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 recently completed Damien's Raw class, and it is AMAZING! I truly feel it has been the best investment in my photography journey! I actually "get" what I am doing in editing now, and can do so quite quickly...no more playing with sliders and guessing what happens next - now it's done purposely and with an expected result. Thank you Damien for showing me the light ;)
- Tara, Montana.
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.
Thanks so much again Damien. You are endlessly patient, answer all my questions so quickly (no matter how tedious!) and explained things in such a straightforward and gentle way. Am excited to be giving images another go, rather then cringing at the thought of going in circles trying to white balance, sort out colour, noise reduction, etc. You are amazing!
- Kylie, Queensland.
I just completed the Clean Processing in RAW and I am so impressed with this class! I learned a ton, and the surprising part was what he taught was so basic, but somehow EXACTLY what I was missing and needed to learn. Damien has a way of teaching that is so easy to understand and follow, provides SEVERAL examples & is over the top accessible & helpful. I HIGHLY recommend taking this class!!
- Amy, California.
Damien's Raw Class is fantastic! If you've been wondering why to shoot in raw or want to begin, this class is for you! I finally understand what it truly means and how important it is to keep shooting this way.
During his class, I had several "ahaaa" moments---and you know we can't put a price on those! I have a much better understanding of white balance, exposure, contrast and saturation. My workflow is more streamlined and I can't wait to put all I learned to work.
- Jennifer, Kansas.
AMAZING!!! It has blown me away. The results are spectacular but the steps are quick & make sense.
- Lynnea, Alberta.
Hi, anyone wondering about doing Damien's Raw Class, I have only one thing to say "DO IT!!" I have just completed the class, AND the support is still there to help me perfect what I have learnt. Damien, great class and very easy to understand and follow :) *Big thumbs up*
- Jacqui, Queensland.
Damien's raw class was clear and easy to follow, and gave me a plan of action for processing my raw files instead just guessing. It really helped my images look more professional. I can now feel more confident handing my images to clients knowing they are processed correctly! Thank You Damien!
- Joy, New York.
This class is most amazing! In just a short amount of time, my image went from ehhh! to yeah! So worth the money! My editing time will be cut drastically by using what I learned in Damien's class.
Thanks, Damien for sharing your knowledge.
- Kimberly, Tennessee.
Just finished the RAW class...it rocks! Everything 'clicked' and I get it now! Beyond my camera and lens this was the best money spent ;) Thanks for providing me sanity Damien!
- Tara, Montana.
I just finished Damien's Raw Class last week and it was wonderful. If you're on the fence, don't hesitate. It was the best photography money I have spent in a long time.
- Sarah, Massachusetts.
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.
What you taught me in ACR tonight has come close to changing my life! What a difference that has made to my workflow already!
- Amanda, Ohio.
It's really awesome and Damien does an excellent job of explaining clearly but simply. Damien is a great teacher!!! The skills I learned seemed so simple, yet I'd never known before what I should have been doing. I will say this: after Damien's RAW class my pictures are MUCH more consistent & I'm immensely more pleased with my post-processing.
- Gretchen, Texas.
Yay! I just finished Damien's Raw Class and it has been sooo helpful. I thought I had a good grasp before but now I know I was just adjusting things left right and centre with no underlying knowledge or consistency. This is going to speed up my workflow considerably!
- Susan, Queensland.
I finished Damien's Raw Class and I have to say that I big-fat-puffy-heart him and his class. His teaching style is beyond awesome.
- Samantha, Michigan.
OH MY GOODNESS just doesn't seem to cover it all. I've been doing photography for over 30 years, I taken classes all over the world and NO ONE has ever made MORE sense or explained in such detail as Damien. This was extraordinary and I plan to go back and apply ALL that I've learned to my past files.
- Stephani, Kentucky.