It was 29/7/04 8:48 am, when Bob Croxford wrote: >> Basically, all you are doing when you process your Raw file is what the >> camera would have done had you shot in JPEG or TIFF mode: taken the >> raw data >> and the camera settings to convert the data to JPEG or TIFF and save >> it to your storage device.
> Before anyone believes this I must point out Shangara is wrong. Bob I'm never wrong! <g> It's taken as read that the reason you want to process the Raw data at a later date is _because_ of the extra control. Why else would someone pay �100-500 for software to process the camera raw data if you can get the SAME results in camera? Sheesh! I said "Basically, all you are doing..." You are implying I said the software used to process the file does EXACTLY the same as the camera's firmware. OK, I know my English leaves a lot to be desired but it's not THAT bad...is it? > "Processing" a RAW file, whether in C1 or PS, allows a huge amount more > than what the camera would have done. To my mind, that's like saying take the lens cap off before you press the shutter, stupid. It's a bit patronising to assume that, having invested �1500-8000 on dSLR, the owner doesn't even know the difference between what the camera is capable of and what dedicated software that is NOT bundled with a dSLR is capable of. My advice to all contributors is, if you disagree with the content of someone's post, just make your own case instead of trashing someone else's contribution or calling someone wrong. If you must do it, do it with grace! For example, you could just as easily have said, "Processing" a RAW file, whether in C1 or PS, allows a huge amount more than what the camera would have done." Alternatively, "I'm sure I'll be corrected if I am wrong but, going by Shangara's past contributions, I think he meant X and not Y." Nitpickers and novices may like to read these nuggets: http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary/Digital_Imaging/RAW_01.htm http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/u-raw-files .shtml Shangara Singh. __________________________________________________ :: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Photoshop CS :: Photoshop CS Essential Tips || Photoshop Glossary (eBooks) :: Examaids for Adobe & Macromedia Certification :: http://www.examaids.com || http://www.photoshopace.com =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
