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There are 6 modules in this course
Wrap up your Lightroom Essentials training with Daniel Scott as he dives into the creative and professional tools that take your photos (and videos!) to the next level. This advanced course is perfect for learners who already understand Lightroom fundamentals and want to explore powerful retouching, color grading, and presets.
Daniel will teach you how to:
* Smooth skin, enhance eyes, and remove unwanted objects
* Create and apply your own presets to edit in bulk
* Color grade with LUTs, tone curves, and cinematic styles
* Explore when (and why) to switch from Lightroom to Photoshop
* Color correct videos directly in Lightroom CC
You’ll also learn how to prepare your photos for client delivery, printing, or sharing online without losing quality. Daniel’s project-based teaching style ensures you get hands-on practice with each new concept, so you walk away with both skill and confidence.
If you’ve already completed Parts 1 and 2—or have solid experience with Lightroom’s basic tools—this course will complete your creative toolkit.
Instructor bio:
Daniel Walter Scott is a digital designer, Adobe Certified Instructor, and founder of Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL). With over 14 years of teaching experience, he has helped thousands of learners worldwide master design and creative software across print, web, video, and now 3D. Daniel is an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor who combines industry expertise with a teaching style that’s practical, engaging, and memorable.
Originally from New Zealand, Daniel has lived and taught across Australia, Ireland, and beyond—sharing his skills with a truly global creative community. He’s passionate about helping students build real-world skills they can carry into their careers and creative projects.
When he’s not teaching, Daniel enjoys life with his Irish wife and kids. He brings this personal, down-to-earth perspective into his courses, making complex tools feel approachable and fun to learn.
Explore tools for selecting individual subjects and enhancing portrait details like skin, eyes, and hair. You’ll also learn how to send images to Photoshop and back for more advanced edits.
What's included
5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 44 minutes
Replace Sky in Lightroom Using Photoshop Round Trip•14 minutes
Selecting Just One Person in Lightroom•5 minutes
How To Smooth Skin in Wedding Photos Lightroom•12 minutes
How To Whiten Eyes & Enhance Eye Color in Lightroom•4 minutes
How To Change Hair Eye & Lip Color in Lightroom•9 minutes
2 readings•Total 60 minutes
Intro Reading•30 minutes
Project Instructions•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Noise Reduction, Clarity & Retouching Tools
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
Dive deeper into technical image correction tools like noise reduction, dehazing, and clarity. You'll refine your editing process for both portraits and high-detail shots.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 62 minutes
Lightroom Noise Reduction•24 minutes
What Does Dehaze Do in Lightroom•21 minutes
Use Clarity To Enhance Images•5 minutes
Difference Between Clarity Sharpening Texture & Contrast in Lightroom•3 minutes
Skin Retouching in Lightroom•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Object Removal & Tone Curve Adjustments
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
Learn to clean up images with object removal and healing brushes. Then move into creative tone editing using the Point Curve, and start building your preset knowledge.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 43 minutes
How To Remove Objects in Lightroom•11 minutes
How To Use Healing Brush in Lightroom•7 minutes
How To Use Point Curve in Lightroom•9 minutes
Lightroom Profile vs Preset vs LUT•8 minutes
Free Lightroom Presets•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Creating & Using Custom Presets
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
Build and apply your own Lightroom presets and explore adaptive options for faster workflows. Practice dramatic color grades using cinematic and trendy tones.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 43 minutes
Create & Bulk Apply Your Own Lightroom Preset•7 minutes
Magic Adaptive Presets in Lightroom•9 minutes
Color Grading Intro With Orange & Teal in Lightroom•10 minutes
Batman Dark Moody Tone Cinematic Color Grade in Lightroom•18 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Creative Color Grading Techniques
Module 5•1 hour to complete
Module details
Deepen your color grading skills by experimenting with duotone, black & white, and reductive editing. Learn how to create professional stylized edits from start to finish.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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3 videos•Total 34 minutes
High Contrast Black & White Lightroom Presets•13 minutes
Duo Tone Spotify Color Grade in Lightroom•9 minutes
Color Grading Secrets Full Process Reductive Lightroom•11 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 5 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Lightroom Limitations & Next Steps
Module 6•2 hours to complete
Module details
Wrap up the course by learning when to move beyond Lightroom and how to handle video files. Reflect on what you’ve learned and prepare for more advanced creative tools.
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