Fundamentals of Post Processing
Post Processing: an essential creative tool
The process of creating an image doesn’t need to end after you press the shutter button. In fact, that can be just the start of the photographic creative process. Whether your main camera is a DSLR or a smartphone, post processing can take your images to next level.
Adobe Lightroom CC.
In this course we will cover the basics of Adobe Lightroom CC. Since this app is available on multiple platforms (iOS, Android, MacOS & Windows) and syncs to the cloud, it’s perfect for when you want to do a quick edit on your phone or a more complicated one on your home computer.
(Please see class requirements below)
What you’ll learn.
Importing your images from a camera or smartphone
Basic image processing
Cropping and Straightening a crooked photo
Adjusting lighting and color
Organizing your images into galleries
Sharing your photographs by exporting or web gallery
Backing up your images
Class follow-up.
At the end of class, you will pick a small post-processing assignment to complete and then post the results to our exclusive Street Shots Online community. Here you can share your images with the instructor and the rest of the class to get feedback on your work.
What’s Included:
Two hours direct instruction via Zoom
A PDF copy of the class slide show for reference
Access to video recording of class
Exclusive membership to a private online photo community and gallery space
Class Requirements:
You must have a working knowledge of your computer and how to navigate in the operating system and how to install apps.
Free or paid version of Lightroom CC already installed on your computer. You may also use Lightroom on your iPad or Smartphone since both desktop and mobile versions have the same features.
You can download a trial version Adobe Lightroom for free for 7 days but make sure it will still be active on the day of the class.