I always output from ACR at 144 meg, 16 bit. After processing, I convert to 8-bit, 72 meg, which is perfect for printing and just right for most of my clients. Pics downsized for the web seem to look exactly the same whether I start from native size or from this large upsized file.
> > On Dec 1, 2005, at 2:30 PM, Cotty wrote: > > >> That's true if the subject of your shot doesn't demand an extended > >> range. However, if you're working with bright highlights and deep > >> shadows, you can achieve more with RAW than you can with a perfectly > >> exposed jpeg. RAW also enables better fine tuning of color > >> temperature > >> and better upsizing of the file. > > > > I agree with everything there Paul........except that last bit :-) > > > > Promise me you'll do a little test - shoot the same (well lit) > > scene in > > both RAW and jpeg. Stick them both through PS and bump them both up to > > A3. Examine. Report back. > > Sometimes, upsizing in RAW space seems to work a little better. At > other times, it doesn't matter. From the point of convenience, I > usually set ACR to output at about double resolution, that way I > always have the option to downsize easily. > > Godfrey >
