Mastering the Lightroom Catalog Class

How to setup, organize, merge, backup a Lightroom Catalog…everything you need to know but were afraid to ask. From best practices to walking through a start-to-finish workflow.

– by Chrissy Donadi

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (New York Time), Feb 27, 2021

THIS ONLINE CLASS HAS ENDED

Get unlimited streaming access to Webinar & Online Classes Recordings & ALL Video Tutorials on Visual Wilderness for just $14.95/mo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I cannot attend my Live Online Class Session?

We record all our live classes session. So if for some reason you cannot attend a live session you will have 1 year watch the the recorded video.

NOTE: Online classes are non-refundable.

What do I need to attend Live Class Session?

You will need a high-speed internet connection to attend our live online class.

We use Zoom Meetings to run our online classes. Zoom Meetings is compatible with all devices, including Mac and PC desktop computers and laptops, mobile phones, and tablet devices. If you're still not sure whether your device will work with our streaming services, try your device out by joining a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test

NOTE: We do not recommend using your mobile phone to attend the meeting because of small screen size of mobile phone. You will get most out of your Online Classes if you are watching out live session on 13 inch or larger screen.

Can I access Online Classes after the Live Session?

Yes. We will attempt to record live presentation. Barring any unforeseen circumstances you will have 1 year access to the recorded video.

What's Included in our Online Classes?

Visual Wilderness Online classes is a live event. Here is what is included in our live online classes:

  • You will be able to watch and hear the instructors as they teach the class topic.
  • Our instructors use a variety of teaching materials in the online classes. These materials may include a Live video, Presentation, Post Processing and Field Videos and more.
  • You will be able to ask question during the Live Event using Zoom’s chat box. NOTE: You do not need a microphone to ask questions. All questions are submitted using the chat box.
  • We will send you a video recording of the class after the live session is completed.

CLASS AGENDA

  • Introduction
  • In-depth explanation of Lightroom’s Catalog & Preferred Settings
  • How to travel with your Lightroom Catalog
  • Lightroom Back-up Strategies
  • Start-to-finish Workflow of Organizing Photos in Lightroom
  • Q&A will be answered throughout the online class

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

  • Compatible with: Lightroom Classic 2021 and higher
  • Video Created with: Lightroom Classic 2021

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • See how professional photographers use a variety of tools and techniques to setup and maintain their Lightroom Catalogs.
  • Understand settings to balance between performance speed and storage space.
  • Discover seamless ways to travel with your Lightroom Catalog.
  • Learn which aspects of Lightroom require back-ups and strategies to create redundancy to safeguard your work.
  • Explore best practices for organizing photos in Lightroom so you can avoid the common pitfalls.
  • Watch how Chrissy efficiently imports, culls, and organizes her photography.

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