CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Nov 17, 2005 16:39:53 GMT -6
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Post by Warren on Nov 17, 2005 18:15:12 GMT -6
Looks like a product data management tool for photos. Something a pro would use for managing large numbers of images. I don't think it has manipulation or editing tools it hooks into PhotoShop for that. A publisher or high volume photographer could use this for archiving, cataloging and retrieving stuff. It's more of database kind of application. At least that what I think it is  |
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Post by Sam on Nov 17, 2005 18:22:12 GMT -6
If you can't figure out what it is, you don't need it.  |
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Post by Warren on Nov 17, 2005 18:23:57 GMT -6
If you can't figure out what it is, you don't need it. Good answer! |
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Post by Ben on Nov 17, 2005 18:32:37 GMT -6
This is Apple's new software for converting digital camera images - captured in the RAW format - into a format, like TIFF or JPEG, that image manipulation software like Photoshop can read. Digital cameras all use proprietary algorithms for their captures that are not readable as "image" files by computers. When you capture in the JPEG format, the camera captures the image RAW and then applies algorithms, in camera, to convert to JPEG. You lose detail when you do this, by the way. Most professional photographers use the RAW capture option exclusively (I use it most of the time for serious stuff). You get exactly what the camera's CCD or CMOS chip sees and you get better tonal ranges, shadow detail, color rendition etc. A nice thing about capturing in the RAW format, and then using conversion software, is that you have absolute control over white balance as you can actually select a precise area of the image as your white point as well as save settings and other neat stuff. Photoshop comes with a built-in converter and you can use it to convert RAW formats from many cameras into a usable image format. Also - even most point & shoot digitals have the ability to capture RAW images and come with a basic converter. I know that Canon does and for a charge of $25 you can upgrade to a "pro" version that is very nice. There are also high-end version of this software - like Capture One. This is the market that Apple is targeting at $499. -Ben |
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CHIP
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Name: Chip
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Post by CHIP on Nov 17, 2005 22:29:05 GMT -6
Thanks guys!
Now I know. :-)
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