). Double-click on it to open it up and start using it!
 Now, once it is connected, open up Lightroom Classic and go to
File > Import Photos and Videos. This will open up the Import
window. From here, you will select the destination for where you
would like your photos imported into Lightroom Classic. You can
either create a new folder or select an existing one on your
computer.
 After you have selected the destination for where you would like
your photos imported into Lightroom Classic, click on the "Import"
button in the bottom right corner of the window. This will start
importing all of the photos from your hard drive into Lightroom
Classic!

Creating Metadata Preset

Metadata is essential for organizing and managing your photos. By creating
metadata presets in Lightroom Classic, you can save time and improve your
workflow.
To create a metadata preset, start by selecting the photos you want to
include in the preset. Then, go to File > Export > Metadata Preset. In the
Export Metadata dialog box, give your preset a name and select the fields
you want to include. You can choose from a variety of fields, including
Caption, Copyright Notice, Creator Credit, Keywords, Location Info., etc.
When you're finished editing the fields, click Save As and save your preset
in an easily accessible location on your computer. Now anytime you want to
apply this metadata preset to a group of photos, just select them and go to
File > Export > Metadata Preset. and choose the desired preset from the list.

Import Photos Through Drag and Drop

Importing photos through drag and drop is one of the quickest and easiest
ways to get your photos into Lightroom Classic. In this detailed guide, we'll
show you how it's done. To import photos through drag and drop in
Lightroom Classic:
1. Select the Photos tab at the top of the screen. This will display all of your
imported images as well as any folders that they are stored in.
2. To import new photos, either click on the Import button at the bottom-left
corner of the screen or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows) or
Command+Shift+I (Mac). This will open up a window where you can
select which files to import from your computer into Lightroom Classic. If
you have previously imported photos into Lightroom Classic, they will
appear in this window automatically. You can also choose to add new
folders here by clicking on "Add Folder" and selecting them from your
computer.
3. With your desired files selected, click on "Import Selected" or use the
keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd+Enter (Windows/Mac). The importing process
will begin, and once finished, a message indicating so will appear at the
bottom-right corner of your screen.
4. Your newly imported photos will now be visible in both grid view and
filmstrip view under their respective folder(s) within the Photos tab – just
like any other photo that has been previously imported into Lightroom
Classic.

How to View Imported Photos in your Workspace

When you import photos into Lightroom Classic, they are automatically
sorted into the Collections panel on the left side of the screen. The default
arrangement is by date, with the newest first. Here are some tips for how to
view your imported photos in your Lightroom Classic workspace:
1) Go to the "Library" module and click on the "Collections" panel on
the left-hand side. This will show you all of your collections, including ones
that contain imported photos.
2) To see all of your imported photos within a specific collection, click on
that collection name and then look for the "Photos" tab at the top-right
corner. This will show you thumbnails for every photo in that collection -
including ones that were taken overseas!
3) If there are too many thumbnails to fit comfortably in one window, then
go ahead and resize it by dragging one of its corners or sides until
everything fits nicely. You can also use keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Scroll
Wheel or Ctrl+ +/-) to zoom in/out so that each thumbnail is more easily
visible.
4) When you find a photo that you want to edit, double-click on its
thumbnail OR select it and then press Enter. This will open up the full-size
photo inside the main editing window.
 CHAPTER FIVE

What is Non-destructive Editing

Non-destructive editing is the process of making changes to digital images
without harming or destroying the original file. This is done by creating
copies of the files and making changes to the copies instead of the originals.
Non-destructive editing allows you to easily undo any changes that you
make, which makes it a very safe way to edit your photos. It also allows
you to keep your original files intact in case you want to make more
changes later on.
Non-destructive editing is a key feature of Lightroom Classic. It means that
the original image file is never changed, no matter what edits you make.
Instead, Lightroom Classic creates a set of instructions (or "metadata") that
tells the program how to display and print the photo. This allows you to
experiment with different edits without worrying about ruining the original
image file. If you decide later that you don't like an edit, it's easy to undo it
and revert to the original version.

How to Use the Different Types of Collections in Lightroom

Classic
Lightroom is interesting not only as a RAW converter but also as a
powerful cataloger that allows you to organize vast arrays of photos.
Creating a Collection, Collection Set, or Smart Collection is done using the
+ button, which opens the corresponding menu. Also, there is available to
switch the sorting of collections by name (Sort by Name) or by type (Sort
by Kind).
In the context menu, in addition to the commands for creating Collections,
there are Delete and Rename, the meaning of which, I think, is clear. As
well as the Set as Target Collections, Export this Collection as Catalog,
and Import Smart Collection Setting items.
To create a Collection, select an item from the menu, and a window will
appear, in which you will need to enter the name of the Collection. You can
also select a Collection Set, inside which the new collection will be located.
If you check the box Include selection photos, then the selected photos will
be placed in this collection. This will make available the 'Make new virtual
copies' setting (create new virtual copies); when enabled, virtual copies of
the selected photos will be placed in the collection.
After creating a collection, you can add photos to it by simple drag and
drop, highlighting the desired photos in the thumbnail view in the Library
module. You can remove photos from the collection by simply pressing the
Delete key.
Another convenient way to replenish the collection is to use the Target
Collection tool. To do this, right-click on the collection and select 'Set as
Target Collections' from the menu that appears. This will add a + sign to the
name of the Collection, indicating that this collection is the Target.
After that, while viewing photos, you can send them to the selected
collection with the B key. Pressing the B key again removes the placed
photo from the collection. That a photo has been placed in the Target
Collection is indicated by a round marker on the photo's thumbnail. By
clicking on the marker, you can also add and remove photos from the Target
Collection.
In Lightroom Classic, in addition to the regular Collections, there is another
Collection called the Quick Collection, which is located in the Catalog
panel right below the Navigator. By default, it is the Target Collection,
where all images are sent by pressing the B key.
After finishing work with the current Collection, you can remove the Target
Collection attribute from it. To do this, in the context menu, uncheck the Set
as Target Collections item; the + sign in the name will disappear, and the
Target Collection will again become the Quick Collection from the Catalog
panel. Now that you know how Collections work in Lightroom let's talk
about how you can use them.
A common use for collections is to display your favorite photos, as is the
case with a photo album. You can select all those photos that you have
marked with a white flag and add them to the collection, thus creating a
"Best of" album for this folder. This is what I did in the collections above.
The original albums for each of these trips had hundreds of photos. These
collections, however, contain only the best of them.
Another use for collections is to bring together photos for a specific project.
For example, if you want to print a group of photos, you should add them to
a collection called "For Print." Or you could put all the photos you want
to upload to your site into another collection called "To Upload."
If you end up creating a lot of collections, you can always organize them by
creating collection sets. These are nested collections that can be expanded
and collapsed to keep things tidy.
There is also an option to create smart collections (New Collection > Smart
Collection). Smart Collections are automatically populated based on the
criteria you specify. For example, you can create a smart collection that will
show you all of your 5-star photos. Or all the photos you've tagged with
your dog's name. You can be as creative as you want.

How to Remove an Image from your Collection

Removing an image from your collection in Lightroom Classic is a very
simple process.
 Select a photo (or several photos) and press the (<=) "Back Space"
key. Removal from the collection is made without warning.
 Use the menu Photo section "Delete": Remove or Delete.
Deleting a collection
Right-click on Collections and select "Delete" from the Pop-up menu. Or
click the "-" sign to the right of the word Collection.

How to Use Lightroom Compare Mode for Photo Comparison

One of the most important photo editing tools you need to become familiar
with is Lightroom's Before and After comparison tool. This will help you
quickly see how much the original image has changed since you first
cropped it in Lightroom and made tons of changes to it. This will help you
determine what else you might need to edit on your photo before it becomes
a masterpiece. There are several ways to view Before and After in
Lightroom. Let's break them down.
 The fastest way to see "Before" and "After" in Lightroom is to use
the backslash [\] key.
 This keyboard shortcut will allow you to instantly see in full size
how your image began.
To cycle through other Before and After views in Lightroom Classic and
previous versions of Lightroom, use the following keyboard shortcuts:
 Left/Right [Y]
 Top/Bottom [Alt + Y] Windows, [Option + Y] Mac
 Left/Right Split Screen [Shift + Y]
Locate the tool
 To access the Before and After tool, you first need to be in the
Develop module.
 If you haven't already, select a photo from your Lightroom library
and press [D] on your keyboard to enter the Develop module.
  If you don't see the button in the lower-left corner of the Develop
module labeled "Y|Y," click on the small triangle below the image
and select "Views."
 You will now be able to select the Before and After comparison
mode in Lightroom that you like best.
Compare side by side
In addition to viewing the Before state of a photo, the next way to compare
the original image with the edited image is to view the side-by-side
comparison.
 To do this, simply click Before/After Left/Right in the Before &
After tool.
 You can also just press "Y" on your keyboard to quickly jump to
the left and right image comparison.
 Pressing the "Y" button again will take you back to the edited
image.

Comparing the top and bottom

The next way to view the before and after comparison in Lightroom is the
top/bottom view. To activate this view, select Before/After, Top/Bottom in
the Before & After tool, or press [Alt + Y] on Windows or [Option + Y] on
Mac. The original image will appear at the top and the edited version at the
bottom. This works especially well for horizontal images.
It's great to be able to compare the currently edited photo with the original.
But what if you want to compare it to an edit you made halfway through
post-processing? You can!
Here's how to change the "Before" state during any of the photo
comparisons we've covered in this topic:
 Activate the "Before and After" comparison view.
 On the left sidebar, click "History" to expand the list of your past
edits for this image.
 Click and drag any change from the list to the Before section of
your active comparison.
Now, you should now be able to see the difference between any changes
you made compared to your last state.

