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Print Sequencing

43:33 Duration

Introduction
Determine Print Sizes
Image Sequencing
Order of Series
Adjust for Group
Large vs Small
Summary

MA_Print Sequencing

Cropping For Print

1:23:43 Duration

Introduction
Crop Visualizer in LR
Crop Snapshots
Smaller Overlay
In-Camera Framing
Mark Unusable Areas
Crop Visualizer in LR
Creating Custom Overlay
Save to Library Panel
Summary
FREE Public Tip

MA_Cropping for Print
Crop Visualizer.zip

Introduction
While Shooting
Aspect Ratios
Soft Proofing
Crop
Print Template
Print or Save JPEG
Viewing Conditions
Printing in LR
Saving Crop
Virtual Copy
Crop in PS
Adding Space
Setup for Printing
Summary

MA_LR Print Module

Soft Proofing in Lightroom

46:44 Duration

Introduction
Printer Profiles
Obtaining Printer Profiles
Profile Search Terms
Soft Proofing
Downloading Profiles
Installing Printer Profiles
Real World Soft Proofing
Adding Printer Profiles
Adjusting the image
Destination Gamut Warning
Other Examples
Creating a Proof Copy
Rending Intents
Simulating Paper & Ink
Renaming Profiles
Summary

MA_SoftProofing in LR

PS/LR Software Updates

February 2025 ACR LR LRC Updates

48:48 Duration

Introduction
ACR 17.2
Remove People
Photoshop Alternative
Lightroom 8.2
Before/After View
Dual Monitor Support
Lightroom Classic 1.42
Performance Improvements
Tethered Capture Focus Control
Catalog Backup Management
Adaptive Profiles
Summary

MA_Feb 2025 Updates
Practice Images

December 2024 LRC LR ACR Updates

30:20 Duration

Introduction
Photographers Plan Pricing
Lightroom Classic 14.1.1

Lens Blur Cat Eye Setting

Lightroom

Edit in Photoshop
Harware Controllers

Adobe Camera Raw

B&W Adaptive Profile
Reflection Removal
Layering Reflection

Summary

MA_Dec2024-Updates
Practice Images.zip

March 2021 ACR/PS/LR Updates

39:57 Duration

Introduction
Adobe Camera Raw 13.2

New Camera Support
New Lens Support
Super Resolution
Super Resolution from LR
Apple ProRaw Profile
New Filter & Sort Options
Hide/Reorder Panels

Photoshop 22.3

Apple M1 Support
Invite to Edit
Preset Syncing
Custom Shape Properties
Bug Fixes

Lightroom Classic 10.2

Speed Increases
Nikon Live View Tethering
Red Eye Change
Apple Pro Raw Profile
Bug Fixes

Lightroom 4.2

Disable Sections
Apple ProRaw Profile
Combined Notifications
Edited Filter
Bug Fixes

Summary

MA_March2021 Updates

June 2020 PS/LR/BR Updates

1:01:50 Duration

Introduction
Bridge 10.1

File>Export To
Transparency Options

Lightroom (cloud storage)

Raw Defaults
Adobe Defaults
Versions
Hue Local Adjustment
Watermarks
Sharred Album Notifications

Lightroom Classic 9.3

Bug Fixes
Camera Lens Support
New Feature Overview
Library Feature Overview
Develop Feature Overview
Cloud Sync Status
Batch Export
Local Hue Adjustment
Curves Interface
HLS/Color
ISO Adaptive Presets
Adobe Default Presets
Raw Default Pref

Photoshop 21.2

New Feature Overview
Match Font
Rotatable Patterns

Summary

MA_June2020 PS LR Bridge Updates

February 2020 LR Update

30:17 Duration

Introduction
Lightroom Classic 9.2

GPU Support
Camera Support
Lens Support
Raw Default Settings
PSB File Support
Auto-Sync Changes
Export Done Button
Secondary Display

