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Advanced Tonal Control with Photoshop CS2
Mikkel Aaland’s new book Photoshop CS2 RAW, published in 2006 by O’Reilly Media, contains a wealth of information about getting the most from your digital camera using Adobe Camera RAW, Adobe Bridge and Photoshop.
An excerpt from Chapter 5 of this book, titled “Extending Dynamic Range,” appears in the Toolbox section of the Spring 2006 ASMP Bulletin. The full contents of Chapter 5, with segments on Advanced Tonal Control with Camera RAW and Photoshop, Creating multiple versions of the same RAW file, Blending in Photoshop, as well as the Extending Dynamic Range text complete with all illustrations, is offered for download in this PDF file. 
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This highly visual, full-color, comprehensive guide explores the entire RAW process from when, why and how to shoot RAW, to using the Adobe Camera Raw plug-in converter and new Bridge navigation software. Photoshop CS2 RAW focuses on Photoshop editing techniques — on mastering CS2 tools, controls and adjustments to:
- Decide when (and when not to) shoot RAW
- Organize and manage your RAW images in Adobe Bridge
- Automate RAW capture and processing with scripts and actions
- Achieve optimal tonal control and accurate color with Camera Raw
- Sharpen RAW images smartly
- Create stunning black-and-white images from your RAW files
- Save and archive DNG files
There’s also plenty of expert advice on automating RAW workflow and creating contact sheets, picture packages and even web photo galleries.
“If you shoot RAW, use Photoshop CS2 and want great images,” Aaland promises, “this book is for you.”
Don’t delay, buy your copy now! Photoshop CS2 RAW is available for purchase directly from the publisher.