How to Use People's View

Working with People view can be tricky for a photographer, so it's nice to
see them being a lot easier to work with in Lightroom Classic.
People View is a feature ideal for transferring to software. Instead of asking
you to manually assign keywords to tag people in your photos, Lightroom
identifies faces in images, including new ones you add to your library.
Because the computer does all the work, the next time you need to find
someone's photo, all you have to do is select that person to open all the
photos they appear in.
The People feature in Lightroom is powered by Adobe Sensei technology
powered by Creative Cloud servers. When your images are uploaded,
Sensei uses machine learning to identify faces and then matches them with
others in your library.
To use this feature, click the My Photos button or press the P key. You
might want to click on the icon under "My Photos" that looks like two
people, but it's a "Share" button; Adobe chose this icon as it's confusing if
you're looking for the People feature.
Lightroom creates an entry for each face it finds. Click on a person to see
their photos and enter the person's name in the Add Name field to identify
them. Chances are, especially at first, Lightroom Classic will ask you to
make sure other photos that show a similar person match the one you've
identified. If the one highlighted is correct, click the Yes, Merge button.
You may go through several iterations of the merge as Lightroom identifies
photos that resemble a person.
While Lightroom is good at identifying people, it's not always correct when
it comes across siblings or other family members, for example. Or
sometimes you'll see a match that isn't even a face, like an ear or something
like that. In this case, click No, and then enter the person's name. The
database continues to learn as new images come in, so your correction helps
speed up the process. It's also possible to manually merge people in the
People view when you see two or more instances of what you know are the
same person.
 Click the menu with three dots (...) and select Merge People.
 Select icons for the person.
 Click the "Combine" button.
 In the dialog box that appears, confirm that they are the same
person by clicking Merge.
Show or Hide people
Lightroom's algorithms look for any face, so there could be tens or
hundreds of people in People's view that you don't know. It doesn't make
any sense for them to clutter up the view, which is why Lightroom has the
ability to hide people.
  Open the My Photos panel and click the People button.
 Click the three-dot menu (...) and select Show and Hide People.
 Click the checkmark button next to the people you want to hide
from view.
 When you're done, click Done.
 You can also hide people one by one in the People view. Right-
click its icon and select Hide Person.
Here's a hint: Before you enter the Show and Hide interface, click the
three-dot menu (...) and set the sort method to Number. This makes it easier
to access people who only appear in a few photos.
If you accidentally hid someone, click the three-dot menu (...) and select
"Show and hide people" find that person, and click him/her to make them
visible again.
 CHAPTER SIX

The Map Module on Lightroom Classic

Lightroom Classic is a powerful photo editing program with many modules

and features. One of the most important modules for organizing and
managing your photos is the Map module. The Map module allows you to
view your photos on a map, as well as add location data to your photos. In
this detailed guide, we will show you how to use the Map module in
Lightroom Classic.
Pictures taken with a camera or phone recording GPS coordinates will
appear on the map automatically. You can also add location metadata to
non-GPS images by dragging and dropping them onto the map from the
image feed or by setting Lightroom to match the time taken with a travel
log exported from a mobile device.
After turning on the program mode "Map." The Navigator panel on the left
displays a thumbnail of the map. The rectangle with a white border
represents the area that is currently visible in the main window. On the
toolbar below the map are:
 Map Style drop-down list.
 Zoom slider.
 Buttons for setting markers and accessing track logs with GPS
data.
You can add coordinates manually by entering location details and other
information in the Metadata panel on the right. Or you can simply drag one
image or several selected ones from the "Ribbon" panel onto the map to the
desired location (the map must first be prepared by displaying the desired
location at the desired scale).
 Close the "Signatures" panel on the map by clicking on the "Close"
button in the upper right corner.
 Experiment with the scale of the map using the zoom slider on the
toolbar or the increase "+" and decrease "-" buttons located to the
left and right of the slider.
 Press and hold the Alt key and drag the mouse around the map,
highlighting the area you want to enlarge.
 Move around the map or control the white rectangle on the
Navigator panel with the mouse, press the left button, and hold and
drag the map.
  From the Map Style drop-down list on the left side of the toolbar,
select one of the six styles you like. "Filter by location" located
above the map allows you to select only those pictures that were
taken in places currently visible on the map or filter pictures
depending on the presence of tags.
 Click each of the four options in the Location Filter panel, paying
attention to the effect the filter has on the pictures in the feed.
 In the ribbon and table in Library mode, images that have been
tagged with a GPS tag will be marked with a location marker icon.

Tagging images without GPS data

If the photo metadata contains the coordinates of the shooting location, then
this place will be displayed on the map automatically (there must be an
Internet connection). Even if your camera does not capture GPS data, the
program allows you to tag photos by location. Manually specify the
shooting location:
In the text field at the top right of the filter panel, enter the name of the
place where the photo was taken, and then press the "Enter" key. The map
will be changed, and the new location will be marked with a bold black dot
marker.
Select one or more photos on the Ribbon (Bottom panel) and drag them to
the selected location on the map.
Hover your mouse over a marker on the map to see thumbnails of pictures
taken at that location. Click on the marker to select the photos taken here.
Click the white arrows at the edges of the thumbnail to view other pictures
taken at that location, and then click away from the thumbnail to close it.
Notice the white arrow that appears in the upper right corner of the
thumbnail. If you click on it, the message "This photo's metadata has been
modified in Lightroom. Save changes to disk? If you answer "Yes," the
metadata with the coordinates will be saved in the image file.

How to Save Map Location

Lightroom includes the use of geotagging technology in Map mode, which
allows you to see on the map of the Google Maps service exactly where a
particular photo was taken, as well as search and filter images in the library
by location before switching to Map mode.
 In Library mode, select images from geotagged images (GPS
coordinates) you are going to work with or turn off all filters and
select a collection to display the Ribbon. Turn on the internet as
you'll need it for Google maps to work.
 To add location data to one or more of your photos, select them in
Grid View, then click on Add Location Data from within the toolbar
above the map. This will bring up a window where you can enter
information about each photo's location, such as city name, country
name, and GPS coordinates if known.
 You can also choose from different mapping providers such as
Google Maps or Apple Maps, depending on which one you prefer.
 When finished adding location data for all selected photos, hit OK,
then apply changes at the bottom right corner of the window. Your
updated locations should now be displayed on the map.

How to Use the Quick Develop Panel in Lightroom

Lightroom Classic has two ways of developing your photos: the Develop
module and the Quick Develop panel. Both have their own advantages and
disadvantages, so it can be difficult to decide which one to use.
The Develop module is where you do all of your detailed photo editings.
You can adjust exposure, white balance, saturation, and more. This is also
where you would make any global adjustments to your photo, like
increasing or decreasing contrast or brightness.
The Quick Develop panel is a less-detailed way of making quick
adjustments to your photos. This is a good option if you just want to make a
few small tweaks before exporting them. The Quick Develop panel lets you
adjust exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, and blacks
independently from each other.

How to Access and Use the Develop Module

The Develop module (Processing) allows you to perform a wide range of
actions for processing and correcting images. This is the main module in
which work is done on images. It can perform tone and color correction of
images, adjust color-to-monochrome conversion settings, sharpen images,
perform noise reduction and aberration correction, and apply creative
effects such as toning and artistic vignetting. In addition, the Develop
module provides tools for retouching and local image correction. Any
corrections and adjustments applied to one image can be copied with a
couple of mouse clicks and applied to other images.
To get started in the Develop Module, select a photo from your library
and click on the Develop tab at the top of the screen.
The panel on the right will now open up with all of the editing options
available to you.
The first thing that you'll want to do is adjust exposure by moving the
Exposure slider up or down until your photo looks good.
You can also adjust Contrast and Saturation by clicking on their respective
icons at the top of this panel (the three lines for Contrast and four circles for
Saturation).
If there are any areas in your photo that need correcting, such as brightness
or darkness differences between different parts of a picture, then use one of
Lightroom's adjustment tools: Levels (for brightness), Curves (for contrast),
Highlights/Shadows (to lighten or darken specific areas), Whites/Blacks (to
brighten or darken whites or blacks specifically).
You can also use these tools to correct color casts caused by incorrect white
balance settings when taking a picture. Simply select an area in your photo
where it should be white using either one of these adjustment tools'
selection toolbars at the bottom-left corner; then move either slider until it
looks like what's considered "white" according to what Kelvin temperature
setting was used when taking the original photograph (-5000K = blue cast;
5000K = neutral cast; +5000K = yellow cast).
Once you're done making adjustments in this panel, click on Done in the
bottom-right corner. This will save all changes made so far onto the image
itself – however, if there are any changes that you later decide against
saving, simply press Ctrl+Z keys together, undoing the last change.
If needed, after some time has passed since initially importing the image
into Lightroom Library, go back into Library Module -> right-click onto
thumbnail -> choose to Update All Metadata.
 CHAPTER SEVEN

How to Use the Crop Overlay Tool in Lightroom

Classic
The crop overlay tool in Lightroom Classic is an extremely powerful and
versatile tool that can be used for a variety of purposes. With this tool, you
can easily crop your photos to any desired size and shape, making it the
perfect way to achieve the perfect composition. Additionally, the crop
overlay tool can also be used to straighten images that are crooked or off-
kilter, as well as to correct perspective distortions. Simply put, the crop
overlay tool is an essential part of any photographer's workflow!
To get into the Crop mode, simply click on its icon or press the R key. The
tool options panel will open. The photo will be covered with a grid, which
you can change by pressing the O key. Grids alternate, corresponding to
different manifestations of compositional laws. Choose the one that suits
you best, rotate it as you like by pressing the O key at the same time as the
Shift key, and crop it either by swiping the diagonal of the new frame or by
dragging the corner of the grid.
Press Close, or Done, or R on your keyboard, or Enter on it, you can also
click on the crop label, and there's also double-clicking on the photo. All
these actions confirm your framing and complete the work with the tool.
Needless to say, this does not change the original image, like everything
else you do in Lightroom Classic.
Now back to Crop for a more subtle view. On the toolbar (if you don't see
it, press T), we see a small drop-down list called Tool overlay, which
controls the display of the grid:
 Always - the grid is always shown
 Auto - we see the grid only during edits
 Never - means never show the grid
While dragging the cropping window, the grid gets smaller to make it easier
for us to find the right location.
Aspect area
The Aspect area contains various aspects related to things. Here you can use
the Crop frame tool, which gives an additional way to crop, working like a
lasso. In some situations, this method may be more convenient and faster.
After you release the mouse, the tool turns off, and it falls back into place.
Then you can adjust the area in the usual way.

