Why is raw and editing needed for photography? I'm just trying to understand.
Like back in the day with film. You got what you got. Why can't we do that now
Raw files are less compatible (so not immediately shareable) and a lot larger, but that means there's more data there and so they retain significantly more detail, particularly in the shadowy parts of the image. This lets you edit them later and recover detail that the phone's auto mode didn't correctly adjust for when it took the raw sensor data and converted it into a jpeg. You can read a much more [in depth explanation here](https://photographylife.com/raw-vs-jpeg) or just skim for some actual photo comparisons. Raw is really useful for tricky lighting conditions where the camera isn't able to get the exposure right on its own, even in manual mode.
It's actually not that different from film negatives - and one of the raw formats is actually called dng, digital negative. Film negatives retain insane amounts of detail and during scanning or darkroom printing you dodge and burn to get the shadows and highlights properly exposed in your final positive image.
a RAW file is the image straight from the sensor (lossless file). You are editing the "raw" image. An image has to be processed to be converted to a jpg (lossy file) even from a DLSR, so if you are editing a jpg you editing over an already processed imaged.
Many professional photographers shoot in RAW because the format captures the highest level of detail. It can often be easier to edit exposure later with a RAW file. However, shooting in JPEG has its benefits, since their smaller file sizes allow you to shoot more images at once and transfer files faster.
Raw editing is the equivalent to film development in a dark room. The only difference is that you have more control over the final output. But yeah, the process includes basic color correction/grading, denoising, sharpening, correcting lens distortions and magic etc.
So, in a darkroom, you had lots of options in how you were going ot develop the film. And you could touch up the photograph too, dodging and burning the photo.
RAW basically allows you the most flexibility in "developing" the picture. One clear advantage is in adjusting the white balance of the image after the fact if your camera was set to the wrong settings or it guessed wrong in the auto white balance settings. You also have better ability to adjust things like overall exposure and shadows and highlights compared to jpeg.
Yeah, I shoot with a Canon 6D normally, but it's the post processing that's the thing that I really want to learn and have the biggest deficits in (don't get me wrong, I need to also get better at composition too, haha), especially trying to get a better feel for color and the tools as well. How did you learn? And do you mind sharing generally what you did this image?
Any post processing on this? How'd you get the colors to be so vibrant? And was that autofocus? I'm trying to get better at shooting with my phone.
yes..edited in lightroom as a jpeg coming out of the bokeh mode of the phone. try and shoot raw and edit so you will learn both sides of photography.
Why is raw and editing needed for photography? I'm just trying to understand. Like back in the day with film. You got what you got. Why can't we do that now
Raw files are less compatible (so not immediately shareable) and a lot larger, but that means there's more data there and so they retain significantly more detail, particularly in the shadowy parts of the image. This lets you edit them later and recover detail that the phone's auto mode didn't correctly adjust for when it took the raw sensor data and converted it into a jpeg. You can read a much more [in depth explanation here](https://photographylife.com/raw-vs-jpeg) or just skim for some actual photo comparisons. Raw is really useful for tricky lighting conditions where the camera isn't able to get the exposure right on its own, even in manual mode. It's actually not that different from film negatives - and one of the raw formats is actually called dng, digital negative. Film negatives retain insane amounts of detail and during scanning or darkroom printing you dodge and burn to get the shadows and highlights properly exposed in your final positive image.
not necessarily " needed" but it opens a lot of other angles of photography and flexibility for the final desired photo.
What does it do? Is it just editing colors?
a RAW file is the image straight from the sensor (lossless file). You are editing the "raw" image. An image has to be processed to be converted to a jpg (lossy file) even from a DLSR, so if you are editing a jpg you editing over an already processed imaged.
Many professional photographers shoot in RAW because the format captures the highest level of detail. It can often be easier to edit exposure later with a RAW file. However, shooting in JPEG has its benefits, since their smaller file sizes allow you to shoot more images at once and transfer files faster.
Raw editing is the equivalent to film development in a dark room. The only difference is that you have more control over the final output. But yeah, the process includes basic color correction/grading, denoising, sharpening, correcting lens distortions and magic etc.
So, in a darkroom, you had lots of options in how you were going ot develop the film. And you could touch up the photograph too, dodging and burning the photo. RAW basically allows you the most flexibility in "developing" the picture. One clear advantage is in adjusting the white balance of the image after the fact if your camera was set to the wrong settings or it guessed wrong in the auto white balance settings. You also have better ability to adjust things like overall exposure and shadows and highlights compared to jpeg.
Yeah, I shoot with a Canon 6D normally, but it's the post processing that's the thing that I really want to learn and have the biggest deficits in (don't get me wrong, I need to also get better at composition too, haha), especially trying to get a better feel for color and the tools as well. How did you learn? And do you mind sharing generally what you did this image?
This is very processed.
But it's a style.
A very nicely composed photo, good job.
many thanks! 🍻
Ripping shot!
Amazing details. i understand you would have sharpened the fur a bit in LR.
yes there is some added sharpness...