Lightroom Presets

1. What a preset is? 

A preset is an edit created by photographers for their images.

2. Find some examples of what a preset can do for you. Post an example on your blog.

A preset can edit a picture in one click.

3. And then pick out at least 1 preset or package of presets you would like to try out. On your blog, tell me what preset it is and give me a link to the website that you can get it at.

Old Hollywood Glam Collection - http://www.lightroompresets.com/

Lightroom Notes

JPEG files:

Pros:

1. File size is much smaller
2. No need for postprocessing
3. Files are ready to go for print, e-mail, etc.
4. It is easy to view and edit with any image editing program
5. JPEG allows you to fire your camera more rapidly

CONS:
1. Compressed files lose some image data
2. It is more difficult to correct mistakes of color and exposure
3. You have less control over the way your final image appears

RAW files:

PROS:
1. No data is lost
2. Allows you to correct mistakes made at the time of exposure
3. You have a lot of flexibility with manipulating the image in post
4. Adjustment made in postprocessing are non-destructive

CONS:
1. Very large files compare to jpeg
2. Images can’t be used immediately for printing, e-mailing, etc.
3. Special program is needed to edit images and turn them to jpegs
4. Require time and effort to “develop”

Free Shoot (not finished)

What are you happy about?

I'm happy that the lighting came out good.

What would you do differently next time?  

I want to take more pictures maybe try different back drops.

What did you learn?

I learned to play around with the settings to make the photos look better.

RAW

What are three advantages of a RAW file:

• Uncompressed
• At least 8 bits of color
• Higher in dynamic range

What is one disadvantage of a RAW file: 

• Not as sharp

What are three advantages of a JPEG file:

• Higher in contrast
• Sharper
• Processed by your camera

What is one disadvantage of a JPEG file:

• You lose data

1. Under the first heading "Capturing the Images," how much of the data does a RAW file retain after it is captured by the camera?

It retains all the information without compressing it, therefore saving all the information within the image.

 

2. Under the second heading "Processing the Files," what are some of the things that a RAW file enables a photographer to edit after the image is taken?

3. Under the third heading "Practicalities," what are some of the factors that photographers must consider when deciding to shoot in RAW?

4. Under the fourth heading "Which one is for you?" why would an aspiring professional photographer need to know how to work with RAW files?