Using the Basic Panel to Adjust Lighting and Tonal Balance

Work in Lightroom begins with the preparation of the workspace, namely
the import of photos. Files are dragged into the Lightroom Classic window
from the directory on the computer. The imported RAW file will be
different from the JPEG thumbnail displayed on the monitor when shooting.
Lightroom builds a new image based on raw data and its own presets. The
camera profile will help bring the source closer to the desired result:
saturated, neutral, black and white, etc.
The Basic panel contains the necessary tools for processing minor defects in
a photo. They change the color balance, saturation, and exposure.
The setting changes the color mode to monochrome.
 WB - adjusts the tone of the photo.
 Temp changes the white balance. The correctness of choice is
assessed visually and with a pipette.
 Tint adds and reduces the amount of green and magenta in the
photo.
 If the image has gone yellow and blue, change the white balance in
WB. Start with As Shot and then move on to manually adjusting the
 Temp slider. Change the values ​until you get rid of the distortions
in whites and grays.
 An analog of Temp is the White Balance Selector pipette. Select a
white element - the program will adjust the white balance itself. For
those who don't want to adjust the tone themselves, Lightroom
offers several standards presets to choose from.
 'As Shot' will leave the shot as it is; Tungsten will create the effect
of incandescent lamps, Fluorescent - fluorescent lamps.
 Auto - changes the exposure:
 Exposure - brightens and darkens the entire frame.
 Highlight - details the highlights while muting the highlights.
 Whites - removes overexposure.
 Shadows - works with dark areas.
 Blacks - smooths out contrasting areas or accentuates dark areas.
 Adjust Highlights - for images with excessively bright,
overexposed areas. Move the slider to negative values. Lighten dark
areas with Shadows.
Lightroom has similar basic features: neutral, saturated, landscape, portrait,
etc. Special filters refine the mode selected on the camera: adjust the color,
change the tone of the shadows, shift the focus, and change the saturation
for each of the three channels.
The Lens Correction filter in Lightroom corrects perspective, shifts the
image horizontally and vertically, and adds depth. He also corrects
distortion and makes a vignette. The Lens Correction filter only works with
the RGB palette. First, convert the photo to the desired color scheme Image
→ Mode → RGB.
In Auto mode, the photographer corrects the shortcomings of the optics:
  Distortion - optical distortion.
 Chromatic aberrations - colored fringing on contrasting borders.
 Vignetting by specified parameters - darkening and rounding
corners to draw attention to the main element.
The "Enable Profile Corrections" item is responsible for the automatic
editing function in Lightroom. Check the box, and the program will make
the changes itself. The only drawback is that when processing photos in
Lightroom, the quality suffers: small details will blur, and clear boundaries
will disappear.
The Correction tool helps you correct the horizon or vertical of a photo:
 Align horizontals - Level mode.
 Change photo vertical - Vertical mode.
 Align on all axes at once, taking into account distortion - Full
mode.
 Correct photo in auto mode - Auto mode.
Photographers use Lens Correction in Lightroom at the end of the
processing; when the white balance is checked, the horizon is corrected, and
optical defects are eliminated.

How to Clone and Heal with the Spot Removal Tool

Spot Removal is translated as removing spots, although it can be translated
as moving the area. In fact, this is an analog of a clone from Photoshop.
This tool can be used for a huge number of tasks. Remove a hole in clothes,
make a hole, sew on a button, make the third eye, remove debris and even
remove wires; Spot Removal does all this and more. This is a clone tool; a
section from one area of the photo is transferred to another area.
Restriction: these areas can only be round. But these pairs can be many.
So, press the Q key, or click on the tool icon. The cursor takes the form of a
circle, the diameter of which we can adjust with the mouse wheel or the
Size slider. The second Opacity slider determines the transparency of the
patch, more precisely, the degree of the transparent gradient on the borders
of the circle.
Just click on the place that we want to change, and Lightroom itself will
suggest the source area. Of course, you can change both the location of each
of these round sections and their diameter. Moreover, at any time, you can
return in a year and correct any parameter.
To change the location of the circle, click on it. Its line will become fatter,
and now it can be dragged. You can change the diameter only on the
"target" circle; for this, you need to hover over the circle itself. It will
become like a double-headed arrow, and after that, we press the button and
drag the circle. As an alternative, there is a Size slider. Everything is quite
intuitive. To see what the transformation would look like without these
circles, press and hold H.
If you have several such pairs and want to correct one of them, just click on
them. If you don't see circles, check what is selected in the tool overlay
drop-down list on the toolbar, which just controls the display of these
circles.

Using clone and heal modes

There are two modes, 'Clone and Heal,' to choose from, that is, cloning and
healing. This is very similar to the corresponding tools in Photoshop. You
can see that cloning transfers the entire area of ​the image, only blurring the
edges, while Heal performs a tricky blending, in which the color and tone of
the source change to match the color and tone of the target area.
Sometimes it looks good, and sometimes it can lead to "tugging" artifacts
when the image is "tightened," i.e., the Exposure is too high, for example.
This creates noise and unnatural colors. If you don't like how the result
looks, play around with these modes and the opacity value. To delete a pair,
select it and press the Backspace or Delete key.
 CHAPTER EIGHT

What is Tethered Shooting?

Tethered shooting is available in a variety of software programs, but one of
the most popular options is Adobe Lightroom Classic. This program allows
you to tether your camera directly to your computer or laptop via USB
cable. Once connected, Lightroom will display a live preview of your photo
shoot onscreen; this makes it easy to check composition and lighting while
you work. You can also make adjustments to exposure, white balance, and
other settings right from within Lightroom Classic – no need for roundabout
workarounds!
In addition to its convenience factor, tethered shooting can also be helpful
for troubleshooting issues with photos. If something goes wrong during a
shoot (e.g., an image becomes overexposed), you can address the issue
immediately rather than having to wait until later when all the shots are
downloaded onto your computer. Tethered shooting can also help speed up
post-processing time; by making corrections as they're taken instead of
afterward in Photoshop or another editing program), photographers can
save time overall on their workflow.
All things considered: if you're looking for an efficient way to streamline
your photography workflow – whether beginner or pro – give tethered
shooting in Adobe Lightroom Classic a try!

Tether (connect) your camera to your computer using a USB cable

compatible with your camera. Your camera probably came with it, but if
not, don't worry! It should be a regular USB to micro USB cable. You
probably have half a dozen different gadgets lying around, and they only
cost a couple of dollars on Amazon.
 Turn on the camera
 In Lightroom, choose File > Tethered Shooting > Start Tethered
Shooting
 In "Tethered Shooting Settings," create a new folder for the set of
images you are going to shoot.
 Assign metadata such as copyrights and keywords.
You are now ready to start tethered capture.
Start tethered capture
 Create a folder with photos that will go into it.
 Create a naming scheme, and set metadata and keywords.
 The capture bar will appear in your new catalog library window
after you save your settings.
 Here you will see the connected camera and all current camera
settings. Make sure settings such as ISO, aperture, and shutter speed
are set to suit your needs.
 Once you're done, take your first shot, which you can take directly
from your computer, avoiding camera shake, and watch it pop up on
your computer screen.
 The capture bar now shows camera settings and tethered shooting
settings.
Captured photos appear on the screen
Take a few shots and adjust your camera until you are happy with the
exposure and camera settings. Once you have a photo you like, open the
Develop tab to make adjustments like color correction and contrast, then
save those settings as a "preset" that you can apply to your photos as you
take them.
Tethered shooting time
Because all the photos in a set are likely to be of the same subject, in the
same environment, and under the same lighting, a preset should help reduce
post-shoot editing time.
 Go to the Develop tab.
 Tap on "Presets +" in the left menu.
 Now press "Create Preset."
 Name your preset and click Create.
To use the newly created preset, you must assign it in the capture window.
Click the Develop Settings dropdown in the capture panel and select a
preset from the dropdown menu. It will now be applied to all images you
capture in the future, allowing you to see your edited images almost
instantly and avoid overshooting!
You can use the same preset throughout this shoot and even future shoots in
the same location. If you shoot in a different location in the future, or if the
conditions in your current studio change, create a new preset.
 Develop > Presets + > Create Preset.
 Check all Develop settings for a preset.
 Select a new custom preset from the Develop settings in the
capture panel.
 Presets are applied to captured images.
Export the selections
 When you're done shooting, use the "Library" tab to review and
rate your images with checkboxes and stars.
  Select the final images you'd like to use and find "Export" either
from the "File" drop-down menu or by right-clicking anywhere in
the selected images.
 Select the destination, file type, and name to select, then click
Export.

How to Setup Grid and Loupe View

There are many ways to view your photos, but for the most precise control
and examination of your images, using a grid and loupe view is essential.
This detailed guide will show you how to set up these views in Lightroom
Classic so that you can get the most out of your photos.
To start off, open up an image in Lightroom. Once it's open, go to
View>Show>Grid. This will put a grid over the top of your photo, which
can help you line things up uniformly when you're editing. If the grid is too
large or small, you can adjust its size by going to View>Grid Size and
changing the settings there.
The next thing we'll look at is how to enable loupe view. To do this, go back
to View and select Loupe Overlay from the dropdown menu (it should be
right above Grid). With this enabled, any time you hover your cursor over
an area of your photo with enough detail, it will enlarge that section so that
you can see it more closely (this works especially well if there's something
small in your image that needs adjusting). You can also change some of its
settings by going back to View>Loupe Overlay and adjusting things like
opacity or zoom level as needed.
These two views together - grid overlay on top with loupe overlay activated
- provide a very powerful way for examining and editing photos precisely
according to their individual details. Experiment with different
combinations of these views until finding what works best for each
individual image; once everything is set up just right, they'll make work
even better for getting great results!

