Understanding RAW photography : the expanded guide

Everything you need to know about RAW photography The RAW file format is digital photography's equivalent of a negative in film photography: it contains untouched, raw pixel information straight from the digital camera's sensor, which must be processed to produce the final result. Written by a professional photographer, this comprehensive guide explains the procedure from the start of a photo shoot through each stage of post-processing your image to ultimately displaying it in print or on screen. In depth, jargon-busting text offers hints and tips on interpreting RAW images and gives step-by-step information on processes such as demosaicing and white balance, interpreting and converting images, applying tone curves, adjusting color saturation and contrast, sharpening an image, adjustment in camera and on a personal computer, and final generation of JPEG or TIFF format. "This new series of Expanded Guides focuses on photographic techniques to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject and take you a step further. Expert advice, with useful hints and tips, is given by professional photographers. The RAW file format is digital photography's equivalent of a negative in film photography: it contains untouched, "raw" pixel information straight from the digital camera's sensor, which must be processed to produce the final result. Written by a professional photographer, Understanding RAW Photography is a comprehensive guide that explains the procedure from the start of a photo shoot through each stage of post-processing your image to ultimately displaying it in print or on screen. In depth, jargon-busting text offers hints and tips on interpreting RAW images and gives step-by-step information on demosaicing and white balance, interpreting and converting images, sharpening an image, adjustment in camera and on a personal computer, and final generation of JPEG or TIFF format."--Publisher's description The RAW file format is digital photography's equivalent of a negative in film photography. This guide offers hints and tips on interpreting RAW images and gives information on processes such as demosaicing and white balance, adjusting colour saturation and contrast, sharpening an image, and adjustment in camera and on a personal computer. This comprehensive guide offers hints and tips on interpreting RAW images and gives step-by-step information on processes such as demosaicing and white balance, interpreting and converting images, applying tone curves, adjusting colour saturation and contrast, and sharpening an image