* Camera Raw is a cutting-edge format that allows serious digital photographers to perform operations that are normally performed inside the camera-white balance, exposure adjustment, sharpening-after the photo is taken

* Written by a leading commercial photographer, this book is packed with color images throughout and is the perfect reference for anyone who wants to start tapping into Camera Raw's power to gain better control of workflow, creativity, and quality

* The book is divided into three parts: pre-production, the shoot, and post-production; it uses real-world, solutions-based techniques and case studies to illustrate color adjustment, noise removal, exposure adjustment, sharpening, special effects, batch processing, and much more

Finally--a book that never forgets photography is an art form

Sure, the technology matters. But you're a photographer first. If the technology doesn't enhance the art, what's the point? Rob Sheppard knows what you want to know about using Adobe Camera Raw in Photoshop(R) CS and CS2, because he uses it in creating his own highly acclaimed photographs. In this book, he shares the information you need in a language and context you understand, illustrated in full color with his own images. Understand what Raw is and know when to shoot Raw and when to shoot JPEG See the benefits of higher bit depth when processing a photo Demystify the different Raw formats Discover what Raw can fix, and what it can't Learn to read a histogram and use it to improve tonality and contrast Follow a step-by-step outline to develop an efficient Camera Raw workflow See how double processing can actually save you time and frustration Learn to achieve maximum quality when processing Raw images

* Learn to achieve maximum quality when processing Raw images