'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. *The how-to guidebook on RAW file capture, processing and creativity! * Straightforward example workflow solutions for Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0, Aperture and Lightroom and other software innovations for raw imaging * Demystifies raw functions in the camera, computer, during download, and conversion, and finally during image processing
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
If you are starting on digital, this book is a MUST HAVE:
This book is a very good source if you are a serious amateur-professional photographer jumping into digital. If you are going to manage hundreds of files, this book will give you an idea about what would work best depending on your needs. It will aslo walk you through softwares you can use. It is written in an simple and understandable language. I highly reccomend it.
Good coverage:
I am still at the beginning of the book but initial impression is as follows:
Pro: quality print & illustrations, good explanations, easy read, well laid-out, good software coverage
Con:At times more depth would be good i.e. more technical detail for people really interested. Current level perfect for most people.
Key complaint - American English - for example: gonna,yer chance, et cetera - why not use proper English.
Raw Workflow from Capture to Archives:
Surprisingly, there are few if any books that cover RAW workflow these days; so any book that covers this important subject for the digital photographer is to be welcomed. Not surprisingly though, Focal Press have been the first to fill the niche with this excellent guide written collaboratively between Philip Andrews, Yvonne Butler, and Joe Farace. The book covers all subjects RAW, from capturing images through to archiving them. The initial chapter is aimed at the newcomer to RAW imaging, explaining what... more info
Too General:
This book tries to capture too many products and really gives very few tips on workflow. I suggest looking else where.
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