Dates: 6 October - 1 November 2024 (see full schedule below)

Times:
Sundays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesdays: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Final Session: Friday, 1 November - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

This four-week workshop focuses on mastering Adobe Lightroom Classic. You'll learn the most effective tools for primary and secondary colour correction, colour matching, advanced masking, colour profiles, and exporting. Working with RAW files, you'll produce high-quality web and print masters.

All too commonly, we begin with an image and an idea of where we want to go with it but struggle with which tools to use to get there. We often guess, make a mistake, and then fix that mistake with another tool, making more of a mess and ending up frustrated and having to start over or give up completely.

Our goal is to improve your creative and technical processes, helping you think precisely about your images and achieve your vision with confidence.

I’ll share my personal grading methodology, explaining the rationale behind each tool's use and its sequence in the workflow. This approach not only simplifies the process but also enhances its effectiveness.

You'll receive guided instruction and hands-on practice, applying newly learned techniques to your own images with individual feedback. Our extensive sessions will introduce new challenges each week, while our Wednesday check-ins will focus on addressing questions and solving problems. You'll benefit from individual and group feedback, hands-on time and opportunities to work independently and collaboratively. Observing fellow students’ work will also provide valuable insights, as each unique image requires a nuanced approach.

If you're a Capture One user, the skills you'll gain here are transferable. While the interfaces are similar, they are not identical, so you should familiarise yourself with the basic interface of Lightroom Classic beforehand.

Join us to set a robust foundation for ongoing learning and artistic growth. Even with over 20 years of experience, I discover new insights every time I grade. Let’s embark on this journey together and take your image grading skills to the next level.

SCHEDULE
Week 1:

Sunday, October 6: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Intro and Primary Tools)
Wednesday, October 9: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (session left open for group work)

Week 2:

Sunday, October 13: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Primary Tools Continued)
Wednesday, October 16: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (session left open for group work)

Week 3:

Sunday, October 20: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Secondary Tools)
Wednesday, October 23: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Week 4:

Sunday, October 27: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Match Grading & Export)
Friday, November 1: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Regular breaks are part of our time together; colour fatigue is real.

A detailed agenda and supporting notes will be emailed before the course begins.

Small Groups: This workshop is limited to a maximum of twelve participants.

Bursaries Available: Need financial support? Visit www.gabriellemotola.com/learn to apply for a bursary covering part or all of the ticket price.

What to bring with you to the Online Session:

Laptop or Desktop Computer (PC or Mac) with the latest version of Adobe Lightroom Classic Installed
A catalogue with up to 10 photographs of your own (RAW format) images.
Several reference images (JPEG format) from films, other photographers, or paintings ( film-grab.com is a great reference for films)
The latest Zoom Software must be installed on your computer: https://zoom.us/ (it's free)

Workshop Fee

The workshop cost is £675

Please click the purchase button above to register your place. But before you do, read the cancellation policy below.

If you have any further questions or need more details about the workshop, please refer to the FAQ section on Eventbrite. If you need further help or want to discuss your individual needs, email me.

Cancellation Policy:

a) Cancellation by Gabrielle Motola (hereafter referred to as “The Instructor”).

The Instructor reserves the right to cancel the workshop for any reason without liability, including but not limited to:

The instructor is unable to attend due to illness or unforeseen circumstances.
Insufficient attendance (less than 50%)
Force Majeure (unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of The Instructor, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of war, terrorism, government actions, or any other events that make it impractical or impossible to conduct the workshop).

In such cases, a full refund will be provided to participants. The Instructor is not responsible for reimbursing travel expenses. Participants are strongly encouraged to secure travel insurance to cover such potential losses.

b) Cancellation by The Participant:

Participants who are unable to attend are not eligible for a refund. However, they have the option of:

Finding a replacement for their spot.
Requesting to be rescheduled for another workshop of equivalent value within the same calendar year.

Modifications:

The Instructor may, without penalty, make changes to the itinerary if deemed necessary for the overall experience of Participants. The Instructor reserves the right, at their sole discretion, to accept, decline, or remove any Participant from the workshop.

Liability:

The Instructor shall not be liable for any personal loss, accidents, health-related issues, or damage to personal property incurred by Participants during the workshop. Participants acknowledge and accept all risks associated with their participation, including but not limited to photography activities, travelling to and from locations, and any other related events.

Participants waive any claims against The Instructor for loss, damage, injury, or death arising from their participation in the workshop. The Instructor assumes no responsibility for the actions or omissions of other participants, third parties, or external service providers.

Furthermore, The Instructor shall not be held liable for any loss or damage due to cancellation, delay, or disruption caused by laws, regulations, acts or failures to act, demands, orders of any government, or by acts of nature, including but not limited to strikes, fire, flood, war, terrorism, sickness, theft, or any other unforeseen circumstances beyond their control.

Participants are encouraged to secure their own insurance coverage, including public liability insurance and travel insurance, to mitigate any potential risks or losses. By participating in the photography workshop, participants expressly acknowledge and agree to this limitation of liability.

Image Use:

By attending a Workshop, participants grant permission for images taken of them during the workshop to be used to promote future workshops.

By registering for a photography workshop, Participants acknowledge and agree to abide by these terms and conditions. The Instructor reserves the right to update or modify these terms and conditions as necessary, and participants will be notified of any changes.

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DEVELOP YOUR COLOUR GRADING STYLE - A FOUR-WEEK ADOBE LIGHTROOM MASTERCLASS