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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
This class was GREAT! I wasn't sure if I needed it or not. I felt I had a pretty good understanding of ACR and Raw files. I knew if I moved certain sliders around I would get the desired effect, but now I actually KNOW what I'm doing when I'm moving them, I'm not just doing it willy nilly. Thanks so much!
- Jessica, Minnesota.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Raw class was perfect - just what I needed! PS is intimidating, but Damien makes it easy to understand. Worth every penny!!
- Ginger, Georgia.