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

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.

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.

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.

After months of mulling over whether or not to take the RAW class, I finally did and I couldn't sing higher praises for it. I learned more in a few days than I have in a few years of doing it on my own. My workflow has been sped up 10 fold and it's all because I now understand what I need to do, and how to do it quickly and effectively. Thank you!
    - Debbie, Texas.

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.

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.

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.

The Raw class was perfect - just what I needed! PS is intimidating, but Damien makes it easy to understand. Worth every penny!!
    - Ginger, Georgia.

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 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.

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.

I joined the RAW class because I had no idea where I have to start when I edited the photos. I pretty much guessed and tried different buttons and see whether it worked or not. I definitely see a difference on the workflow in editing and in the result itself. From many minutes to a few minutes.

The explanation in the tuts makes the sense why I have to do some processing first then the others. I have less worries now when the sooc pics are not good in terms of lightings and wb. Thank you, Damien :)
    - Regina, Victoria.

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.

Damien's Raw class was eye opening to me. It certainly cleared away the fog I have been wandering around in. I have read everything I can get my hands on about Photoshop and especially ACR and this was by far the clearest, most easy to understand explanations out there.
    - Traci, Louisiana.

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.

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.

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.

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