The Raw Class

Don’t just shoot Raw "because somebody said to". Once you genuinely understand the principles and power of a Raw workflow, your results will amaze you. This class gives you the knowledge and skills to convert Raw files into fabulous, clean, natural-looking photos every time. Never again rely on guesswork or presets for clumsy, inconsistent editing.

Who is it for?

  • New Raw photographers
  • Jpeg photographers who want to make the important step to Raw
  • Experienced Raw photographers who are frustrated with their inconsistent or disappointing results

What software is it for?

  • All versions of Adobe Photoshop from CS3 to current
  • All versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements from 6 to current

What software is it NOT for?

I remain hopeful that Adobe will fix Lightroom’s histogram and clipping warnings problems in the future, at which time I will teach it again.

Topics covered

  • Understanding Raw data
  • Histogram comprehension
  • Tour of the Adobe Camera Raw interface
  • Understanding and adjusting white balance
  • Tonal distribution (Exposure, Contrast, etc)
  • Noise removal and sharpening

What you get

  • 24/7 unlimited access for twelve months
  • Prompt answers to all questions
  • A comprehensive set of reference material
  • Plenty of videos to accompany the written information
  • Proven, down-to-earth, simple methods for great results

Price

  • $79
  • (If you have taken it in the past, and would like a refresher, it’s $46.)

Requirements

  • A membership account on Ask Damien
  • I strongly recommend that your monitor is calibrated before taking this class. If it isn’t, you can’t trust what you are seeing. To get the most out of shooting in Raw, and to reach your full potential as an image editor, your monitor should be calibrated. More info about calibration can be found in this article.


Sneak peek

The first module is available for free! Read it here.


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Testimonials

I have reviewed your Raw Class twice now and I can't believe how much I've learned. The first time I was so ecstatic when I finished. Too sad it was over. I went for round two and learned even more. The only bad thing I have to say is that it finished. I want more. Can't wait for more courses to come. I will sign up for anything that is offered by you. You are such a great teacher. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
    - Maru, Florida.

Thanks damien!!! I THOUGHT I knew how to edit in raw before this, but I was so wrong. I was doing everything by eye and not paying any attention to the histogram. Now I will never edit without taking it into consideration.
    - Meagan, Arkansas.

Damien, your class was by far THE BEST $85 I have spent since beginning my little photography business! The steps were so clear and easy to follow, and the videos were extremely helpful as well. I just wish I would have found you and started shooting RAW a long time ago!
    - Steph, Pennsylvania.

Damien's Raw class is FANTASTIC!! I have been fumbling around in ACR for a while, pushing sliders this way and that until a photo looked 'better' with no real understanding of what I was doing. Damien's class explained everything in an interesting and straightforward manner without being too technical or overly simple.

I loved the combination of written slides, video examples, and a teacher that answers your questions with lightning speed (despite being halfway around the world)! Thanks Damien!
    - Meredith, California.

I am no longer willy nilly, trial and error, and taking hours to process a photo set. I have a clear understanding of what my histogram is telling me, and how to use the information.

If I look at the sheer time I am saving, I am completely amazed. If time is money, then I've already made my money back! It is sooooo much easier, simpler and straightforward than I was making it.
    - Angela, Florida.

Damien not only made it enjoyable to take his class, but he wrote it in a very understandable way. When I had questions, I posted them, and he was quick (MAN, was he quick!) on responding to each one of them. I could also read through others' questions and answers, which helped me, too.

I really recommend taking this course if you struggle with ACR, or just need a deeper understanding of it. It really is a great, efficient tool to accomplish a good clean edit quickly and simply.
    - Sandy, Michigan.

Damien, I LOVED this class and continue to use your steps with every single photo. I wouldn't be where I am in my post processing had it not been for you offering this. I will be forever grateful. Many, many thanks!!
    - Terri, California.

I have been shooting RAW for about a year now and never really knew what I was doing in ACR or Lightroom. I just messed around with the sliders till I thought it looked good but never realizing what each one did. Yikes! After taking Damien's class, I will never do that again. I don't have to. He is so good at explaining each step and why you should do them in a certain order. He explains what you are doing to your image every step of the way with great examples.
    - Diane, Iowa.

Have just completed the Clean Processing in RAW class and have new confidence in processing images. Damien's communication style makes the complex aspects all so clear. It's fantastic and so worthwhile. Thanks Damien.
    - Kristina, Queensland.

Love. This. Class. Damien's easy to understand explanations and examples made understanding how to clean edit so simple! By the time I was done with the class, I was in awe at how easy it was to obtain great white balance, exposure, and contrast! I never realized how often I was undoing what I had done simply because I didn't understand the foundations of clean editing in RAW. Thank you, Damien, for opening up a whole new world in editing for me!
    - Sarah, Ohio.

Love love love, Damien's Raw class. His examples and videos are amazing. He is able to take what seems so complicated and explain it in a matter that a light bulb goes off. His teaching method is remarkable.
    - Susan, Virginia.

Your Raw Class has the most informative, clear and concise information about post processing that I've ever come across. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
    - Phani.

I have had a few real turning points in my photographic journey, and your explanation of the histogram and how it relates to editing an image was definitely one of them!
    - Beth, Toronto.

I have taken Damien's RAW class and was pleasantly surprised. There were many eye-opening moments. Before this class, I thought I had a basic understanding of RAW processing. Now, I have a more comprehensive knowledge. Damien teaches you why it is necessary to understand the concepts before you edit a photo in RAW. Then he shows you how RAW editing can enhance your workflow and lead you to an amazing final image (Foundation Photoshop Skills class). I enjoyed perusing the slides as well as the videos because they forced me to really see the importance of starting out clean. I highly recommend taking this course. If you want to learn from an expert, look no further. Damien is it!
    - Jennifer, Germany.

Damien's tutorials rock! I have several books on Photoshop, but after taking Damien's class everything is so clear and better explained than in any of those books. Taking the RAW class gave me the confidence in my workflow that I needed and now I KNOW I am taking all the right steps to create my own style of processing. Thanks Damien!
    - Lauren, Florida.

Damien's class was awesome. It was just what I needed to finally make the leap into RAW. As a photographer who had shot only .jpg for the first 3-4 years of my career, I was completely intimidated to begin shooting in RAW because I knew nothing about it. Thankfully, Damien's knowledge and his class in general propelled me into this wonderful world that I fought for so long and I'm grateful I made the switch. His class was very user friendly, extremely detailed, honest in areas where he wasn't as knowledgeable and so on. His genuine personality helps you learn and his honest critiques teach you what to do and what not to do. Thanks again Damien. I'm grateful for people like you who "teach" in this industry!
    - Angie, Florida.

I am taking your RAW class right now and just felt the need to stop for a moment and tell you how much I love it. I have never felt this in control of my editing. Thank you for making a class that is affordable and absolutely full of the stuff we actually need!
    - Amber, North Carolina.

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