About the Lightroom Workshop

We cover all the most important aspects of digital workflow and portfolio management, from importing, sorting, managing and retouching to exporting images for print and online applications.

Retouch different types of image, from portraits, landscapes, architecture, etc.

Key ِAspects

• The most important aspects covered in the Lightroom Workshop:

• A complete overview of the Lightroom interface – menus (top to bottom, left to right).

• Importing, managing, sorting and finding your images.

• Advanced workflow processes, i.e. smart collections, previews and backup processes.

• Color Management.

• Retouching: Portraits, Landscapes, Architecture

• Creating striking Black and White images.

• Creating and working with presets.

• Managing your portfolio by using Lightroom’s smart tools.

• Preparing your images for output: Printing, and social media.

Workshop Duration

• 2-day weekend workshop

• Day 1 : Fri 19th of April 5pm-9pm

• Day 2 : Sat 20th of April 3pm-7pm

Who is this workshop for?

• Beginner to advanced photographers.

Requirements

• You will need a computer or laptop using Mac or Windows with a working copy of Lightroom Classic CC..

• Attendees should have basic computer skills and be able to navigate their desktop and file system, copy and paste, select files, etc..

Location: Westin Bahrain Hotel

Price : 100 BHD

Payment Methods : Cash , PayPal , Bank Transfer

Workshop Dates: 12th & 13th of January 2018.
Timing: 2pm  - 7pm (on both days)
Instructor: Karim Eldeghedy
Workshop Language: English
Numbers of Participants: 10 max
Fee: AED 750 (cost per person, excluding 5% VAT.  Bank Transfer: AED 750 full payment to secure your place in this workshop)

Workshop Details:

This 2-day workshop will be an in-depth of post-processing for digital image exposure blending. You will be expected to acquire the following skills:

• What are Luminosity masks and how to create them?
• How to blend multiple exposures to create a balanced, sharp image.
• How to create advanced selections using adjustment layers.
• How to create targeted local contrast.
• How to add / subtract / intersect channels to make precise luminosity selections.
• How to use a non-destructive workflow.
• How to prepare Images in Adobe Camera Raw.
• How to fix barrel distortion & converging verticals
• How to remove noise non-destructively.
• Quick and accurate selective adjustment layers.
• How to accurately target areas for sharpening while avoiding areas prone to noise.
• How to pull details out of targeted areas.
• How to make advanced selections based on colors.
• How to make precise selections for selective saturation adjustments.
• How to create panoramas.

Note: Participants must bring their own laptop loaded with Photoshop CC.

Contact: Karim Eldeghedy at +971 561746514 

Workshop Content: 
• Day 1 (4 hours)
o Post-Processing General Workflow
o Preparing the Exposure(s) In Adobe Camera Raw
o Lens Correction
o Mastering Selection Techniques
o Understanding Channels & Colour Modes
o Destructive vs Non-Destructive Workflow
o Layers Masking
o Adjustment Layers

• Day 2 (4 hours)
o Understanding Luminosity Selections
o Creating Lights Selections
o Creating Darks Selections
o Creating Mid-tones Selections
o Using Luminosity Masks Actions and Panel
o Selecting The Right Mask
o Understanding Contrast
o Tonal Balance Adjustments
o Blending Mode Adjustments
o HDR vs Digital Blending
o Noise Reduction & Sharpening Techniques
o Exporting for Web & Printing

Training Requirements: 
• Participants must bring their own laptops loaded with Photoshop CS6 or above.
• Participants must have a basic knowledge of Photoshop (Managing Layers and basic selection techniques) 
Skills and knowledge to gain after the workshop: 
• How to prepare Images in Adobe Camera Raw
• How to use a non-destructive workflow.
• How to create advanced selections using adjustment layers
• What are Luminosity masks and how to create them.
• How to blend multiple exposures to create a balanced, sharp image.
• How to blend more than one exposure
• How to create targeted local contrast
• How to add/subtract/intersect channels to make precise luminosity selections
• How to remove noise non-destructively
• How to accurately target areas for sharpening while avoiding areas prone to noise
• How to pull details out of targeted areas
• How to make advanced selections based on colours

This 3-day workshop will be an in-depth of after processing for digital image exposure blending. You will be expected to acquire: · What are Luminosity masks and how to create them? How to blend multiple exposures to create a balanced, sharp image. How to blend more than one exposure. How to create advanced selections using adjustment layers
How to create targeted local contrast
How to add / subtract / intersect channels to make precise luminosity selections? How to use a non-destructive workflow? How to prepare Images in Adobe Camera Raw. How to remove noise non-destructively. Quick and accurate selective adjustment layers. How to accurately target areas for sharpening while avoiding areas prone to noise. How to pull details out of targeted areas. How to make advanced selections based on colours. How to make precise selections for selective saturation adjustments



For this workshop you must have access to a computer with Photoshop inside and outside of the class in order to practice the skills you will learn.

Workshop Outline: 

• Day 1 (4 hours)

o Luminosity Mask Requirements
o Creating A Custom Luminosity Masking Workspace In Photoshop
o Necessary Paired Color Settings
o Understanding Selections
o Understanding Luminosity Selections
o Creating Lights Selections
o Creating Darks Selections
o Creating Midtone Selections
o Using Luminosity Masks Actions and Panel

• Day 2 (4 hours)

o Selecting The Right Mask
o Understanding Contrast
o Tonal Balance Adjustments
o Blending Mode Adjustments
o Localized Adjustments - Introduction
o Localized Adjustments - Painting a Mask
o Localized Adjustments - Masking the Mask
o Localized Adjustments - Luminosity Painting

• Day 3 (4 hours)

o Introduction To Exposure Blending
o HDR vs Exposure Blending
o Digital Blending Workflow
o Basic Exposure Blending
o Exposure Blending With Luminosity Masks
o Blending 2 Exposures Project
o Blending 3 Exposures Project