Photo IQ- Unit 11 Camera Basics, "RAW vs. JPEG"

We discuss in detail the difference between RAW and JPEG file formats and do an introduction to RAW file processing software.

Time Codes
JPEG compression 1:00
JPEG options 4:00
Raw vs JPEG 6:00
Pro + Con of RAW 9:40
Raw Processing 13:50
Free Raw Software 19:10
Raw vs JPEG in Processing 27:30
Adobe Lightroom 35:06
Adobe Photoshop 37:36

To download your 30 day free trial of Capture One go here: https://www.captureone.com/en. Remember, there are more affordable versions of the software which only work with Fujifilm OR Sony cameras.

To try Adobe’s Lightroom with a free trial: https://lightroom.adobe.com. Remember, Lightroom only works on a subscription platform where Capture One has an option to subscribe or purchase. Adobe does have a student discount.

Canon’s free RAW software is available by going to the Canon website, navigating to the drivers and downloads, finding your camera and downloading the software from there. Follow this link and choose your camera from the list to download. You will need to select your operating system before downloading.
Fujifilm’s free RAW converter, SilkyPix, is available here: https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products...
Sony’s software is called Imaging Edge and is available here: https://imagingedge.sony.net/en-us/
Nikon’s software is called Capture NX-D and is a free download. https://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Pro...
Olympus’ free software is called Olympus Workspace and is here. https://support.olympus-imaging.com/o...

Terminology reference list
Stop: A halving, or doubling of light. I.e. 1 stop more of light is double the amount of light.
Shutter Speed: How fast the shutter opens and closes, exposing light to the sensor. Measured in stops.
Aperture: The iris of the lens. Measured in stops, referred to as f-stops.
Viewfinder: The eye cup you look in to see the image as opposed to using the live-view screen back on some cameras.
Field of view: The viewable area of a lens.
Lens Milimeters: The MM of a lens is a reference to how wide or tight it’s field of view is. The SMALLER the number the wider the view. I.e. 24mm is wider than 50mm.
Full Frame: A 35mm film sized sensor.
Cropped frame, or cropped sensor: A smaller sized sensor, either Micro Four Thirds or APS-C. These smaller sensors only see the inner portion of the image so therefore they are cropping off the rest.
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About the Camera Basics Module
In this full featured course students will start at the beginning, assuming no prior knowledge. This is not a typical lightweight tutorial. This is equivalent to an 8 week in person course. Camera Basics focuses on the features, terminology and function of the camera, lenses and associated accessories like tripods, cleaning kits and battery grips. We will learn to identify the brand, platform and sensor format of your camera. You'll even learn an easy way to calculate your "crop factor" to easily compare different formats. Don't worry, it's all explained! We’ll identify and learn how to use all the controls available to you to achieve proper exposure and color. Did you ever get really blue images? Learn why! You’ll understand how to change and customize your camera strap, tripod plate types, accessories and flashes. That might not seem relevant but it can really make or break your photography experience. And without a good strap, I really do mean it can "break" it.

We’ll cover the exposure triangle how to easily translate it to learn proper exposure using our aperture, ISO and shutter speed. You'll get plenty of visual examples to demonstrate what happens with each setting. We’ll cover autofocus modes, metering modes, depth of field, how and when to use a tripod, shutter modes and much more. Any brand of camera can be used to follow along with this course and if you don’t yet own a camera this will be a great way to know what you’re doing before acquiring one because I'll cover different brands. Or, you can take my Camera Buying Guide course to research the different brands.