Module 1: Introduction to Adobe Lens Profile Creator

• What is a lens profile?
• Understanding lens distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration
• Importance of custom lens profiles for image correction
• Overview of Adobe Lens Profile Creator (LPC)
• Compatibility with Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) and Lightroom

Module 2: Installing and Setting Up Adobe Lens Profile Creator

• Downloading and installing the software
• System requirements and hardware recommendations
• Understanding the user interface and workflow overview
• Required tools and test charts for lens profiling

Module 3: Capturing Images for Lens Profiling

• Setting up test charts and calibration environments
• Best camera settings for accurate lens profiling
• Shooting guidelines for different lens types (wide-angle, telephoto, fisheye)
• Ensuring consistent lighting and perspective control
• Organizing captured images for profiling

Module 4: Creating Lens Profiles for Distortion Correction

• Importing test images into Adobe Lens Profile Creator
• Understanding different distortion types (barrel, pincushion, mustache)
• Mapping distortion and applying corrections
• Fine-tuning adjustments for specific focal lengths

Module 5: Vignetting and Chromatic Aberration Corrections

• Understanding vignetting and how it affects images
• Measuring and correcting lens vignetting with test images
• Identifying chromatic aberration (CA) and color fringing
• Adjusting and fine-tuning chromatic aberration corrections

Module 6: Exporting and Using Custom Lens Profiles

• Saving and exporting lens profiles (.lcp files)
• Installing profiles in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom
• Applying lens profiles in Photoshop and Lightroom
• Testing and refining profiles for different shooting conditions

Module 7: Advanced Lens Profile Customization

• Creating profiles for zoom lenses and multiple focal lengths
• Adapting profiles for different sensor sizes and crop factors
• Customizing profiles for creative effects (intentional distortion)
• Optimizing lens profiles for video workflows

Module 8: Troubleshooting and Best Practices

• Common issues and solutions in lens profiling
• Evaluating profile accuracy with real-world images
• Best practices for organizing and managing lens profiles
• When to use built-in Adobe lens profiles vs. custom profiles