How To Create a Non-Destructive Workflow

Lesson Info
Processing RAW Captures in Adobe Camera Raw
Non-destructive editing helps you maintain maximum flexibility when editing your photos in Photoshop. Learn how it’s done in How to Create a Non-destructive Workflow with Tim Grey.
Tim will show you how to leverage your RAW captures to ensure the best starting point in your workflow. He’ll show how to use adjustment layers for non-destructive edits and how to use Smart Objects and Smart Filters for safe, effective edits.
Software Used: Adobe Photoshop CC 2014.2.2, Adobe Lightroom 5
Lessons
What is “Destructive”Processing RAW Captures in Adobe Camera Raw
Introduction to Adjustment Layers
Levels Adjustment
Color Balance Adjustment
Vibrance Adjustment
Hue/Saturation Adjustment
Curves Adjustment
Pencil Tool in Curves Adjustment
Black and White Adjustments
Reviewing Adjustments
Non-Destructive Cropping
Image Clean-up
Non Destructive Dodging and Burning
Saving the Layered Image