Workshops

This course takes a practical approach to developing skills in the post processing of images using Lightroom Classic.The course is suitable for beginners as well as the more competent user. It focuses on the organisation, editing and printing of images and covers the Library, Develop and Print modules.The course will focus on Lightroom Classic CC subscription version.

The Tutor – Mark O’Reilly

Mark is an avid photographer who loves to share knowledge.  He has a TAFE Certificate 4 in Digital Imagery and Small Business Management.  Mark’s career of choice was Information Technology and before his retirement, he worked as a Systems Administrator for companies like EDS and HP.  For the last 15 years, he has owned and run a business called MOR Images where he would photograph events such as weddings, sporting events and social engagements.  Mark has been a member of the Australian Photographic Society for 10 years and a member of the Adelaide Camera Club for three years.  He has also conducted tutorial classes teaching small groups of people how to use their camera equipment.

Requirements

Participants must bring their own laptop with Lightroom Classic loaded.  A subscription to Lightroom Classic is available from https://www.adobe.com/au/ for $A14.29 per month and includes Photoshop.  A seven day free trial is also available from the website.  Please do not confuse Lightroom Classic with Lightroom as they are separate software programs.

Due to the requirements of the State Library, you must bring your laptops fully charged.

The position of the power points in Meeting Room 1 does not allow for connecting 10 laptops at once.  The use of power boards or extension cords is not permitted due to OH&S requirements.  

Program:  Saturday 1 March 2025 – Session 1

Location:Meeting Room 1, State Library of SA, North Terrace, Adelaide.

Time:12 pm – 4 pm

This session will cover the following topics:

Introduction to Adobe Lightroom software:

• Hardware requirements and an overview of the workspace,

• Raw files and file types,

• Lightroom configuration,

• Views: grid, loupe, compare, survey, people, sort

• Collections:Types of Collections

Library Module:

• The histogram,

• Quick develop panel,

• Keywording, metadata and comments,

• Importing files into Lightroom from camera, card reader or hard drive

• Exporting to storage disk and location,

• Sizing an image

• File naming and settings.

Print Module:

• Printing, soft proofing,

• Page setup,

• Printer setup,

• Adding a border

Program:  Saturday 15 March 2025 – Session 2

Location:Meeting Room 1 State Library of SA, North Terrace, Adelaide.

Time:12 pm – 4 pm

This session will cover the following topics:

The Develop Module:

• Basic adjustments – white balance, slider controls, auto, B&W and HDR buttons, tone slider, presence,

• Global adjustments

• The histogram

• The five overlay tools including edit, crop, straightening, spot removal, red eye correction, and masking.

• Tone curve,

• Colour mixing and grading,

• Detail panel including noise reduction,

• Lens profile corrections and using defringe

• Transform, lens blur and effects panels,

Other Information

• Basic troubleshooting,

• Optimising performance

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Cost

$100 per person.Coffee breaks and lunch are at the participant’s own expense.A café is located on the ground floor of the State Library.

Payment

You can pay using your credit or debit card or via PayPal. For more information, please visit the SAPF website at https://www.sapf.org.au/courses.

Agreement

Please read the SAPF Workshops and Courses – Terms and Conditions attached to this document (also available on the SAPF website under ‘Workshops’). Registering and paying for the course assumes you accept these terms.

Enquiries

Contact the SAPF Course Coordinator (Margaret Phillips) at coursecoordinator@sapf.org.au