Digital Workshops

copyright 2005/6 Tony Middleton

revised 2010

 
   

 

 

 
Workshop Index   Introduction  
  1. Jpeg work flow
  2. RAW flow
  3. File details
  4. Storage
  5. Computer set up and basic work flow
  6. Image selection
  7. Transferring images between folders
  8. RAW processing
  9. Sharpening
  10. Shadow/highlight tool
  11. Correcting under-exposed images
  12. Overexposed images
  13. Reducing digital noise
  14. Correcting sloping horizons
  15. Mono conversions
  16. Layers
  17. False snow
  18. Producing a pencil sketch
  19. Using a layer to burn and dodge
  20. Curves
  21. Altering contrast using curves
  22. Altering part of the curve
  23. Pysadelic curves
  24. Curves and monochrome
  25. IR conversions
  26. HDR (High Dynamic Range) processing
  27. Highlight & Shadow in Photomatix
  28. Book list
  29. Return to home page
 
 

These notes cover my way of working. They are not set in stone.

Use them as a guide to develop your own work patterns.

In Photoshop (hereafter PS) there are many ways of achieving the same or similar end result, none are wrong nor are any right but finding the one that's right for you can be a problem.

Get your terminology correct....

Your camera, computer and scanner work in pixels per inch (ppi)

Your ink jet printer works in dots per inch (dpi)

They are not the same despite many who should know better using the incorrect dpi when referring to the file resolution required for the file used to produce a print or even camera files.

One of the best ways to improve your skills is to share knowledge. The most common way to do this is to join your local camera club. Unfortunately the majority of these are biased towards competitive photography where winning is more important than self expression.

If you are lucky you may have an independent group in your area, Marches Independent Photographers, London Independent Photography, Independent Photography South East and Scottish Photographers are ones I've been involved with over the years.