Adobe Camera Raw

Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) is a raw image processing plugin and standalone application developed by Adobe. It serves as the engine behind the raw development capabilities in adobe-photoshop and Adobe Lightroom Classic. ACR allows photographers to adjust exposure, contrast, color balance, and detail in raw files before importing them into other Adobe applications.

Key Features

• Raw Processing: Non-destructive editing of raw image data.
• Gradient Filters: Includes linear, radial, and Gradient Mask tools for localized adjustments.
• Bidirectional Gradient: A newer feature allowing gradients to expand from both ends of a line simultaneously, offering more precise control over tonal transitions.
• AI-Powered Tools: Includes Select Subject, Select Sky, and other AI-driven masking capabilities.
• Strategic Color Grading: Advanced tools for evoking emotion and adding depth through intentional color choices. See Changing Photo Mood: Strategic Two-Color Grading Techniques for specific methodologies on using two-color grading to change photo mood.

References

• Changing Photo Mood: Strategic Two-Color Grading Techniques