RAW versus JPEG format in photography

3 advantages of a RAW file: 

Gives you more control over the image.

White balance is easy to correct.

Quality of the image is better.

Disadvantage of RAW file: 

Huge file. 

3 advantages of a JPEG:

Processes quickly.

Can take more photos as a time.

Will not always need correction.

Disadvantage of JPEG: 

May be more noise in the pictures.

RAW is taking the picture and then the camera store the settings and info. the image can then be easily edited and still retain quality.

JPEG is what most people usually use, it processes all the info. right away so you can see the image right then, image may be lower quality but it will also not need as many corrections.

1. Under the first heading "Capturing the Images," how much of the data does a RAW file retain after it is captured by the camera? A lot of data.

2. Under the second heading "Processing the Files," what are some of the things that a RAW file enables a photographer to edit after the image is taken? 

• white balance
• contrast
• highlights
• shadows 
• colors
• saturation

3. Under the third heading "Practicalities," what are some of the factors that photographers must consider when deciding to shoot in RAW? 

• not every camera can shoot in RAW
• make sure there is enough space on the memory card
• JPEG can not be turned to RAW

4. Under the fourth heading "Which one is for you?" why would an aspiring professional photographer need to know how to work with RAW files?

RAW files give you more editing power, but this will take more time and skill in the editing time. 

Times it would be better to shoot in RAW.

If you want to have more power over elements while editing

 portraits
wedding

Times it would be better to shoot in JPEG.

If you don't have a lot of editing time

sports
If you need the images quickly