Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
THE RAW TOOLBAR
Across the Camera Raw window is its own toolbar. You'll see several similarities to the
Photoshop tools you're already familiar with:
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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J
K
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M N
A ZOOMTOOL(Z).You can click on an image to zoom into an area. You can also click and
drag to make a selection for zooming.
B HAND TOOL(H).When zoomed, you can use the Hand tool to pan across an image. Hold
down the spacebar to temporarily switch to the Hand tool.
C WHITEBALANCETOOL(I).You can override the white balance settings written by the
camera. Just click to select the tool, and then click on an area of the image that should
be white or gray.
D COLORSAMPLERTOOL(S).You can add up to eight sample points. These are useful ways
to track changes in color as you make adjustments to an image. Many users will place a
sampler on a white and black area of an image to track any shifts in color.
E TARGETEDADJUSTMENTTOOL(T).There are ive different tools to choose from. Click and
hold to select specific tools.
F CROPTOOL(C). You can crop freely or select from several preset aspect ratios. Remember
that any adjustments you make are nondestructive. The cropping will be applied when
the image is opened.
G STRAIGHTENTOOL(A).If your photo is crooked, just select the Straighten tool. Click and
drag with the Straighten tool in the preview image to establish a horizontal or vertical
angle.
H SPOTREMOVALTOOL(B).The Spot Removal tool lets you heal or clone imperfections in
the raw file. The most typical problem you'll need to tackle is sensor or lens dust.
I REDEYEREMOVALTOOL(E). If an image has red eye, select this tool and click on the center
of the pupil.
J ADJUSTMENTSBRUSH(K). This powerful tool lets you brush in localized color and expo-
sure adjustments. Click and brush over an area to define it, and then adjust settings with
the Adjustment sliders.
K GRADUATEDFILTER(G).This tool is similar to the Adjustments Brush except it allows you
to create a transitioned adjustment gradually between two points. This is most typically
used to fix areas like a sky.
L OPENPREFERENCESDIALOGBOX(COMMAND+KORCTRL+K)
M ROTATEIMAGELEFT(L).Rotates the image 90° counterclockwise.
N ROTATEIMAGERIGHT(R).Rotates the image 90° clockwise.
 
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