ACR 12.2

Raw Defaults

Lightroom Desktop

Export DNG
Export Color Space
Export Dimensions
Headless Merge
Drag-Import to Alumb
Share Metadata
Keyword Auto-complete

iOS/Andriod LR 5.2

Learn & Discover
Import Presets
iOS Split Screen
Duplicate Finding

Summary

MA_2020 LR Update

11/2019 Bridge, Photoshop, Lightroom Updates

2:33:29 Duration

Introduction
Creative Cloud App
Bridge 2020
Lightroom

Multi-Batch Export
Filter by Color Label
Preset Export
Crop with Vignette
Fill Edges on Panorama
History Clearing
Depth Filtering

Photoshop for iPad
Photoshop 2020 Overview
Home Screen
Cloud Documents

Saving to the Cloud
Sync Status & Settings
Open from Cloud
Home Screen Access
Access.Adobe.com
Delete/Restore

Save As GIF Animation
Export As Previews
Tools

Crop Tool
Object Section Tool
Paintbrush Tool

Content-Aware Fill
Revised Presets

Swatches
Gradients
Patterns
Shapes
Styles

Layers

Zoom to Layer
Smart Objects
Layer Comps

Edit>Transform>Warp
Recording Update
Properties Panel

Document Properties
Pixel Properties
Shape Properties
Type Properties
Smart Object Properties
Multi-Layer Properties

Lens Blur Filter
Small Changes
Summary

MA_Nov 2019 Updates
PracticeFiles.zip

August 2019 Lightroom/ACR Release

1:00:35 Duration

Introduction
Version Numbers
How to Update
New Camera Support
New Lens Support
Lightroom Cloud

Undelete
Video on Android
Batch Metadata
Search
Activity View
Sort Order
Rating Hiding

Lightroom Classic

GPU Acceleration
Batch Photo Merge
Collection Color Labels
PNG Support
Filmstrip Index Numbers
Speed Improvement
Book Auto Cell
GPU Settings
Batch Merge Setting
Preset Improvements
Bug Fixes

Camera Raw

LR Features
New Sync Settings

Summary
FREE Public Tip

MA_Aug2019 LR ACR Update

May 2019 Lightroom/ACR Release

56:02 Duration

Introduction
LR Classic Features
Lightroom Features
New Camera Support
New Lens Profiles
How to Update
Flat-Field Correction
Texture Slider
Summary

MA_May2019 LR Update
Practice Images.zip

February 2019 Lightroom Update

39:40 Duration

Introduction
Nikon Z6 Z7 Tethering
Nikon 500mm f/5.6E Support
Tethering Improvements
Map Altitude via GPS
Enhance Details

Demosaicing Explained
Fuji X-Trans
Enhance Details Benefits
Images that Benefit
Tradeoffs
Applying Enhance Details
Live Demo
Files Supported

ACR 11.2
New DNG Version
Lightroom CC Update
Summary

MA_Feb2019 Lightroom Update

June 2018 Lightroom/ACR Update

33:24 Duration

Introduction
Backup First
Camera/Lens Support
ACR 10.4
Bug Fixes
New Feature Overview
How To Upgrade
Folder Color Labels
Fast Folder Filtering
Manage Presets
Manage Profiles
Disable Profile Preview
Preset Preview Pref
Stack HDR & Pano
Summary

MA_LR Classic June2018 Update

Fundamentals In-Depth

Lightroom Local Tab vs Classic

44:12 Duration

Introduction
Lightroom Ecosystem History
Local File Support
Compared to LR Classic
General, Import, Export
Library Module
Develop Module
Map, Book, Slideshow, Print
Advice
Summary

MA_LR Local Tab vs Classic

Raw Versus Processed

22:02 Duration

Introduction
Concept of Processed
False Pixel Removal
Linearization
Raw Files
JPEG Processing
White Balance
Demosaicing
Noise & Sharpening
Color Transforms
Tone Curve
Compression
Processing Pipeline
Summary

MA_Raw vs Processed

Essentials

Noise Reduction

59:34 Duration

What Causes Noise
Avoiding Noise Problems
Beyond PS/LR/ACR
Automate Noise Reduction
Lightroom Noise Reduction

