Thanks for the video it really helped me understand the difference between these 2 and I will most likely start shooting RAW but my only question is you said you need to process RAW files on a computer. Is there like a special program you have to download to convert them? Or if I just upload them straight to GIMP (i use that because its free :p ) will they automatically convert? I'm a little confused so i could use an explanation! Thanks!!
Why can't a camera save a PNG, or some other lossless format? And why do RAW files have to be processed on a computer? Does it take to much computational power?
Great great great video!! But I have just a question, I always shoot RAW because I can work on the pictures with photoshop Element and get great B&W. My question is since RAW pictures how come I can see them on my camera LCD(if they are not processed) and on my mac even before use photoshop?
@skymates84 - RAW photos are made of pixels just like JPEGs, so your camera or photoshop will display the RAW pixels. What happens when you shoot JPEG is that your camera will process the photo and "discard" many of the pixels that the camera software deems unnecessary. It's called "lossy compression" because there is a "loss of pixels", and it is done to save file size and make the photo look better right out of the camera. RAW photos don't usually look as good as JPEGs without processing.
THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME AND WELL EXPLAINED reason i wrote that in caps is cause now i am happy that i know jpeg vs raw thanks for this great video.
PhotoGuy30523 3 weeks ago
Thanks for the video it really helped me understand the difference between these 2 and I will most likely start shooting RAW but my only question is you said you need to process RAW files on a computer. Is there like a special program you have to download to convert them? Or if I just upload them straight to GIMP (i use that because its free :p ) will they automatically convert? I'm a little confused so i could use an explanation! Thanks!!
skatenj96 1 month ago
thank you
feetman133 1 month ago
good explanation, I´ve learned a little more about it and turning to take more pics in RAW!
laikanoother 1 month ago
Why can't a camera save a PNG, or some other lossless format? And why do RAW files have to be processed on a computer? Does it take to much computational power?
xphreakyphilx 3 months ago
Great Vid !! Now I am clear about RAW n JPEG !! :)
sacaviator7 3 months ago
exelent video thank you
Scorpionjp65 6 months ago
Great great great video!! But I have just a question, I always shoot RAW because I can work on the pictures with photoshop Element and get great B&W. My question is since RAW pictures how come I can see them on my camera LCD(if they are not processed) and on my mac even before use photoshop?
skymates84 9 months ago
@skymates84 - RAW photos are made of pixels just like JPEGs, so your camera or photoshop will display the RAW pixels. What happens when you shoot JPEG is that your camera will process the photo and "discard" many of the pixels that the camera software deems unnecessary. It's called "lossy compression" because there is a "loss of pixels", and it is done to save file size and make the photo look better right out of the camera. RAW photos don't usually look as good as JPEGs without processing.
BetterPhotos123 8 months ago 2
@BetterPhotos123
Ok, got it. Thanks for your answer.
skymates84 8 months ago
very informative, thank you
MegaDavids007 9 months ago
good vid..exactly what I wanted to know..thanks....
TankTeknyc 11 months ago