Understanding the Lightroom Catalog System

A really easy to follow explanation of the Adobe Lightroom Catalog system. If you are new to Lightroom or are confused about how to set it up, this is the video for you. Using simple graphics you will learn how to create an organised workflow with storage folders connected to the Lightroom Catalog. To learn how to import existing photographs take a look at my latest 'Import from your Computer' tutorial • Lightroom Classic - Im...
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[@tobinwazzan]

The voice, the flow, the graphics ... just perfect. Thank you a bunch.

[@wildlizzard1]

By Geroge, I think I've got it! Thank you! You just confirmed my summation of the previous video. You make it so simple and easy to follow. I'm starting over (only had 150 photos imported so far so not bad). Best training video ever. Straight and to the point.

[@vjvarrassi]

I have been watching tutorials for past day and a half, getting more or less confused. Then I found this one. AMAZING. You cleared up my confusion in 15 minutes. Instead of "show" you gave instruction. Thank you so much. This is the BEST explanation of the file management system in LR I have found. (after viewing at least 20 others) I have installed LR but was afraid to launch it because I had installed it and tried it once before only to screw up. I uninstalled it and the old catalog and then did a reinstall. Now I know what to do next. Thanks so much.

[@mickolsen3718]

EXCELLENT!! This tutorial is the business. Frank you are a great teacher. Thank You

[@gahrahm11]

This is really a great video. Explanation is clear and easy to understand for somebody who doesn’t not know about light room . Now I feel so safe because found this tutorial. Thank you.

[@yana_yoga]

WOW. Really, just wow. Great pace, simple language, really great visuals. Best tutorial I have seen.

[@kyliepollard6031]

This is incredibly helpful information to a new Lightroom user, especially one that is not overly computer keen. The best I have found on the subject. Thank you.

[@SteveMarcus]

Seriously, is there even one bad review of this video? No! This is the best Intro to Lightroom I've watched. Nice work.

[@dagopakar]

One of the best and most clear tutorials for Lightroom I have seen. Looking forward to the future tutorials.

[@bkeati7]

The Best I have come across. Systematic treatment of the subject,Great job ! Thank you for your hardwork!

[@Greg-fs8np]

Excellent video! I just recently installed LightRoom and have seen many instructional videos. This is the clearest and most helpful that I have come across.

[@steventom4540]

Frank I was always confused with other tutorials but you explained it perfectly Thank you

[@andrevaca6700]

Thank you so much for this video. I kept searching for something that would visually represent how the lightroom catalog system works and these diagrams were perfect. Now I understand how I will set up my own catalog and maintain a consistent workflow. Currently subscribed and look forward to watching more of your tutorials. Thanks again!

[@martynlejeune5191]

Simply Brilliant. Frank takes the confusion of Lightroom and puts into such a simple way to understand.

[@FrankMinghella]

Thanks Martyn

[@franiuzzini7891]

This is John, not Fran and I am the one using LR 5. I find your tutorial one of the very best on the net regarding how to use LR 5 right off the bat. I too am a senior citizen and you should be very happy after reading this when I write to you telling you, you made my life in LR 5 much simpler and you have me smiling again this AM. God Bless You. I am now one of your followers. Thank you again.

[@normansparrow1222]

Fantastic and easy to follow introduction to the maze of Lightroom catalogs!

[@balthebat]

Absolutely brilliant tutorial, perfect tempo and extremely clear

[@ChuckBruton]

One of the best starter of basic cataloging I've watched .........now a subscriber !

[@erniehayden]

EXCELLENT! One of the best discussions regarding Lr and Catalogs! Fantastic and Thank you!

[@shannonlloyd7093]

Wow! After watching so many tutorials on Lightroom over many hours, finally this is the video that is easy to understand and totally make since of the Lightroom system. Thanks so much Perfect Photo Company, I look forward to watching more videos from you!!

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks for the kind comment Shannon : )

[@imtiazemanjra596]

Fantastic! The nest video n graphics seen on the subject. You have made the concept so simple and logical. You made all my confusions ( especially on the catalog n folder/s) very clear. Thank you.👍👍👍

[@alexbrown1446]

This was incredibly helpful, clear and simple to follow. Thankyou!

[@reginaldworthington7558]

Great job on this. Very well broken down so easy to set up Lightroom properly from the get-go. Thank you.

