RAW vs. JPEG

Part 1

Three advantages of a RAW file

• contains complete data from the camera's sensor 
• lower in contrast 
• uncompressed file 

One disadvantage of a RAW file

• requires special software to view 

Three advantages of a JPEG file

• readable by any image program 

• small file size 

• sharper image 

What is one disadvantage of a JPEG file

• higher contrast 

Part 2
A RAW file is a larger, and contains the complete data from your camera.
A JPEG file is a smaller, and contains a compressed version of the data on your camera.
Part 3
1. A RAW file retains all data after it is captured by the camera.
2. Some of the things a RAW file allows a photographer to edit after the image is taken are 

• white balance

• contrast

• highlights

• shadows

• colours 

• saturation

3. Some of the factors that photographers must consider when deciding to shoot in RAW are

• not all DSLR's have the ability to shoot in RAW
• RAW files take up more space- so memory cards can hold less photos shot in RAW
• RAW files can be converted into JPEG but JPEG cannot be converted into RAW

4.  A professional photographer might need to know how to work with RAW files because if they want to compete with the best and make their photography a career, then they need to spend time learning editing techniques to enhance their photos. 

Part 4
1. Make a list of three occasions it would be better to shoot in RAW

• wedding
• senior portraits 
• sunset

2. Make a list of three occasions it would be better to shoot in JPEG

• sports
• need to share photos quickly
• sharing photos to devices without editing