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Using Color Mixer to Adjust Hue, Saturation, and Luminance in Lightroom Classic

In the video below, you’ll learn how to make adjustments to the Hue, Saturation, and Luminance values of specific color ranges in an image using the Color Mixer panel in Lightroom Classic.

Enhancing Texture, Clarity and Dehaze in Lightroom Classic

In the video below, you’ll learn the difference between the three Presence sliders: Texture, Clarity, and Dehaze and how they can be used to add edge contrast to an image.

Changing White Balance, Vibrance and Saturation in Lightroom Classic

In this video, you’ll discover how to adjust the White Balance of a photograph as well as learn the difference between the Vibrance and Saturation sliders in Lightroom Classic. 

The Tone Curve Panel in Lightroom Classic

In this video you’ll discover the power of  the Parametric and Point Curves when using the Tone Curve panel in Lightroom Classic. 

Using the Basic Panel and Histogram to Adjust Exposure and Contrast in Lightroom Classic

Learn how to use the Tone sliders in the Basic panel to adjust dynamic range, improve highlight and shadow detail,  and make exposure and contrast enhancements while using the Histogram and Clipping Warnings in Lightroom Classic.

Crop and Straighten Images in Lightroom Classic

In this video you’ll learn how to quickly crop and straighten images, work with custom aspect ratios, and display Crop tool overlays to improve a photo’s composition in Lightroom Classic’s Develop module.

Setting Custom Raw Defaults in Lightroom Classic

In the video below, you’ll learn how to customize your default processing settings across multiple camera models using the Raw Defaults preferences and presets in Lightroom Classic.

Removing Lens Distortions and Correcting Perspective in Lightroom Classic

In the video below, you’ll learn how to remove distortions caused by the camera lens using the Lens Correction panel as well as correct perspective distortions using the auto and guided upright options in the Transform Panel. 

The Power of Profiles in Lightroom Classic

In the video below, you’ll discover how to work with profiles in Lightroom Classic to help establish a neutral starting point or apply creative effects to your images.

Tips for Working in the Develop Module in Lightroom Classic

In the video below, Julieanne walks you through several tips and shortcuts for working in the Develop Module in Lightroom Classic.

The Embedded Preview Workflow in Lightroom Classic

In this video find out if using a raw file’s embedded preview can speed up your import and culling workflow in Lightroom Classic.

Using Smart Previews to Edit Off-line Files in Lightroom Classic

In this video, you’ll discover why you would want to create Smart Previews and the advantage of working with them in Lightroom Classic when your files are off-line.

 Using Face Detection in People View to Add Keywords in Lightroom Classic

In this video, you’ll discover how easy it is to use face detection and People view to find and tag people with keywords in Lightroom Classic. 

Importing Files into Lightroom Classic

In the video below you’ll discover tips, tricks, and shortcuts for importing files into Lightroom Classic including important preferences, presets, importing to a folder, synchronizing folder content, Auto-Import and more.