Image Processing

These articles relate mainly to processing of image files after they have been transferred from the camera to a computer.  They include use of computer software such as raw convertors and image processing software such as Digital Photo Professional (DPP), Photoshop/Photoshop Elements (PS/PSE) and Lightroom (LR), and the steps recommended to get the most out of your photographs through image processing and development.

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  • Tip: Zoom Setting When Editing and Viewing Images
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    Glenn Pure - April 2016

    One pager which recommends viewing images at 100% to get a reliable view of the results of your processing, including sharpening.

     

  • Basic Image Processing: Example Workflows
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    Glenn Pure - April 2016

    Glenn sets out a more detailed workflow to develop raw images, using several different combinations of software. Should be read with ‘Basic Image Processing: Mark 2’.

     

  • Basic Image Processing: Mark 2
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    Glenn Pure - December 2015

    Glenn sets out an image processing workflow using Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software and Photoshop Elements. This article should be read with ‘Basic Image Processing - Example Workflows’ by the same author. Good introduction for a beginner. Note: This article is entitled ‘Mark 2’ because it expands on an earlier article by Glenn which readers can find in the April 2015 newsletter.

     

  • Improving Your Image
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    Tom Oliver - April 2013

    This article shows the results of four different photographers processing the same image, setting out a more detailed set of steps from one of them. It shows how different photographers view and process the same photo slightly differently despite generally agreeing on the issues which need to be addressed.

     

  • Grey card techniques for colour balance
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    David Jenkins - October 2012

    This article discusses the use of grey cards for determining colour balance (and white balance). It explains how to simulate the effect of using a grey card in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, using Layers, with step by step instructions.

     

  • Introduction to Image Processing
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    Rob Parker - February 2014

    Rob has set out a good basic guide to image processing, including getting the image onto your computer, storing and organising images, a set of steps (using Photoshop Elements) to process the image, and producing the final amended image. A good place to start for a beginner who wants to get into processing raw files.

     

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