How to Resize Panels

As a professional photographer, you know that Lightroom is an essential
part of your workflow. But did you know that there are ways to resize
panels in Lightroom Classic to make it work even better for you?
Here are three tips for resizing panels:
1. Resize the Filmstrip and Toolbar: The Filmstrip and Toolbar can be
resized by dragging the edges. This is a great way to make more room for
your photos onscreen.
2. Resize the Left Panel: The Left Panel can be resized by dragging the
bottom edge up or down. This is a great way to see more information about
your photo or hide less important information when needed.
3. Resize the Right Panel: The Right Panel can be resized by dragging the
top edge down or up (or by double-clicking on its title bar). This is a great
way to show more/fewer photo details depending on what you're working
on at any given time.
Another way to do this:
First, open the Preferences window by going to Edit > Preferences
(Windows) or Lightroom > Preferences (Mac). Then click on the Interface
tab and look for the Panel Width section. You can then use the slider to
adjust panel width as desired. Click OK when finished.
Show or Hide Panels
In Lightroom Classic, you can show or hide panels to help you work more
efficiently. To show or hide a panel, go to the Window menu and choose the
panel you want to show or hide.
Right-click on the photo feed and on the left and right panels, choosing
Auto Hide & Show. This will hide the panels, leaving more room for your
shots. When the panel is needed, just point at the desired angle, and it will
appear.
You can hide the sidebars with the Tab key. Press Shift + Tab to hide all
panels, leaving only images on the screen.

Expand and Collapse the Panels

If you're using Lightroom Classic, there's a good chance you want to be
able to quickly and easily expand or collapse the panels on your screen.
This can be really helpful when you want to focus on just one part of the
program or when you need more screen space for another application.
Here are a few quick tips on how to do this:
To start, open up Lightroom Classic and select a photo that you want to edit.
Once the photo has been selected, click on the "Expand Panels" icon at the
top right-hand corner of the screen (it looks like two arrows pointing
outwards). This will cause all the panels on the right-hand side of the screen
to expand so that you can see more of your photo.
If at any point you want to hide some or all of these expanded panels,
simply click on "Collapse Panels" (the same icon as before but with two
arrows pointing inwards). This will cause all the expanded panels except for
the Image Viewer Panel and Histogram Panel to disappear from view so
that you can focus on just your image or histogram if needed.

Switching to Full-screen Preview

From any Lightroom module, you can toggle full-screen mode for the
selected image by pressing the F key. This will fill the screen with the
selected image and darken the Lightroom interface. This is a great way to
get a good idea of ​what the image looks like while editing.

How to Copy and Paste on Lightroom Classic

There are many situations where you will have a group of similar photos
that may require the same basic settings. Instead of editing each photo
individually, you can save time by editing one photo and applying the same
development settings to the rest of the photos. Let's say you're editing a
photo you took and adjusted the contrast, sharpness, and brightness. If you
have five other similar photos of this image, instead of adjusting the
Contrast, Sharpness, and Brightness on each photo individually, you can
copy the edited settings on the first photo and paste them onto the
remaining five.
 To do this, simply select the photo you have edited and use the
keyboard shortcut Shift + Cmd + C (Mac) or Shift + Ctrl +
C(Windows).
 A window will appear asking you which settings you want to copy.
In most cases, you will leave everything as it is and click "Copy."
  Now, select the photo you want to apply the settings to and use the
keyboard shortcut Shift + Cmd + V (Mac) or Shift + Ctrl + V
(Windows).
 You can paste the settings as many times as you like. Don't like the
results of the settings you just applied?
 To reset your preferences, simply use Shift + Cmd + R (Mac) or
Shift + Ctrl + R (Windows).
If you find yourself tweaking the same settings over and over, consider
creating a preset. A preset is similar to using the copy/paste settings above
but allows you to save your settings for future use. For example, if you find
that you usually use the same settings every time you take a black and white
photo, you can create a preset using those settings.
The next time you want to create a black and white photo, just click on your
preset, and all your saved settings will be applied immediately. From there,
you can change the settings as you see fit. To create a preset, click the +
button in the Presets panel, or use the keyboard shortcut Cmd + Shift + B
(Mac) or Ctrl + Shift + B (Windows). You can access a saved preset in the
User Presets folder in the Presets panel.
 CHAPTER NINE

Using Filmstrip in Lightroom Classic

Filmstrip in Lightroom Classic is an amazing way to view and compare

your photos. In this topic, we will show you how to use it!
To open the Filmstrip, go to the Window menu and select Panels. The
Show Filmstrip tab will appear at the bottom of the screen.
The Filmstrip has three sections: thumbnails, a preview area, and a
metadata area. The thumbnail section displays a small version of each
photo. The preview area displays a larger version of the selected photo, and
the metadata area displays information about the selected photo (e.g.,
aperture, shutter speed, etc.).
To select a photo in the thumbnail section, click on it with your mouse or
use your keyboard's arrow keys to navigate through them. Once you have
selected a photo, it will be displayed in full-screen mode in the preview area
above thumbnails. You can then zoom in or out on this image by using your
mouse's scroll wheel or by pressing Ctrl + (plus) /Ctrl - (minus).
If you want to compare two photos side-by-side, simply hover over one of
them with your mouse cursor and then press & hold down the Alt key. This
will make that particular photo "stick" while all other photos become
transparent. Now release the Alt key and switch between two "stuck"
photos by clicking on them with your left mouse button.

How to Sync Photos on Lightroom Classic

Syncing your photos means that any changes made to a photo on one device
will be automatically updated on all other devices. This is especially
important if you have a large Lightroom Classic catalog with lots of images
in it. You don't want to spend hours painstakingly updating each photo by
hand!
That's where Lightroom Classic comes in. It lets you sync your photos
across all your devices so that you can access them anywhere, anytime.
Here's how:
 Edit one of your photos the way you want. This will be the
reference photo from which the edit settings will be copied.
 Enter the Library module (press G).
 Select all the photos to which you would like to apply the same
settings.
 Now that all the photos are selected click once on the reference
photo. In this case, the selected photos should remain selected, and
the reference photo should stand out brighter than the rest.
  Right-click on any of the highlighted photos. Go to Process
Options > Sync Settings.
 A dialog box will appear asking which of the editing options you
would like to sync. Don't forget about local editing.
Keep in mind that any local adjustments you make may not show up in the
right place in other photos if your composition changes from frame to
frame.

How to Work with the Painter Tool

The Painter tool is located in the Develop module, and it can be used to
selectively edit specific areas of an image. This can be useful for correcting
exposure or color problems or for adding creative effects.
To use the Painter tool, simply select it from the toolbar and then click and
drag on the image to create a selection. You can adjust the size and hardness
of your brush as needed.
Once you have created your selection, you can then apply edits such as
exposure adjustments, contrast adjustments, or saturation changes.
You can also use the Painter tool to add creative effects such as vignettes or
split toning. Simply select one of these options from the toolbar and then
drag over your selection to apply it. You can also adjust the intensity of
these effects as needed.

How to Use the Filter Bar

Lightroom Classic 2022 is well optimized for working with a large number
of media files in the library. If the program starts to slow down when
working with a directory, in the File menu, there is an option "Optimize
directory ..."
Filters are used to limit the number of snapshots in the table and feed to
only thumbnails with a specific text, rating, flag, or metadata set. When
working with a small number of images, setting flags, ratings, and using
filters seem pointless; however, when the library grows to several hundred
and thousands of images, you begin to realize that these tools are simply
indispensable.

A look at the tool filters

Turning on the program's operating mode "Library" and view mode "Grid,"
in the upper part of the Main panel, there is a tool called "Library Filter."
The filter tool contains three groups of filters (the fourth one turns off the
filters):
 Text – filter by text (including text metadata).
 Attributes - filter by labels "Flag", "Rating", "Color", type.
 Metadata - filter by information from metadata.
 No - disable all filters.
Clicking on any of these will expand the Filter tool and display options and
controls. Filters can be used individually or combined in any order,
superimposed one on top of the other.
Filtering by text
The text filter allows you to search for alphanumeric sequences. The Text
filter contains three fields: the first determine where to search, the second
determines how to search, and the third actually serves to enter text. Each
field contains a drop-down menu, and you can see that the input window
menu duplicates the first two.
Searching with text filter
 Filenames.
 Signatures.
 Keywords.
 Text metadata.
To exclude any word from the search results, precede it with an exclamation
mark "!" For example, if we want to find all photos with Moraine but
without Lake, we need the query "Moraine !Lake".
Filtering by attributes
Everything is quite simple here. Enable or disable the desired attribute with
a mouse click. You can include several attributes at the same time; in this
case, the filter works as a logical "AND," that is, all enabled labels must be
set. The Attributes filter searches for:
 flags;
 ratings;
 color labels;
 type of image or its copy.
Filtering by metadata
With the help of this tool, the EXIF ​and IPTC fields are searched. EXIF
metadata fields are filled in by the camera, and IPTC metadata fields are
filled in by the user. Some IPTC fields can be filled in automatically when
you import images into the library. You can apply a metadata preset to all
imported images, in which the fields are filled: image group title, Author, E-
mail, Website, etc.
The metadata panel consists of columns; in the heading of each column,
you can select a feature by which photos will be filtered. Columns are
applied in logical 'AND' mode from left to right. If you change the selection
in any column, then the contents of the columns to the right of it change.
You can set from one to eight columns; the default is four.
To change the metadata you are looking for, click on the column name on
the left side of the header and select an option. There are quite a few
parameters, and they are grouped into six groups:
 date, file type;
 Keywords, tags;
 EXIF fields;
 Shooting location (fields from IPTC);
 Snapshot author (fields from IPTC);
 Processing (Color, Black/White processing).
To change the number of columns, click on the drop-down list on the right
side of the column header.
Working with filters and any other operation in Lightroom Classic can be
automated using presets. Using the menu in the upper right corner of the
Main panel in filter mode, you can save any filter configuration as a "Save
current settings to a new preset" preset, rename it, or update the preset
according to the current settings.

