Art of Raw Conversion - How to Produce Art Quality Prints With Adobe Photoshop Cs2 and

Klappentext TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUNDThe RAW file format used by digital cameras is essentially the raw data that a camera captures when it takes a photo. RAW files allow the digital photographer to edit and manipulate their photos with less data loss than in other file formats (such as JPEG). There are many RAW conversion tools! and it's often a good idea to use more than one to get optimal results; hence this book focuses on more than just Adobe Camera RAWDESCRIPTIONShows digital photographers how to work with the RAW files generated by a digital camera to produce the best possible image quality in finished photos. The authors (both experts in digital photography! file processing! printing! and color management) describe the conversion tools used to enhance RAW files and maximize photo quality. All techniques covered are based on practical experience and explained with step-by-step instructions! so that readers will be able to apply what they learn and create their own fine art-quality photographs. KEY SELLING POINTS- Uwe Steinmueller (outbackphoto.com) is an internationally recognized expert on the RAW file format- Covers Adobe Camera RAW and several powerful alternatives- Serious photographers want to get the best possible images from their cameras- Most amateur photographers don't know much about working with RAW files and are hungry for practical know-how Zusammenfassung Ansel Adams never would have surrendered his negatives! but countless digital photographers surrender their images to their cameras`built-in image converters. The Art of RAW Conversion! written by an expert in RAW photography! will show you how to regain creative control of your photos by working directly with the RAW file format.This practical and beautifully illustraded guide explains the advantages of working with RAW files! which are the digital equivalent of film negatives! and then how to use RAW converters to create the best digital image from each shot. Mixing clear explanations with striking photographic examples. The Art of RAW Conversion covers today´s most popular and innovative RAW converters (such as Camera RAW! RawShooter! Lightroom! and Aperture) and how to get the best results from each.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.-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 Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: Introduction to RAW Files or Digital Negatives Chapter 2: Basic Color Management Chapter 3: A Basic RAW Workflow Chapter 4: Adobe Camera RAW Chapter 5: Pixmantec RawShooter Chapter 6: More RAW Converters Chapter 7: Perfecting Images Chapter 8: Batch Processing Techniqes for RAW Files Chapter 9: Digital Negative (DNG) Format Chapter 10: Metadata Chapter 11: Profiling and Calibrating Your Camera for Your RAW Converter Chapter 12: Creating B&W Photos from Color Images Appendix A Appendix B ...

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• Authors: Juergen Gulbins, Jurgen Gulbins, Jürgen Gulbins, Uwe Steinmueller, U. Gulbins Steinmuller, Uwe Steinmuller, Uwe Steinmüller
• Publisher: No Starch Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2005
• EAN: 9781593270674
• ISBN: 978-1-59327-067-4
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Photography, filmmaking, video filmmaking; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Application software; Bildbearbeitung