PHOTOSHOP CC - CAMERA RAW

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What is Camera RAW? Why shoot in Camera RAW? Why is a Camera RAW file size huge? Why are there so many RAW formats? Is RAW for me? Why should I use Photoshop's Camera Raw plug-in when I can open & edit my RAW images using my camera software?

With so many burning questions surrounding the mighty RAW format, this course will serve as an eye-opener on how you can incorporate Camera RAW in your photography workflow, and also discover how quickly you can apply non-destructive edits to any manufacturer's RAW file using Adobe Photoshop's Camera Raw (ACR) plug-in. Stay ahead and keep pace with a rapidly growing number of Photographers who are shooting in RAW format. Come and ROAR WITH RAW!

GETTING STARTED WITH CAMERA RAW 8
Detailed & essential discussion into the benefits of shooting in RAW & also various RAW formats available
Getting to know the Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw interface
Setting up Camera Raw preferences
Uncovering the Adobe Bridge, Camera Raw & Photoshop workflow


BASIC CAMERA RAW ADJUSTMENTS
Cropping images non destructively using the Crop tool
Straightening to fix sloping horizons
Automatically correct perspective using the NEW Upright feature
Cloning & Healing your image to remove dust spots and minor defects using the ENHANCED Spot Removal tool
Understanding and analysing Histogram reading
Handling the various Camera Raw Control buttons


TONAL & COLOUR ADJUSTMENTS
Correcting Color Cast using White Balance controls
Adjusting middle tones areas using Exposure and Contrast sliders
Beautifully extend tonal range using the Shadows and Highlights sliders
Fine-tune extreme shades using Blacks and Whites sliders
Enhancing colours using Vibrance and Saturation sliders
Adjusting Hue, Saturation & Luminance of individual colours using HSL panel
Increase details or add soft focus using Clarity slider
Saving snapshots of multiple image adjustments for quick preview
Emphasize details using Detail tab
ADVANCED CAMERA RAW ADJUSTMENTS
Making localized adjustments using the Adjustment Brush tool
Colour Correction using Parametric Curve editor & Point Curve editor
Using the Targeted Adjustment tool for quick, intuitive adjustment
Fixing common lens-induced problems using Lens Correction tab
Reducing noise using mind-blowing noise removal controls


CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS
Boosting landscape by adding linear graduated adjustments using Graduated Filter tool
Creating a high contrast, classic Black & White image
Applying a stylish Split Toning effect to a grayscale image
Adding Film Grain effect & Post-Crop Vignette using the Effects panel
Applying the NEW Radial filter


MANAGING CAMERA RAW FILES
Applying Camera Raw settings quickly across multiple RAW files
Setting up workflow between Camera Raw & Photoshop
Saving proprietary RAW file formats to JPEG, TIFF, PSD & DNG format
Handling XMP files & DNG Converter