About
Everyone has heard the term “photoshopped,” which refers to editing done using Adobe Photoshop. But what about its sister product Adobe Lightroom?
Adobe Lightroom is another addition to the Adobe editing lineup, and every photographer and editor should know how to use it.
Learning Adobe Lightroom is not just about learning how to edit photos. Using this basic guide to Lightroom, you get a jumpstart on industry-standard software that helps you prepare to process photos and keeps you organized. By getting involved with Lightroom, you save time and are more productive, which means you can get back to doing what you love - taking amazing pictures.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: The Library
- Connecting Your Device (Opening of the tutorial)
- Importing and Exporting Photos
- Rotating & Flipping Your Photos
- Using the Histogram Tool
- Organizing Your Photos / Creating a Collection
Module 2: Developing - Part 1
- Adjusting White Balance, Tone, and Presence
- Adjusting Tone Curve / Saturating & Desaturating Colors
- Processing an Overexposed & an Underexposed Photo
- Lens Correction
- Camera Calibration
- Using the Crop Tool
Module 3: Developing - Part 2
- Straightening an Image
- Using the Radial Filter Tool
- Using the Graduated Filter Tool
- Copying and Pasting Your Settings
Module 4: Processing Presets
- Locating and Using Your Initial Presets
- Uploading New Presets
- Renaming Presets
- Creating a Film Effect
- Creating a Vintage Effect
- Creating a Light Leak Effect
Module 5: Lightroom Advanced
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Creating and Adding Watermarks to Photos
- The Top Toolbar
- Spot Removal
- The Healing Brush
- Using the Book Module (Closing of the tutorial)
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who recently took up photography as a hobby or as a business
- Those who want to develop and manage a logical workflow to make editing their photos easier
- Seasoned professionals interested in tools designed specifically for photographers
- People with the desire to build up transferable and valuable skills within a professional grade piece of software
Career path
Upon completion of this course, you could:
- Start your own business as an event photographer
- Work in journalism
- Become a freelance photographer
- Start a photography blog or share your images on an Instagram account
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
IOA Original
This course is an exclusive offering from the International Open Academy (IOA). IOA Originals are thoughtfully crafted and developed either in-house by IOA or with complete ownership of production and distribution rights.
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.
Adobe Lightroom 
9467 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
9467 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Everyone has heard the term “photoshopped,” which refers to editing done using Adobe Photoshop. But what about its sister product Adobe Lightroom?
Adobe Lightroom is another addition to the Adobe editing lineup, and every photographer and editor should know how to use it.
Learning Adobe Lightroom is not just about learning how to edit photos. Using this basic guide to Lightroom, you get a jumpstart on industry-standard software that helps you prepare to process photos and keeps you organized. By getting involved with Lightroom, you save time and are more productive, which means you can get back to doing what you love - taking amazing pictures.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: The Library
- Connecting Your Device (Opening of the tutorial)
- Importing and Exporting Photos
- Rotating & Flipping Your Photos
- Using the Histogram Tool
- Organizing Your Photos / Creating a Collection
Module 2: Developing - Part 1
- Adjusting White Balance, Tone, and Presence
- Adjusting Tone Curve / Saturating & Desaturating Colors
- Processing an Overexposed & an Underexposed Photo
- Lens Correction
- Camera Calibration
- Using the Crop Tool
Module 3: Developing - Part 2
- Straightening an Image
- Using the Radial Filter Tool
- Using the Graduated Filter Tool
- Copying and Pasting Your Settings
Module 4: Processing Presets
- Locating and Using Your Initial Presets
- Uploading New Presets
- Renaming Presets
- Creating a Film Effect
- Creating a Vintage Effect
- Creating a Light Leak Effect
Module 5: Lightroom Advanced
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Creating and Adding Watermarks to Photos
- The Top Toolbar
- Spot Removal
- The Healing Brush
- Using the Book Module (Closing of the tutorial)
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who recently took up photography as a hobby or as a business
- Those who want to develop and manage a logical workflow to make editing their photos easier
- Seasoned professionals interested in tools designed specifically for photographers
- People with the desire to build up transferable and valuable skills within a professional grade piece of software
Career path
Upon completion of this course, you could:
- Start your own business as an event photographer
- Work in journalism
- Become a freelance photographer
- Start a photography blog or share your images on an Instagram account
Creator
IOA Original
Expertise:
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.