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8-bit Versus 16-bit in Photoshop (or How I learned to stop worrying and love pictures with smooth skies)

By yadz | November 11 2009

The first in a continuing series published at Big Swing called Zen Photoshop

So, what’s the difference between working with an 8-bit image and a 16-bit image? Short answer: a lot of color.

Most articles about 8- and 16-bit imagery begin by explaining what a bit is, what bit depth is, and what you get when you add up all the numbers.

Well, I can hardly keep my eyes open reading the technical stuff. I’m an artist, not a mathematician. Let’s leave the mechanics to the engineers, and focus our attention on how a basic understanding of bit depth can enhance your aesthetic vision and potentially speed your workflow.

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Upcoming at the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops

By yadz | October 29 2009

Mastering Photoshop: Retouching, Compositing, and Masking February 21 - February 27, 2010

For more information or to register by phone, call the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops at (505) 983-1400, ext. 11. → Register online

From the Course Catalog: Designed for photographers and artists who have hands-on experience with Photoshop, this workshop encourages a deeper understanding of composite, enhancement, and simple photo illustration techniques.

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At the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops

By yadz | March 13 2009

Stephen Yadzinski is teaching Photoshop Retouching and Composite intensive at the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops March 25th - 27th 2009.

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