JPEG vs RAW

What is a file?

“Digital or computer file is a stored segment or block of information that is

available to a computer program.”

- PDF
- JPG
- RAW
- TXT
- MP3
PROS and CONS
JPEG Both RAW
A file that's purpose is to be Can produce incredible A file that’s purpose is to be
taken right out of the photos edited out of body.
camera for use
Potentially no editing Post processing required
In camera processing
More detail in highlights and
Used in situations without a shadows
bunch of contrast
Can correct exposure and
Compressed file white balance issues

Faster continuous shooting Takes up a lot of space

How do you know what it is?
Assignment

Take a high contrast photo, with it a stop or two overexposed or underexposed,

and wrong white balance
Take the photo once in RAW then take one in JPG
Edit them as best as you can to have the correct exposure and white balance
Write 2 paragraphs about your experience and if you plan to shoot in JPG or RAW
Scope and Sequence

2 Class periods

1st - Take the photos and explore photoshop to see how you could edit them,
then start editing

2nd- Finish editing both of the images, write the two paragraphs and turn the
assignment in by the end of class
Rubric
Criteria Meets Expectations Approaching Inadequate
3 Expectations 1
2

Time: Time was consistently Time was spent partially Time was not used on
used on the on assignment. the assignment.
assignment.

Quality: Paper is complete and Paper is complete, but The paper is not
explanations go in explanations are vague. complete.
depth.

Accuracy: Student understands Student almost grasps Student does not seem
and can synthesize the concept. to understand content.
concept.