Digital Workshops
copyright 2005/6 Tony Middleton
revised 2010
- Jpeg work flow
- RAW flow
- File details
- Storage
- Computer set up and basic work flow
- Image selection
- Transferring images between folders
- RAW processing
- Sharpening
- Shadow/highlight tool
- Correcting under-exposed images
- Overexposed images
- Reducing digital noise
- Correcting sloping horizons
- Mono conversions
- Layers
- False snow
- Producing a pencil sketch
- Using a layer to burn and dodge
- Curves
- Altering contrast using curves
- Altering part of the curve
- Pysadelic curves
- Curves and monochrome
- IR conversions
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) processing
- Highlight & Shadow in Photomatix
- Book list
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.