Thanks Godfey, I'll take a look for the book. dk
On 9/12/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sep 12, 2005, at 1:23 PM, Dave Kennedy wrote: > > > So, maybe I should try RAW. But if I do, what do I need? > > You need your choice of RAW converter and image editing software. > Depending upon your system, possibly enough disk space and RAM to do > the job with reasonable efficiency. I'm not a Windows user so I can't > give much advice there. With Mac OS X, you want v10.3.x or v10.4.x, > 512-768M RAM and a hard drive with enough free disk space, the more > and the faster the better, as a starting point. > > You also want a book ... see below. > > > Currently I'm running PSE 3.0, right off the disk, no plug-ins or > > anything. The Organizer tool does not seem to recognize the RAW > > files, is there any plugin which would help it support the RAW files? > > Sounds like you're on Windows ... someone else will have to help you > regards configuration of the Organizer, etc. > > If you already use PSE 3.0, just go to the Adobe.com website and > download the Camera Raw and DNG Converter v3.1 packages, install them > as instructed. Presuming you're working with a Windows computer, the > URL is > http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp? > product=40&platform=Windows > and for Mac OS X it's: > http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp? > product=40&platform=Macintosh > > > If I start this, anticipate workflow questions..... > > I strongly recommend Bruce Fraser's book, "Real World Camera Raw with > Adobe Photoshop CS(2)". The Camera Raw plug in will only operate in > Basic mode in Photoshop Elements 3, but most of what you will need is > all included in Basic mode. I think I've used the Advanced mode once > or twice. > > Bruce outlines the basic workflow for RAW conversion: > > once: > - set up Camera Raw preferences > - set up output desired (16 or 8 bit, color space, sizing) > > per image: > - open image > - set exposure (white point) > - set color balance > - set brightness and contrast (gamma curve) > - set shadows (black point) > - convert to .PSD output > > From there it's image processing as usual in PS or PSE. > > BTW: The order of the adjustments is not set in stone. Someone > mentioned that they got good results from running brightness/contrast > up and then toning down exposure. Doesn't really make much > difference, as the operations are going to do the same > transformations no matter which order you tweak the adjustment > controls in; only difference is how you see the image changing. Learn > how to see and use the histogram, what the specific controls do, and > you'll come to a workflow that you understand, that is predictable > and produces the output you want. > > Godfrey > >
