Things are still a bit messy on the blog as it is imported from my old website. If you’ve ever done this, you know that these transitions never go as smoothly as they claim. A few links may still be broken. Thanks for your patience.
The Domino Effect of Buying a New Camera
Your raw files from your new camera won't open in your old software! In order to open raw files on your new camera, you need a new computer too!
Adobe Camera Raw in Photoshop and Elements
I recently purchased a copy of Photoshop Elements v.9 to prepare to teach a course on shooting and editing raw files. In order to keep the course and required software affordable for those who don't want or need the full power of Photoshop CS5, I thought I'd use Elements instead. Reviewing Elements, I found vast differences in the Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) processor that is part of both programs. And to be honest, I was rather disappointed in the Elements version of ACR.
The Histogram is your Friend
To determine if you have good exposure on your digital camera images check your histogram after every shot. Sounds like a lot of work to do this, but trust me, if your exposure is correct, you will have less "fixing" to do to your photos afterward.
Size and Resolution Explained
Are you confused by image resolution, ppi, dpi and pixel dimensions? This video demo will explain it to you.
You don't need Photoshop
I can't believe I'm writing this, but most of you don't need to bother buying Photoshop! Sure it has the snob factor and all that, but if you don't really have to use the full potential of this image editing software, and you don't happen to have an extra $700 lying around, then don't bother. I mean it! Here's why: