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    1) RAW files store unprocessed image data which allows for more flexibility in post-processing compared to JPEG files. RAW files can have exposure, color, and other attributes fine-tuned without quality loss. 2) JPEG files are smaller but involve data loss each time the image is edited and saved. Shooting in higher quality JPEG settings can help retain more image data. 3) The advantages of RAW include unlimited non-destructive editing, while disadvantages are larger file sizes and more time for post-processing compared to JPEGs.

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    1) RAW files store unprocessed image data which allows for more flexibility in post-processing compared to JPEG files. RAW files can have exposure, color, and other attributes fine-tuned without quality loss. 2) JPEG files are smaller but involve data loss each time the image is edited and saved. Shooting in higher quality JPEG settings can help retain more image data. 3) The advantages of RAW include unlimited non-destructive editing, while disadvantages are larger file sizes and more time for post-processing compared to JPEGs.

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    1) RAW files store unprocessed image data which allows for more flexibility in post-processing compared to JPEG files. RAW files can have exposure, color, and other attributes fine-tuned without quality loss. 2) JPEG files are smaller but involve data loss each time the image is edited and saved. Shooting in higher quality JPEG settings can help retain more image data. 3) The advantages of RAW include unlimited non-destructive editing, while disadvantages are larger file sizes and more time for post-processing compared to JPEGs.

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    1) RAW files store unprocessed image data which allows for more flexibility in post-processing compared to JPEG files. RAW files can have exposure, color, and other attributes fine-tuned without quality loss. 2) JPEG files are smaller but involve data loss each time the image is edited and saved. Shooting in higher quality JPEG settings can help retain more image data. 3) The advantages of RAW include unlimited non-destructive editing, while disadvantages are larger file sizes and more time for post-processing compared to JPEGs.

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    Monthly Tips & Tutorials from Lastolite

    Lesson Seven

    Why Shoot RAW


    RAW versus Jpeg has always been a discussion on seminars and forums but why?
    When you shoot your image your digital camera needs to store it in a format that a computer programme can then read later. The two main formats are RAW and Jpeg, but the choice has never been an issue for pro photographers unless data storage was a problem. A RAW file is a non-compression format and will give a better quality image once it has been processed through a RAW file converter like Photoshop's Adobe Camera RAW (ACR) or the camera manufacturers own software. The file can be fine tuned in post production to correct any slight exposure errors or colour cast problems with a simple click of a button and better still, these corrections can then easily be applied across a whole batch of images very quickly. been post processed the file can be backed up and stored like any other file but with the advantage of being fully editable time after time with no loss of detail.

    Key Points
    Raw Files 1 > Download files To computer 2 > Edit Images in bridge 3 > Re-name chosen fIles 4 > Fine tune & correct RAW files in ACR 5 > Batch process RAW files to Jpeg 6 > Photoshop for fine finish ready to output 7 > Don't forget to backup all files

    Jpeg's are the most common image file as they are a small file by comparison and they are usable straight out of the camera. A Jpeg is a compression file, which means from the moment the image is first saved on camera and then subsequently, colour information is being thrown away and lost every time its resaved. A Jpeg file can be saved at different levels of compression, each level will lose a different amount of information every time the file is saved, and then each
    RAW files are fully editable time after time without any loss of image information

    time it is saved more information will be lost.

    Once the RAW file has been corrected it will then need to be converted into a more usable file format to enable more common computer programmes as well as photo labs to read and print the file. There are two main disadvantages in shooting RAW, the first is the post processing time involved, however this can be outweighed the majority of the time by the time saved in PhotoShop later. The second problem is storage issues as the file is vast in size compared to a Jpeg compression file, however once the RAW file has
    Over exposed file Recovered RAW file With a RAW file recovery of fine highlight detail is possible

    Monthly Tips & Tutorials from Lastolite

    Lesson Seven

    If you are shooting a Jpeg file on camera it is recommended that you shoot the highest level of quality to try and keep as much of the colour and file information as possible.

    Key Points
    Jpeg Files 1 > Download files To computer 2 > Edit images in bridge 3 > Re-name chosen fIles 4 > Fine tune & correct Jpeg files in ACR 5 > Photoshop for fine finish ready to output 6 > Don't forget to backup all files
    Original File with wrong colour balance set on camera and slightly under-exposed.

    RAW Image after ACR conversion - Colour Corrected, Exposure Increased, Shadows Lifted, Marks Retouched, Eyes Lightened, Lip Colour Saturation Increased and all fully editable. Colour Balance Correction - Select files to be corrected and open in ACR

    Top Tip
    If you want to reduce your loss of information of your Jpeg file in post production convert it to a Tiff or a Psd file, as these are loss less file formats.

    Colour Balance Correction - Select all images, then select White Balance tool from menu bar, now click on an area in the image that should be grey or white in the image.

    Mark Cleghorn www.phototraining4u.com

    All text and photography Mark Cleghorn 2009. All rights reserved.

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