[@franciscoortega2829]

Loved watching. Although I'm pretty adept at using LR and organizing my files, this video actual gave me a better understanding of how everything functions. HUGE THANKS!!

[@paulsharkey4185]

This is a totally awesome video!! Right at the beginning you stated that a person would become lost if they didn't understand the catalog system. This is very true.I can attest to that. You explained it so explicitly. THANK YOU so much!!!

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks Paul : )

[@210caulfield]

Brilliant. Thank you for explaining it by use of diagrams. This really helped me.

[@chrisclear4735]

Great Tutorial Viewed a few others but this was much better and easier to understand, cheers. Looking forward to more.

[@victoriamovchan8470]

I love your tutorials! They are so clear and easy to follow. A pinch of humor you throw in every now and then is also great :)

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks for the nice comments Victoria. Plenty more videos to come : )

[@richardhill1377]

Superb - fantastic graphics, with very clear audio delivered at the correct pace for someone to easily follow. Very professional - well done

[@msmith9604]

Thanks Frank, this is so detailed and has massively helped me to understand how Lightroom works. I have watched several of your video's and all have been fantastically detailed. I have also looked at you website I would like to sign up for some courses in the future once Covid restrictions are lifted. Stay Safe.

[@truebro77]

The clearest explanation anywhere on the internet, thank you sir

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks, and thanks for watching : )

[@nicoleatx]

Thank you for explaining this! I watched a stupid number of videos before I found yours, which explained it clearer and better than all the others.

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks Nicole : )

[@mehmetnasuhogullar3826]

GREETINGS FROM TURKEY. GREAT JOB YOU'VE DONE. THE BEST AND MOST EXPLANATORY VIDEO I'VE CHECKED OUT IN AN EFFORT TO UNDERSTAND LR BASICS BEFORE STARTING. UP TO THE POINT. WISH YOU ALL THE BEST...I WILL BE CHECKING ALL YOUR TUTORIALS FROM NOW.

[@hurleygreen927]

GREAT JOB! You went back to basics with easy to understand directions,,,,thank you!

[@frankcich1423]

Excellent tutorial. I'm gratified to know I've been doing it right. Thanks for the confirmation.

[@bkeati7]

Great Job frank. logical and straight forward.What more is there to say!

[@petertang2618]

very clear . It is a must to start with a concept before using the software. Thank you.

[@Mark.McLaren]

Awesome tutorial mate.. Easy to follow and great presentation . Thanks for taking the time .. Helped me a lot !

[@malistoryteller]

This video is just what I was looking for! you couldn't have explain it all better, thank you so much!

[@ninastefansdottir3007]

Thank you for explaining so well. Very helpful!

[@simonbrownportfolio]

That was just an amazing tutorial, the pace and tone is amazing.

[@cristianebregge8004]

Thank you for this video. Before I saw it, I was lost.

[@ColinHuijser]

He could have explained this in half the time but i've never been more relaxed in my life than i am right now. Love it.

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks Colin 🙂

[@ColinHuijser]

@@PerfectPhotoCompany you should read audiobooks

[@andreduplessis9767]

I found this video very useful and the fundamentals well explained - thank you !

[@RyokuWeil]

I haven't even watched the video yet. But I'm dropping a like right away because that intro is fine af.

[@madshauerslev]

this tutorial was just what i needed. Thank you very much sir

[@malcolmyates7087]

Thanks Frank after a long time of fustration you came along and made it very clear thanks

[@philglendon6218]

Brilliant easy to follow explanation, thank you, a lot!

[@briannewnes7030]

Brilliant video, very helpful and easy to follow

[@johnvirginiasvideos5892]

Outstanding, good to see a Lightroom video that deals with the concept of a catalog and explains it.

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thank you : )

[@thecherishedlife]

Thank you so much! It's dumbed down just enough without making us feel dumb, lol. Thank you!

[@CRISCRAVELLO]

I don’t think not even Julieanne Kost has ever explained it this clear. It finally all makes sense now. Thank you for this superb video! 🙏🏻👏👏

[@saulmirandaaliaga]

Mate, you are amazing. I can't thank you enough, God bless!

