Are you interested in getting the best possible image quality from your Digital SLR or advanced compact camera? If so, capturing in RAW is the way to go. RAW is essentially a digital negative, and because of that, it gives you full control over all aspects of how your image is "developed". Using Adobe Camera Raw, included with Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop Elements, you'll learn how to master the controls and techniques that can improve your final image beyond what JPG can offer.

In this course, built around Jon's book "Camera Raw 101", you will learn all about white balance, shadow and highlight recovery, and creative techniques, all in plain language that makes it easy to master this high powered tool

• RAW vs JPG examples
• Correcting Color Balance
• Reading the Histogram
• Using the Exposure, Recovery, Fill Light, and Blacks Controls
• Clarity, Vibrance, and Saturation
• Working with Tone Curves
• Sharpening and Noise Reduction
• Hue, Saturation, and Luminance Adjustments
• Working in Grayscale and Split Tones
• Lens Corrections and Vignetting
• Using Camera Profiles and Presets
• Cropping, Cloning, and More
• Targeted Adjustments
• Localized Adjustments and Graduated Filters

Jon Canfield is a full time photographer and writer living in the Northwest with his wife and two labs. Primarily a landscape and nature photographer, Jon has taught workshops around the world. His photos and articles have appeared in Shutterbug, Outdoor Photographer, Digital Photo Pro, PC Photo, and other magazines, and he has written 6 books including Camera RAW 101, The Digital SLR Guide, ProShow Visual QuickStart Guide, Print Like a Pro, and Photo Finish. Jon is an HP Creative Influencer and does consulting work for PANTONE, Canon, Inkpress, and other companies on printing and color management. Jon’s work can be seen on his website at www.joncanfield.com

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