Processing images with camera raw – Adobe Photoshop CS3 User Manual
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DNG is an extension of the TIFF 6.0 format and is compatible with the TIFF-EP standard. It is possible (but not
required) for a DNG file to simultaneously comply with both the Digital Negative specification and the TIFF-EP
standard.
Metadata for adjustments made to images stored as DNG files can be embedded in the DNG file itself instead of in
a sidecar XMP file or in the Camera Raw database.
You can convert camera raw files to the DNG format by using the Adobe DNG Converter or the Camera Raw dialog
box. For more information on the DNG format and DNG Converter, see
Processing images with Camera Raw
1. Copy camera raw files to your hard disk, organize them, and (optionally) convert them to DNG.
Before you do any work on the images that your camera raw files represent, transfer them from the camera’s memory
card, organize them, give them useful names, and otherwise prepare them for use. Use the Get Photos From Camera
command in Bridge to accomplish these tasks automatically.
2. Open the image files in Camera Raw.
You can open camera raw files in Camera Raw from Bridge, After Effects, or Photoshop. You can also open JPEG
and TIFF files in Camera Raw from Bridge. (See “Open images in Camera Raw” on page 92.)
To see a video tutorial on importing images with Camera Raw, go to the Adobe website at
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3. Adjust color.
Color adjustments include white balance, tone, and saturation. You can make most adjustments on the Basic tab, and
then use controls on the other tabs to fine-tune the results. If you want Camera Raw to analyze your image and apply
approximate tonal adjustments, click Auto on the Basic tab.
To apply the settings used for the previous image, or to apply the default settings for the camera model, camera, or
ISO settings, choose the appropriate command from the Camera Raw Settings menu
. (See “Apply saved Camera
To see a video tutorial on adjusting images with Camera Raw, go to the Adobe website at
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To see a video tutorial on adjusting multiple images with Camera Raw, go to the Adobe website at
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4. Make other adjustments and image corrections.
Use other tools and controls in the Camera Raw dialog box to perform such tasks as sharpening the image, reducing
noise, correcting for lens defects, and retouching.
5. (Optional) Save image settings as a preset or as default image settings.
To apply the same adjustments to other images later, save the settings as a preset. To save the adjustments as the
defaults to be applied to all images from a specific camera model, a specific camera, or a specific ISO setting, save
the image settings as the new Camera Raw defaults. (See “Save, reset, and load Camera Raw settings” on page 103.)