Digital technology 1 - Week 4 - Camera Raw Exercises

For this image I used Adobe Bridge to filter through my Rule of Thirds images to find a shot that had a small focal length, (this one). 

I then used the lens distortion panel in Camera Raw to remove any lens distortion from the image. I found it really interesting how Camera Raw does this and I really like the end result. It makes the image appear more symmetrical and balanced.

For this image, I searched through my photoshoots for an image with low contrast.

I then used the clipping indicators to set adjust the blacks and whites panels. I also added some vibrance to the photo to create more depth and give the photograph a more 3D effect rather than having it look rather flat, like in the non-edited version. I really like how this editing turned out and it has now become one of my favourite edits I have done. I like how the colours pop and I think the editing has really bought the image to life.

I found this photograph from my Rule of Thirds photoshoot and enhanced its colour and contrast using Camera Raw.

I adjusted the contrast, vibrance, saturation, and clarity sliders to enhance the image, mainly its detail and colouring. I didn't like how flat a lot of the images from my Rule of Thirds photoshoot looked, especially those with a higher aperture so I really liked how the vibrance and contrast enhancement really brings the image to life.

With this close up portrait of Richele, I edited it to add colour to the image and bring out a bit more detail.

Whenever I used to edit images of people, I would always try to make their skin completely flawless and one tone. Lately, I've realised that not every portrait needs to portray a human being as a lifeless creature that doesn't even look that human. I liked adding colour to her face and the background; like I've said previously, it brings the image alive and adds depth as well as brings out the details of the image.