Using filters on the ribbon

The filter tool "Search by Attributes" is always displayed on the ribbon.
Working with it is completely similar to working with the filter on the Main
panel.
Some filter controls are available on the Ribbon at the top right. You can
enable or disable any of the filters that are also available in the Filter drop-
down list by clicking on the corresponding icons. You can set a combination
of filters and save them as a preset by selecting Save Current Settings to
New Preset from the drop-down list.

Understanding Camera Profiles in Lightroom Classic

In photography and digital imaging, the term "profile" can mean many
different things. There are color profiles, display profiles, printer profiles,
job profiles, and so on. In Lightroom Classic, a profile is used to change a
photo from raw to a shot with corrected colors and tones.
For RAW photos, a huge number of profiles have been created for almost
every camera model. The DNG format is also supported, which allows
camera manufacturers to use their own profiles.
For file formats such as JPEG and TIFF, a profile is not required since the
rendering has already been done previously in the camera or graphics
editor. However, profiles can be used for creative purposes to change the
look of a photo.
You can download the Lightroom Profile Pack, which contains all camera
profiles. Then, in the Camera Calibration section, select the camera and the
desired profile. This is the easiest way to find the best settings for your
photo.
 CHAPTER TEN

What is White Balance?

A camera's white balance is the process of adjusting the color temperature

of a digital image to match the light source. Different light sources have
different colors, and without adjustment, photos taken under different light
sources would look very different. For example, a photo taken outdoors on
a sunny day would look very yellow or orange because sunlight has a warm
color temperature. A photo taken indoors under fluorescent lights would
look very blue because fluorescent lights have a cool color temperature.
The white balance setting on your camera allows you to adjust for these
differences in color temperatures. There are several different white balance
settings available, but the most common are Auto White Balance (AWB),
Daylight White Balance (D), and Tungsten White Balance (W). AWB is
usually best for everyday shooting situations since it automatically adjusts
for most lighting conditions. However, there may be times when you want
to override AWB and use one of the other presets instead. For example, if
you're taking photos indoors under fluorescent lights and they're looking too
blue, you can try using D or W instead to get warmer results.

Setting Up White Balance for an Image

Are you having trouble getting the colors in your photos just right? Do they
often look too orange or too blue? If so, then it's time to learn how to set the
white balance. White balance is the process of adjusting the colors in an
image so that they look natural. This guide will show you how to do it in
Lightroom Classic 2023.
The first step is to open up your photo in Lightroom Classic. You can do
this by clicking on the Library module and then selecting the photo you
want to work with. Once it's open, click on the Develop tab at the top of the
screen.
Once you're in Develop mode, scroll down until you see a section called
Basic panel. This is where we'll be making our white balance adjustments.
To adjust the white balance, we'll be using two sliders: Temperature and
Tint. Temperature adjusts how warm or cool an image looks, while Tint
adjusts how green or magenta an image looks. The best way to adjust these
sliders is by using eyedroppers. The eyedropper tool allows us to select a
color in our photo and then drag either slider accordingly. For example, if
you wanted your image to be warmer, you would select a yellow area with
the eyedropper and drag the Temperature slider towards warmer tones.
If you want your image to have a greener tint, you should select a green
area with the eyedropper and drag the Tint slider towards more green tones.

What is a Histogram?
A histogram is simply a graph that displays the distribution of tones in an
image. It's used to help photographers determine whether or not an image is
properly exposed. This detailed guide will explain what each part of the
histogram means and how it can help you improve your photography.
The left side of the histogram represents the shadows, while the right side
represents the highlights. The middle section is for the midtones. If any part
of your image is over-exposed (has too much light), it will show up as a
spike on the right side of the histogram.
If any part of your image is under-exposed (has too little light), it will show
up as a spike on the left side of the histogram.
You can use this information to adjust your exposure settings accordingly in
order to get better results from your photos.

Image Exposure and Contrast

Exposure and contrast are two of the most important aspects of
photography. They can make or break an image. In this topic, you'll be
taught how to use exposure and contrast in Lightroom Classic to create
stunning photos.
Exposure is the brightness of an image. It's controlled by the shutter speed,
aperture, and ISO settings on your camera. You can adjust exposure in
Lightroom Classic by using the Exposure slider or Exposure Triangle. The
Exposure slider adjusts all three settings at once, while the Exposure
Triangle lets you adjust each setting individually.
Contrast is how different parts of an image are differentiated from one
another in terms of brightness or color saturation. You can adjust contrast in
Lightroom Classic by using the Contrast slider or Contrast Curve. The
Contrast slider adjusts all three settings at once, while the Contrast Curve
lets you adjust each setting individually.

How to Adjust Shadows and Highlights

Shadows and highlights are two important aspects of any photo. They can
make or break an image. In this detailed guide, we're going to show you
how to adjust shadows and highlights in Lightroom Classic. We'll start with
the basics: what shadows and highlights are and why they're important.
Then we'll show you how to adjust them in Lightroom Classic using the
sliders on the Basic panel. We recommend starting with the Shadows slider,
then moving on to Highlights if needed.
Shadows refer to the darker areas of a photo, while highlights refer to the
brighter areas. Both are important for creating a well-balanced image.
Adjusting shadows and highlights can help improve the contrast, clarity,
and overall look of an image. Let's get started!
The first thing that we need to do is open up our photo in Lightroom
Classic. Once the photo is open, we need to click on the "Develop" tab,
which is located at the top of the screen.
Once we are in the "Develop" tab, we need to scroll down until we see the
"Shadows" and "Highlights" sections. In these sections, there are two
sliders: Shadows and Highlights. We want to move these sliders until our
photo looks its best. However, it's important to note that we don't want to go
too far with the sliders, or else our photo will start looking bad. A good rule
of thumb is to try not to go more than +/- 25 on each slider.

How to Adjust the Whites and Blacks of a Photo

There are many reasons why you might want to adjust the whites and blacks
of a photo in Lightroom Classic. Maybe the photo is too bright or too dark,
or you want to create more contrast in the image. Whatever your reason,
here's how to do it:
1. Open the photo in Lightroom Classic and click on the "Develop" tab at
the top of the screen.
2. Scroll down until you see the "Whites" and "Blacks" sliders, then drag
them towards either end until you're satisfied with how your photo looks.
3. If necessary, use other adjustments tools (such as exposure and contrast)
to fine-tune your results.
4. When you're done, click on "File > Save As" and save your new version
of the photo with a different name so that you don't overwrite your original
file.

How to Use Clarity, Saturation, and Vibrance

There are three basic sliders in the Lightroom Classic Basic panel that you
can use to adjust the overall look of your photos: Clarity, Saturation, and
Vibrance.
Clarity is a slider that affects mid-tones in your photo, making them more or
less clear. This can be a great tool for bringing out details in your photo.
However, it's important to use it sparingly, as too much clarity can make
your photo look harsh or over-processed. Start by moving the slider slowly
until you achieve the effect you want.
Saturation affects how colorful your photo is. Increasing saturation will
make all colors more intense while decreasing saturation will desaturate all
colors equally. This slider is especially useful for adjusting skin tones or
creating an overall mood in your photograph. Again, start by moving the
slider slowly until you achieve the effect you want.
Vibrance affects how vibrant different colors are relative to each other
within a photograph. Increasing vibrance will intensify all colors somewhat
evenly while decreasing vibrance will mute most Colors slightly. Vibrance
often gives better results than saturation when used on portraits because
skin tones usually don't need as much color intensity as other parts of a
picture. Like clarity and saturation, vibrance should be used with caution so
that photos don't become oversaturated or unrealistic.

How to Add Detail to an Image

There are many ways to enhance the detail in an image, but one of the most
effective is using the Enhance Detail tool in Lightroom Classic. This tool
can be used to bring out detail that may be hidden in shadows or highlights
and can help you get the most out of your images.
To use this tool, open an image in Lightroom Classic and select Photo >
Enhance Detail. The Detail panel will then appear on the right-hand side of
the screen. You can use this panel to adjust various settings that affect how
much detail is visible in your image.
The Strength slider controls how strong the effect is, while Radius
determines how far from each pixel Lightroom will look for details to
enhance. The threshold sets a limit on how much noise must be present
before details are ignored. Finally, Detail Boost adjusts whether fine or
coarse details are enhanced more strongly.
You can experiment with these settings until you find what works best for
your image. Usually, a higher Strength setting combined with a high Radius
value will produce good results; just make sure not to go too high with
either setting, or you may start seeing artifacts in your image. You may also
need to adjust Detail Boost depending on whether you want more emphasis
on fine or coarse details.
 CHAPTER ELEVEN

How to Use Lens Correction and Transformation

The Lens Correction filter in Lightroom corrects perspective, shifts the
image horizontally and vertically, and adds depth. He also corrects
distortion and makes a vignette.
The Lens Correction filter only works with the RGB palette. First, convert
the photo to the desired color scheme Image → Mode → RGB.
In Auto mode, the photographer corrects the shortcomings of the
optics:
Distortion - optical distortion.
Chromatic aberrations - colored fringing on contrasting borders.
Vignetting by specified parameters - darkening and rounding corners
to draw attention to the main element.

The "Enable Profile Corrections" item is responsible for the automatic

editing function in Lightroom. Check the box, and the program will make
the changes itself. The only drawback is that when processing photos in
Lightroom, the quality suffers: small details will blur, clear boundaries will
disappear:
The Upright tool helps you correct the horizon or vertical of a photo:
 Align horizontals - Level mode.
 Change photo vertical - Vertical mode.
 Align on all axes at once, taking into account distortion - Full
mode.
 Correct photo in auto mode - Auto mode.
Photographers use Lens Correction in Lightroom at the end of the
processing; when the white balance is checked, the horizon is corrected, and
optical defects are eliminated.
Transform is needed to handle perspective distortion. They appear when
shooting geometric objects from the bottom up, like buildings and
architectural objects. The tool aligns the littered horizon and corrects the
geometry of the object but does not work with distortion. Distortion is
perspective distortion resulting from a lens defect. It is eliminated by the
Lightroom Lens Correction filter. Transform works only with natural
distortions.
If there is distortion in the photo, first remove it with the Lens Correction
tool. The Enable Profile Corrections mode in Lightroom does this
automatically - it eliminates distortion and vignette. If Auto Lightroom isn't
enough, move the Distortion slider.
The Lens Correction tool works in manual and automatic modes: scale
compresses, enlarges, skews, distorts, rotates, and changes the perspective
of a layer.
Auto corrects the photo automatically, aligning the horizontal and vertical
of the subject. See what changes will occur during processing in auto mode.
If the result is unsatisfactory, move the sliders manually.
Transform in the Lightroom toolbar will edit the panoramic shot and layout
for Flat lay but will not change the author's intent. The filter makes only
minor changes.

