Adobe Camera Raw: Studio Skills (Paperback)

by Charlotte K. Lowrie (Author)

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Product Description
Professional photographers who have adopted RAW capture and Camera Raw processing techniques recognize them as photography's new frontier. Learn the tips and techniques eleven top photographers have perfected and you're all but guaranteed to achieve professional image processing results. Gain an unprecedented degree of control over image quality with:

• Seán Duggan's tips for hand coloring RAW files.
• Charlotte Lowrie's procedure to sepia-tone and tint RAW images.
• Rob Sheppard's way to double-process files and increase dynamic range.
• Bob Coates' method for balancing color without losing ambiance.
• Macduff Everton's guide to basic RAW image conversion.
• Katrin Eismann's lesson on processing HDR images.
• John Paul Caponigro's use of Curves for precise tonal control.
• Eddie Tapp's secrets for color correction.
• Kevin Ames's procedure for special effects processing.
• Seán Duggan's technique for combining black-and-white and color.
• Ellen Anon's quick method to zoom and check focus.
• David Wells' workflow process -- one he starts on the road.

From the Back Cover
Use the experts' methods for Camera Raw processing

Professional photographers who have adopted RAW

capture and Camera Raw processing techniques recognize them as photography's new frontier. RAW gives you a degree of control over image quality that is unprecedented, allowing you to take RAW processing to new heights. In these pages, eleven top photographers share tips and techniques they have perfected to make the most of it. Follow their advice, and you're all but guaranteed to achieve professional image processing results.

Learn Seán Duggan's tips for hand coloring RAW files.

• Use Charlotte Lowrie's technique to sepia-tone and tint RAW images
• Discover how David Wells creates a workflow process that starts on the road
• Double-process files Rob Sheppard's way to increase dynamic range
• Learn how Bob Coates balances color without losing ambiance
• Follow Macduff Everton's guide to basic RAW image conversion
• Let Katrin Eismann show you how to process HDR images
• See how John Paul Caponigro gets precise tonal control with Curves
• Perfect color with Eddie Tapp's secrets for color correction
• Try Kevin Ames's techniques for special effects processing
• Combine black-and-white and color Seán Duggan's way
• Explore Ellen Anon's quick method to zoom and check focus

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Product Details

• Paperback: 348 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (August 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471782645
• ISBN-13: 978-0471782643
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #673,160 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!!! "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever"(Keats) , March 4, 2007

By	Pierre Willemsens (Antwerp Belgium) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Unbelievable what Charlotte K Lowrie managed to realize with in my opinion the best book on the subject.She brings together eleven of the best widely known top photographers who share their techniques & tips with you to achieve your skills;
This wonderful illustrated book is a MUST on your bookshelf!!
The layout is fantastic,the photos beautiful and the tutorials from each of the specialist tremendous.
Camera Raw is taking back the control that photographers had in the black-and-white darkroom and "Studio Skills" brings you in the darkroom of this eleven gurus.What pleased me especially is that in 348 pages I could deal with the know-how from these artists.From Workflow and image evaluation(section 1 page 4-61)to Image processing techniques(section 2 page 66-268)to end with Add finishing touches in ps(section 3 page 276-295)all you ever wanted to achieve is explained.An overview of each photogapher-contributor(including Charlotte Lowrie)is given at the beginning of the book with his/her speciality,clients,career and the techniques they demonstrate in this book referencing the page where you can find them.Thanks to the editor's permission you can search inside the book this is a great advantage to make a decision before buying this bestseller!
An handy format,glossy paper,great photograps and above all extremely useful techniques(look at the resume above what's on the back-flap)

The appendix A explains in detail Adobe Bridge(page307-316)Appendix B Getting to know Camera Raw (page 317-329)Appendix C all about updates and downloading Camera Raw plug-in update(page 331-332)Appendix d a variety of professinal organizations offer support a selection by category(page 333-336)
Finally the advantage is that you'll deal with several"visions"from the best professinals on the stage!!!!!
Charlotte we 're asking for more books on this high level.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy for anyone that processes digital photos, July 20, 2008

By	BIGH "HKL" (Arizona USA) - See all my reviews

Adobe Camera Raw Studio Skills is a MUST for anyone using Adobe Photoshop. Charlotte Lowrie has assembled a host of great contributers, including herself, and has compiled a vast array of knowledge. The book is written in a very logical format, and covers just about everything you want or need to know about Adobe Bridge and Adobe Camera Raw. The appendices at the back of the book include information about Adobe Bridge, Camera Raw, How do download and install plug-ins for Camera Raw, and finally, websites for variety of professional organizations that can provide additional training and information. This book really does belong on any digital photographer's reference shelf.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Camera Raw Workflow-Made Easy, August 9, 2008

By	BRYDEN D. - See all my reviews

Being a Raw enthusiast I have read many books and articles concerning post processing using the Adobe Camera Raw Converter.
Even though this book only uses Adobe Photoshop CS2 as the basic Raw converter there are gobs of information that will help guide you through the Camera Raw process from Raw capture to final printing. When and if you upgrade to CS3 the additions to the Raw Converter can be easily be integrated into your workflow.
This book is broken down into three major sections with chapters that provide step by step techniques by various professionals on How to use - Adobe Camera Raw. These major sections are: Workflow and Imaging Evaluation, Image Prtocessing Techniques and Add Finishing Touches in Photoshop.
The presentation used by the author is excellent and should be in my opinion,very helpful to anyone considering using the Adobe Camera Raw Converter. With that said, I highly recommend this book.