RAW files and overexposure

[Uwe_Steinmueller]

Just found a life saver for overexposure and RAW files. Capture the photo selecting the "Linear" check box (then only WB is active) and capture the photo in PS and then do you usual levels and curves.

See also here:
http://www.outbackphoto.com/reviews/...onversion.html

Uwe (Editor www.outbackphoto.com)

[George_Widman]

Not specific to RAW files: An often-neglected Photoshop lifesaver for both overexposed digipix and for scanned overexposed film, already in JPEG format, is IMAGE-ADJUST-INVERT. It makes the positive image a negative, and then the LEVELS function is very effective in correcting as much a two-stop overexposure.
First tip: To get a reference for just how much to take out of the overexposed image, bring up a similar picture which is properly exposed, and INVERT that image also. Leve it on the screen next to the over-exposed image as you take up the exposure problem in LEVELS. Then, of course, do IMAGE-ADJUST-INVERT again to get back the positve.
Second tip: Right now, while you're thinking about it, make a correctly-exposed image, and one that's two stops overexposed. Then follow my steps above, with the properly-exposed image also inverted as a reference. Doing this exercise now will save a lot of persperation later!

[Uwe_Steinmueller]

Will give it a try. Did not know about. But that is why the forums are there.

[Uwe_Steinmueller]

Still the "Linear" function is very useful as it prevents from applying multiple curves to the photo.

Give it a try.