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Photoshop CS2 RAW
The RAW file format is the uncompressed data file captured
by a digital camera's electronic sensor. When your camera
saves an image in RAW format, settings like white balance,
sharpening, contrast and saturation are not applied to the
image but are saved instead in a separate header. Because
RAW files remain virtually untouched
by in-camera
processing, they are essentially the digital equivalent to
exposed but undeveloped film.
This makes RAW an increasingly popular format with amateur
and professional digital photographers, because it affords
greater flexibility and control during the editing
process-if you know how to work with RAW files.
Most digital camera manufacturers supply their own software
for converting RAW data, as do some third party vendors.
Increasingly, however, the RAW converter of choice is a
plug-in included in the latest version of Adobe Photoshop,
the most popular and widely-used digital image editing tool
in the world. Adobe Photoshop CS2 is emerging as the best
place to edit RAW images, and the best way to master this
new format is with Photoshop CS2 RAW.
An important book dedicated to working with RAW in
Photoshop, this comprehensive guide features a unique design
that helps readers grasp the subject through visual
instruction and prompts. The entire RAW process is
explored, from shooting to using the Adobe plug-in converter
and new Bridge navigation software. The primary focus of
Photoshop RAW is, as the title suggests, Photoshop editing
technique: automating RAW workflow, correcting exposures,
extending exposure range, manipulating grayscale and working
with the new DNG (Digital Negative) open standard that Adobe
supports.
Presented by photographer Mikkel Aaland, a pioneer of
digital photography and author of eight books, including
O'Reilly's Photoshop for the Web and the award-winning
Shooting Digital, Photoshop CS2 RAW investigates and
instructs in an accessible visual style. Required reading
for professionals and dedicated photo hobbyists alike.
Shooting & importing RAW
Using Adobe Bridge to Trash, Edit & Sort RAW files
Using Adobe Camera RAW
Using Camera RAW adjusts
Advanced tonal control
Sharpening RAW smartly
Reducing noise
Better black & white images
Archiving
Converting RAW
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