Photoshop CS6 for Photographers: Camera Raw 7

Provides in-depth training on Camera Raw 7, the Photoshop CS6 component that enables photographers to open and manipulate raw format images.This course provides in-depth training on Camera Raw 7, the Photoshop CS6 component that enables photographers to open and manipulate raw format images. Raw images are minimally processed in the camera; they're effectively the exact data recorded by the camera's sensor. Author Chris Orwig shows you how to control a raw image's appearance—exposure, shadow and highlight detail, color balance, and sharpness—with far more precision than is possible with JPEG images. The course also introduces the new workflow procedures and technical concepts and issues associated with raw content, so that photographers can best leverage this powerful format. Topics include: Comparing the raw, JPG, and TIFF formats Converting or saving to the DNG format Enhancing color and tone Cropping and composing Sharpening and noise reduction Using the Camera Raw histogram Batch editing Correcting for under- and overexposure Retouching blemishes Making lens corrections Calibrating your camera Speeding up your workflow with actions