Scott Kelby’s Simplified Lightroom Image Management (SLIM) System
All new and updated for Lightroom Classic! Have you ever wished you could start your Lightroom catalog over from scratch and do it right? If you have, or if you are just starting to use Lightroom for this first time, this class is for you. Join Scott Kelby as he walks you through his simplified Lightroom image management system (SLIM) that keeps his drive organized, his workflow simple, and his peace of mind intact. This is a class you’re going to want to watch in its entirety before you take action, but it may be just the thing you need to rethink how to use Lightroom from the ground up and see things in a new light. By the end of the class, you’ll have an organizational process for moving forward with confidence, clarity, and simplicity.
Release Date: 2018-11-21
Lessons
Storing Your Photos
Scott introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow, then jumps right into how to store your photos.
Duration: 6 mins 40 seconds
Cloud Backup
You’ve got to have a third leg to your backup system.
Duration: 4 mins 51 seconds
Organizing Your Photos
Get your photos organized on your drive.
Duration: 5 mins 4 seconds
Just One Catalog
Keep your life simpler by using just one Lightroom catalog.
Duration: 7 mins 46 seconds
Use Collections
The collections panel is visible in all modules and is a safer option than working in folders.
Duration: 8 mins 57 seconds
Create Organizational Structure with Collection Sets and Collections
You’ll want to mimic your folder structure using collection sets and collections.
Duration: 2 mins 53 seconds
Organizing a Shoot
Learn how to make your selects and organize your shoot.
Duration: 10 mins 57 seconds
Making Selects
Scott shares his method and philosophy for making selects after a shoot.
Duration: 10 mins 45 seconds
Traps to Avoid
Here are a few traps you’ll want to avoid.
Duration: 7 mins 11 seconds
Reevaluate Keywording
Keywording is powerful, but it can take a lot of time.
Duration: 7 mins 7 seconds
Understand the Import Process
Once you understand what is really happening during the import process you’ll have a much better Lightroom experience.
Duration: 7 mins 0 seconds
Adding Automation
Let Lightroom do some of the work for us.
Duration: 10 mins 41 seconds
Closing Tips
Scott shares some closing tips for searching, finding missing photos, and more.
Duration: 5 mins 8 seconds