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In Photoshop Lightroom 2 Essential Training, Chris Orwig explores Adobe's professional toolbox for image organization, processing, and output. He demonstrates effective use of catalogs, collections, keywords, and filters in the Library module; image correction and enhancement with the Develop module; and publishing the results via the Slideshow, Print, and Web modules. Chris also shares a wealth of creative tips and workflow techniques for capturing and processing stunning photographs. Example files accompany the course. 

Topics include: 

•Understanding Lightroom's interface, modules, and new features
•Importing photos from a folder, camera, or memory card
•Sharing catalogs between multiple computers
•Sorting and filtering with flags, ratings, labels, and other attributes
•Correcting white balance, tone, saturation, and clarity with the Basic panel
•Cropping, straightening, and retouching with the Tool Strip
•Fixing color and exposure with the Adjustment Brush tool and HSL controls
•Converting to black and white
•Sharpening, reducing noise, and removing chromatic aberration
•Understanding lens correction and camera calibration
•Fine-tuning portrait, travel, and nature photography workflows
•Integrating with Photoshop