ABSTRACT

'Raw Workflow from Capture to Archives' provides specific, practical explanations and how-to instructions for the digital photographer mastering this process. The most comprehensive book devoted to simplifying raw workflow, this guide will demystify raw functions in the camera, raw converter, image processing and enhancement software, and digital asset management programs. Not restricting itself to a single workflow this valuable resource discusses the latest applications that deal with raw files, including special plug-ins, stand alone programs and custom applications. Shooting raw gives you complete creative control over your images and is the hottest topic in digital photography today. Learn how to take advantage of the benefits of raw to increase your creative control and streamline your raw workflow in this informative guide.

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter |1 pages

Dedication

chapter |20 pages

Section One: Raw Basics

chapter 2|28 pages

Shooting in Raw Mode

chapter 3|22 pages

Downloading Raw Files

chapter 4|22 pages

Raw Editor Round-up

chapter 5|8 pages

Establishing a Raw Workfl ow

chapter |8 pages

Section Two: Processing Raw Files

chapter 7|26 pages

Processing with Photoshop Elements

chapter 8|42 pages

ACR, Photoshop and Bridge

chapter 10|8 pages

Stand Alone Converters

chapter 11:|4 pages

Lossless Image Enhancement Comes of Age

chapter 12|16 pages

Bridge and Photoshop Combine

chapter 13|12 pages

Lightroom Walkthrough

chapter 14|10 pages

Aperture Step by Step

chapter |14 pages

Section Four: Raw File Management

chapter 16|16 pages

Protecting Your Raw Assets