How to Use the Gradient Filter in Lightroom Classic

With the Gradient Filter tool, you can create a gradient mask that allows
you to apply an adjustment so that its effect is stronger in one area and
weaker in other areas.
An example of using the tool:
 Select a photo to edit in the Feed. Press the Gradient Filter Tool
button (M) to display the controls;
 In the line "Mask," select "Create."
 In the drop-down list "Effect," select the item "Hue."
 Set the value "Hue" = 100 using the slider or by entering a number
from the keyboard in the field to the right of the parameter.
 Drag a line from the lower-left corner of the image to the upper
right corner with the mouse, and then release the mouse button.
We have created a base gradient mask through which the adjustment will be
applied. The hue smoothly changes from the lower-left corner to the upper
right. The "Mask" value has changed to "Edit."
Watch for changes
 Adjust the gradient mask by dragging the center line.
 To change the angle, place the mouse pointer on the center line
(not the handle) and when it changes to a double-headed curved
arrow, drag the line to rotate the mask.
 Then drag any of the outer lines to widen or narrow the gradient
bar. The wider the bar, the "softer" the gradient, and the narrower
the bar, the sharper.
 Hold down the Alt key while moving one of the outer lines so that
the center line stays where it is.
 Press the "H" key to hide/show the tool mark.
  To evaluate the image before and after applying the Gradient Filter,
use the switch in the bottom left corner of the Gradient Filter Tool
Options bar.
 Click the Gradient Filter button again to turn off the tool.

Step by Step Guide to Using the Radial Filter Tool

Using the Radial Filter is similar to using the Gradient Filter only for radial
(circle, oval) areas. For example, let's change the color of the eyes:
 Select a photo to edit in the Ribbon (the eyes should be clearly
visible) and zoom in.
 Click the Radial Filter tool button (shift+M). A panel with
additional controls for the radial filter will open.
 If you check the "Show overlay mask for selected" checkbox in the
toolbar in the main panel, a red color will appear where the mask
will be applied. This is very handy as you can see where Lightroom
will apply the effect and how strong it will be.
 In the line "Mask," select "Create."
 In the drop-down list "Effect," select the item "Color."
 Hover the mouse over the center of the pupil, press the left mouse
button and drag the oval to outline the pupil.
 In the color field, select the color of the eye.
 If it is not the eye that is colored but the space around the eye, turn
on the parameter "Invert."
 Adjust using the parameters feathering, temperature, saturation,
hue, etc.
How to Work with the Adjustment Brush Tool
The tool is designed to selectively apply adjustments to different areas of
the image by painting over them with a brush. Press the Adjustment Brush
Tool button (K). A panel will open with additional adjustment brush
controls:
 In the "Mask" parameter, select the option "Create."
 In the "Brush" group of options, set Size, Feather, Pressure, and
Density. Please note that you can create two variants of brushes, "A"
and "B."
 Select the parameter "Effect" and adjust the selected parameter. If
you select the "Set" parameter, all changed parameters will be
superimposed.
 We set the mouse pointer to the right place on the photo, press the
left button, and hold and move.

Shortcuts for the adjustment brush

 "K" - turn on the Correction Brush.
 "[" or "]" - decrease or increase the size of the brush.
 Shift + "[" or "]" to decrease or increase the size of the feather area
of ​the Adjustment Brush.
 1-9 - change the pressure value for the brush. One corresponds to
10, 2 corresponds to 20, etc.
 "O" - turns on the mask mode when the area that you work with
the brush is highlighted in a different color.
 Shift + "O" - changes the color of the mask.
 Alt - Switches the brush to Eraser mode to undo previous changes.
 CHAPTER TWELVE

How to Use Range Selection

Range selection is an extremely powerful tool in Lightroom Classic. It
allows you to select a range of photos and apply the same edits to them all
at once. This can save you a lot of time when editing your photos.
To use range selection, first, select the photo(s) that you want to edit. Then,
hold down the Shift key and click on the last photo that you want to include
in your selection. All the photos between the first and last photos will be
selected. You can then apply any edits that you want to all of these photos at
once.
This feature is especially useful for batch processing your photos. For
example, if you want to adjust the exposure or saturation for all of your
images, you can do it quickly and easily using range selection!

Working with the Hue Adjustment Slider

The Hue adjustment slider is one of the most powerful tools in Lightroom
Classic. It can be used to correct color casts, create special effects, and
adjust the overall color tone of an image.
To use the Hue slider, first select it from the Basic panel in the Develop
module. Then drag it left or right to adjust the hue of all pixels in the image.
The further you drag it, the more pronounced the effect will be. You can
also hold down Shift while dragging to constrain movement to either hue
values or chroma values (saturation).
How to Use the HSL/Color Panel
The HSL tools help you adjust the hue and saturation of an individual tone.
Additionally, there is a target button that helps you select the tone in the
photo and adjust it by moving the mouse up and down.
 If you reduce the saturation of all tones to zero, the picture will
become black and white.
 If you keep the saturation of one shade, you get a "postcard"
processing.
 If you remove the saturation from green and blue, you get a film
effect.
 Decreasing the green and adjusting the Hue slider in a portrait
photo will make the model stand out more.
When using the tool, be guided by your own taste and artistic idea.

Using the Tone Curve Panel

Tone curve - changes the contrast and lighting parameters. Simple
manipulations will change the color gamut and adjust the white balance.
The Tone Curve is located in the standard settings panel, launched by the
"Point Curve" button.
The Tone Curve is a line connecting multiple points. Each of them is
responsible for a different region of the light spectrum. To add a point to a
line, click the mouse at a specific location. Remove the extra point by
double-clicking the mouse. Tone Curve allows you to work with the entire
frame or change individual elements: the amount of black, the depth of
shadows, midtones, the brightness of highlights, and white balance.
Change the contrast in the photo: If the photo turns out not as bright as
you would like, the curve will help to adjust the contrast. Convert it to an S-
shaped line using dots and move the slider. Highlights will become brighter
and shadow shorter.
Create a faded effect: The tone Curve helps to draw attention to a specific
detail in a photo and change the color scheme. To highlight, select the
medium contrast setting. Drag up the leftmost point to change the black
values. The photo will take on the effect of a faded film.
Change the style: The setting changes the color parameters and tonality
separately for each color.
Play with images, add curves to each color channel in succession, change
the shape of the line, and try new combinations. They will change the
lighting parameters and the contrast level. To smooth out the sharp
transition between tones, edit the overall contrast last.

Turning Colored Photos into Black and White

There are a few different ways to turn colored photos into black and white
in Lightroom Classic. I'm going to show you the two easiest methods.
The first way is by using the Black & White adjustment slider in the Basic
panel. Dragging this slider towards the right will convert your photo to
black and white while dragging it towards the left will keep your photo in
color. You can also use this slider to adjust how intense or subtle you want
your black and white effect to be.
The second way is by using one of Lightroom's presets for converting
photos to black and white. Under Library, go into Develop mode, then
scroll down until you see Presets on the right-hand side of the window (it's
below Camera Calibration).
Click on any of these presets, such as Black & White 2 or BW Film
Emulation, then press Sync at the bottom of the window so that all of your
photos are converted with that preset applied automatically.

How to Use Color Grading in Lightroom Classic

Color grading can be a powerful tool to improve the look of your photos. In
this tutorial, I'll show you how to use color grading in Lightroom Classic.
The first step is to select the photo that you want to grade. You can do this
by clicking on the thumbnail in the Library module or by selecting it from
the Filmstrip.
Once you've selected your photo, go to the Develop module and click on
the Basic panel. Then, scroll down until you see the Tone Curve section.
This is where we'll do our color grading.
To start with, we'll adjust the Highlights and Shadows sliders. We want to
make sure that both of these are set at 0 so that our curve is flat.
Next, we'll add a point at each end of our curve. For more information on
how tone curves work, check out chapter 12. For now, just know that these
points will control how bright and dark our image is overall. We want to
make sure that they're both sets equally, so hold down Shift while dragging
one of them until they both have equal values (around -60).
Now let's add some color!
Select one of your points and then change its RGB value using either the
HSL or CMYK tabs at the bottom of the panel. This will tint your image
according to that particular color channel's value. Play around with different
values until you get something you like! You can also adjust the brightness
and saturation of your colors by adjusting their respective sliders to fine-
tune them further if needed.
 CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Making Use of the Effect Panel

If you're like me, you probably spend a lot of time in Lightroom Classic. It's
such a powerful program with so many features that it can be hard to know
where to start. In this post, I'm going to show you how to use the effect
panel in Lightroom Classic. The effect panel is located on the right-hand
side of the screen and contains a variety of presets that can help improve
your photos. You can access it by clicking on the FX icon at the bottom of
the screen or by pressing F6 on your keyboard.
Once you've opened up the effect panel, there are three ways to apply
presets:
1) Clicking on an individual will apply them one at a time;

2) Dragging and dropping presets onto photos will apply them all at once;
3) Holding down Shift while clicking on individual presets will apply them
as stacks.
I find that using stacks is often my preferred method because it allows me
to quickly compare different effects without having to click through each
one individually. To create a stack, hold down Shift while clicking on two
or more preset thumbnails, and they'll be added together into one stack. You
can then drag and drop this stack onto any photo in order to quickly apply
all of those effects simultaneously!

