Adobe Camera Raw Insights
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Adobe Camera Raw Insights
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This extensive 44 page PDF with downloadable sample files explores how best to use Adobe's new raw camera file converter. Utilize this revolutionary new approach to digital file "processing" to:
• Change the color temperature of captures after-the-fact • Adjust for under & over exposure • Fully utilize black point, white point, brightness & contrast sliders • Use the gray eyedropper and histogram properly • Batch process using actions • Do creative interpretations through radical slider settings Special Bonus Tutorials!
In addition to detailed step-by-steps for ACR the PDF includes 2 advanced tutorials covering additional Photoshop procedures to use in combination with ACR to correct for Under & Over exposed images. The sample files above are used to show :
• Correction of over saturated shadows using Channel Mixer + Blending Options • Equalizing skin tones with a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer • Darkening over exposed skin tones with luminosity blending • Eliminating blown-out highlights with a Solid Color adjustment layer
The 44 page PDF is a 6.7 meg download - the sample files are a 2.6 meg download
Special Downloading Note: You must click this link to get to the "Download" page. This page gives you the link to download the file – you can bookmark the page to return to it later but it is best to click the download link and download the file right away. There are instructions on the download page for saving the PDF to your hard drive and a link for Windows users to get "Stuffit Expander" to decompress sample files.