Essential curves, from Photoshop to Lightroom
Photoshop has included a curves adjustment since its first version. Lightroom adopted it when it was released in 2007 for global processing, then in 2023 for local processing.
Photoshop Non-destructive editing
Unlike Lightroom, edits made in Photoshop can be destructive. To avoid image degradation, such as tone breaks, layers are essential.
Estimate the light
For many film cameras lacking a built-in light meter, however, an alternative method is necessary to determine the correct exposure. Could a simple estimation be a viable approach?
The histogram in all its forms
On the camera screen, in Lightroom, or in Photoshop, a histogram shows the distribution of pixels in an image. How can we interpret this graph, which is both enigmatic and indispensable?
Digitizing glass plates
Got some glass plate negatives? Used until the 1920s, you can totally digitize them! We recommend using either a camera or a scanner, and here are a few tips on how to get the best results.
Raw, 20 years later
Sensors have advanced significantly over the past two decades. Concurrently, modern software is reinvigorating the raw files captured by older cameras. Let’s take a look.