Adobe releases a series of white papers on digital photography at DVinfo.net

Jeff Donald · October 21st, 2004, 08:49 PM

Adobe has released a series of white papers written by a handful of the leading digital photographers, including Jeff Schewe, Bruce Fraser and Michael Reichmann. The series of 11 articles are available for download in pdf format. Topics include Digital Workflow for Raw Processing, A Color Managed Workflow, and Highlight Recovery in Adobe Camera Raw. These articles are extremely well written and the content is applicable to beginners and intermediate level photographers.

Pete Bauer · October 23rd, 2004, 10:26 AM

I second the motion. Just got my wife a 20D (but she's sweet enough to let me play with it, too!) and reviewed some of these documents to learn more about raw files and Adobe's new DNG format. Good, yet quick, reading at the basic level!

For those using PhotoShop, 16-bit raw files really do greatly increase your ability to salvage a shot "in post" as compared to even the largest, finest *.jpg. On the down side, only a limited number of the fundamental PhotoShop CS filters are available in 16-bit. So if you plan on doing anything cosmic with your pics, you'll end up going back to 8-bit once you're done with your histograms!

Jeff Donald · October 23rd, 2004, 03:55 PM

There are a lot of 16 bit plugins available for PS as well. You can also do High Dynamic Range development of your Raws, as Jeff Schewe explains, to really improve some shots.

October 21st, 2004, 08:49 PM	#1
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Adobe releases a series of white papers on digital photography Adobe has released a series of white papers written by a handful of the leading digital photographers, including Jeff Schewe, Bruce Fraser and Michael Reichmann. The series of 11 articles are available for download in pdf format. Topics include Digital Workflow for Raw Processing, A Color Managed Workflow, and Highlight Recovery in Adobe Camera Raw. These articles are extremely well written and the content is applicable to beginners and intermediate level photographers. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 23rd, 2004, 10:26 AM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	I second the motion. Just got my wife a 20D (but she's sweet enough to let me play with it, too!) and reviewed some of these documents to learn more about raw files and Adobe's new DNG format. Good, yet quick, reading at the basic level! For those using PhotoShop, 16-bit raw files really do greatly increase your ability to salvage a shot "in post" as compared to even the largest, finest .jpg. On the down side, only a limited number of the fundamental PhotoShop CS filters are available in 16-bit. So if you plan on doing anything cosmic with your pics, you'll end up going back to 8-bit once you're done with your histograms! __________________ Pete Bauer* The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

October 23rd, 2004, 03:55 PM	#3
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	There are a lot of 16 bit plugins available for PS as well. You can also do High Dynamic Range development of your Raws, as Jeff Schewe explains, to really improve some shots. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors