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
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, 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.
Damien, you are a Photoshop rockstar! I have learned more from you in a few slides on facebook than I ever did reading books on the subject by a world-renown Photoshop expert. The Layers and Masks class explained the concepts in a very easy to understand way. The accompanying videos are stellar too! But the Raw Class....it has changed my editing world. I spend more time with my family and less time on the computer. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
- Kimberly, Mississippi.
I would recommend it. It's really easy, and it is definitely powerful. It's basic editing BUT it lays down a really good foundation for your photos.
- Alisa, Minnesota.
Just finished taking Damien's Raw Class. His way of teaching is informative and down to earth! I can now say that I no longer just "play" with the sliders, I actually know which ones to move and why! Thank you for a wonderful class! Worth every penny and more!
- Jackie, Louisiana.
I'm a newbie. Damien's RAW class is well written and very easy to understand. I now have a clean edit workflow that I understand and love. Thanks Damien!
- Nellie, Virginia.
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.
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.
I just completed the Clean Processing in RAW class and am amazed at the difference in my results! If you *thought* you knew how to process in a nice clean way, but wonder why you aren't as happy with your results as you'd like - if you are missing the WOW factor - take this class. Take it slowly, and really absorb the information. I am going to go back through an old session and edit it all again, and I can't wait to see the differences!
- Tonya, Indiana.
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.
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.
Awesome! Thank you so much for providing this class!! So much of what I was doing in raw was a complete guessing game for me ~ I'm glad I have the background of what I'm doing, when I'm doing it!!
- Lori, Iowa.
Photographers - for anyone looking to take their editing to the next level, or even for newbies who aren't exactly sure how sliders work, or how to read a histogram, or why to shoot in RAW... go take Damien's classes. Heck, even if you're an advanced user, TAKE HIS CLASSES. You will learn something, I promise!!!
- Meagan, Arkansas.
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.
The Raw class was perfect - just what I needed! PS is intimidating, but Damien makes it easy to understand. Worth every penny!!
- Ginger, Georgia.
Damien's Raw Class is amazing! I have shot in raw for a couple of years and played around with ACR but really had no idea of the benefits.
I would recommend this class to anyone and everyone! Everything is so clearly explained and easy to understand. I have invested in other courses before and this one by far was the best money I have spent with regards to PS editing.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
- Amanda, Alberta.