Overview
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Adobe evangelist Julieanne Kost takes you through Camera Raw, from fixing common problems to finding more creative uses for the program's nondestructive editing tools.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Welcome
- Opening files from Adobe Bridge
- Starting in Camera Raw instead of Photoshop
- Comparing raw and JPEG files
- Touring the Camera Raw user interface
- Profiles: Setting a baseline for editing raw files
- Previewing before and after adjustments
- Resetting files in ACR
- Choosing the correct Camera Raw settings when handing off files to Photoshop
- Saving a copy without going to Photoshop
- Correcting lens distortion
- Removing chromatic aberration
- Automatically correcting perspective using Upright
- Using the nondestructive Crop tool
- Correcting a tilted horizon
- Fixing color casts with the White Balance tool
- Using the histogram and clipping warning when adjusting tones
- Recovering hidden highlight and shadow detail
- Making images pop using Contrast, Clarity, and Dehaze
- Boosting an image’s impact using Color Theme 27
- Removing small imperfections with the Spot Removal tool
- Reducing distracting noise
- Sharpening image details
- Bringing it all together: From meh to wow!
- Enhancing an image using the Graduated Filter
- Highlighting important elements using radial gradients
- Making selective enhancements using the Adjustment brush
- Using the Range Mask tool to isolate local adjustments
- Saving presets for the local adjustment tools
- Adding creative effects using profiles
- Converting images to black and white
- Using the Snapshot tool to explore different adjustments
- Using HSL for selective color changes
- Selective colorization of an image
- Creating a hand-colored look using the Adjustment brush
- Recreating traditional color toning effects
- Simulating cross-process and split-tone effects
- Emulating film grain textures
- Adding vignettes and border effects
- Retouching blemishes with the Spot Removal tool
- Making teeth and eyes sparkle with the Adjustment brush
- Selective skin softening using negative clarity
- Removing red eye and pet eye
- Adjusting multiple images in Camera Raw
- Synchronizing changes across multiple files
- Copying and pasting adjustments across files
- Creating and applying Camera Raw presets
- Saving multiple files in Camera Raw
- Using Image Processor to batch process multiple files
- Merging multiple images to create a panorama
- Merging multiple exposures to improve dynamic range
- Creating a high dynamic range panorama
- Next steps
