hensil
Guru
Hi Friends,
Today I'm starting a new thread to learn the Workflow in Lightroom.
I'll be adding video links from The Adobe Learning Center - Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV, few at a time, so that we can all watch those videos, try to understand and start working slowly.
In the beginning you'll find it overwhelming but believe me it is easy once you dive into it. So without any worry get started.
But before you begin there are few requisite to work in Lightroom.
1. Obviously you need the Lightroom software installed on a computer. If you don't have the software you can download a trial version here Adobe - Lightroom : For Windows
2. In your computer make a folder and name it 'Lightroom' to store all your photos/file related to LR. Inside the Lightroom folder make another 2 folders and name them 'Lightroom Catalog' and 'Photos'. These folders will keep your Lightroom workflow organized.
I'll be posting all the links from here Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV.
To begin I'll ask you to watch this video to understand the Lightroom 5 interface.
Lightroom 5 interface | Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV
After that carefully watch this video to learn Importing photos from a CF/SD card or if you don't have a card reader connect your camera via. USB.
It is over here when importing pictures you'll have to select the above mention 'Photos' folder to store your imported photos.
Don't worry if you make mistakes or don't understand any steps, just post your question in this thread. But please ask your question clearly and referencing the part in the video. This will make us easy to understand your questions.
Importing photos from a CF card | Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV
After importing the photos go through this module to start developing your pictures. Understanding the Develop module.
Understanding the Develop module | Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV
and this, Develop Basics
Develop Basics | Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV
Again, don't worry making mistakes and don't feel shy asking your questions, however basic or silly. We all started this way.
All the best.
Henry
Today I'm starting a new thread to learn the Workflow in Lightroom.
I'll be adding video links from The Adobe Learning Center - Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV, few at a time, so that we can all watch those videos, try to understand and start working slowly.
In the beginning you'll find it overwhelming but believe me it is easy once you dive into it. So without any worry get started.
But before you begin there are few requisite to work in Lightroom.
1. Obviously you need the Lightroom software installed on a computer. If you don't have the software you can download a trial version here Adobe - Lightroom : For Windows
2. In your computer make a folder and name it 'Lightroom' to store all your photos/file related to LR. Inside the Lightroom folder make another 2 folders and name them 'Lightroom Catalog' and 'Photos'. These folders will keep your Lightroom workflow organized.
I'll be posting all the links from here Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV.
To begin I'll ask you to watch this video to understand the Lightroom 5 interface.
Lightroom 5 interface | Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV
After that carefully watch this video to learn Importing photos from a CF/SD card or if you don't have a card reader connect your camera via. USB.
It is over here when importing pictures you'll have to select the above mention 'Photos' folder to store your imported photos.
Don't worry if you make mistakes or don't understand any steps, just post your question in this thread. But please ask your question clearly and referencing the part in the video. This will make us easy to understand your questions.
Importing photos from a CF card | Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV
After importing the photos go through this module to start developing your pictures. Understanding the Develop module.
Understanding the Develop module | Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV
and this, Develop Basics
Develop Basics | Learn Lightroom 5 | Adobe TV
Again, don't worry making mistakes and don't feel shy asking your questions, however basic or silly. We all started this way.

All the best.
Henry