Most of us are perfectly
happy to let our digital cameras do the work of processing our
"negatives." But there are those who want complete control over the
process, and the only way to do that is to shoot in RAW format.
Processing photos shot in
RAW -- which are the digital equivalent of film negatives -- can be a
challenge, but a new guide from geeky publishers No Starch Press makes it
easier. "The Art
of RAW Conversion," written by Uwe Steinmueller, editor of web magazine
"Digital Outback Photo" and an expert in RAW photography, is both a practical and
beautifully illustrated guide that details the advantages of working with RAW
files, and then how to use RAW converters to create the best digital image from
each shot.
Highlights of the book include:
• Techniques for calibrating a digital camera to work with RAW files
• How to get the best results from the leading RAW converters and when to use
each
• Tips for color to black-and-white conversion
• Coverage of basic color management and batch processing
• Sections on Apple’s Aperture and Adobe’s Lightroom
The book's blurbs promise
that "whether you’re an amateur or a professional, The Art of RAW Conversion will
take you beyond mere point-and-shoot photography, and show you how to achieve
art-quality results with your digital camera." I don't shoot RAW often, only
when I really want total control over how the image will turn out or I'm in the
mood to experiment. Steinmueller's book looks to be a great guide that can help make my RAW adventures less time consuming and more productive. You can check
out a sample chapter here.
(note: it's a PDF file.)
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