Color Noise
Luminance Noise

Histograms & Noise
Selective Noise Reduction
Multi-Image Noise Reduction
HDR Noise
Summary
FREE Public Tip

MA_Noise Reduction
Practice Images.zip

Organize

Culling a Shoot in Lightroom

37:49 Duration

Introduction
Subfolder Overview
Culling a Shoot
Stack HDR Brackets
Mark Bad as Reject
Survey View
Compare View
Sequence Of Images
Develop Multiple Images
Low Res Panoramas
Crop Before Comparing
Summary

MA_Culling a Shoot in LR

Lightroom Quarterly Maintenance

36:51 Duration

Introduction
Backup Catalog
Save Metadata to XMP
Discard Unneeded Previews
Clear Outtakes History
Rename Default Names
Fix Missing Files
Keyword Base Images
Create In Progress Folder
Review Maintenance Collections
Summary

MA_Quarterly LR Maintenance

LR Organization Update & Tips

39:37 Duration

Introduction
Library Panels
Hide LR Modules
Solo Mode
Folder System
Collection System
Summary
FREE Public Tip

MA_Organization Update

Lightroom Desktop/Laptop Workflows

32:24 Duration

Introduction
Workflow Options
Pure Travel Catalog
Master on External
Master & Master + Travel
Bridge for Travel
Bridge Preferences
Import from Catalog
Import Bridge Changes
Summary

MA_Lightroom Desktop Laptop Workflow

Enhance

Transform Shadow into Light

41:47 Duration

Introduction
Examples
Camera Raw or Lightroom
Dual Raw Processing
Multiple Exposure Blending
Summary

MA_Shadow to Light
Practice Images.zip

Adjustment Brush Advanced Tips

54:50 Duration

Introduction
Flow vs Density
Asian Drawers Example
Yoga Example
Venice Italy Example
Eze France Example
Oporto Portugal Example
Spacing with Auto Mask
Auto Mask Source
Repositing Adjustments
PS Masking Raw Image
Summary

2004 Practice Images.zip
MA_Adjustment Brush Advanced Tips

Adjustment Brush Tips

33:25 Duration

Introduction
Keyboard Shortcuts
Presets
Duplicate
Overall Amount
Precise Adjustments
Mixed White Balance
Moire Reduction
Defringe
Blur & Noise
Summary

MA_Adjustment Brush Tips
2003 Practice Images.zip

LR/ACR Adjustment Brush for Landscapes

1:53:43 Duration

Introduction
Basic Concepts
Brush Settings
Camera Raw
Brush Shortcuts
Basic Use
Flow
Auto Mask
Before/After
Multiple Adjustments
Landscape Techniques
Temple Example
Palouse Example
Slot Canyon Example
Fall Color Example
Monk Example
Myanmar Example
Summary
FREE Public Tip

MA_Adjustment Brush Landscapes
Practice Images.zip

LR/ACR Adjustment Brush for Portraits

1:06:53 Duration

Introduction
Basic Concepts
Brush Settings
Camera Raw
Brush Shortcuts
Basic Use
Flow
Auto Mask
Before/After
Multiple Adjustments
Portrait Techniques
Face Texture
Eyes
Brighten Face
Teeth
Lips
Hair
Skin
Jewelry
Clothing
Refining Results
Summary

MA_Adjustment Brush Portraits
2008_09 Cassandra.jpg
Practice Raw Files.zip

Sky Replacements

1:07:32 Duration

Introduction
Organizing Skies
Capturing Skies
View Image & Sky
Overlay Image on Sky in LR
Adjusting Sky to Match
Open in PS
Layer Mask
Refine Mask
Multiple Skies
Layer Comps
Retouch in ACR/LR
Combining Masks
Blend Edges
Summary

MA_Sky Replacements
Practice Images.zip

Lightroom & Camera Raw Profiles

58:57 Duration

Introduction
Adobe Standard
Camera Matching Profiles
JPEG Embedded Profile
Profile Browser
Adobe Raw Profiles

