Mastering Camera Raw in CS5

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As a photographer, you have two options to take pictures; JPG and RAW. In both scenarios, you are going to need a consistent workflow for color correction, sharpness, and special effect. Join NAPP Instructor RC Concepcion as he walks you through all of the buttons, options, and functions of Adobe Camera Raw. At the end of the course, you will be a Camera Raw Master!

Introduction (00:41) .
Raw Versus JPG (07:26) Learn the differences between RAW files and JPG files
Opening a RAW File in Adobe Camera Raw (02:00) Learn how to open RAW files from Bridge CS5, Mini Brige, and Photoshop
Opening a JPG file in Adobe Camera Raw (03:19) Adobe Camera RAW is not limited to RAW Files. Learn how to open JPG files for Camera Raw
Changing White Balance for your Images (04:38) Learn how to automatically switch the White Balance settings for your images
Using Exposure and Recovery (04:18) Modifying Exposure and Recovery slides in Adobe Camera Raw 6.0
Adding Fill Light and Blacks (03:05) Bring in some mid tone using Fill Light and Blacks
Using Clarity, Vibrance and Saturation (04:27) Add some sharpness and color to your images using Clarity, Vibrarnce and Saturation
Updating your XMP files, Writing to DNG, and Syncrhonizing files (06:26) Once your settings are complete, learn how to update the information into your XMP files , write to DNG, and Synchronize these changes between files
Sharpening and Noise Removal For Your Images (07:44) Sharpening and Noise removal are taken to the next level in Adobe Camera RAW
Creating Black and Whites and Split Tones (07:41) Black and Whites and Split Tones are as easy as can be in Camera Raw 6
Adding Grain and Vignette Special Effects (05:47) Sometimes, you want to go back to your original film looks. Adding Grain and Vignette effects can do just that.
Process Version and Profiles (06:23) The Camera RAW format has undergone changes in how it processes RAW files. Get the inside scoop on Process version and Profiles here
Using Presets and Snapshots (04:29) Learn how to use Presets and snapshots to make your workflow faster
Using Crop/Straighten, and Adjustment Brushes (12:13) A Sample Cityscape workflow with Graduated Tools , Crops, and Adjustment Brushes
Using the Clone and Redeye Tool (06:12) Learn how to clone and heal redeye in two quick retouch scenarios.
Using the Eyedropper and Searching for Gray (04:50) Searching for Gray can help in an image. Use the Eyedropper to make your processing easier.
Exploring the Preferences of Camera Raw (04:15) Explore the preferences in Adobe Camera Raw
Lens Correction in Camera Raw 6 (02:10) Adobe Camera Raw 6 Just Added Lens Correction. Pre Built Profiles and Customization for lens distortion.
Conclusion (00:48) .

Course Time: 01 Hours 38 Minutes

R. Garrow

Jan 27 2013

Thanks RC, great training! I am looking forward to the update for the new version.

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RC Concepcion

Rafael Concepcion (RC) is an education and curriculum developer for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, and the co-host of Layers TV - The How To Podcast For Everything Adobe. An...VIEW FULL BIO»

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