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Workflow
November 1st, 2009 by admin

This is where I will discuss my ever-changing post processing workflow.  My introduction to post processing workflow post describes what the workflow is and why it is needed.  I will update this page over time, linking to various posts on the topic, modifying the work flow presented here and elaborating on each of the steps.  It is a work in progress.

  1. Take the picture (pre-processing);
  2. Transfer images to your computer (copy, sort, label, backup);
  3. Review photos (select the images to be edited);
  4. Photo style preparation if needed  (panoramic, HDR, B&W, etc.);
  5. Basic exposure corrections (white balance, exposure, curves, etc.);
  6. Cropping (straightening);
  7. Advanced editing (fix blemishes, remove spots, red-eye, cloning, special effects etc.);
  8. Noise reduction and sharpening;
  9. Prepare for publishing (get ready for printing, web publishing, etc.); and
  10. Publish.

These steps are by no means definitive and are meant just as a general guide.  Every picture is unique and may have its own unique requirements.  Some may like to crop before fixing exposures, others may not use certain steps, but this is a good starting point for me.  I will start here and see where it goes.

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