Editing RAW Images

[-0MEGA-] · 05-13-2008, 07:53 PM

I just purchased a Canon XTi, so I'm fairly new to DSLR's and RAW formats. I'm trying to teach myself, so I opened up Photoshop and made some changes to the image using it's RAW editor, and I'm looking for some feedback as to whether or not I'm heading in the right direction.

The photo was taken using ISO100 @ 1/200s under partly cloudy skies, using AWB.

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After:

Punk · 05-13-2008, 08:11 PM

I never tried it!

The change is amazing!

I will try it soon!

**Praetor** · 05-13-2008, 08:12 PM

A bit overdone on the saturation/vibrance

Oh and big tip.... get a polarizer!!!

[-0MEGA-] · 05-13-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Punk

I never tried it!

The change is amazing!

I will try it soon!

I was amazed at how easily the image can be adjusted using that program, especially when the photo is in RAW format versus JPEG.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Praetor

A bit overdone on the saturation/vibrance

Oh and big tip.... get a polarizer!!!

I can see what you mean, I'm sure it will take some time to get everything just the way I like it, but I do prefer using software for the noise reduction, saturation, vibrance, color temp, etc over using the presets built into the camera.

**Praetor** · 05-23-2008, 07:23 AM

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I can see what you mean, I'm sure it will take some time to get everything just the way I like it, but I do prefer using software for the noise reduction, saturation, vibrance, color temp, etc over using the presets built into the camera.

Why? Noise reduction done at a camera level is unbeatable.... in fact, there's no competition at all. As for the rest.... if you shoot the picture better (which takes time), there's less touching up needed.

cohen · 05-23-2008, 07:34 AM

That is very nice - what version of photoshop did you use??

**Praetor** · 05-23-2008, 07:48 AM

Dont think it matters that much per se as that's all done before you actually get to photoshop (via the RAW importer).

[-0MEGA-] · 05-23-2008, 07:50 PM

It's Photoshop CS3.

Punk · 05-23-2008, 08:08 PM

What can you change in RAW pictures?

Can someone point me to some good RAW editor (free)?

I have Photoshop CS and ImageReady CS. I also have Macromedia Fireworks 8.

cohen · 05-23-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

It's Photoshop CS3.

Awesome i've got CS3 thanks - some good work was done in the photo.

05-13-2008, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,409	Editing RAW Images I just purchased a Canon XTi, so I'm fairly new to DSLR's and RAW formats. I'm trying to teach myself, so I opened up Photoshop and made some changes to the image using it's RAW editor, and I'm looking for some feedback as to whether or not I'm heading in the right direction. The photo was taken using ISO100 @ 1/200s under partly cloudy skies, using AWB. Before: After: __________________ Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.83GHz Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L ATI HD 3870 GDDR4 @ (840/2332) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2-850 500GB SATAII HD w/16MB SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 11593

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05-23-2008, 08:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Punk Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: France Age: 18 Posts: 4,494	What can you change in RAW pictures? Can someone point me to some good RAW editor (free)? I have Photoshop CS and ImageReady CS. I also have Macromedia Fireworks 8. __________________ Punk's anti-hackers website Punk's Website making and registering tutorial! Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace The Offspring! Huck it! I just want to be who I want to be guess that's hard for others to see

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