View source for Visual Literacies- Intro to Adobe Lightroom

<blockquote>Lightroom Classic is photo-asset management, enhancement, and publishing program. </blockquote>

==== Lightroom allows us to do three things really well: ====
* Organize and manage photographs and video files
* Edit and improve media files
* Export and share these files

==== Lightroom Interface: ====
Lightroom is broken into different module workspace options. We will be using the:
* '''Library''': for viewing and organizing files
* '''Develop:''' Edit and adjust images
* '''Slideshow''': Create a slideshow with audio and export

==== Importing From a Camera, Memory Card, or Folder: ====
You can import directly into Lightroom from a camera, memory card, or folder. 
# Once you have connected your camera or card, go to the '''Library Module'''.
# Go to the File pill down menu and choose Import Photos and Videos
# Click Import
# This brings you to the Add Photos page
# Select your camera, card, or folder
# It defaults to selecting all the photos
# If you know to turn off select all, just click on the photos you want to select
# Double click the photo to see it in loupe view
# In loupe view use the right and left arrows to move forward and backward
# Once you have selected your photos, click on the gear icon 
# Hit Select 
# Navigate to your project folder and select your import folder

==== Develop Module: ====
This workspace makes it easy to correct exposure and color balance. You can also use this module to add a stylized look to your photos. 

===== Changing the Color Temperature: =====
* Find something in your image that is white or gray and click on it was the White Balance tool
* If you don't have any grays and white, or if you don't like how the White Balance tool made the image look, you can instead use the Temperature slider. 

===== Correcting Exposure: =====
* A good place to start is the Auto Button. Then you can make adjustments from here. 
* You can adjust Contrast, Highlights, and Shadows to further refine your exposure.

===== Cropping Images: =====
* Select the Crop tool in the tool strip.
* You can lock or unlock the controls to lock the aspect ratio
* Adjust the control box 
* Hit Done
* You can undo your crop by selecting the Crop tool again

===== Brush Tool: =====
* The brush tool allows you fine tune specific areas in your image with a desired effect
* You can adjust brush size, feather (edges), and flow (intensity) 

===== Clarity: =====
* The Clarity slider is an excellent tool for adding punch to images without making them look unnatural.

==== Slideshow Module: ====

===== Building the Slideshow: =====
# To build a slideshow, start by selecting the photos you want in the Library Module (cmd A selects all)
# Scroll down to the Collections panel and choose Create Collection
# Name the Collection
# Leave Selected Photos check
# Click-on Create
# Open the Slideshow Module
# Select a Template, pick one that is a good starting point
# Click on the Create Saved Slideshow button and name your slideshow
# It is important to do this early so everything gets saved together
# Go to Edit menu and click-on Select Only Active Photo
# Arrow keys left you move through the slideshow
# Open Layout and Options panel
# Select Show Guides--these guides let you change the way the slideshow will appear
# Unchecking Link All in the Layout panel will let you offset photos, Link All centers the photo
# Under Options you can check Zoom to Fill Frame to have the image fill the frame, and you can reposition as needed

===== Adding Type and Titles =====

===== Text: =====
# Open the Overlays panel and add an Identity Plate
# Click-on the triangle icon and select Edit
# Select Using Stylized Text and type what is needed
# Change the color, scale, position as needed 

===== Title: =====
* In the Overlay panel check Intro Screen or Ending Screen and follow the same text procedure 

==== Playback: ====
Under the Slideshow Mode select '''Automatic'''
* Can add Pan and Zoom, Slide Lengths, and Crossfade

==== To Add Music: ====
# Open the Music panel
# Click the + to add a music file 
# The music panel let's you selection the music. The music will automatically fade from one track to another. Set your playback times.
# Fit to music fits the slides to duration of the music
# Sync Slides to Music to determines transitions to the beat of the songs

==== Exporting: ====
# Click on the Export Video Button
# Rename the file and determine the save location 
# Change the Video Preset to '''1080p 16:9''' or '''720p 16:9'''
# Playback the exports to make sure everything works. 
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