Adobe Color
Adobe Vivid
Adobe Neutral
Adobe Portrait
Adobe Landscape

Change Default Setting

Set LR Defaults
Set ACR Defaults

Creating a 3D LUT
3D LUT to Profile
Applying Custom Profile
Rename Profile Options
Amount Slider
Adding ACR Settings
HDR Specific Settings
Look Table
Summary
FREE Public Tip

MA_LR and ACR Profiles

Black & White in Lightroom/ACR

45:57 Duration

Introduction
When/Why B&W
Partial B&W
Black & White
Before/After View
B&W Profiles
White Balance
Black Point
+Dehaze -Contrast
Split Toning
White Point
Adobe Camera Raw
Adjust Multiple
Examples
Creating Presets
Summary

MA_BW in LR and ACR
Catalog for Lightroom Users
DNG Files for Camera Raw

Lightroom Develop Module Features

43:03 Duration

Introduction
Histogram
RGB Numbers
Precise Adjustments
Solo Mode
Toolbar Options
Tool Options
Before/After Views
Reference View
Background Color
Snapshots
Summary

MA_LR Develop Module Features

Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts

52:17 Duration

Introduction
Keyboard Shortcut List
Auto-Tone
B&W
Edit in Photoshop
Snapshots
Color Labels
Impromptu Slideshows
Info Overlay
Accessing Panels
Filmstrip
Zoom Toggle
Undo/Redo
Reset Sliders
Slider Focus
Deselect Image
Spot Removal Reset
Adjustment Brush Keys
Graduated Filter Keys
Clipping Display
Summary
FREE Public Tip

MA_LR Keyboard Shortcuts

Select & Mask

LR/ACR Range Masks

55:23 Duration

Introduction
Three Methods

Lightroom
Adobe Camera Raw
ACR Filter

Adjustment Brush
Color Range Mask
Graduated Filter
Radial Filter
Luminance Range Mask
Italia Example
Auto Mask vs Range Mask
Waterfall Example
Auto Mask + Range Mask
Range Mask Limitations
Mask in Photoshop
Summary

MA_LR ACR Range Mask
MA2023-Practice Images.zip

Misc

Lightroom Classic Identity Plates

51:16 Duration

Introduction
Basic Identity Plates

Text Identity Plates
Graphic Identity Plates
Module Picker

Slideshow Module

Intro Screen
Ending Screen
Overlays
Templates

Print Module

Page
Print to JPEG
Tips & Troubleshooting

Creative Uses
Summary

MA_LR Identity Plates Made Useful
Identity_Plate.tif

Working with Video in Lightroom

21:22 Duration

Introduction
Finding Videos in LR
Previewing Videos
Capture Still from Video
Trimming Clips
Quick Develop Adjustments
Develop Module Adjustments
Exporting Videos
Summary

MA_Video in Lightroom
Mexico Video.MOV

Lightroom Image Overlays

32:50 Duration

Introduction
Magazine Cover Example
Facebook Example
Video Title Safe Example
InDesign Example
Template Example
Tethered Shoot Example
Summary

MA_LR Image Overlays
FMCA Cover.pdf
SaveTheDate_5x7vert.tif

DNG File Format

1:06:04 Duration

Introduction
Almost a Raw File
Camera Generated DNG
Nikon/Canon/Sony Rant
Advantages of DNG

New Camera in
No XMP files
Smaller Files
Lossy Available
Updatable Previews
Checksum Validation

Disadvantages of DNG

Not Reversible
Data Intensive Backups
Creation Dates Change
Conversion Time
Potential Lost Info
Competition Rejection

HDR & Panoramas
Utilize Older Software
"RAW" for Delivery
Scaled Down Raw
Outtakes Compression
Alternative to JPEG
LR/ACR Edits in DNG
JPEG to DNG?
Conversion Choices

