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.