Post-Processing and Retouching Flashcards
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In product photography post-processing, what is the main advantage of shooting in RAW format over JPEG?
Answer: RAW retains all sensor data, allowing non-destructive adjustments to exposure, white balance, and color after capture
RAW files preserve the full sensor data, giving editors maximum latitude to correct exposure and color non-destructively in post.
Which Photoshop adjustment layer is most efficient for neutralizing a color cast on a product without affecting overall brightness?
Answer: Curves with individual RGB channel control
Curves allows precise per-channel adjustments to neutralize color casts while preserving the overall tonal balance.
What does the 'Defringe' tool in Lightroom primarily address in product images?
Answer: Purple or green fringing caused by chromatic aberration along high-contrast edges
Defringe targets color fringing (purple/green halos) along high-contrast edges caused by lens chromatic aberration.
When retouching reflections on a glass product, which technique best creates a clean, controlled catch light?
Answer: Painting a soft white gradient on a new layer set to Screen mode over the desired reflection area
Painting a soft white gradient on a Screen-mode layer cleanly adds a controlled catch light without disturbing underlying detail.
In Lightroom, the 'Clarity' slider affects which tonal range most strongly?
Answer: Midtone contrast and local texture
Clarity increases local contrast in the midtones, enhancing perceived texture and definition without clipping highlights or shadows.
What is the benefit of using a luminosity mask when retouching specular highlights on metallic products?
Answer: It precisely selects only the brightest pixels, allowing targeted edits without affecting mid-tones or shadows
Luminosity masks target the brightest tones precisely, enabling targeted highlight adjustments without spilling into darker areas.
When exporting product images for Amazon, which color space is most commonly required?
Answer: sRGB
Amazon and most e-commerce platforms require sRGB because it matches the color gamut of standard monitors and web browsers.