Category: Optimizing

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Online Workshop: “Mastering Photo Optimization in Lightroom Classic”

In February I’ll be teaching an online workshop focused on helping you optimize your photos to perfection in Lightroom Classic, with the opportunity to get your questions answered directly from me both during the live online class sessions and via follow-up email.

The workshop will include six live online sessions of about two hours each, running from February 13th through the 24th. All sessions will be recorded so they can be reviewed at any time. If you’d like to learn to master the craft of optimizing your photos in Lightroom Classic, you can register to join me for this online workshop here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/online-workshop-mastering-photo-optimization-in-lightroom-classic-2023-02

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Optimizing in Lightroom Classic on “Happiness Hour”

I recently gave an online presentation focused on optimizing photos in Lightroom Classic as part of “The Happiness Hour” series hosted by Linda Nickell (https://lindanickell.com/schedule).

My focus for this presentation was on exercising maximum control over your images, with an emphasis on targeted adjustments using the recently updated masking features in Lightroom Classic 12. The full presentation was recorded, and you can view that recording on the “Tim Grey TV” channel on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/l4nAVJbloSo

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New Features in Lightroom Classic 12

Adobe has released Lightroom Classic 12, and I have a video ready for you that covers the exciting new features. You can learn about the major update to image cleanup in version 12 of Lightroom Classic, see how the masking features for targeted adjustments have been updated and improved, and much more.

If you already have access to my “GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle”, or you’ve purchased my “Mastering Lightroom Classic” bundle, you already have access to the new features video at no additional cost. Just sign in to your GreyLearning account, and look for the “Lightroom Lectures” course on the My Dashboard page.

If you don’t already have access to the “Lightroom Lectures” course, you can either sign up for a subscription to the “GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle”, or purchase the “Mastering Lightroom Classic” bundle. Here are links to each of those:

GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle:
https://www.greylearning.com/bundles/greylearning-bundle?coupon=99ultimate

Mastering Lightroom Classic Bundle:
https://www.greylearning.com/bundles/lightroom-classic-bundle

I’m excited about the new features in Lightroom Classic 12, and look forward to publishing more great content totally updated for this new release over the coming days and weeks. Stay tuned!

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5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2022

This year’s 5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2022 is now live, and I once again have content included in the bundle.

This bundle represents a tremendous value for photographers, with a bundle of educational content, software, plug-ins, presets, and more, all focused on helping you make the most of your photography and workflow.

The bundle is only available for a limited time, so be sure to act quickly. You can learn all about the great value included in this year’s bundle, and the special add-on options, by following this link:

https://5daydeal.com/partner/GreyLearning

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VIP Pass for Lightroom Virtual Summit

The Lightroom Virtual Summit runs today through Friday, October 7th.  If you want to take advantage of the great benefits of a VIP Pass, you need to purchase that pass by midnight Eastern Time on Sunday, October 9th.

During this free online event I’ll be teaching three classes, as part of a total of 45 classes from 15 instructors. The topics I’ll be teaching are “Streamlined Image Review”, “Automating Optimization”, and “Find Any Photo”, all focused on Lightroom Classic.

If you upgrade to a VIP Pass you’ll get lifetime access to recordings of all presentations, class notes from all instructors, and a variety of special VIP bonus content and benefits including my bonus class on “Top Tips for Finding Photos in Lightroom Classic”.

If you’re interested in signing up for the VIP Pass, don’t forget that this pass is only available through October 9th. You can register for free for the Lightroom Virtual Summit and learn about the special VIP Pass, by following this link:

https://timgrey.krtra.com/t/U9PuWgJeiMlF

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Pixology Magazine September 2022

The September 2022 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Instant Object Selection – Learn how to use a powerful image-analysis feature of the Object Selection tool in Photoshop to automatically select various objects in a photo.
  • Framing with a Vignette – Get insights into the use of a vignette effect to help frame up, add drama, or otherwise enhance the creative look of a photo.
  • Video in Lightroom Classic – Discover how you can work with videos alongside your still photos in the Lightroom Classic catalog.
  • Assembling an HDR – Learn how to create great high dynamic range (HDR) images using either Camera Raw in Photoshop or Lightroom Classic.
  • Photo Story: Supporting Actor – Get the story behind a photo that reminded me that even a tiny element in the frame can provide support for the key subject of a photo.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

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Lightroom Virtual Summit 2022

I am delighted to announce that I will be presenting three classes as part of the Lightroom Virtual Summit, which is a free online event that will be held October 3rd through the 7th.

I’ll be presenting on “Streamlined Image Review”, “Automating Optimization”, and “Find Any Photo”, all focused on Lightroom Classic. My classes are just three out of a total of 45 classes from a variety of instructors. Best of all, you can attend all of the online classes for free from virtually anywhere with an internet connection.

In addition to the free registration there is also a VIP Pass option, which provides you with lifetime access to recordings of all presentations, and a variety of special VIP bonus content and benefits.

You can register for free and learn about the special VIP Pass, by following this link:

https://timgrey.krtra.com/t/U9PuWgJeiMlF

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Develop Presets for Lightroom Classic

I have published a set of Develop presets for Lightroom Classic representing the adjustments I use most frequently.

The “Develop Presets for Lightroom Classic” course is included at no additional cost for photographers who subscribe to my “GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle” (http://timgrey.me/atg99bundle) or who have purchased my “Mastering Lightroom Classic” bundle (https://timgrey.me/lrbundle).

This Develop presets course is also available for standalone purchase through the GreyLearning website here:

https://timgrey.me/presets

I discussed my Develop presets and the overall workflow for making use of presets in my presentation on “Mastering Develop Presets in Lightroom Classic” as part of the “GreyLearning Live!” webinar series. You can view a recording of the full presentation on my “Tim Grey TV” channel on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/yadDi_p5u5Q

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Webinar Recording: “Mastering Develop Presets in Lightroom Classic”

The recording of my presentation on “Mastering Develop Presets in Lightroom Classic”, can now be viewed on my “Tim Grey TV” channel on YouTube.

During this fun and informative presentation I shared tips for making the most of presets in the Develop module in Lightroom Classic. You’ll learn how to create Develop presets for a variety of purposes, get tips for managing your presets, learn some of the hidden secrets of these Develop presets, and much more.

You can view the recording of the full presentation here:

https://youtu.be/yadDi_p5u5Q

And don’t forget to click the Subscribe button for my YouTube channel to help ensure you won’t miss any future videos.

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Recording: “Lightroom Hangout” on Optimizing Landscape Photos

I recently shared some of my top tips for optimizing landscape photos as a guest on the “Lightroom Hangout” series hosted by Rich Harrington of Photofocus. Along the way Rich and I also shared general workflow tips, and Rich demonstrated a cool software tool for automatically identifying the best photos from a photo shoot.

You can view a recording of the full presentation on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/-VozVCLiZWk?t=325