Lightroom Classic CC: Customizing Tips and Techniques

Streamline and optimize your image processing in Lightroom Classic CC. Learn about custom import settings, tips for the Library module, techniques for the Develop module, and more.

Streamline your image processing workflow by taking advantage of the tips in this course on how to customize your Lightroom Classic CC experience. The layout of your workspace, the sort applied to your views, the type of data displayed, the file conversion settings, and even the treatment of exports can be catered to meet your needs. In this course, Taz Tally provides expert guidance and suggestions as he takes you through configuration options that allow you to adjust your Adobe Lightroom Classic CC experience to your preference. He explains the potential uses of different presets and templates, so you can decide which selections suit you. He demonstrates how to create custom views, keyword sets, synchronization options, import behaviors, file naming conventions, and more. He also shows you how to automate common tasks performed in the Develop module and during export.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before starting this course
• How to use the exercise files

1. General Customization

• Customize the general interface
• Create and switch between identity plates
• Customize the filmstrip
• Full screen, lights, lights out, and solo views
• Secondary monitor display options

2. Customize in Library Module

• Customize the grid and loupe views
• Label and sort
• Create and use keyword sets

3. Customize the Import Process

• Create and apply metadata presets
• Create file name templates
• Create and use import presets
• Synchronize with Bridge/OS
• Use auto-import

4. Customize in the Develop Module

• Customize the histogram
• Create user presets for common develop settings
• Using virtual copies
• Customize Lightroom-to-Photoshop conversions
• Customize Lightroom-to-Photoshop workflows

5. Customize Exports

• Using identity plates
• Add and use titles and captions
• Create and use watermarks
• Create and use email export presets
• Use export to duplicate files
• Customize output modules with templates and collections

Conclusion

• Next steps