The Complete Raw Workflow Guide: How to get the most from your raw images in Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, Photoshop, and Elements [Paperback]

Philip Andrews (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 23, 2007

One of the most important technologies a photographer can master is shooting and working with raw images. However, figuring out the best way to work with raw files can be confusing and overwhelming. What's the advantage to working in raw? How do you manage, organize, and store raw files? What's the best way to process your files to meet your photographic needs? How do Photoshop, Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw work together? Is it possible to keep your photos in the raw format and still enhance them extensively? Philip Andrews answers these questions and more in his all-new essential raw workflow guide.

Whether you are a beginner just starting to explore the intricacies of shooting raw, or a seasoned pro looking for a better workflow, this book provides all of the information you need to know to create stunning images from your raw files. As well as covering the most popular raw software packages such as Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom, it provides general information that you will find useful no matter which software you prefer. Clear, precise step-by-step instructions will help you get from start to finish with essential tips and tricks along the way. Packed with inspirational images and clearly marked screenshots pointing out the exact information you need, you'll be on your way to creating a better, faster, and more efficient raw workflow in no time.

.Covers the entire raw workflow from beginning to end to help you solve the mysteries of this powerful technology
.See the power of a truly non-destructive, raw-based workflow
.Completely up-to-date to get you up to speed fast with the new features in software packages such as Adobe Photoshop, Elements, Adobe Camera Raw, and Lightroom
.Full-color photographs and screenshots provide essential illustrations in an easy to follow step-by-step format that shows you exactly how to work with your raw files

Editorial Reviews

Review

Quotes from Amazon reviews of Andrews et al./RAW Workflow from Capture to Archives:

"I am not an expert, but as someone trying to improve my skills with Raw, this book definitely covers the waterfront. I am very pleased. It has a very nice mix of text pictures and examples. Very easy to follow, and offers a wide choice of options for editors, setting up a workflow and covering the subject."

"You'll take all your pix in RAW after reading this. This excellent book presents a thorough, in-depth discussion of capturing, processing and manipulating images from digital cameras...the book is very well written, and makes both the camera and computer concepts and techniques accessible to a wide spectrum of readers, including experienced file photographers new to digital photography, casual digital photographers wanting to improve their camera and/or software skills, and Photoshop users who want to learn more about digital photography."

About the Author

Philip Andrews is Adobe Australia's official Photoshop and Elements Ambassador. He is an experienced photographer, author, magazine editor and online course creator. He was previously a lecturer at the Queensland School of Printing and Graphic Arts, Australia and Nescot, England. He is a beta tester for Photoshop, an alpha tester for Photoshop Elements and a Photoshop specialist demonstrator for Adobe Australia. Contributing numerous articles and videos to AdobeTV and the inspirational browser, Philip is a leading source in adobe information and instruction. Philip is also co-founder of photo-college.com an online photography training college. He's a regular contributor to several magazines including Shutterbug, Amateur Photographer, Australian Photography and Better Photography, he is senior contributing editor for Better Digital, columnist for What Digital Camera and Co-editor and publisher of Better Photoshop Techniques magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (October 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240810279
• ISBN-13: 978-0240810270
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Computers & Technology > Digital Photography & Video > Adobe Photoshop Elements

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on Camera Raw Processing, April 6, 2008

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The Book Collector (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Raw Workflow Guide: How to get the most from your raw images in Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, Photoshop, and Elements (Paperback)

I my humble opinion, this is the best book on understanding Camera Raw processing and gaining the hands on experience in a user friendly way.

Why? The book is written in plain straight forward English, with plenty of screen shots pertaining to the application interfaces. The layout of the book is very user friendly. Unlike many other instructional books, the pictures here are large enough to easily see all the details. The book is divided logically into independent chapters regarding both the hands on process and the more in detail background information. You can focus on those chapters you are interested in, or just read the book from A to Z.

I checked and bought several books on this subject and The Complete Raw Workflow Guide is clearly the winner!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book., November 20, 2009

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shortfuse (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Raw Workflow Guide: How to get the most from your raw images in Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, Photoshop, and Elements (Paperback)

I am an amateur photographer and have been shooting in raw for over a year now. I think this has to be the best book on Camera Raw I have seen to date. The author not only discusses the actual application of Camera Raw, but also talks about setting up your workflow, camera(not brand specific), and how to take better pictures while set up to shoot raw. The chapters are in-depth and full of useful information you would actually use on a regular basis. He also touches on some often overlooked aspects such as the best way to download your raw images, organize them and protect them. No book on Camera Raw would be complete without a chapter on Lightroom, but it's not overdone and keeps the focus on Camera Raw. Another nice feature of this book is the addition of a chapter for editing pictures in Photoshop including photo restoration. Overall, I would highly recommend this book for anyone who would like to take their photography to a new level via post processing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST Book on Camera Raw, June 9, 2009

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This review is from: The Complete Raw Workflow Guide: How to get the most from your raw images in Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, Photoshop, and Elements (Paperback)

When writing "Stoppees' Guide to Photography & Light" I had a great deal of research to do for the chapter on camera raw. I would have LOVED to have this book. Philip Andrews has done an excellent job. The depth of his exploration on the topic fully deserves the name "Complete." If you're new to this and starting with Photoshop Elements, Philip has you covered. If you're a long-time Photoshop Extended user, Mr. Andrews has plenty to share with you as well. From one author to another, "There Cheers" (if not four or five)!