RAW versus JPEG Format in photography

Overview: We will begin shooting all of our photos in this class in RAW format starting in the Second Six weeks. Before we do, we need to understand the advantages of shooting in RAW format.

Directions: Create a new blog entry titled "RAW vs. JPEG" and complete parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 below.

Part 1: 

Check the following link to read a discussion about the differences between a RAW file format and a JPEG file format.

http://digital-photography-school.com/raw-vs-jpeg

Find the list of characteristics for each file type and answer the following questions:

What are three advantages of a RAW file:

What is one disadvantage of a RAW file: 

What are three advantages of a JPEG file:

What is one disadvantage of a JPEG file:

Part 2: 

Now that you have read about both file types:

1. Write your own one sentence definition of what a JPEG file is.

2. Write your own one sentence definition of what a RAW file is.


Part 3:

Read the following explanation about why photographers would shoot using RAW file format at the link below and answer the following questions:

http://photo.tutsplus.com/articles/post-processing-articles/quick-tip-what-is-raw-and-why-might-you-need-it/

1. Under the first heading "Capturing the Images," how much of the data does a RAW file retain after it is captured by the camera?

2. Under the second heading "Processing the Files," what are some of the things that a RAW file enables a photographer to edit after the image is taken?

3. Under the third heading "Practicalities," what are some of the factors that photographers must consider when deciding to shoot in RAW?

4. Under the fourth heading "Which one is for you?" why would an aspiring professional photographer need to know how to work with RAW files?

Part 4: 

1. Make a list of three occasions it would be better to shoot in RAW.

2. Make a list of three occasions it would be better to shoot in JPEG.

Lightroom Video Link:

We are going to watch a video about how Raw works on the front screen.

Here is a link to the video: http://easy-exposure.com/photography-lessons/lesson14-raw-vs-jpeg/