This page will provide you with links to interesting articles regarding RAW conversion/workflow and image post-processing.
Use the filters on the left to narrow down the listing to match the subject of your interest.
- B&W conversions (2)
- Basics (3)
- Color management (6)
- Compositing (1)
- Inspiration (4)
- Photoshop (general) (13)
- RAW converters (9)
- Retouching (4)
- Tutorials (17)
- Workflow (8)
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Creating Efficient Workspaces in Photoshop (PDF)
by Eddie Tapp
Excerpted from the book "Photoshop Workflow Setups", this sample chapter (20 pages) covers setting up an efficient workspace, using the Arrange menu, setting the screen view, the document status bar and configuring Bridge for efficient workflow.
Filed under: Photoshop (general), Workflow
Correcting Lens Distortion in Photoshop CS2
by Martin Evening for Canon, Inc.
CPS mag's video tutorial explains how to correct the perspective in photos using two different methods: Photoshop's Crop tool, and Lens Distortion filter. Also available for reading and downloading, as a written article.
Filed under: Photoshop (general), Tutorials
Digital Camera RAW Converter Comparisons
by Steve Hoffmann
Canon 1Ds Mk II and 20D RAW image conversion tests with Adobe's ACR 3, Bibble Pro 4.8, BreezeBrowser Pro 1.3, Capture One 3.7, Canon's Digital Photo Pro 2 and RawShooter premium 2006 (June 2006)
Filed under: RAW converters
Cropping for impact
by Digital Photography School
Read how to crop and trim images so the details in them have more impact; Digital Photo School offers a list of things to consider while cropping. Put them to good use!
Filed under: Basics
Seeking realistic film grain - paper and Photoshop CS2 action [ZIP]
by Nikos K. Kantarakias
Improving on Russel Brown's method of converting to black & white, this action adds realistic film grain to your photos. The action is a bit CPU heavy, but it is definitively worth checking out.
Filed under: B&W conversions, Tutorials
Using creative profiles in Capture One [PDF]
by Phase One, Inc.
Capture One is finally offering its "creative profiles" functionality in the Windows version too. In this document you will learn about the benefits of using these profiles, as well as how to do "realistic" black & white conversions at RAW level.
Filed under: RAW converters
Raw Converter Software; From Adobe, LaserSoft, Bibble Labs, & DxO Labs
by David B. Brooks, Shutterbug
A two page article rounding up RAW converter software such as Adobe Camera RAW, Bibble Pro, DxO Optics Pro, SilverFast DC, Apple Aperture. Excellent starting point if you're new to RAW workflow and interested in conversion software.
Filed under: RAW converters
Layer Masking In-Depth: How to seamlessly merge two images
by Matthew Saville
This tutorial shows how to combine multiple images representing different exposures into one photo using Photoshop layer masking. Very detailed and thorough, so Photoshop beginners need not steer clear.
Filed under: Tutorials
Apple Aperture - User Manual [PDF]
by Apple, Inc.
Follwing the relase of the new version of Apple's digital photo workflow software, the entire 430-ish page manual is available for download.
Filed under: RAW converters, Workflow
Canon ICC Profile Guide [PDF]
by Canon, Inc.
Learn how to use ICC profiles to get the best possible results when printing.
Filed under: Color management
