Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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Toggle full-screen mode. It is possible to maximize the
Camera Raw window to see more details and a larger interface.
Click to toggle between the larger and default view.
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image adjustment tabs. There are ten tabs in total for control-
ling the development of Camera Raw files. More on these in the
next section.
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Histogram. The Histogram displays the tonal range of the
developing image. The left edge shows the shadows, whereas
the right shows the highlights.
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Camera Raw Settings menu. Click this submenu to access
controls for saving and loading custom settings.
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Zoom levels. You c a n a dj u s t t he m a g n i ic a t ion level of t he
image. The most accurate view is 100%, but you'll likely choose
to zoom out to see the entire image in full.
Tip
Go Big
One of the major benefits of
shooting raw is an increased bit
depth. Be sure to click the Workflow
Options link and set Camera Raw to
develop 16-bit files. In the Work-
flow Options dialog box, you can
also choose Open in Photoshop as
Smart Objects.
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Workflow options. You c a n s p e c i f y how i m a g e s s hou ld b e
saved from Camera Raw and how they should be opened in
Photoshop. Clicking the blue hyperlinked text lets you choose
a color mode, bit depth, file size, and resolution.
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Working with Shadows
and Highlights in Raw
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Navigation arrows. Let you switch between multiple images.
These work well if the Filmstrip is hidden.
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Adjustment sliders. For each adjustment tab, you'll find a set
of sliders. These controls are essential for developing the image.
Image Adjustments Tabs
The Camera Raw dialog box offers ten tabs to process your raw
files. The tabs are organized by task. Normally, you'll use only
some of the tabs to adjust each image. For learning purposes, let's
take a quick look at each.
Basic
The Basic tab lets you make primary adjustments to white bal-
ance, color saturation, and tonality. These are the most important
controls and the ones you're most likely to change.
1.
Click the White Balance list and choose Auto to have Camera
Raw attempt to automatically adjust white balance.
2.
Let's set a different white balance. Select the White Balance
tool and click on one of the clouds in the sky.
