Post-Production using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of post-production techniques using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Students will learn how to edit and retouch images, working with color, contrast, and exposure, as well as advanced techniques such as HDR processing and panoramic stitching. The course will also cover the basics of color theory and the use of color in image creation. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of how to use Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to produce high-quality images.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in photography or image creation, as well as those who simply want to improve their post-production skills. No prior experience with Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop is required, but students should have some basic knowledge of photography and image editing.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education in the creative industries. The university's state-of-the-art facilities and experienced teaching staff make it an ideal place to learn post-production techniques using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Using Mac computers or your own laptop* if desired, you will learn and explore the most commonly used commands and techniques to improve your workflow and the myriad of creative possibilities available to give your images maximum impact. You will be guided through the process of how to manage your digital workflow consistently from capture to output, learning how to import RAW files through Adobe Lightroom, and processing them for various exporting requirements including slideshows, for print and web use. You will explore the power of Adobe Photoshop working with Adobe Lightroom and take your image editing skills to new levels. You will learn automated functions, such as batch processing, actions scripts, and examine the importance of color management, profiling, and calibration. You will be introduced to working with layers, apply effects and filters to create special effects, including lighting and textures. You will explore and practice applying accurate masks, image effects, retouching images, and save masks with specialized tools.

This introductory course assumes students possess no previous knowledge and is suitable for beginners, or those with some previous knowledge who wish to improve their understanding. This course will be of more benefit to you if you have access to a computer with Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop installed in order to practice your skills between sessions.