[@sambro7796]

Super clear, love the slower talking for explaining things

[@vipinpatel4545]

Very simple to understand, perfect for 76. Great and thank you

[@IvanValdiviaMedina]

Best video I found on this matter! Thank you!

[@danwaldie4661]

It’s all beginning to make sense. Thank you.

[@nigelburley1047]

The best explanation of the Lightroom Catalog system that i have seen, many thanks!

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

You're welcome Nigel

[@hawiianpwr]

Perfectly done, thanks!

[@marjorieraggoportraits4578]

Genius! Thank you for the great explanation and beautiful graphics.

[@FrankMinghella]

Thanks Marjorie 🙂

[@jackherlihy3179]

Very helpful. I'm like the guy starting over. Thanks

[@davidkarladam]

great video!! was searching for the announced follow up tutorial... would be great if you keep up the great work you do on tutorials like this!!

[@THOMAS1945STO]

I must agree with the others here: THE BEST TUTORIAL I EVER SEEN !!!!!

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

still relevant, especially as i attempt to move my entire apple library (60k images) into lightroom. thank you for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

[@SteveBott1963]

What an absolutely brilliant tutorial, great graphics and explanation make it all so easy to understand.

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks Steve

[@athvas57]

Easy to follow, thank you!

[@chandraford8116]

Thank you for the easy to follow and clear explanation of what happens. I need pictures and basic explaining.

[@oscargutierrez2285]

Grasias amigo. Very simple and to the point.

[@johnallibon2792]

Clear & concise - many thanks.

[@astarothana]

Thank you, this was very helpful!

[@jean-francois2180]

Thank you. Good explanation!

[@lukesharp6121]

Exceptional! Thank you!

[@tinagiles2368]

Thumbs up! Very nice and made simple tutorial!

[@robertsonegueye8087]

Thank you so much. The way you explained it all demystified my fears.

[@RichardGingrasPhotography]

Excellent tutorial. Very clearly explained.

[@dulceresendiz]

Very much appreciated!! Thank you sir.🙏

[@gdurkee]

This is great. I teach GIS and at the start of each class, I emphasize starting life with a logical file structure and standardized file naming conventions and how it'll save the students grief and unhappiness months and years later. . I'm going to redo my videos based on your overall outline. Thanks.

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks George : )

[@EyeReignImages]

Great tutorial and presentation!

[@ashfield001]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@warrenrae]

Great tutorial - thank you!!!

[@paulvanbalken6335]

Very good tutorial to understand the basics

[@monsieurcobourg]

Very well explained. Thank you.

[@Rdavis6593]

This is an informative video. Thank you.

[@javysvisuals671]

Very helpful. Thank you very much!

[@NabilTX]

Very well done, thank you!!!

[@roccozampaglione5512]

First time in your site you were so clear it was really easy to understand thank you

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks Rocco : )

[@draganmikki5688]

Great video. Much appreciated.

[@QuelleVueGiteRuraleSouyeaux]

How wonderful to listen to a calm Brit teaching us stuff and not a crazy American. Thanks - excellent approach.

[@ewwe7796]

Great! Thank you for making this!

[@ericmuncy]

Awesome explanation!

[@fernandaferrari9587]

I just want to say congratulations for your work...not just easy to understand but I can imagine the time you took to make the presentation.

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks Fernanda : )

[@RobertZackMountainBees]

Nice job Frank. Thank You

[@davide36923]

Beautiful work Frank. Better than Adobe's own tutorials.

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks Dave. It makes it all worth while when I receive a brilliant comment like yours. Take care, Frank

[@cesarrivarola6409]

excellent explanation!!!

[@michaelbailey1578]

What a cool RAW engine. Excellent vid.

[@buellcrazy]

Great video, nice and clear...learnt some things too.

[@Krateez]

Excellent, thank you!

[@marksteeples7768]

Many thanks Frank for sharing this, hugely helpful and I wish I’d had this a few years ago when I first acquired Lightroom.

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thanks Mark

[@edwindatoc1000]

awesome explanation , thanks mate.

[@javadahmadi]

Truly magnificent video. Thank you for compiling this 💐🇨🇦

[@PerfectPhotoCompany]

Thank you for watching : )

[@turbonium100]

I agree with the others, this is excellent. A lot of effort has gone into this - thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@FrankMinghella]

Thank you : )