Digital Photography RAW Editing Tips

[TheSeatbeltDisco]

word. i just cut my fro.

i miss it.  i should grow it again.

[somecallmejohn1]

Punchy all the way. Jared you are the man.

[aloykatos]

there is an actual nikon 45mm 2.8

[EverythingisFire]

Are all RAW files really flat looking all the time? I shoot raw but I haven't mastered exposure so I get a variety of over & under exposed images all the time.

[OfficialRedux]

Jarad's viniette was a bit too much...

[rjhay22]

Cracked me up the whole time watching this shyet! hahahaha good one man!

[heavenwithin81]

Im a huuuuge fan of contrast.

[TheGregaM]

Any chance of getting RAW file? I would love to try editing this!

[rajsingharora1]

i dont look at the histogram either.....but at the photo....i like jared's edit always :)

[Danwar3]

you made me laugh and thought me a bunch about Light room.

Subscribed.

[andreidizon21]

i Like JAred's EDIT !! Go FRO ., More Power

[MrArshadzaman]

software?

plz

plz!



[SpewingAdlayz]

@MrArshadzaman Adobe Lightroom

[MrArshadzaman]

which software do u use??

:'( i l-|v Been looking for these kind of software plz let me know??

[SpewingAdlayz]

@MrArshadzaman Photoshop for manipulation, Lightroom for tweaks and corrections.

[82RFF]

I would like better to see a 'half-way' editing between Jared's and Greg

[mikesmoove49]

Lightroom or Photoshops Raw? Whats the difference?

[msaha1992]

you dont want ther face to go BOOOM!!

HA HA nice

[Lindhe94]

I'd like to see your photo with a better whitebalance! Greg really did a good work with the wb in my opinion.

[JaimeGiacomo]

Is this supposed to be comedy or an actual "tips" video? It's like the blind leading the blind. You seem like a nice guy, but maybe learn editing first before you try to teach it, no? People should really learn to develop a production workflow and just not play around. Anyway I stopped at 5 minutes. For excellent videos on editing and workflow go to Adobe.com

[drifter281lottie331]

@swiftjumper101 GIMP

[EverythingISTech]

Did you find out what lens the picture was shot with? The Picture came out beautiful.

[TheHayleysmusic]

im a contrast freak to aha

[damens]

Umm - you do realise that when your guest was discussing the Histogram, he was talking about using it at initial capture, to get the most information for later processing ? You seem to be primarily discussing ignoring Histogram usage at the processing stage (unless your point is that your D3s has an amazingly accurate built in screen compared to the D3000) ?

[KastroThaDon]

I have ps cs5 and use camera raw but whats the difference with Camera Raw and Lightroom?

[ashkibala1]

@swiftjumper101 Picasa

[AETrainingDavid97]

I wonder if the shooter shot this with the 45mm PC-E Nikon... hmm.

[STEPPHAN7]

Hi Jared, I'm just wondering if FroVader was shooting with a 7D, what his ISO may have been? At least 2000 may be?

[MrDrichh]

They both are good, but I like the right one

[duckingaunt]

I think the pic needed just minor adjustments. I feel closer to Greg's editing - clean and soft and pussy.

[XxXYYXxXYY]

Why do you always make black&white with decreasing saturation and vibrance to 0, instead of using the back&white button on the right (under "basic") ? Im just wondering what lightroom makes different with pressing "lack&white".

Thanks!

[AETrainingDavid97]

You totally remind me of my favorite gamers on YouTube.

Except your into photography.

Which makes an epic combo of those two.

[angelfacey]

love your energy

[XxXYYXxXYY]

Booooooooooouuum.

[AkHarith67]

but both pics are nice!

[wastedscal]

Question about the histogram as you mention it in this video.

What about print? I usually go for a visual effect because I know I will not print it and can have over/under exposed areas. But when you print, doesn't those area matters because they will leave uneven ink levels? I have a few photos I want to print in large A3/A3+ (11.7 x 16.5 inches / 13 x 19 inches); can you tell us a bit more about screen (what you see and how you feel the photo while developing) versus print results?

