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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Image Evaluation

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

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