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Level 2.1: RAW Photo Editing Black Belt Course
Introduction - RAW Photo Editing Black Belt Course
Recommended Prerequisite Learning Material for this Course
Intro to RAW Photo Editing Black Belt Course (2:37)
DOWNLOAD: RAW Photo Editing Cheat Sheet
THEORY: Setup Import Presets for Lightroom / Camera RAW
1 - Introduction to RAW Import Presets (3:21)
2 - Setup RAW Import Preset (6:47)
3 - Apply RAW Import Preset to Current Workflow Images (3:40)
4 - Importing Future RAW Files Using the RAW Import Preset (7:17)
THEORY: Creating "Super" Raw Files for High Dynamic Range Scenes
1 - ETTR vs Super RAW Files (2:49)
2 - Example 1 - Super RAW Files (5:34)
3 - Example 2 - Super RAW Files (5:33)
THEORY: Short & Useful Lightroom Tips
1 - Optimizing Your RAW File Organization (11:04)
2 - Review Your Old RAW Files Every 6 Months to a Year (6:46)
3 - Experiment with Your RAW Files (3:38)
4 - Clean Up Your Lightroom Terminal (4:19)
5 - Clean Up the Lightroom Develop Module (2:38)
6 - Turn Off Auto Expansion in Lightroom (2:15)
7 - Why You Should NEVER Use Masks in Lightroom or Camera RAW (5:14)
RAW EDITING - STEP 1: Initial RAW File Adjustments / Experimenting to Find the Best Images
Introduction to Step 1 (5:02)
DOWNLOAD: RAW Import Preset & RAW Processing Presets
1 - Import RAW Presets to Lightroom (3:09)
2 - Sync Your RAW Import Presets to Lightroom and Camera RAW (2:31)
3 - Introduction to RAW Presets (9:18)
4 - Forest Light & RAW Processing (4:44)
5 - Important Tips to Keep in Mind with RAW Editing (3:56)
6 - Desert Light & RAW Processing (8:05)
7 - Golden Hour & RAW Processing, Example 1 (7:00)
8 - Golden Hour & RAW Processing, Example 2 (3:40)
9 - Canyon Light & RAW Processing, Example 1 (5:32)
10 - Canyon Light & RAW Processing, Example 2 (5:50)
11 - Milky Way & RAW Processing (4:07)
12 - Workflow Tips for Adobe Camera RAW (3:58)
--- BONUS EXAMPLES ---
Sunrise & Sunset: RAW File Color Optimization (16:06)
Twilight & Low Light: RAW File Color Optimization (14:07)
Woodlands & Forests: RAW File Color Optimization (10:30)
Tips for Color & Saturation Control in Forest Scenes (1:50)
Autumn & Fall Color: RAW File Color Optimization (9:23)
THEORY FOR STEP 2: Color Harmony Basics
PDF DOWNLOADS: Color Harmony Quick Reference Guide
Software Update: New Adobe Color Wheel (11:00)
Intro to Color Theory & Analogous Color Harmony (17:34)
Complimentary Color Harmony (18:16)
Triadic Color Harmony (7:37)
Split Complimentary Color Harmony (10:02)
RAW EDITING - STEP 2: Select a Color Harmony
DOWNLOAD IMAGE FILES - Examples 1 Through 3
Example 1 - Step 2 (14:47)
Example 2 - Step 2 (7:26)
Example 3 - Step 2 (5:33)
THEORY FOR STEP 3: Histograms & Light - Deep Dive
Luminosity Histograms Deep Dive (31:29)
RGB Color Histograms Deep Dive (29:48)
Bit Depth, Color Spaces & File Formats (14:29)
THEORY FOR STEP 3: A Study of Weather & Light
Introduction to the Weather & Light Section (2:38)
Intro to Weather and Light - Part 1 (11:41)
Intro to Weather & Light - Part 2 (6:50)
Haze and Difuse Light - Example 1 (2:56)
Haze and Difuse Light - Example 2 (4:04)
Haze and Difuse Light - Example 3 (3:17)
Inversation Layers & Coastal Shooting (5:16)
Reflected Light - Forests Part 1 (2:45)
Reflected Light - Forests Part 2 (1:15)
Reflected Light - Forests Part 3 (1:25)
Reflected Light - Forests Part 4 (1:23)
Reflected Light - Canyon Vistas (2:06)
Reflected Light - Slot Canyons Part 1 (2:52)
Reflected Light - Slot Canyons Part 2 (1:42)
Reflected Light - Sand Dunes (2:17)
Reflected Light - Deserts (1:31)
Reflected Light - Inversion Layers (1:35)
Reflected Light - Mountain Streams (2:01)
Reflected Light - Mountains & Snow (1:43)
Direct - Side Light - Mountains (2:32)
Direct - Side Light - Mountains 2 (1:44)
Direct - Side Light - Canyons (2:57)
Direct - Side Light - Vast Landscapes (2:06)
Direct - Side Light - Forests (2:01)
RAW EDITING - STEP 3: Balance the Light Across the Landscape
Example 1 - Step 3 (22:32)
Example 2 - Step 3 (14:37)
Example 3 - Step 3 (7:47)
THEORY FOR STEP 4: Conveying Mood & Emotion Through Color
Conveying Mood & Emotion Through Color - Part 1 (9:58)
Conveying Mood & Emotion Through Color - Part 2 (8:13)
Conveying Mood & Emotion Through Color - Part 4 (9:00)
Conveying Mood & Emotion Through Color - Part 3 (8:15)
RAW EDITING - STEP 4: Optimize the Color Mood
Example 1 - Step 4 (23:47)
Example 2 - Step 4 (11:12)
Example 3 - Step 4 (6:35)
RAW EDITING - STEP 5: Final Adjustments - Balance Color & Light
Example 1 - Step 5 (10:55)
Example 2 - Step 5 (13:21)
Example 3 - Step 5 (11:35)
START TO FINISH - Example 1
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DOWNLOAD IMAGE FILES - Examples 1 Through 3
Step 1 & 2: Initial Adjustments & Color Harmony Basics (14:47)
Step 3: Balance the Light Across the Landscape (22:32)
Step 4: Optimize the Color Mood (23:47)
Step 5: Final Adjustments - Balance Color & Light (10:55)
START TO FINISH - Example 2
Step 1 & 2: Initial Adjustments & Color Harmony Basics (7:26)
Step 3: Balance the Light Across the Landscape (14:37)
Step 4: Optimize the Color Mood (11:12)
Step 5: Final Adjustments - Balance Color & Light (13:21)
START TO FINISH - Example 3
Step 1 & 2: Initial Adjustments & Color Harmony Basics (5:33)
Step 3: Balance the Light Across the Landscape (7:47)
Step 4: Optimize the Color Mood (6:35)
Step 5: Final Adjustments - Balance Color & Light (11:35)
Tips for Color & Saturation Control in Forest Scenes
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