Thanks!

[rainyday9168]

Fro,

Can i know what video editing software you are using? I'm shooting with my D3100 now...

[JaredPolin]

@rainyday9168 i movie.

[DJsmegOfficial]

@JaredPolin so your using i movie in this video? i know its a hard question but do you know any equivalents to this program for windows? Digital Photo Proffesional came with my camera but it doesnt have as many options as this. Love your videos man :)

[soccerfriendkuwait]

@rainyday9168 ....adobe lightroom

[BlitzAndDizz]

@rainyday9168 if you want some serious editing software you should either get sony vegas pro 10 or 9 (this is only on pc though) and or adobe after effects cs4 or cs5

[heestenhats]

Right:D

[coolz1231]

2 people are jealous of afros

[StonedPizzaGuy]

I Kno iam Late, Vote right

[StonedPizzaGuy]

you funny as hell bro, i actually enjoyed watchin this vid, BTW you livin it up in college i assume with the hallway wassups

[Zaneathankid]

Thank you for all the great videos they have helped me a lot! I am somewhat new to photography but am ready to upgrade. I have a Canon rebel xti but don't have to much money invested in Canon glass. Would you recommend getting another Canon or switching to Nikon and why? Thanks.

[haindj]

"no kitty this is my pot pie" eric cartman

[motokokusanagi85]

Thumbs if you think Greg has the better image this week. Definitely agree with the white balance correction. Jareds was a bit warm for my liking.

[zibi256]

left look much more better. Sorry jared

[ProPhotoHouston02]

like it

[mikenyesi123]

hey jared! im so happy that you got a pic from someone that is using the d700 because you never answered my question before about the d700. can you please tell me really quick what you think about it?

[yestoyohll]

/watch?v=obABWUtaJ8o

[cinexstudios]

i love your editing this time Fro, awesome-sauce! :)

[MrMolnes]

I believe you could see the info about the lens in the Library module. Some lenses do not show up in the info around the photo in Develop module :)

[SLRist]

7D for video, D7000 for stills. The D7000 will knock the 7D out of the water for High ISO shooting and autofocus performance. Heck, even the D90 will beat the 7D on sensor noise, and the D7000 is way better than the D90.

[meltdownman1]

Fro,

Big picture question, what is the difference between Photoshop CS5 and Lightroom (besides price) and when would you use one over the other (or both for that matter).? I am trying to understand post processing workflows and I have not found anything on Youtube when to use them separately or when to use them together and in what order for post processing.

If you had a choice what would you buy first?

Thanks,

The Meltdownman

[JaredPolin]

@meltdownman1 I dont use photo shop but ps is for photo editing and such and taking stuff out and such I focus mostly on tweaking my files.

[drummerbedford]

Is it just me or does Greg never think of the Contrast slider?

[russellskates]

Contrast all the way. : )

[ddnn3]

HOLY OVER PROCESSED BATMAN!!!

[TheEricBooth]

Love the videos. Just one question. When you boost the exposure how's come neither of you ever use the "Recovery" slider to bring back some of those blown out hi-lights caused by the increase in exposure? Just wondering. Thanks

[JaredPolin]

@TheEricBooth it flattens out the image and i like pop.

[supercandy]

Hey Jared,

Just a simple question

If Nikon 35 1.8 is a nice lens for Nikon DSLRs, then how about Canon? What lens should I buy if I own a Canon t2i body?

[JaredPolin]

@supercandy 50 1.8

[madidancer121]

"Oh you know I love fill light! I think I'm going to go with this - NOT.

Fill light. Psh."

Hahaaa

Love the videos

[KatakiUchiha]

I have a really Fro idea! Load both photos into Photoshop layers with 50% opacity and blending set to overlay. I think it might look good...

