I have a raw shot now what?

OK I have read numerous times about the pros about using Raw files but yet
to see anything about once opened up in photoshop how to then edit the
images. When I open a raw file I am faced with a multi colured histogram and
some sliders but don't have a clue where to start.
Melv

 

Try This site Melv.
http://www.russellbrown.com/
hope this helps. ernst.

 

Here is another tutorial melv.
http://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/tips/phs7rbrawbasics/movie_qt1.html
ernst

 

Start by reading the help files and the manual.

 

Dont we just love a smart arse?

 

Thats great thanks!

 

Hey Melv...
The sliders and stuff you are confronted with are actually adjustments
to the RAW data which the camera normally does on a "best guess" basis.
Have a play around. When the preview image looks like what you want,
complete the import and Photoshop editing space will open up to you.

That RAW converter is what all love to hate so much about Photoshop. The
ability to tinker with the image ourselves instead of commit our faith
to the designers of the cameras.

Personally I think it's vastly over rated. I use a different RAW
converter which makes allowances for the lens I use and fixes up the
known problems with my overly expensive glass I never knew had
distortions in it until I shell out for DxO! Take Hecate's advise. She
means well, poor old girl, just gets short when people ask first and
read last. I always though the instructions were something you read when
everything else failed... Until I got my new uthenasia (is that how it's
spelt?) kit!

Doug

 

OK good advice so how when I have finished editing it do I complete the
import? So photoshop editing space opens up?
Melv

 

If you had bothered to do as I suggested you would know what the
controls do and could then ask specific questions. If you can't be
bothered to do the basics then I can't be bothered to give you an
answer.