I didn't say I deleted the raw files, it's that I don't save 16-bit
versions of processed files. I have every raw file I ever shot except
the really bad ones which generally means out of focus or a serious
exposure error. Those that haven't been selected for raw file
processing are still kept in a "Discards" folder. And, of course, if I
really needed to reconstruct a 16-bit processed version it's only a
matter of reloading the original raw file along with its settings in ACR.
Chuck Norcutt
On 3/26/2011 8:40 AM, C.H.Ling wrote:
> I keep raw files for the images I like, there is always chance of redo to
> adjust the tone/WB... etc. It could be due to the change of taste in a later
> day or a poor calibrated monitor.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Norcutt"<chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
>> I see no reason to retain a 16-bit processed image. I shoot raw and do
>> all the pixel brightness manipulations in ACR. Once brightness,
>> contrast, saturation, levels, etc, etc have been done I save the output
>> as a JPEG. From that point on further editing (such as fixing the
>> boo-boo with the clone tool) doesn't touch pixel brightness levels
>> except for final sharpening at print resolution.
>>
>> If neither your display nor prints can show the 16-bit color/luminosity
>> detail why keep it?
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> On 3/25/2011 6:04 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>>> Thanks, Chuck. I have had a busy day, but saw that after I put it up.
>>> I'm
>>> torn, at times, between the need to edit, which, in my case means going
>>> to
>>> an 8-bit image, or the desire to retain more detail in a 16-bit tiff
>>> image.
>>> Lately, when I can, I have been going with the tiff.
>>>
>>> Jim Nichols
>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>
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