He starts off by exploring the idea of smarter image processing and retouching. You will step through profiling for accurate color. Learn about the quick development controls as well as each of the segments of the Develop module interface. You will learn how to use the histogram panel to manage clipping as well as a detailed explanation of white point, clipping and setting the blacks.
You will learn to correct under- and over-exposed images as well as work with Tone Curve Zones and Tone Curve Adjustments. You will use the HSL/Color/Grayscale Panel to fine-tune your targeted color adjustments and grayscale conversions. To correct for deficiencies in lens optics you will use the Lens Correction panel to control aberrations and vignetting. You will also learn to calibrate your camera using the Calibration Panel.
Chapter five, "Printing," shows you how to prepare your image for printing, along with setting titles and custom profile printing. Chapter six, "Presenting Your Work," will show you how to prepare your images for display on the web or as a slideshow from within Lightroom. Finally, the appendix is where the author reserved the space to go into more detail about certain aspects of Lightroom, such as with templates, folders, thumbnails and the Lightroom RGB space. These are things that the author deemed would take away from the goal of the main text, but are certainly topics to enhance your Lightroom experience.
I find the best way to learn a product is to get the information from a professional who uses the product to earn a living. Add to that, someone who has the ability to present the information in a clear and concise manner. Martin Evening does all this and more.
To me, the steak and potatoes of Lightroom is the library and the develop modules. In The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Book, the author gives me the most bang for my buck in those areas. For my dollar, you can't go wrong with that!
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