Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I look at exposure alterations in post processing more as if making a light or darker print then having any effect on the virtual negative. As far as the virtual RAW negative is concerned - if the highlights are blown they're blown there's no retrieving them in post processing. And on the other end - when you've reached the threshold of introducing noise into the shadows - whatever post process fixes you may apply - the shadow will remain messy. Similarly, what ever you can do to achieve proper WB in your lighting will make life easier in post. If you've got cross-over happening - you've got color problems - even though the post process software allows you to tweak to your heart's content. Digital is super wonderful for what one can fix in post processing. RAW is amazing compared to other capture formats. But using the best craftsmanship before pushing the button still gives the finest end - just as with film. Fond regards, George george@imagist.com www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog Picture A Week - www.imagist.com/paw_07 On Mar 3, 2008, at 3:23 PM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote: > Guys, the reasons to shoot RAW are well known. I guess that > Jayanand is saying that you haven't permanently changed your > exposure decision. That is you can vary the exposure in the > conversion.