Adobe Camera Raw for Digital Photographers Only [Paperback]

Expert photographer Rob Sheppard explains the details of Camera Raw, the steps for using it, the workflow process, and certain best practices that demonstrates how Camera Raw can empower the digital photographer. Encouraging you to use it as you see fit, he explores the enhancements in the newest generation and helps you deal with RAW's limitations, manage white balance and exposure, reduce noise (especially in night shots,) and learn to use camera settings that make the most of RAW capabilities.

Camera Raw gives you power to make your images fit your vision

Rob Sheppard is, first and foremost, a photographer. He believes technology can support the creative process, but should never supplant it. So when he explains the details of Camera Raw, the steps for using it, the workflow process, and certain best practices, he demonstrates how Camera Raw can empower you. That said, he encourages you not to be limited by his perspective. Use Camera Raw as you see fit — because your work is your art.

• Explore the enhancements in the newest generation of Camera Raw

• Deal with RAW's limitations

• Manage white balance and exposure

• Learn to use camera settings that make the most of RAW capabilities

• Understand and apply the Camera Raw workflow

• Reduce noise, especially in night shots

• Discover the creative possibilities of black-and-white with Camera Raw

• Take full advantage of Camera Raw's special features

Rob Sheppard is editor-at-large for Outdoor Photographer, and is author/photographer of over 20 books including The National Geographic Field Guide to Photography and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Digital Photographers Only. He is committed to bringing professional photographers together with technology that benefits their craft. His Web site is www.robsheppardphoto.com.