Adobe 29180155 User Guide - Page 79

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 4.0 74 User Guide After processing the raw image file with the Camera Raw dialog box, you open the image in Photoshop Elements, where you can work with it in the same way that you work with any photo. Then, you can save the file in any format supported by Photoshop Elements. You should usually use PSD. To use raw files, you need to set your camera to save files in its own raw file format. When you download the files from the camera, they have file extensions like NEF or CRW. Photoshop Elements can open raw files only from supported cameras. Visit the Adobe website to view a list of supported cameras. A B C D EF G H I J K Camera Raw dialog box A. View options B. Click the Adjust or Detail tab to access different controls C. Histogram D. RGB values E. Settings menu F. Camera Raw menu G. Camera, file name, and some EXIF information H. Tools I. Rotate buttons J. Zoom levels K. Bit depth options To open and process camera raw files 1 In the Editor, choose File > Open. 2 Browse to select one or more camera raw files, and click Open. The histogram in the Camera Raw dialog box shows the tonal range of the image with the current settings. As you make setting adjustments, the histogram automatically updates. 3 (Optional) Adjust the image view using controls and options, such as zoom, shadows, and highlights. (See "Camera raw controls" on page 75.) Note: Selecting Preview displays a preview of the image with the setting changes you make. Deselecting Preview displays the camera raw image with the original settings of the current tab combined with the settings in the hidden tabs. 4 To rotate the image 90˚ counterclockwise or 90˚ clockwise, click the Rotate Image buttons . 5 To apply the settings used in the previous camera raw image or the default settings for your camera, choose an option from the Settings menu. Using the same options is useful, for instance, if you want to quickly process images with similar lighting conditions. (See "To set custom camera settings" on page 76.) 6 (Optional) Set options to adjust the white balance. (See "White balance controls for camera raw" on page 77.)