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  1. Light The Burners Blueprint

    13 lessons
    1. Hit Your Targets Workbook
    2. Transformation Tracker
    3. Lightroom Editing Shortcuts
    4. Lightroom Slider Quick Reference Cheatsheet
    5. The Editing Workflow Checklist
    6. The Export Like An Expert Toolkit
    7. The Editing Identity Generator
    8. The Photoshop Jargon Simplifier
    9. The Ultimate Photoshop Guru Hacks
    10. The Photoshop Project Kickstarter
    11. The Photoshop Mistake Eliminator
    12. Whitepaper: Harnessing the Power of AI for Aviation Photography
    13. The Infinite Creativity Stylebook

  2. Edit Like A Pro

    112 lessons
    1. Edit Like A Pro: Welcome To The Lightroom Masterclass
    2. Lightroom Cheatsheet
    3. RAW Files Suite

    1. Module 1 - Getting Started with Adobe Lightroom

      1. So, Why Do We Need To Edit?
      2. What is Lightroom & Which Version Do I Need?
      3. The Structure Of This Course
      4. A Walkthrough Of Lightroom
      5. Lightroom Update Differences
      6. Exploring The Main Modules of Lightroom
      7. Exploring The Map, Book, Slideshow, Print & Web Modules
      8. How To Customise & Make Lightroom Your Own
      9. Understanding Corrective vs Creative Editing
      10. How To Crop An Image & Straighten The Horizon
      11. How To Flip & Rotate An Image
      12. How To Fix White Balance Issues
      13. Deep Dive: What Is Exposure?
      14. How To Correct For Exposure
      15. What Is Contrast & How To Use It
      16. How To Control Overall Colour Levels With Saturation
      17. How To Export And Image For Social Media
      18. Challenge 1

    2. Module 2 - Lightroom Fundamentals

      1. What You'll Learn In Module 2
      2. Understanding The Lightroom Catalog
      3. Folders: The Link Between Lightroom & Your Hard Drive
      4. How To Import Photos From Your Camera Or And SD Card
      5. How To Safely Delete Photos From Lightroom
      6. What is Non-Destructive Editing & Why Is It So Good?
      7. How To Use The Highlights/Shadows/Whites/Blacks Sliders
      8. Deep Dive: The Importance Of Clipping & Setting The White/Black Points
      9. Edit Walkthrough: Putting It All Into Practice
      10. Add Details With Clarity & Texture
      11. Cut Through Haze, With Dehaze
      12. Vibrance vs Saturation
      13. How To View The Before & After
      14. How To Export High Resolution JPEG Files
      15. Challenge 2

    3. Module 3 - Expand Your Knowledge

      1. What You'll Learn In Module 3
      2. How To Use Collections To Organise Your Images
      3. How To View Your Most Recently Imported Images
      4. Go Back In Time With The History Panel
      5. Declutter Your Workspace To Make Editing Easier
      6. An Introduction To Creative Editing
      7. Deep Dive: Understanding White Balance
      8. How To Use White Balance Creatively
      9. How To Read The Histogram
      10. How To Use The Tone Curve - Basics
      11. How To Use Lens Corrections
      12. Challenge 3

    4. Module 4 - Getting Hands On

      1. What You'll Learn In Module 4
      2. How To Organise Your Images With This Star Rating System
      3. How To Avoid Importing The Same Photo Twice
      4. Using The Quick Collection To Create A Temporary Collection
      5. How To Find Photos Using Search Filters
      6. How To Quickly Edit 100s Of Similar Photos
      7. Using Virtual Copies To Create Duplicates
      8. Deep Dive: Understand The Difference Between RAW, TIFF & JPEG
      9. Edit Walkthrough & Exporting In TIFF vs JPEG
      10. Control Colour With The HSL Panel
      11. Add Colour With The Colour Grading Panel
      12. How To Sharpen Images
      13. How To Reduce Noise
      14. How To Properly Add A Subtle Vignette
      15. Edit Walkthrough: Vintage
      16. Edit Walkthrough: Black & White
      17. Using The Calibration Panel To Smoothly Change Colours
      18. How To Correct Perspective With The Transform Panel
      19. Challenge 4

