Course Outline

Introduction

  • What is Darktable?
  • Darktable vs. other image editing tools
  • Overview of Darktable's features and architecture
  • Benefits of using Darktable for photography

Understanding Darktable

  • The lifecycle of a photo in Darktable
  • How Darktable's non-destructive editing works
  • Introduction to modules and their role

Getting Started

  • Setting up the Development Environment
  • Installing Darktable on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Configuring basic settings and preferences

Importing and Organizing Photos

  • Importing photos into Darktable
  • Organizing and managing your photo library
  • Adding metadata and tags for better organization

Basic Image Editing

  • Crop and rotate images
  • Adjust exposure, contrast, and brightness
  • White balance and color correction

Advanced Editing Techniques

  • Using masks and blending modes
  • Applying filters and effects
  • Fine-tuning with tone curves and levels

Non-destructive Editing Workflow

  • Understanding history and snapshots
  • Revisiting and re-editing photos
  • Preserving original image quality

Debugging and Troubleshooting

  • Common issues and error messages
  • Troubleshooting techniques and solutions

Summary and Next Steps

  • Review of key concepts and skills learned
  • Resources for further learning and advanced topics

Requirements

  • An understanding of basic photography concepts
  • Experience with digital cameras and image formats
  • No programming experience required

Audience

  • Photographers
  • Photo enthusiasts
  • Beginners in image editing
 14 Hours

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