Friday, September 19, 2014

.RAW vs .JPEG

.RAW advantages :
- Higher quality
- More contrast
- Can be edited in depth
.RAW disadvantage :
- Uncompressed

.JPEG advantages :
- Small size
- Quick to save
- Doesn't need to be processed usually
.JPEG disadvantage :
- Compressed

A .jpeg file is an easy to use, but this comes at the cost of quality.
A .raw file has more quality, at the cost of time.

A .raw file contains all of the data from the picture, being unprocessed and uncompressed.
With a .raw file you can edit the exposure, white balance, contrast, highlights, shadows, colors and saturation.
When shooting in .raw you must take into account the camera being used, the memory card being used, and if you have the appropriate software.
If you start off with .raw, then you will be more comfortable with it and have more skill with it to help with your professional career.

Occasions to use .RAW

  • Professional photoshoots
  • The quality needs to be high - landscapes
  • Photos for a criminal case 
Occasions to use .JPEG
  • Informal events
  • If time is of the essence - sporting events 
  • You want a lot of photos, quickly - newspaper pictures

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