Chapter Six Objectives Understand how to systematically evaluate an image Recognize trends uncovered during the evaluation process

Image Evaluation No color corrections or color alterations should ever be attempted without a brief but thorough evaluation of the entire image

The evaluation process is organized by four characteristics Proper Contrast Proper Balance Proper Sharpness & Detail Believable Colors

The Evaluation Checklist Keeps process orderly and thorough Speed is increased over time through repetition of a known routine

Image Evaluation Collecting a complete set of readings promotes effective corrections based on intelligent decisions

Image Evaluation Data from the evaluation can be mapped against Rivard’s Pyramid, suggesting optimal corrective techniques

Checklist Order 1- Overall impression 2- Highlight 3- Shadow 4- Midtone neutral 5- Additional neutrals

Checklist Order 6- Skin tones 7- Edge definition and grain 8- Dirt, scratches, etc. 9- Prominent Colors

Image Evaluation Don’t expect to remember your readings Write them down on the checklist, or at least a sheet of paper

Image Evaluation Until you gain some experience and confidence, make no adjustments until entire evaluation is complete

Image Evaluation Devote entire monitor to imaging application Always have Info Palette open Evaluate all sharpening and retouching decisions in Actual Pixels View

Image Evaluation

Ambient Lighting Maintain uncluttered, neutral surroundings in paint color and lighting Work on calibrated computer displays, hooded if possible

Image Evaluation Look for trends that suggest effective overall corrections A minor problem affects the entire image