In Photoshop CS5 for Photographers: Camera Raw 6, Chris Orwig provides in-depth training on Camera Raw 6, the CS5 component that enables photographers to open and manipulate images in non-destructive and now even more efficient ways. This course covers the benefits of the raw processing, which makes it possible to more precisely control an image's appearance�exposure, shadow and highlight detail, color balance, sharpness, and more�including new workflow procedures and technical concepts and issues. Learn the entire Camera Raw workflow, from opening and resizing, toning and cropping, to sharpening and saving. Exercise files are included with the course. Topics include:
Comparing Camera Raw and Photoshop
Understanding the differences between raw and JPEG or TIFF
Converting to the DNG format
Opening an image as a Smart Object
Working with the Crop and Straighten tools
Color correcting
Retouching blemishes
Reducing exposure with the Graduated Filter tool
Reducing noise and sharpening
Creative editing in Camera Raw