By Outiv

Post processing refers to the editing done after a shot has been taken. In SLR cameras, there are usually two formats you can shoot in - RAW and JPEG. Raw files are unprocessed images recorded as the sensor sees it. JPEG, depending on your settings, has already been post processed to some extent. This can include sharpening, saturation, noise reduction, etc. The only problem with this is that the camera doesn't always process to a result you want, and this is where post processing comes into play by you. This guide will deal with how I work with the majority of my files: JPEG with little to no camera post processing.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. JPEG vs RAW
3. Why Post Process?
4. Levels
5. Saturation
6. Sharpening
7. Black and White