    5. Module 5 - Lightroom Accelerator

      1. What You'll Learn In Module 5
      2. Use The Pick/Flag Tool To Quickly Mark Images
      3. The Different Types of Previews & How To Create Smart Previews
      4. How to Find Images Instantly With Keywords
      5. How To Create 'Edit Snapshots'
      6. Using The Reference View To Match Edits
      7. Introduction To Masking
      8. What Is Masking?
      9. Masking Top Tips
      10. A Note On Upcoming Lessons
      11. Edit Walkthrough + Graduated Filters
      12. Edit Walkthrough + Radial Filters
      13. Edit Walkthrough + Adjustment Brush
      14. Adding & Subtracting Within Masks
      15. Select Subject & Select Sky
      16. How To Intersect Masks
      17. Challenge 5

    6. Module 6 - The Final Touches

      1. What You'll Learn In Module 6
      2. Spray Image Data Using The Painter Tool
      3. Use Smart Collections To Automatically Organise Your Photos
      4. What Is The DNG Format?
      5. How To Properly Use Presets
      6. Using Adaptive Presets
      7. Changing The Preset Amount
      8. Changing The Colour Profile
      9. How To Remove Dustspots
      10. Control Colour With The Tone Curve's Advanced Features
      11. Edit Walkthrough: Dodge & Burn Technique
      12. Using Range Masks To Isolate Where Adjustments Are Applied
      13. How To Merge Images To Create HDR
      14. How To Add A Watermark
      15. Challenge 6

    7. Module 7 - Bonus Edit Walkthroughs

      1. Edit Walkthrough: Swiss A220 at GVA
      2. Dark & Moody A380

    8. Module 8 - Bonus Workshops

      1. Why Do We Edit?
      2. Lightroom Powerhouse
      3. How To Make Your Images Pop
      4. Bury Boring Edits For Good
      5. LR Masking Session & Masterclass Intro
      6. Q&A: The Man With A Million Photos
      7. BONUS! Before & After Edits
      8. BONUS! How To Tell A Story With Editing, with Aaron PĂĽttmann
      9. BONUS! Nightshoots, with Joe Copalman
      10. BONUS! The Art & Science of Colour
      11. BONUS! Lightroom Q&A

  3. Create Like A Boss

    66 lesson
    1. Create Like A Boss: Welcome To The Photoshop Masterclass

    1. Module 1 - Getting started

      1. Photoshop: What, Why & When
      2. The Ultimate Workflow
      3. Why You Need To Understand Destructive Editing

    2. Module 2 - Photoshop Fundamentals

      1. Introduction to Photoshop Fundamentals
      2. Sending Images From Lightroom To Photoshop
      3. How To Crop An Image
      4. Colour Space Management
      5. Saving Your Work
      6. Image & Canvas Sizing
      7. How To Add Rulers And Guides
      8. Creating A Document & Setting Up Your Workspace
      9. Workspace Overview
      10. Introduction To Layers
      11. How To Create & Delete Layers
      12. Working With Layers
      13. How To Lock Layers
      14. How To Link Layers
      15. How To Group Layers
      16. Why Smart Objects Are Awesome!
      17. Introduction To Masks & How They Work
      18. Mask Tips & Tricks
      19. Introduction To Selections
      20. Basic Selections With The Lasso Tool
      21. The Polygonal Lasso Tool
      22. The Magic Wand
      23. Using Selections With Masks
      24. Quick Selection
      25. Object Selections
      26. Select Subject
      27. How To Save Selections
      28. The Final Result
      29. Photoshop Fundamentals... Complete!

