Lightroom 101- What Does Lens Correction Do in Lightroom Classic?
Curious about what Lens Correction does in Lightroom Classic? In this video, we’ll break down how this powerful feature works to fix common lens distortions like barrel distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration. Whether you’re shooting with a wide-angle lens or a telephoto, understanding Lens Correction can help you achieve more natural and professional-looking images. Join me as we explore this essential tool and how it can enhance your photos with just a few clicks!
This video is from our Lightroom Classic for Beginners Course.
Video Summary
This tutorial focuses on using the Lens Corrections module in Adobe Lightroom. The host edits a landscape photo taken with a wide-angle lens, demonstrating how to automatically fix lens distortion and remove chromatic aberration (color fringing). The video also covers how to manually fine-tune these corrections and creatively use distortion sliders for artistic effects. Additional tips include an alternative method for straightening images and a preview of basic photo adjustments.
Timestamps:
0:37 – Introduces editing a dull landscape photo taken with a 10-24mm wide-angle lens.
1:12 – Demonstrates an alternative method for straightening a tilted image using the crop tool’s rotation handle when a clear horizon line is absent.
2:36 – Applies basic adjustments (highlights, shadows, vibrance, clarity) to enhance the photo.
3:36 – Enters the Lens Corrections module and enables profile corrections. This automatically detects the lens and removes geometric distortion.
5:07 – Explains and enables Remove Chromatic Aberration to eliminate color fringing (visible when zoomed in).
6:26 – Briefly covers the “Distortion” and “Vignetting” sliders to fine-tune the automatic correction strength.
8:13 – Shows the Manual tab, including the “Defringe” eyedropper tool for manually removing color fringes.
9:54 – Bonus Tip: Demonstrates using the Manual distortion slider creatively to exaggerate features for a comical effect, especially with wide-angle portraits.
