• 00:00 📷 Introduction to RAW Photo Editing

  • The speaker introduces the concept of RAW photo editing and the need for a structured approach.
  • Emphasizes the importance of a clear process to ensure efficient and effective editing.

• 01:21 🔍 Step 1: Lens Corrections

  • Discusses the significance of addressing lens corrections in RAW photo editing.
  • Explains how lens corrections can affect exposure and offers guidance on making decisions in this step.
  • Compares the approach in Lightroom and Capture One.

• 03:35 🏞️ Step 2: Transform

  • Explains the importance of the Transform step in leveling and correcting perspective issues in images.
  • Details how to use tools in Lightroom and Capture One to perform transformations effectively.

• 04:01 🪛 Step 3: Crop

  • Discusses the role of cropping in the editing process, focusing on composition and aspect ratio adjustments.
  • Highlights the importance of cropping for the subject's visual impact.

• 05:45 🌈 Step 4: White Balance

  • Describes the process of white balance correction and its impact on image colors.
  • Explores the creative aspects of white balance and its influence on the image's mood and atmosphere.

• 06:13 ☀️ Step 5: Exposure

  • Highlights the adjustment of blacks, shadows, mid-tones, highlights, and whites to enhance image luminosity.
  • Advises using a black and white mode for more precise exposure adjustments.

• 08:08 🎨 Step 6: Contrast

  • Explains the importance of contrast adjustments in creating a visually appealing image.
  • Discusses various tools and techniques for achieving the desired contrast.

• 09:55 🌈 Step 7: Color

  • Covers the correction of color issues and the creative use of color in RAW photo editing.
  • Suggests addressing technical color problems and expressing creative intent.

• 12:15 🌟 Step 8: Dodging and Burning

  • Describes the process of enhancing specific areas in an image by adding or removing contrast.
  • Offers insights into recognizing distracting elements and provides various tools for dodging and burning.

• 13:35 🧹 Step 9: Cleanup

  • Discusses the subjective nature of image cleanup and the importance of maintaining a balance in edits.
  • Advises on when to use tools in Lightroom, Capture One, or Photoshop for cleanup.

• 15:23 ✨ Step 10: Sharpening

  • Explains the importance of sharpening and the level of sharpening based on the image's destination (e.g., social media, print).
  • Discusses the process of sharpening during export or in Photoshop and provides guidelines for different scenarios.

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