    3. Module 3 - Photoshop Accelerator

      1. Introduction to Photoshop Accelerator
      2. Adjustment Layers
      3. Layer Styles
      4. Layer Comps
      5. Blend Modes
      6. Advanced Colour Matching Using Colour Channels
      7. Using The Blend If Tool
      8. Clipping Masks
      9. Linking Masks
      10. Vector v Rastor
      11. Precision With The Pen
      12. Vector Masks
      13. Select & Mask
      14. Colour Range
      15. Quick Mask
      16. Spot Healing Tool
      17. Clone Stamp
      18. Content Aware
      19. Brushes
      20. Perspective & Warp
      21. Sky Replacement
      22. The Type Tool
      23. Sharpening Your Images
      24. Photoshop Accelerator... Complete!

    4. Module 4 - Bonus Edit Walkthroughs

      1. BONUS! Watch A Crazy Composite Come Together!
      2. BONUS! Watch The Creation Of the Perfect Background!

    5. Module 5 - Bonus Workshops

      1. Unlocking Layers
      2. Understanding Masks & Perfecting Selections
      3. Unleash Your Imagination
      4. BONUS! Removing Objects Like A Boss
      5. BONUS! The Secrets of Convincing Composites
      6. BONUS! Photoshop Q&A
      7. BONUS! AI in Photoshop - An Introduction

  4. Showcase Like An Expert

    14 lessons
    1. Set Your Portfolio On Fire: An Introduction to The Portfolio Series
    2. Project 1: Create A Watermark & Add To Your Image
    3. Project 2: Design A Website Banner
    4. Project 3: Make A Phone Wallpaper
    5. Project 4: Mock Up A Print For A Client
    6. Project 5: Design A Magazine Cover/Flyer
    7. Project 6: Saving The Day! How To Rescue Chopped Wingtips, Noses & Tails
    8. Project 7: Creating An Action Sequence
    9. Project 8: Recreate A Vintage Scene
    10. Project 9: Imagining A Composite
    11. Project 10: Adding Motion Blur
    12. Project 11: Building A Low Key Edit
    13. Project 12: Transformation From Museum To Masterpiece
    14. The Portfolio Series... Complete!

  5. Shoot Like An Ace

    6 lessons
    1. Moving To Manual
    2. Camera Settings In Depth
    3. Night Photography
    4. Airshows & Spotting
    5. Air-To-Air
    6. Printing Masterclass

  6. Write Like A Hero

    17 lessons

    1. Writing Fundamentals

      1. Writing Captivating Captions Workshop
      2. Aerodynamic Writing - Structure & Function
      3. Aerodynamic Writing - Clear & Concise
      4. Aerodynamic Writing - Colour & Character
      5. BONUS! Captivating Captions Checklist
      6. Aerodynamic Writing Challenge 1
      7. Aerodynamic Writing Challenge 2

    2. Writing Masterclass

      1. Storybox Template
      2. Interviewing The Squadron Commander
      3. Building The Airframe
      4. Writing The Damn Thing
      5. Mastermind 1
      6. Mastermind 2
      7. Mastermind 3
      8. Interview with Jamie Hunter
      9. Interview with Steven Bridgewater
      10. Interview with Joe Copalman

  7. The Wingman Podcast

    8 lessons
    1. E1: How investing in your hobby will bring improved motivation, increased confidence and sky-high satisfaction
    2. E2: Why you can’t always “get it right in camera”
    3. E3: The 7 reasons you think you're not creative - And how to solve them!
    4. E4: Why Editing is No Longer Enough...
    5. E5: "That's Photoshopped!" Unpacking the ethics of photo manipulation to maintain your hard earned reputation
    6. E6: What's the point? Why every photographer needs a portfolio! How to build one in 3 simple steps
    7. E7: AI vs. Authenticity - How to win the battle
    8. E8: The Missing Link: Captivate your audience with this simple hack that will keep them coming back for more...

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Sue Cooper

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Hugo Pech

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Steve Wilson

COAP Online has elevated my photography skills way beyond expectations.

Alan Bland

My editing has gone to a whole new level thanks to the classes and tutorials.

Mark Lawrence

The structure of the learning made me rediscover things in images I never thought possible.

Joseph Evans

COAP Online is one of the most positive and friendliest aviation communities in the world.