[KatakiUchiha]

Perhaps the PC-E 45 2.8? It's a tilt shift.

[nwarken]

hey jared, nikon D7000, or canon 7d?

its not my question, its my friends. "is the Canon d7 worth a purchase? Or can I find a Nikon that is approximately the same price with the equivalent specs?" i would suggest nikon d7000 with better glass. does that sound reasonable?

[JaredPolin]

@nwarken yes it does sound reasonable.

[yfcmark]

Personally abit more contrast on gregs and it would be perfect to me.

oh and hey jared! i was watching a music video (Far East Movement - Rocketeer ft. Ryan Tedder) and at the end there was snippets of a photographer with a fro, just wondering if that was you?

[julianh100]

i like the contrast, but it is too yellow. good job though

[EzabellaLopy]

dude...ur the best ...say hi to Lil...give her a big hug from me <3

keep posting ...videos i do learn a lot from it !

[jameslcr]

fro knows fotoooooooooooo awesomeness :)

[nate42nd]

Greg's is WAY better fro. I have to admit. I like contrast too, but you're overdoing it man. Good vid.

[lorikzzz]

Greg never touches the contrast slider

[RedWine2go]

Jared, I too pump up contrast/colour, we just happen to be more artistic. As I say there's 'NO MATHS TO PHOTOGRAPHY'

[heuykiller]

Jareds!

[DanKPhotography]

Jared your edit was 10x's better this week! :)

[Gibson2471]

BOOM thats your new catch phrase

[MrRhysSir]

have yo ever tried Apple Aperture software? wondering whether to get lightroom 3 or Aperture....

[JaredPolin]

@MrRhysSir LR all the way

[catalystman]

@JaredPolin cause Lightroom 3 is BOOM!!!

[shouldigetit]

@JaredPolin Why?

[JaredPolin]

@shouldigetit because it is powerful and the best out there for what i personally do.

[alternshot]

the contrast went BOOOM!

[fedepresti]

I like Greg's better... even before I saw it I thought Jared was overdoing it...

[ch0w]

with a little more contrast, i would like gregs..but the yellowish tint of jared's is kind of distracting..like too much IN your face

[catalystman]

i like that jared concentrates on the end product from start to finish with no propensity towards certain tools (except for the high contrast of course....). on the other hand, i think greg's approach takes advantage of the tools during shooting that maximizes the potential of post production tools, which IMHO gives you a more systematic approach and perhaps engender consistency. for today's edit, i liked greg's better....ironically, it was more punchier throughout its dynamic range...hi lil!

[ExportAli]

Great photo :) And the cat is pretty awesome too.

[briguy3418]

there is a 45mm PC-E

[WildBoy454]

Lmfao "I don't want too many blacks in there.."

[WildBoy454]

@WildBoy454 3:30-3:42

[zeptome]

Jared, tip for you. There is a function that let you switch between now and before, so just hit the '/' key and you will "boom", go from before and after without having to go to the history, use it a lot myself. (Menu, View, Before / After, Before only)

[Hynee]

I'm a bit surprised you both let the fur on top of kitty blow out. I totally expected Greg to go for recovery, and Jared to either add less exposure or go for recovery as a last resort. That's just me though.

[lopezae33]

im with jared on the kitty on the table! nice image but thats exactly why i dont have cats!! he was just outside burring his poop, now he sleeping where i eat.

[100shutters]

It auto Corrects through the pictures exif data, The lens auto correction is a great tool. I shoot with a Nikon D700, Nikon 24-70 f/2.8, Nikon 50mm f/1.4G and a Nikon 105 f/2 DC, the 24-70 f/2.8 has a full stop of vignetting in the corners and a little bit of centre distortion, the 50 has almost none and the 105 has a half stop in the corners. The tool is a lot in my editing now because of how much light is in the photos now thanks to the auto correct. It's always fun to play with all the tools

[louissimanovich]

jaredpolin for president