- The Digital Photography Workflow Handbook: From Import to Output
- Foreword
- 1. Introducing the Digital Photo Workflow
- 2. The Basic Workflow
- The Five Phases of the Workflow
- Phase 1: Shooting
- Phase 2: Image Transfer and Management
- Phase 3: Image File Conversion and Optimization
- Phase 4: Output
- Phase 5: Digital Asset Management
- The Influence of Individual Tools on the Workflow
- Increasing Efficiency
- Develop Your Own Approach to the Workflow
- 3. Color Management Know-How
- Understanding Different Color Models
- Understanding Color Management
- Mapping Color Spaces
- Creating Device Profiles
- Profiling Your Monitor
- Photoshop Color Management Settings
- Printer Profiles
- Installing and Uninstalling Profiles
- Soft-Proofing and Gamut Warning
- Color Temperature and Hue
- Complementary Colors
- Working Spaces II
- 4. Image Processing Basics
- Don’t be Afraid of Photoshop
- 8-bit or 16-bit Color Depth?
- Image Size and Resolution
- Choosing a File Format
- File Information and Logs
- Image Alignment
- Simple Corrections
- The Art of Sharpening
- Color Corrections
- Selection Tools
- Retouching and Repairing Images
- Speed Up Your Workflow with Photoshop Actions
- Photoshop’s History Panel
- Additional Information and Overviews
- 5. RAW Editing and Conversion
- Some Initial Thoughts
- Important Aspects of RAW Processing
- Non-destructive Editing
- Which Processing Steps are Performed Where?
- What to Look for When Choosing a RAW Converter
- Other Features of RAW Converters
- Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- Color Management
- RAW Browser
- Preview Image Size
- Saving and Applying Image Settings
- Selective Image Corrections
- Batch Processing
- Printing from a RAW Converter
- Integration in the Workflow
- Image Browser Integration
- Multi-Core Processing
- Arguments For and Against Auto Correction
- Other Useful Features
- Adobe Camera Raw (ACR)
- ACR Preferences
- Workflow Options
- Sample of a Real World ACR Adjustments Workflow
- Synchronizing Image Adjustments
- Optimizing Dynamic Range
- Image Optimization Using Tone Curves
- Selective Tonal Corrections
- Saving and Discarding Changes
- An Overview of the ACR Interface
- ACR Image Adjustments Panel
- Effects Tab
- ACR Presets
- Batch Conversion
- Other RAW Converters
- Even More RAW Converters
- 6. All-in-One Workflow Tools
- 7. Photoshop Layers
- Layers Panel
- Your First Layer
- Using Adjustment Layers
- Making Selective Adjustments Using Layer Masks
- Flattening and Merging Layers
- Smart Cropping
- Removing Moiré Effects
- Auto Color Correction for Better Contrast
- Blending Layers Using Layer Styles
- Dodge and Burn Using Layers
- Loading Image Files into a Stack and Aligning Layers
- Smart Objects and Smart Filters
- Organizing Layers
- Other Aspects of Working with Layers
- Getting a “Layer Feeling” without Using Layers
- Selective Adjustment Using U Point Control Points
- More Tips for Working with Layers
- 8. Advanced Photoshop Techniques
- Correcting Saturation Selectively
- Some Tricks for Improving Saturation and Contrast
- Correcting Perspective Distortion
- Correcting Lens Errors
- Correcting Color Casts in Shadows
- Using Masks to Increase Luminance
- Correcting Images Using Brush Techniques
- Advanced Sharpening Using Photoshop Layers
- Adding Digital Sunshine to Your Photos
- Brush Off Noise
- Enhancing Midtone Contrast
- Enhancing Local Contrast
- Content-Aware Fill
- Fine-Tuning After Upsizing or Downsizing Images
- 9. Multishot Techniques
- Common Steps in a Multishot Workflow
- Increase Your Angle of View Using Stitching Techniques
- Maximizing Depth of Field Using Focus Stacking
- Increasing Dynamic Range Using HDRI Techniques
- 10. Turning Color into Black-and-White
- From Color to Black-and-White
- Black-and-White Conversion Using the Channel Mixer
- Enhanced Black-and-White Conversion
- Black-and-White à la Russell Brown
- Black-and-White Conversion Using the Black & White Command
- Black-and-White Conversion Using Photoshop Plug-ins
- Black-and-White Conversion Using a RAW Editor
- Colorizing Images
- 11. Printing and Image Presentation
- Publishing Images and Image Data
- Printing Images on Paper
- Printing on Photo Paper
- Printing Using Inkjet Printers
- The Print Workflow
- Printing Your Image
- Specialty Printing Software and RIPs
- Creating Contact Sheets
- Printed Frames
- Publishing Images on the Web
- Creating Digital Slideshows
- Other Ways to Present Your Images
- 12. Useful Photoshop Plug-ins
- 13. Data Management and Backup
- Managing Your Image Library
- Data Security
- A. Resources
- Index
- About the Authors
A detailed look at the individual phases of the workflow would make this book even bigger and probably less easy to follow, which is why we often refer to our other, more specialized books:
The Art of Raw Conversion Dedicated to the use of RAW image editing software. Various professional-grade tools are described and compared. Also includes a chapter on generating color profiles for digital cameras. This book [25] is a detailed approach to the first stage of professional image processing.
Fine Art Printing for Photographers Dedicated to techniques for producing gallery-grade digital prints. Addresses choice of printer, types of paper and ink (and their compatibility), as well as printer profiling. Print preparation and actual printing are covered using various printers as examples. The book [16] also looks at how to frame prints.
The Fine Art Printing book is reproduced in heavily abridged form in Chapter 12.
Photographic Multishot Techniques This book [18] looks at various ways to combine multiple exposures in a single image in order to extend dynamic range, depth of focus, resolution, or angle of view.
The Multishot Techniques book is reproduced in abridged form in Chapter 9.
We try to make our individual books as comprehensive as possible, so there will always be some duplication of content. Almost every book we write contains a section on basic color management and color management in relation to the specific theme of the book. For example, the RAW book explains how to profile your camera, while the Fine Art Printing book tells you where to find printer profiles and how to generate your own. Image optimization is a subject covered by all three books, albeit with differing emphasis and differing degrees of detail.
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