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This is from Tim Grey's daily newsletter about photogtraphy , Lightroom and Photoshop. How do you choose which images to keep, edit or toss?
This is from Tim Grey's daily newsletter about photogtraphy , Lightroom and Photoshop. How do you choose which images to keep, edit or toss?
Today's Question
I've heard you talk about your approach to using star ratings, but I'm wondering why you don't use pick and reject flags as well, as they provide a simpler way of identifying favorites versus outtakes.
Tim's Quick Answer:
While I appreciate the binary approach to identifying favorites versus outtakes using pick and reject flags, I prefer star ratings to take advantage of the ability to rank images into tiers based on relative quality.
More Detail:
More Detail:
To be sure, there is no workflow for organizing photos that will work well for all photographers. This is why I try to make a point of explaining my own rationale for the workflow I use, while outlining other alternatives that some photographers may prefer.
The pick and reject flags provide a binary option for identifying favorites versus outtakes, where an image is either a favorite or an outtake. In this context I generally regard an image that doesn't have a pick or reject flag as being an image that hasn't yet been evaluated. In effect, with pick and reject flags you're making a simple "yes" or "no" decision about whether an image is a favorite or whether it should probably be deleted.
With star ratings you can identify favorites in tiers. While you might think of a one-star rating as representing a bad image, I don't recommend this approach. Instead, I use an approach where a one-star rating identifies a "keeper", or an image I like and that I think I might use in some way. Two stars represents a photo that is among the best from a photo shoot or trip. Three stars represents what I think of as a "best of the year" photo, and four stars represents "best of the decade". I use a five-star rating to identify an all-time favorite, or an image that belongs in my "best of" portfolio.
I supplement the star ratings with a reject flag for photos that I think should be deleted. After a review pass, I'll take another look at the rejected photos to make sure I'm comfortable deleting them, and then I'll delete all rejected photos.
I asked Google AI Gemini what's the difference between the P3 and Adobe 1998 Color Spaces. This is the reply.
I asked Google AI Gemini what's the difference between the P3 and Adobe 1998 Color Spaces. This is the reply.
You're asking a great question that gets at the heart of color management! While both P3 and Adobe RGB 1998 are wider color gamuts than sRGB, they have some key differences:
1. Color Gamut Coverage:
* Similar Size, Different Shape: Both P3 and Adobe RGB are roughly the same size in terms of the total number of colors they can display (around 35% larger than sRGB). However, they differ in the specific colors they cover.
* Adobe RGB's Advantage: Adobe RGB has a wider range of greens and blues, making it potentially better for images with lots of foliage or sky.
* P3's Strength: P3 excels in reds and yellows, which can be beneficial for skin tones and sunsets.
2. Intended Use:
* Adobe RGB: Designed with professional printing in mind, Adobe RGB aims to encompass as much of the CMYK color space (used in printing) as possible.
* P3: Originally developed for digital cinema, P3 is optimized for displaying vibrant colors on screens, particularly in video content.
3. Industry Adoption:
* Adobe RGB: Has been a long-standing standard in the photography and graphic design industry.
* P3: Gaining popularity due to its adoption by Apple and its use in video production.
4. Practical Considerations:
* Printing: If your primary output is print, Adobe RGB might be a better choice, as it aligns more closely with CMYK color space.
* Digital Display: For on-screen viewing, especially of video content, P3 is often preferred due to its vibrant colors.
* Workflow: Consider your entire workflow. If you work with others who use a specific color space, it's often easiest to stick with the same one.
In Summary:
* Both P3 and Adobe RGB offer a wider color gamut than sRGB, but they differ in the specific colors they cover.
* Adobe RGB is generally better for print, while P3 is often preferred for digital display, especially video.
* The best choice depends on your specific needs and workflow.
It's worth noting that neither color space perfectly matches the full range of colors the human eye can see, nor do they perfectly match any printing process. They are both tools to help manage color and ensure that your images look as intended across different devices.
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