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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

Starting Never Ends is the one place for all Sony camera mini-sites. Learn about all new Sony camera products in a fun interactive way.

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Andrew Clarke
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Advocate

Lightroom Classic Editing Masterclass

Andrew Clarke
Image: Alpha 7R IV (A7RM4A)
A complete end-to-end Lightroom masterclass over 8 weeks!

About the event

Welcome to the editing masterclass you've been looking for!

Join Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Andrew J Clarke for this online editing masterclass, where you will learn everything you need to know to become an editing expert in Lightroom Classic: from importing and organising your images, to basic RAW editing, to image stacking and complex compositing in Photoshop! And all from the comfort of your own home!

The course is split into 8 x 1.5 hour sessions running from 31 May 2023 until 26 July 2023

Each session covers unique topics and can be booked separately, so feel free to sign up for a single night or all 8 if you're looking to learn a complete end to end workflow. There is also a dedicated session on 14 June 2023 for image critique and feedback in anticipation of the submission deadline for the Sony Alpha Awards.

Please review the complete program and syllabus below to make sure you're signing up for the right session(s)! Recordings of each session will be made available to those who attend.

#

Session

Time

Topics Covered

Participants

Cost

#1

Image importing & workflow

Weds, 31 May 2023, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AWST)

  • Importing images and the RAW workflow
  • Using previews
  • Optimising Lightroom’s performance
  • Organisation, file renaming and collections
  • Understanding Lightroom’s module system
  • Filtering, reviewing and culling using the Library module
  • Follow along processing a featured image

6-8

$20

#2

The basics of image corrections in Lightroom

Weds, 7 June 2023, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AWST)

  • Basic correction tools (colour balance, brightness, contrast, saturation)
  • Understanding the histogram
  • Understanding the tone curve
  • Basics of local adjustments using masks
  • Removing dust and spots from your images
  • Follow along processing a featured image

6-8

$20

#3

Image review, critique and tips for entering the Sony Alpha Awards!

Weds, 14 June 2023, 7:00pm 9:00pm* (AWST)

  • General tips for entering competitions including the Sony Alpha Awards
  • Submit your own images for anonymous critique and feedback from Andrew + a guest judge (TBC)
  • Maximum of 2 images per person

Up to 15

$5

#4

Advanced image editing in Lightroom

Weds, 28 June 2023, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AWST)

  • Advanced colour balancing
  • Advanced masking for precise adjustments
  • Managing noise and sharpness
  • Using the effects and transform tools
  • Syncing adjustments and creating your own presets
  • Advanced subject removal
  • Follow along processing a featured image

6-8

$20

#5

Expert image editing techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop

Weds, 5 July 2023, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AWST)

  • Building/using complex masks in Lightroom
  • AI upscaling
  • Merging HDR & Panorama images in Lightroom
  • Integrating Photoshop into your Lightroom workflow, including advanced subject removal techniques and compositing
  • Follow along processing a featured image

6-8

$20

#6

Advanced astrophotography workflow

Weds, 12 July 2023, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AWST)

  • Processing tips for astrophotography images
  • Noise reduction through image stacking and dark frames using Sequator (free third party software)
  • Creating star trail images using StarStax (free third party software)
  • Advanced compositing techniques in Photoshop
  • Follow along processing a featured image

6-8

$20

#7

Exporting and finalising your images

Weds, 19 July 2023, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AWST)

  • Understanding file formats and their uses
  • Optimising your images for social media and web delivery
  • Optimising your images for printing
  • Creating slideshows
  • Setting up/using export presets
  • Setting up cloud backup for your finalised images
  • Follow along processing a featured image

6-8

$20

#8

Course revision, image review and Q&A session

Weds, 26 July 2023, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AWST)

  • Course refresher covering key elements of the Lightroom workflow
  • Submit your own images for critique and feedback
  • Maximum of 3 images per person
  • Q&A session covering all parts of workflow + troubleshooting for common Lightroom issues

6-8

$20

*The run time of the image critique will depend on the number of images submitted!

Note: Although a lot of the topics discussed are transferrable to other software, this workshop series is specifically for those using "Lightroom Classic" and "Adobe Photoshop" on desktop (both MacOS and Windows). This course will not cover the use of other editing apps like "Lightroom" or "Lightroom Mobile" and is not suitable for those who edit exclusively on iPad or mobile.

You can purchase a subscription for Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop either individually or as part of the "Photography Plan" here. A 7 day free trial is also available for new users wanting to try it out!

Techniques covered

  • Image importing & workflow
  • The basics of image corrections in Lightroom  
  • Advanced image editing in Lightroom
  • Expert image editing techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop
  • Advanced astrophotography workflow
  • Exporting and finalising your images
  • Tips for entering the Sony Alpha Awards!

What to bring

  • You will require access to Adobe Lightroom Classic to get the most from this workshop series.
  • (Recommended) A microphone to partake in discussion is recommended, but not necessary. A webcam is entirely optional!

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

This is an online-only event, so wear whatever you want!
You will require access to Adobe Lightroom Classic to get the most from this workshop series. Although a lot of the topics discussed are transferrable to other software, this workshop series is specifically for those using "Lightroom Classic" and "Adobe Photoshop" on desktop (both MacOS and Windows). This course will not cover the use of other editing apps like "Lightroom" or "Lightroom Mobile" and is not suitable for those who edit exclusively on iPad or mobile.
Yes, feel free to contact Andrew at andrew@andrewjclarke.com.au (prefered) or 0431 262 360 (if urgent)
Wed 31 May 2023, 7:00PM - 8:30PM (UTC+8) Perth
Suitable for all levels
A$20 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
Wed 7 Jun 2023, 7:00PM - 8:30PM (UTC+8) Perth
Suitable for all levels
A$20 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
Wed 14 Jun 2023, 7:00PM - 9:00PM (UTC+8) Perth
Suitable for all levels
A$5 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
Wed 28 Jun 2023, 7:00PM - 8:30PM (UTC+8) Perth
Suitable for all levels
A$20 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
Wed 5 Jul 2023, 7:00PM - 7:30PM (UTC+8) Perth
Suitable for all levels
A$20 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
Wed 12 Jul 2023, 7:00PM - 8:30PM (UTC+8) Perth
Suitable for all levels
A$20 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
Wed 19 Jul 2023, 7:00PM - 8:30PM (UTC+8) Perth
Suitable for all levels
A$20 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
Wed 26 Jul 2023, 7:00PM - 8:30PM (UTC+8) Perth
Suitable for all levels
A$20 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.

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