Photographers often overlook the potential hidden within their old raw files. Revisiting these images with modern editing tools can reveal stunning details and new perspectives.
Coming to you from Alister Benn, this insightful video shows how to rejuvenate old raw files using modern software. Benn, a seasoned landscape photographer, shares his techniques and tools for reprocessing old images to achieve remarkable results. He emphasizes the benefits of using advanced software to correct distortions, reduce noise, and enhance overall image quality.
Benn starts by sharing an old night photograph taken in 2004 with a Canon 20D and a 17-40mm lens. He reflects on the limitations of his skills and the tools available at the time. The original image, underexposed and noisy, was challenging to process. Benn shows his first attempt at processing the image, which, despite his pride at the time, falls short of modern standards. He uses this as a springboard to demonstrate the power of current software.
The ability to reprocess old images with modern tools is something definitely worth exploring. Benn highlights that shooting in raw format preserves data that can be recovered and enhanced years later. By using DxO PureRAW 4, Benn shows how he can bring out details in the shadows, correct exposure, and improve overall image quality. This process not only revives old images but also offers a chance to reimagine and refine your photographic vision. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Benn.
And if you really want to dive into landscape photography, check out our latest tutorial, "Photographing the World: Japan With Elia Locardi!"
I've gone back and re edited a few of my favorite images and it is pretty wild how much better the software and your editing skills can be after a few years (or decades). I've never messed with Pure Raw so this was fun to watch as well.
I Deleted My Review of DxO PureRaw 4!
I bought PureRaw 4 on July 5, 2024. I was having a problem with PureRaw not starting when a memory card is inserted. So, I did the logical thing; contacted customer support on July 7th. After a couple of useless replies from Customer Non-Support and several hoops to jump through, I sent them a debug file and I never heard anything more. That was on July 22, 2024.
Today, almost 2 months later, I got another useless reply. No Solution, just more hoops to jump through; "Try different memory cards with different numbers of images". I don't know about you, but I always do this!
I will never buy another product from this company and you might want to think twice about it also!
Regards,
Paul