In ACR
In LR Import
In LR Export
In LR Library Menu
In DNG Converter

Which Choice to Use
DNG Format Versions
DNG Conversion Options

LR on Import
LR on Export
LR Library Menu
LR Checksum Validation
DNG Converter
ACR

Updating DNG Previews
Updating Metadata
Tips & Tricks

Smart Preview Tricks
Validate after Import
Validate Backups
Outdated Software

Summary
Bonus: Version Details
FREE Public Tip

MA_DNG File Format

Watermarking Images

1:11:05 Duration

Introduction
LR: Watermark Editor

Graphic Watermark

LR: Apply on Export
LR: Apply to Print
LR: Apply in Slideshow
LR: Apply in Web
LR: w/Publish Service
LR: Watermark Workflow
LR: Border Effect Tip
PS: Background Removal
PS: Multi-color Logos
PS: Layer Styles
PS: Apply using Library
PS: Change Logo Color
PS: Apply as Brush
PS: Apply using Actions
BR: w/Image Processor
BR: Apply via Batch
Summary

MA_Watermarking Images
logo like thing.jpg
2017_04_Panama-Canal_3953-1.jpg

the EDGE

Control Lightroom via MIDI Controller

49:20 Duration

Introduction
Template Overlay
Library Module Use
Develop Module Use
Install & Configure

Download
Overlay File
Install Profiles
Install Software
Load LR Settings

In Use
Summary

MA_Control-LR-Via-MIDI
Xtouch Mini Overlay.tif
MIDI2LR Setup.zip

PS/LR Automated Layout

38:56 Duration

Introduction
LR Export Preset
Create Action
Pattern Background
Create Layout
Populate Layout
Add Drop Shadows
Add Text
Test Action
Fine-Tune Results
Summary
Bonus Failure

MA_LR PS Layout Automation

Detail Visualizations II

1:06:08 Duration

Introduction
Detail Visualization Idea
Gradient Map Creation
Creating ACR/LR Profile
Use in Camera Raw
Use in Lightroom
Related to Curves
Examples
Summary

MA_Detail Visualizations II
Detail Visualizations.ZIP

Challenge Image: Face Swap

1:03:50 Duration

Introduction
Adjust in ACR
Load as Layers
Align Images
Masking
Scale & Rotate
Refine Mask
Retouch
Face Replacement
Blending
Summary

MA_Challenge Image Face Swap

Multi-processed Raw

54:55 Duration

Introduction
Capturing the Image
HDR vs Single Shot
Exposure Blending
Masking Techniques
Refinements & Tracking
Finishing Touches
Retouching
Summary

MA_Multi-Processed Raw
Peninsula Pure.zip

Challenge Image: Sunset

33:30 Duration

Introduction
Before/After
Exposure
Contrast
Whites
Vibrance/Saturation
White Balance
Highlights
Graduated Filter
Adjustment Brush
Refinements
HSL
Noise Reduction
Summary

MA_Sunset-Challenge.pdf
2018_05_23-Joshua Tree CA 9111.zip

Color Matching & Retouching

54:51 Duration

Introduction
LR/ACR Processing

Transform
Basic Panel
Adjustment Brush
Cropping

PS Wires Retouch
PS Tower Retouch
Inspect Retouch Results
Match Body Colors

Curves Attempt
Hue/Sat
Heal Transition

Match Roof Colors

Curves Adjustment
Heal Transition

Car Retouch

Copy/Paste Cloning
Blending Modes
Transform Smart Object
Mask Result

Summary

MA_Color Matching and Retouch
Field Bros Service Station.zip

Panorama Stitch & Retouch

42:17 Duration

Introduction
ACR Pano Stitch
LR Pano Stitch
Optimize in ACR
Open as Layers in PS
Auto-Align Layers
Mask Results
Puppet Warping
Correct Distortion
Manual Alignment

Difference Mode
Edit>Transform
Edit>Distort
Mask Empty
Unlink Mask
Puppet Warp

Retouch Pole
Detailed Review
Summary

MA_Yoga Stitch
Yoga Stitch Images.zip