Capture One Pro 20 Essential Training

Learn to edit and manage photos with Capture One Pro 20, the tool of choice for professional photographers and serious enthusiasts.

Introduction

• Manage and improve your photos with Capture One Pro 20
• Minimum software requirements
• What’s new in Capture One Pro 20?
• The new Crop tool
• Working with the sample files

1. Is Capture One Pro for You?

• Strengths of Capture One Pro
• Application shortcomings
• Types of photography for which Capture One Pro is best suited
• Reaching the final decision

2. Typical Capture One Pro Workflow

• Importing images
• Organizing files into projects and albums
• Rating photos and focusing on your best work
• Apply basic image edits
• Exporting photos

3. Basic Exposure and Color Adjustments

• Adjusting tones Exposure panel
• Recovering detail in the High Dynamic Range panel
• Addressing midtones in the Levels panel
• Setting foundation color profiles in the Base Characteristics panel
• Adjusting color in the White Balance panel

4. Optical Fine Tuning and Detail

• Improving quality with lens correction
• Fixing a slanted horizon
• Options for examining detail in an image
• Adding clarity to an image
• Applying sharpening while editing in the Details tab
• Applying sharpening while exporting a photo
• Reducing noise
• Spot Removal and Sensor Dust Control

5. Layers and Masks

• Working with layers
• Reviewing layer options
• Creating a gradient linear mask
• Using a radial gradient mask for a better vignette
• Exploring the Mask Refinements menu
• Applying localized edits with a brush
• Creating a Luma Range mask for easy selection

6. Digging Deeper into Color Controls

• Working in the Basic tab of the New Color Editor
• Using the Advanced tab of the Color Editor
• Using the Skin Tone tab of the Color Editor for portraits
• An easy way to use Color Balance
• Creating a color preset
• Applying Color Normalization
• Converting an image to B&W
• Tapping styles for unique color renderings

7. Managing Your Catalog

• Fine-tuning User Collections for maximum efficiency
• Strategies for Star Ratings and Color Labels
• Tapping the brilliance of filters to find photos
• Creating and using Smart Albums
• Sorting images and using global filters
• Understanding the Folders panel
• Creating new catalogues and switching among them
• Renaming images
• Deleting photos and managing the Trash
• Strategies for backing up work

8. Tips for Customization and Improving Efficiency

• Copy and apply adjustments
• Setting an image as compare
• Customizing keyboards shortcuts
• Changing the look of the workspace
• Enabling Auto Hide for thumbnails and tools
• Adjusting the background color
• Moving the tools to the right side of the Viewer
• Customizing the toolbar
• Using a slideshow to view your work

Conclusion

• Next steps