Meg Bitton - Zero to Lightroom
https://megbittonproductions.com/products/zero-to-lightroom
- Do you want to get started with Lightroom? Have you been using Lightroom for years? Wherever you are on the path to mastering Lightroom, this is the course for you. This course, with renowned Photoshop & Lightroom instructor Ben Willmore using Meg Bitton's images, has been designed to be the first place to start if you want to learn Lightroom. This course covers everything you need to know about Lightroom to get started, and to use it effectively!
- Mastering the digital darkroom can be a daunting journey, but the Zero to Lightroom course from Meg Bitton Productions is designed to take you from absolute beginner to confident editor. Led by the world-renowned Adobe Hall of Fame instructor Ben Willmore and featuring the ethereal, emotive imagery of Meg Bitton, this comprehensive masterclass serves as the ultimate roadmap for anyone looking to harness the full power of Adobe Lightroom Classic.
- Spanning approximately seven hours of high-quality video instruction, the course is meticulously structured to demystify every corner of the software. It begins with the absolute basics—navigating the interface and establishing a rock-solid organization system. You will learn the critical "how-tos" of importing your photos, renaming files, and managing large catalogs, ensuring your library remains a tool for creativity rather than a source of frustration. By mastering the Library module, you’ll gain the ability to sort through thousands of images to find your true "keepers" with professional efficiency.
- Once the foundation is set, the course dives deep into the Develop module, where the real magic happens. Ben Willmore guides you through the "Develop Essentials," teaching you how to use Lightroom’s powerful sliders to polish your photos, adjust exposure, and fine-tune white balance. You’ll explore advanced adjustments and local tools that allow you to "paint" light and shadow onto your subjects, bringing a cinematic depth to your portraits. This section is specifically designed to help you stop relying on random presets and start making intentional, artistic choices that reflect your personal vision.
- What sets this course apart is its focus on a professional, efficient workflow. You will learn "Photoshop Roundtripping"—the seamless process of moving an image from Lightroom to Photoshop for heavy retouching and back again—as well as the best practices for exporting and printing your final art. Whether you are struggling to understand basic tools or looking to speed up a sluggish editing process, this tutorial provides the clarity and inspiration needed to revitalize your photography.
- By the end of Zero to Lightroom, the software will no longer feel like a daunting obstacle, but rather an extension of your camera. This course isn't just about learning where the buttons are; it's about gaining the technical mastery required to transform your raw captures into the high-end, professional-quality images you’ve always envisioned. The adventure from "Zero" to "Hero" starts here.