How to Merge Photos to HDR and Panorama

In photography, the term HDR or "high dynamic range" photography is
used to capture scenes with a high dynamic range. Dynamic range is a
measure of the range of brightness of light from shadows to highlights, and
HDR photography is a popular method for producing bright and vibrant
photos. In order to take HDR shots, you need to "bracket" the exposure by
taking several of the same images with the exposure changed by about three
stops.
Most modern digital cameras have exposure bracketing, or you can simply
manually change the shutter speed or ISO to bracketing. Once you have
your bracketed images, it's time to move into Adobe Lightroom to create
your HDR photo fusion.
Combining images to create a High Dynamic Range (HDR) image or
panorama has become even easier since Lightroom added the Photo Merge
option. Before enabling this feature, creating these images required stepping
outside of Lightroom in Photoshop or other software.
Now all you have to do is select the images you want to merge in the
Develop module and choose HDR or Panorama. Typically, this will take
you to a separate HDR or panorama preview window, where you can
choose from various options before the final merging.
If you want to skip the extra dialog and let the images blend in the
background while you continue working on other things, there are hotkeys
for that, Shift + Ctrl + H (Mac) or Shift + Alt + H (Windows). This works
the same for panoramas but uses the M key at the end of the sequence.
To merge photos, you need to select them in Lightroom's grid mode. To do
this, hold down the Shift key and click the first and then the last photo you
would like to merge. You can also hold down the Control key (or Command
for Mac) and click each photo individually.
Then right-click and select Photo Merge > HDR or Photo Merge >
Panorama. In both cases, a dialog box will appear with several options,
and all of them are intuitive. The photo merge tool in Lightroom is one of
the main reasons to use the new versions of this editor.
 CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Assembling and Creating Photo Books in

Lightroom Classic 2022
A photo book is a great way to show off your favorite photos and
memories. You can create a photo book with text and captions or just let the
photos tell the story. Photo books make great gifts for any occasion!
Assembling a photo book in Lightroom Classic is an easy process that can
be completed in as little as five steps. The first step is to select the photos
you would like to include in your book. You can do this by clicking on the
photo thumbnails on the left-hand side of the screen or by using the search
bar at the top of the window.
Once you have selected your photos, it's time to choose a template for your
book. There are many different templates to choose from, and each one
offers different customization options. To select a template, click on "Create
Book" in Lightroom Classic's main menu and then select "Book."
Next, you will need to decide how many pages your book will contain. This
can be done by clicking on "Page Layout" in Lightroom Classic's main
menu and then selecting either "One Photo per Page," "Two Photos per
Page," or another option depending on how many photos you want to
include in your book.
Now it's time to customize your photo book! You can do this by clicking on
any of the text fields or design elements within each template and then
typing or editing whatever information you would like there. You can also
change background colors, fonts, borders, and more!
The final step is to export your photo book so that it can be printed or
shared online. To export a photo book, click on "Export" in Lightroom
Classic's main menu and then select either PDF/JPEG/TIFF/PNG (for
printing) or HTML (for sharing online).

How to Change Page Layouts

Looking for a way to change your photo book page layout in Lightroom
Classic? I will show you how to do just that.
First, open up the photo book module by clicking on the "Photo Book" tab
at the top of the screen. Then, click on the "Layout" panel on the right-
hand side of the screen. This is where you can choose from a variety of
different layouts for your photo book.
To change a layout, simply select it from the list and then click on "Create
Layout." This will create a new layout based on your selection and add it
to your project. You can then edit it however you like or delete it if you
don't want it anymore.
You can also choose between landscape and portrait orientations for each
layout. To do this, select one of the orientations from the drop-down menu
next to "Orientation" under Layout Settings. Note that some layouts only
have one orientation option while others have both options available.
Numbering the Photo Book
Creating a photo book in Lightroom Classic is a great way to show off your
best photos and share them with friends and family. Here are some tips on
how to number your photo book pages:
1. Open the Pages panel and click the + button to create a new page.
2. In the Page Options dialog, enter a page number and name for the page,
then click OK.
3. Select all the photos you want to include on that page, then press
Command-C (Mac) or Control-C (Windows) to copy them.
4. Go back to the Pages panel and select the page you just created.
5. Click in the Content area, then press Command-V (Mac) or Control-V
(Windows) to paste your photos onto that page.
How to Change Images in your Photo Book Using Photo Cells
Photo books are a great way to preserve your memories and share them
with others. But what if you want to change one of the images in your
book? It's not as easy as it seems! In this topic, I'm going to show you how
to change an image in a Lightroom Classic photo book module using
photocells.
First, open up the photo book module and select the page where you want to
insert the new image. Then, click on the "Photo Cells" button in the toolbar
at the bottom of the screen. This will bring up a grid of all the photos on
that page.
To insert a new image into your book, click on one of the empty squares in
rows two or three and then select "Import Photo." Navigate to and select the
file that you want to use, then click "Open." The new image will be inserted
into your book at that location.
To resize or reposition an image within a cell, double-click on it to bring up
its properties window. From here, you can adjust its size and position as
desired.
You can also add text captions and borders around images by selecting the
corresponding options from the toolbar below.

Once you've finished editing your photocells, simply save your work as
usual and enjoy your photo book!
 CHAPTER FIFTEEN

Setup Background for a Page

Creating a page background for your photo book in Lightroom Classic is
easy and can be done in a few simple steps. Here's how:
1. Open the photo book you want to create the background for and select
the Pages panel on the left-hand side of the window.
2. Click on the Layout tab at the top of this panel, then drag a Background
image from either your Collections or Library module onto one of your
pages in your layout preview area. This will add an image placeholder to
that page which you can then resize and move around as required using
Lightroom's standard editing tools (the cursor will change to indicate what
type of tool is currently active).

3. If necessary, adjust both its size and position using either Marquee or
Crop tools until it looks just right; alternatively, if you want to use one of
your photos as a background instead, simply drag it from its
Collection/Library location onto the Background image placeholder on that
page instead (note that this won't work with panoramas though - they have
to be cropped down into individual shots first).
4. When you're happy with how everything looks, click OK at the bottom
right corner of the Page Layout panel to save your changes (you may also
need to crop/resize any images used as backgrounds, so they fit well within
each page's layout).
How to Input Text into your Photo Book
Adding text to your photo book in Lightroom Classic is a great way to
personalize it and add some extra flair. Here are three easy steps to get
started:
Adding text to your photo book in Lightroom Classic is a great way to
personalize it and add some extra information. Here are the steps to do it:
1. Open the photo book you want to add text to and select the page you
want to add it on.
2. Click on the "T" icon at the bottom of the toolbar or go to Tools > Text.
3. The Text Editor will open up with your selected page displayed in it.
4. Type in what you want your text to say and adjust any of its formatting
options as needed (e.g., font, size, color).
5. When you're done editing your text, click outside of the box or press
Enter/Return on your keyboard twice so that Lightroom Classic will save
your changes.
How to Save a Photo Book Layout
There are a lot of reasons why you might want to save a photo book layout
in Lightroom Classic. Maybe you found the perfect arrangement of photos,
and you don't want to have to start from scratch if you decide to make
another book. Or maybe you want to use the same layout for a different
book with different photos. Whatever your reason, it's easy enough to do.
Just follow these simple steps:
1) Select the photo book layout that you want to save.
2) Go into the Develop module and select all the photos that are part of that
layout.
3) Copy those photos (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C on Mac).
4) Create a new photo book and paste them in (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V on Mac).
How to Export your Photo Book
Creating a photo book in Lightroom Classic is a great way to show off your
photos and memories. But what do you do if you want to share your book
with friends and family who don't have Lightroom? It's easy to export your
photo book as a PDF! Here's how:
1. Open the photo book you want to export in Lightroom Classic.
2. Click on the "File" menu, then select "Export."
3. In the Export dialog box, make sure that "PDF" is selected as the format
type.
4. Click on the "Export" button, then select where you want to save the
exported PDF file.
That's it! Your photo book will be exported as a PDF file that can be opened
and viewed by anyone with Adobe Reader or another PDF viewer installed
on their computer or device.
 CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Working with the Slideshow Module on

Lightroom Classic 2022
If you're like me, you love to play around with different photo effects to
create unique and interesting slideshows. With the slideshow module in
Lightroom Classic, it's easy to do just that!
There are a few things that I think are worth mentioning when it comes to
working with this module. First of all, be sure to take advantage of the
different transition effects that are available. You can find these by going
into the 'Transitions' panel on the right-hand side of the screen. Experiment
with different effects until you find one that suits your slideshow perfectly.
Another thing worth noting is that you can add music to your slideshows by
importing MP3 files into Lightroom Classic. This is a great way to really
set the mood for your show and make it more engaging for viewers. Simply
drag and drop your MP3 file into the 'Music' panel on the left-hand side of
the screen, and voila - your show is ready for playback!
Creating a slide show involves the following steps:
 Selecting pictures for the slideshow.
 Select a slideshow template.
 Slide layout customization.
 Adding text and music.
 Setting playback options.
 Saving, exporting, and viewing slideshows.
Before we start learning how to create a slide show, let's look at the contents
of the panels of the Adobe Lightroom program in the "Slide Show" mode of
operation. Working in Slideshow mode is very similar to working in Photo
Book mode.
First, let's create a Quick Collection with six photos for the slideshow:
 Select six photos.
 Press the "B" key (in English) to add the selected photos to the
Quick Collection;
 In the left pane of the Catalog/Quick Collection tool, the number
"6" should appear on the right;
 Select the Quick Collection in the Left Panel - click on the Quick
Collection. Only selected photos should be displayed in the main
window
 Let's translate the program into the "Slideshow" program mode.
 The first slide should appear in the main panel. The order of the
slides can be changed by dragging the images on the Ribbon with
the mouse.
The Main Panel contains the slide editor, where you can work on the
layout of the slides, as well as preview the slide show:
 At the top left is information about the current state of the
slideshow.
 Top right "Create Stored Slideshow" button - you can save your
slideshow to a directory.
 The current slide is shown below.
 The slide includes the display of ratings and captions.
The toolbar contains controls for navigating through the images in the
collection, playing slideshows, and adding text to slides:
  Go to the first slide.
 Previous/Next slide.
 Use - Select a photo for the slideshow.
 Start slideshow.
 Rotate slide.
 "ABC" - add text to the slide. (A rather inconvenient way to add
text, we will analyze it in more detail later.)
 To the right is the slide index.
The left panel in Slideshow mode
 Tool Preview.
 Template Browser - there are blank templates for slideshows here;
you can save your created templates.
 Collections - (see Left panel in Library/Collection mode).
 At the bottom is the "Export PDF" and "Export Video" buttons.
The right panel in Slideshow mode
 Options - frame, shadows, opacity, offset, radius, angle.
 Layout - indents, proportions.
 Overlays - personal emblem, watermark, rating stars, text.
 Background - gradient, image, color.
Music
 Playback - slide duration, transitions, move, zoom, repeat, shuffle,
quality.
At the bottom of the button:
 "Preview" - viewing a slide show in the main Panel;
 "Start" - view the slideshow on full screen.
A step-by-step guide to creating a slideshow
 In the "Library" mode, create a collection that contains the
necessary photos and videos.
 Now, turn on the "Slideshow" mode, and in the Left panel in the
Template Browser tool, select a template. When you hover your
mouse over a template, you can see it in the Preview tool (above).
 On the ribbon, you can change the order of the slides by dragging
with the mouse.
 If necessary, create an inscription on each slide - the "ABC" button
on the toolbar.
 Navigate to the right panel and, starting from the top tool, set up a
slide show.
 At the end of the settings - click the "Preview" button and, if
something is wrong, change the settings.
 When finished, you can click the "Run" button to view it in full-
screen mode.

