The Raw format represents a giant leap in quality compared to shooting in Jpeg.
But if handled badly, our original shot (our raw material) will be irreversibly damaged.
Topics covered:
- Shooting in Raw format. Characteristics of the Raw format and advantages versus the Jpeg format.
- Workflow options and conversion of Raw format into Tiff, Jpeg or DNG. The files with the .xmp extention.
- White balance, a difficult but fundamental step in image management.
- The histogram. Understanding and modifying it with a professional usage of the various cursors.
- Optimization of Contrast, Highlights, Shadows, Blacks and Whites for an image with the maximum tonal range, avoiding clipping even in images with a large stop difference between shadows and highlights.
- The difference between Contrast, Clarity and Sharpening. Using Photoshop actions (provided during the lesson) for a perfect application of sharpness.
- Saturation and Vibrance.
- Local adjustments on images in Raw format.
- Contrast regulation using Tone Curve.
- Noise reduction. Differences between Luminance noise and Color noise.
- Correcting distortions, aberrations, and vignetting.
- Synchronizing images for batch work on large numbers of photos.
