LightSource Photography Podcast E021 - RAW Image Format

In this episode, Bill and Ed discuss the advantages and implications of the RAW image file format.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

LightSource Episode 21 (Audio Article Series) [45:30 minutes]
Download the show: LightSource021.mp3 [20.7 Mb]

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Ed and Bill discuss:
Nikon hypes the D80 it's newest DSLR
The World's largest photograph has been taken
Announcing the winners of the first StudioLighting.net portrait photo contest! CONGRATULATIONS!

View the contest page for winning photos and the judges comments.

Ed and Bill discuss:
What is the RAW image format?
Benefit of working with high color depth images
Non-destructive editing with RAW
Using photoshop and RAW to build complex images
Capturing RAW and JPG together
Software for RAW processing
Using what comes with your camera
Pixmantec products
Adobe Camera RAW
Bill and Ed give their take on Adobe Lightroom
Impressions of Apple Aperture with special guest and LightSource listener Mariano Friginal
Nikon Capture NX
Disadvantages of shooting RAW
Importance of proper exposure in digital shooting

Answers to listener's questions:
Do I need a light meter for just one light?
How do I take Black on Black portraits?
What are good lenses for product photography?

Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.

LightSource is our lighting and photography podcast that introduces photographers to studio lighting and digital photography techniques and equipment.

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