From RAW to Processed Image
Half of the process is in the capture and the other half is in the processing of the RAW file. I will teach you a dependable and repeatable way of accomplishing this half of the equation.
(Music by Bensound)
What you will learn
You know, when I first started putting this course together, I had you—the beginner, intermediate and advanced shooter in mind every step of the way. I've carefully crafted each lesson to ensure you're getting the most straightforward, accessible introduction possible. I've distilled the key concepts into bite-sized, digestible pieces that build on one another, so you never feel overwhelmed. What's really great is that I've organized everything to flow smoothly, allowing you to connect the dots between what you're learning and how you can apply it practically. It's kind of like having a friend walk you through it all, ensuring you're picking up these new skills not only with confidence but with a clear sense of progress and accomplishment. This course is here to support you, guide you, and celebrate those aha-moments with every step you take.
Curriculum
- Introduction to Basic Masks (14:12)
- Introduction to Luminosity Masks (29:02)
- Creating Zone and Color Masks (13:30)
- Dust Removal (6:44)
- Midtone Masks (9:40)
- Burning and Dodging in Both PS and TK9 (12:26)
- Masking the Mask (13:00)
- Edges and Vignetting (13:27)
- Burning and Dodging With Color (7:08)
- Cloud Sculpting (27:43)
- Frequency Separation (10:48)
- Processing 720nm Infrared With Lightroom and TK9 (15:28)
- Processing 720nm Infrared With Nik Silver Efex Pro (12:27)
- Focus Stacking With Helicon Focus (10:13)
- Panos (5:45)
- High Contrast Image Blending (16:48)
- Topaz Gigapixel (14:46)
- The Orton Technique (8:43)
- Depth Maps (13:14)
- Hue:Saturation With TK9 (11:50)
- Processing the Milky Way (53:59)
- Blending a Double-Processed Raw File (16:48)
- IPTC Templates (9:27)
- Fixing Halos (5:57)
- Fixing Hot Spots (7:26)
- Color Casts - Detecting and Fixing (14:16)
- iPhone RAWS (12:40)
- PS 2025 - Removing Wires and Cables (4:14)
- TKp v3 Updates (15:51)
- Luminar Neo (12:34)
- Adobe Adaptive Profile (7:34)
- Sharpening and DeNoise (13:27)
- Full Edit -1A (39:51)
- Full Edit -1B (20:22)
- Full Edit -2 (29:12)
- Calibrating Your Monitor (10:21)
- Preparing Image For Print (13:04)
Your Instructor
Don Smith is a landscape photographer/educator with over four decades of deep-rooted experience in the realm of sports and landscape photography. His journey through the dynamic landscape of digital image processing, has established him as a trusted authority on making intricate processes accessible to a wider audience. Don's commitment to demystifying the often intimidating facets of image processing has empowered countless students, equipping them with the tools necessary to excel in an increasingly seemingly complex craft.
Don is renown for having taught landscape workshops to many students over the past 20 years both in the USA and Internationally.
The course "Landscape Processing Made Easy," curated and taught by Don, is a direct reflection of his dedication to education and his skill in breaking down sophisticated concepts into understandable segments. His enthusiasm for the subject matter is infectious, as he meticulously connects theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring that his students are not just passive learners, but active participants in their learning journey. Through this course, Don aims to bridge the gap between field image capture and processing, fostering an environment where learning is both effective and enjoyable.