Exporting the slideshow

The created slideshow can be exported either as a brochure in PDF format:
In the left panel button at the bottom, "Export PDF," here you need to enter
a name and set the quality of the image (the better the quality, the larger the
file size) or as an mp4 movie:
In the left panel button at the bottom, "Export video," here you need to enter
a name and set the resolution of the video file (the higher the resolution, the
larger the file size).
To save the Slideshow in the program directory together, you must click the
button at the top right in the central panel, "Create a stored slideshow." Here
you can choose whether to store the slideshow in a collection or separately.

How to Use the Print Module

When you open the Print Module in Lightroom Classic, the first thing you'll
see is a preview of your photo on the left and all the printing options on the
right. Let's take a look at each one:
The process of printing images involves the following steps:
 Choosing a template for printing.
 Customize layout and output options.
 Adding a logo, borders, and background.
 Adding inscriptions.
 Configure print settings and printer settings.
 Select color management options.
 Saving the results of work in the collection.
Before you start, create a Quick Collection with photos to print:

A look at the main panels in the Print module

The top shows:
 On the left is information about the current printing status.
 On the right "Create Stored Seal" button here, you can choose
whether to store it in a collection or separately.
  In the options, you can select the background color and display
vertical and horizontal rulers, in which you can select units of
measurement.
Toolbar
 Skip the first print page.
 Previous/Next Page.
 Use - Select a photo to print.
 To the right is the page index.
Left panel
 Preview.
 Template Browser - Preset printing templates; you can save the
created templates.
 Collections.
Right panel
This is where the print settings are made.
Layout Style:
Single Image/Index Print - This allows you to create print layouts
containing either one image per sheet or an index print (several different
photos on one sheet) of all selected images.
Image Batch - This allows you to create print layouts containing multiple
copies of the same image on a page. (available in different sizes).
Custom Package - This allows you to create custom print layouts.
Note: The Image Pack and User Pack layout styles have the same set of
tools in the Right Panel, which are different from the set of tools for the
Single Image/Index Print layout style, so we will list all the tools for all
layout styles below.
Image settings: crop, rotate, repeat the same photo, thumbnail frame, photo
borders.
Layout - ruler units, margins, page grid, cell spacing, cell size, cell shape.
Guides - ruler, non-printing edges, margins and spaces, image cells,
dimensions.
Page - background color, personal stamp, watermark, page options, photo
info, font size.
Print order - output, print mode, print resolution, print sharpness, paper
type, jpeg quality, file size, color management, print settings.
Tools for Image Batch and User Batch modes:
 Rulers. Grid and Guides - Ruler Units, Anchors, Show/Hide
Guides.
 Cells - add a cell to the layout, clear the layout, create a new page,
and auto-placement.
 At the bottom of the "Print" button - quick print and "Print ..." print
with settings.
 To save the print in the program directory together, you must click
the button at the top right in the central panel, "Create Stored Print."
Here you can choose whether to store the print in a collection or
separately.
Here are a few tips for getting the most out of the Print Module:
1. Use custom templates to save time and improve consistency. When you
create a custom template, all of your settings - from margins to resolution -
are saved so that you can quickly print multiple photos with identical
settings. This is especially useful if you frequently print photos for clients
or as part of a project.
2. Make use of presets to speed up your printing process even more. Presets
allow you to apply specific settings to multiple prints at once, which can be
really helpful if there's a particular look or feel that you want all your prints
to have. There are tons of presets available online (both free and paid), or
you can create your own using Lightroom's built-in tools.
3) Use proofing profiles when previewing prints before sending them off to
be printed professionally. Proofing profiles help ensure accurate color
reproduction when printing from Lightroom Classic. There are several
different proofing profiles available depending on what type of printer or
paper stock you're using, so be sure to experiment until you find the profile
that gives you the best results.

Color Management when Printing

Color management ensures that the colors in your digital photos are
reproduced 'accurately' when they're printed. The first thing to understand is
that there are three components to color management: the source, the
destination, and the profile. The source is your digital photo file, and the
destination is your printer or another output device. The profile tells
Lightroom Classic how to translate colors from the source file into colors
that can be displayed or printed by the destination device.
In this detailed guide, we'll explain everything you need to know about
color management when using the Print module in Lightroom Classic.
1. When you export an image for printing, Lightroom will embed ICC
profiles into the file in order to ensure accurate colors when it's printed.
2. By default, the "Embed Profile" option in the Export dialog box is
checked and set to "Printer Managed." This means that Lightroom will use
whatever ICC profile is assigned to your printer by its driver in order to
produce accurate colors.
3. If you want more control over how your image prints, uncheck the
"Embed Profile" option and instead select one of the other options listed
below it:
Printer RGB: This will cause Lightroom to print using RGB values rather
than CMYK values, which can sometimes result in slightly different colors
than what you see onscreen.

Custom Paper Profile: If your printer has its own specific ICC
(international color consortium) profile that provides better results than
those provided by Adobe or your printer manufacturer, then select this
option and browse for the appropriate profile file on your computer.
Device Link Profiles: These are special profiles used by certain high-end
printers that allow them greater flexibility in terms of reproducing colors
accurately across different types of paper stocks and printing conditions.
Once you've selected an export setting other than "Printer Managed," click
on the "Preview" button at the bottom left corner of the Export dialog box
so that you can see how your image will look when printed with those
settings applied.
If everything looks good, go ahead and click on the Export button at the
bottom right corner of the Export dialog box. Your exported file will now
include all the necessary ICC profiles needed for accurate color
reproduction when printed.
Working with the Web Module
The Web module is an essential part of your post-processing toolkit. In this
detailed guide, I will show you how to use the Web module to create
beautiful and responsive web galleries.
Creating a Web gallery.
 In the "Library" mode, create a collection that contains the
necessary photos and videos.
 Turn on the "Web" mode, and in the Left panel/Template Browser,
select a template.
 On the Ribbon, change the order of the photo by dragging it with
the mouse.
 Proceed to the right panel and start setting up the Web gallery from
top to bottom.
 If necessary, click on each photo to enter "Inscriptions on the
photo."
 When we reach the bottom, click the "View in Browser" button on
the left panel; if something is wrong, change the settings.
 In the end, export the Web Gallery - the "Export" button or publish
the "Submit" button.
 CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

Get Help While Editing your Photos

If you're using Lightroom Classic, you've probably noticed the Help feature.
It's a tab in the upper-left corner of the screen that is beside the Window
menu. This is your key to getting help with anything and everything related
to Lightroom Classic.
 To access the 'Help' feature, simply click on the Help tab in the left
corner of your screen. A window will open up with several tabs:
"Get Started," "Tutorials," "User Guide," and "Community."
 The first tab, "Get Started," is where you'll find basic information
about how to use Lightroom Classic.
 The second tab, "Tutorials," contains step-by-step tutorials on how
to do specific things in Lightroom Classic.
 The third tab, "User Guide," provides detailed information about
all aspects of using Lightroom Classic. And lastly, the fourth tab,
"Community," connects you with other users who can provide help
and advice about using Lightroom Classic.

How to Cleanup your Device After Editing Photos

Lightroom Classic is a powerful photo editing software that can help you
improve your photos in many ways. However, it can also be a bit of a mess
if you're not careful. Here are some tips on how to clean up your Lightroom
Classic software after editing photos:
1) Delete old previews and develop presets. This will free up some space on
your computer and make it easier to find the files you need.
2) Create new folders for each project or shoot, and name them accordingly.
This will help keep everything organized and easy to find.
3) Use the "sync" function sparingly, especially if you have a lot of files in
your library. Syncing can often cause problems with file organization, so try
to use it only when necessary.
 CONCLUSION
Lightroom Classic is one of the best photo editing software for
photographers. It's easy to use and has all the features you need to make
your photos look great. Lightroom Classic can adjust exposure, contrast,
highlights, shadows, and more. You can also add filters, textures, and
borders to your photos. Plus, you can create slideshows and photo books
with ease.
As you can see in this book, there is nothing very complicated in
Lightroom, and you can master the basic editing capabilities in just a couple
of hours. Another thing is that Lightroom is a very powerful tool, and with
its help, you can do all sorts of interesting things with images, but the main
thing here is to start, and then you will learn Lightroom in all its details (if
you need it at all).
Also, when starting to work with this program, you should remember that
any processing should be in moderation and that you don't need to turn the
sliders back and forth if you don't understand what they do. The standard
mistake of almost all beginners is over-sharping, overloading colors in
saturation and acidity, raising shadows, and so on, from which the photo
does not improve but, on the contrary, looks very unnatural. Everything
should be in moderation, but it comes with you experimenting with what
you have learned.