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
Thanks to Damien's class, my processing takes HALF the time it used to.
It really is so easy to follow along with him - he has a great way of explaining things that makes it easy to understand!
- Christina, Michigan.
I learned a ton from Damien's RAW/photoshop class. I was really lacking in having a concrete workflow. I would adjust a slider here or there, but not with a lot of purpose. I have to say that this is probably the best money I spent on learning - by far! No exaggerations! I feel so much more confident knowing what I am doing.
- Stacey, California.
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.
Best value for money photography purchase I have ever made...wish Damien's workshops were around years ago when I first started learning to shoot in manual and process RAW files. I was fumbling around in the dark when it came to editing, really! Can't wait to put the clean processing workflow into practice, and I'll be signing up for all of the other classes too :) Thankyou for sharing your knowledge so generously Damien.
- Lindy, Queensland.
Damien, your RAW class is in the top three best investments I've made into my photography journey... and it was the least expensive. Thank you.
- Holly, Texas.
I recently completed Damien's RAW class and it was an exceptional learning experience. I had pretty well given up on RAW as it just wasn't working for me. Now I'm ready to tackle it again. The content is thorough, well organized and easy to understand. Damien is responsive to questions and comments; he makes the course available for a year for plenty of opportunity to review and ask questions as you practice what you've learned.
- Joan.
I finished Damien's Raw class yesterday night, and I highly recommend it! My biggest "Aha" moments were:
- Finally understanding what to do with recovery and fill light in ACR (I never used them... now I know I will, and I know when and why!)
- Lisa, France.
I've taken several online courses over the past year and and I have to say, Damien's is one of the best I've taken, especially for the price. Everything is written in plain english, and he actually made it very interesting, like a book you want to read cover to cover! He explains theory without getting overly technical, then shows you, using pictures, video and illustrations, how to apply that theory to your own images. It's incredibly organized and easy to navigate.
- Stephanie, California.
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 have to say - I finally wrapped up one of my "before the RAW class" orders and I feel the need to go back and re-edit EVERY IMAGE! Taking that class really, genuinely brought me to the next level. I knew most of the content, but you brought it together in a way that made the pieces work together. THANK YOU!!!
TOTALLY worth it! and it doesn't even take vast amounts of time to get through.
- Tonya, Indiana.
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.
Everyone new to photography post processing should start with this class first! I was getting so discouraged trying to figure out how to edit and process my photos and your class was exactly what I needed!
- Kristin, Georgia.
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.
Revolutionizing the way I produce a clean edit. I highly recommend his class. Straight forward and easy to understand instructions for ACR editing.
- Regi, Indiana.
The RAW class is fantastic! I finally understand how to successfully and quickly process a RAW file. A lot goes into getting a great shot in camera, but Damien has made it so easy for me to enhance the RAW photo to create a beautiful piece of art.
If you are at all hesitant to take this class, let me say that you will NOT be disappointed and you will come away with a TON of knowledge that will really help you get a great edit every time. AND...you have access to it for a WHOLE year!
I don't want my photos to look like someone else's, I want to put my own artistic touch and vision in my photos. Damien encourages you and gives you the skills to be able to accomplish that. 5 STARS all the way!!
- Jeannie, Alabama.
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.