Adobe Lightroom Classic CC for Beginners with Jared Platt

This is excellent. Great teacher and SO much infomation so just had to buy it!

I am wondering if one of the videos explains the different drives he is using. Are they just external ones plugged into the computer. I am so new to this and so lost and feel like I can not go on unless I understand that.

FINALLY! An instructor, teaching BEGINNING that I can understand.

I think this is more of a LR "intermediate" class since Jared moves pretty quickly, but it a great class for people who have been using LR and know the basics. It really had some great information on how to better use a lot of the tools as well as how to set up your computer for better LR performance. I learned a LOT and have been using LR for about two years on an almost daily basis. This improved my work flow tremendously.

Could Mr. Platt do a class or make a hand out so a newbie can set up the two drives... working Catalog, Photo Drive... on your computer... probably computer operator error on my part. more step by step for us older students?

I just finished the introduction section to Jared's class (Adobe Lightroom CC For Beginners) and his explanation of how LR works is so much easier to understand and relate to than any other course/learning module I've tried that I have already learned more in this one module than with all the others! Looking forward to finishing this course and putting it to use immediately.

I wished there was a 5 stat rating system for classes. I would give it 3-1/2 stars and here's why. I've tried LR in the past but the learning curve was so steep I walked away from it. A couple years later, here I am wanting to get back to it and learn so I consider myself completely new. While the content of this class is good, I find it a bit hard to follow. For a beginner, there's tons of information here, maybe a bit too much. I get somewhat lost on the points when so much other information gets mixed in. A good example is the cataloging of your images. I would prefer a straight forward start to finish process of building one and inputting images. Jarod talks about this but includes so much other information that 10 minutes later I find myself lost on the very basics and wondering where they went. Would I recommend it for the basic beginner? Probably not, there's just so much here and frankly confusing.

Worth every penny. I am completely new to Lightroom and it really is like learning a new language. Jared Platt did a great job explaining the most efficient ways to utilize Lightroom. There's a lot of technical jargon that can often make creatives lose interest, but it's important and useful information. I've watched several segments again and again. He's added years to my life and I am grateful. He's not my favorite instructor on this site, though, and I made good use of the 2x button on the screen.

This class is amaze-balls!!! I've watched and re-watched specific areas, applied it to my own work-flow and bam---it just makes sense! You are a great teacher, Jared. Thank you for this and please continue to do more classes with Creative Live!

I absolutely loved this class! Jared Platt helped clear up some of the confusion that Adobe created when they created a second Lightroom platform and rearranged the names. Platt is energetic, very informative, and easy to learn from. I never would've considered adding the new Lightroom CC to my workflow if I hadn't taken this class. Now I know how to take my work on the road without having to carry files with me. Platt explains the new features of the program and how to use them for both beginners and professionals alike. I strongly recommend this class!

Jared Platt is a wonderful teacher. I agree though that the term 'For Beginners' in the course title is at times a misnomer. A fascinating look though at Lightroom.

Waste of time AND money. He talks in circles and I am so confused. Have used photoshop for years and was wanting to start using lightroom, but confused and bored out of my mind. Makes it a little scarier to buy anymore courses.

This was a great class! Jared is able to explain the intricacies of Lightroom in a way that's entertaining and easy to follow. I've significantly improved my workflow using the techniques described in this class.

This is NOT for beginners of Lightroom. Four lessons in and I'm thoroughly confused. Instructor seems to go on and on without getting right to the point, so you get lost on all the sidebar conversations and questions from people who are obviously savvy about photo editing. Wish I didn't purchase this video!!!

Jared does a great job. The detail and tempo of his teaching is fantastic. I will look for more of his courses. I found it best to have Lightroom up and running on one screen and listening/watching his course on another so I can practice as he instructs.

I've been using LR a lot for the past 3 years and still managed to learn a lot from this class. Glad I caught it when it was live... only had to watch a few minutes to realize I needed to purchase it! Very good class for LR users of all levels.

I have been working in lightroom for while and by far am no expert at it , but what a eye opener. Jarad teaches you a lot as well as a lot of tricks! Stephen Bersig

Great info, and well done! What's the discount code for Blurb?

I learn a lot. Jared is great teacher! Thank you!

Really amazing class. Incredibly informative. Mr. Platt is incredibly accessible and easy to understand. The course is thorough and I can't begin to tell you how helpful this class has been!!!! I fumbled around in LR but couldn't get half of it to do what I wanted, thought it should be able to do, and thought it probably did do (to live up to all the accolades I hear from other photographers).... I'm so happy I'm just about in tears to see what I'm going to be able to do going forward. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Up to this point, efficient post production of images was a real barrier to my growth and skill set as a photographer .. now, with a proper understanding of Jared's LR workflow the post production via LR is a REAL bridge to success and the capabilities of Lightroom CC/6 to move one's images out of our hard drive to be viewed by customers is awesome! Thanks Mr. Platt .. for a "platinum" learning experience!!

This class was absolutely awesome! It literally turned my opinion of LR around 180 degrees! Before the class I was very frustrated with LR and my struggles with using it. Now I feel I am able to really benefit from not only the amazing editing features, but also the searching, sharing, and creative features within the program. Thank you Jared and CL!

I have never used Lightroom. I was very ignorant of the best way to use it. I really liked Jared's approach and explanation of what Lightroom is. I am an old duffer who really identifies with and understands card catalogs. That approach enabled me to grasp the importance of organizing the photos. The ability to retrieve is paramount. The latter part was difficult to understand. I believe the only way to gain that knowledge is practice. That is how I learn, maybe it is easier for others. His presentation is well done but I believe the purchase of the course is important for repetition. Hearing is forgotten, seeing is remembering and doing creates understanding. Yes I stole that from another instructor, but it is true. :-)

This was very good class. Thank you Jared

What at great presenter. What a lot of information and instruction and all at no cost. Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and your great personality.