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Working With Problem Exposures In Adobe Camera Raw

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How To Use The Synchronize Command in Adobe Camera RAW

Rich Harrington shows you how to use the Synchronize command in ACR. DISCLAIMER: This post isn’t intended to be definitive – we’re not claiming this is the ONLY way or even the BEST way to accomplish...

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Free Video Tutorial – How to use ACR’s Fill/Recovery Command to fix a poorly...

Rich Harrington shows you how to use ACR’s Fill/Recovery Command to fix a poorly exposed photo. DISCLAIMER: This post isn’t intended to be definitive – we’re not claiming this is the ONLY way or even...

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You Can Create Custom Vignettes In Adobe Camera Raw

Rich offers a tutorial on creating custom vignettes in ACR DISCLAIMER: This post isn’t intended to be definitive – we’re not claiming this is the ONLY way or even the BEST way to accomplish this task...

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Free Video Tutorial – The Basics of the Adobe Camera Raw Interface

Rich Harrington shows you the basics of the Adobe ACR interface. This video comes from the book and DVD – Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS6: The Essential Techniques for Imaging...

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Removing Shadows and Distractions in a Photo

In this tutorial I walk you through my entire process to develop this image. You’ll learn how to: Make adjustments in Camera Raw (or Lightroom) Paint in selective adjustments to remove shadows Remove...

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Adobe Camera Raw 8.6 RC is Available!

Adobe announced a simple update to their Camera Raw, which affects Photoshop and Lightroom! It’s a pretty light package that adds a slew of support for new lenses and a couple new cameras. Also,...

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Correcting Color-Fringe in Adobe Camera Raw

When shooting in high-contrast light, all photographers are faced with the unnatural color-shift of chromatic aberration, and likely well-acquainted with the notorious green or purple fringe lining the...

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Q&A: Why does Lightroom not recognize my camera’s RAW files?

Question: I just got a new camera, but Lightroom (or Photoshop) does not recognize or support the RAW files. How do I fix this? Answer: Many camera manufacturers use proprietary files for their RAW...

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Camera Calibration in Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw

Found in both Lightroom and Adobe Camera RAW lies a module that you may skip over, but it actually holds a lot of power. Mainly used as a calibration for your camera it can be a great creative tool....

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What Difference Does HDR make With Smartphone Images?

On all the smartphones I get my hands on these days there’s a n HDR function. Quite often I find that the default is ‘Auto’ but what difference does it really make? What Is HDR? High Dynamic Range or...

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Shooting Raw on a Smartphone with the LG G4

I was recently given the new LG G4 smartphone to try out by my friends at ThreeUK. Theres a lot I could write about the software, shape etcetera, but Im a phoneographer so lets get straight to the...

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Using Camera RAW to Color Correct Video

Previously Photoshop had two strands, Photoshop and Photoshop Extended. The Extended version had added 3D and video capabilities. Photoshop CC however, by default, comes with video editing capabilities...

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Instant Replay: The Future of Photoshop and Must Know Techniques

Bryan O’Neil Hughes and Howard Pinsky join Melissa Niu and Rich Harrington to discuss the state and future of Photoshop. Bryan, the Senior Product Manager for Photoshop at Adobe, helps us understand...

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Adobe Tip: What’s New in Adobe Camera Raw 9.9

The Adobe team has released a new update to Adobe Camera Raw.  This affects Photoshop users and should also match other changes that dropped in the recent Lightroom 6.9 update.  Just use your Creative...

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New Cameras and Lenses Added to Adobe Products

The latest Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, and Photoshop Releases add support for new cameras and lenses. This was released on October 18, 2017. Lens Correction Support These new cameras and devices are...

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Speed up your infrared Adobe Camera RAW file process

Adobe’s Camera Raw is extremely powerful. You can leverage that power to speed up your workflow using a RAW default setting for your camera. I’ve used it to get a head start my infrared processing....

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Selective sharpening in Lightroom

Sharpening helps your picture have a little more punch and can allow details to pop and draw attention. If you sharpen the entire image, however, you’ll end up with visible details, called artifacts,...

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Using a kit lens on a panorama? You bet, part three

While working on a panoramic image to show some of what is possible with a kit lens, I discovered a fair amount of sensor spots! Nine images all with multiple sensor dust spots. Arrgh! All is not lost....

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Why I use Adobe Bridge

Sometimes I think it’s because it’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks. The reality is that I choose to work with one system of Adobe Bridge and Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) rather than try to learn a newer...

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Photograph with a plan, part three — processing panoramas

You can learn about my original photo plan in this article. Below this is some of the work that went into processing the panoramic image made during that outing. Specifically, this is about the work on...

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Using dodge and burn to add depth and dimension to your photos

I’m a collector of quotes and share them when I speak to groups. Someone asked me if I had fashioned any quotes myself. Here’s one: “Don’t look at what a subject is, but what it might become.” By Bob...

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Datacolor Spyder Checkr Photo review: Color accuracy made easy

There are many photographers out there who need to ensure that the colors their gear reproduces are as accurate as possible, and until now, you had to carry a large color chart with you; however; the...

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