RAW vs. JPEG

Part 1

What are three advantages of a RAW file:
-higher in dynamic range
-you get the complete data from the cameras sensor
-uncompressed 

What is one disadvantage of a RAW file: 
-They are huge files

What are three advantages of a JPEG file:

-sharper  image 

-higher contrast

-immediately suitable for printing or sharing 

What is one disadvantage of a JPEG file:
-Every time you edit the file you will loose data

Part 2 

1. Write your own one sentence definition of what a JPEG file is.

-A file format that compresses and stores digital images.

2. Write your own one sentence definition of what a RAW file is.

-A raw file format is a file format that contains all its data and is not compressed and its just the raw data.

Part 3:

1. Under the first heading "Capturing the Images," how much of the data does a RAW file retain after it is captured by the camera? 

-The RAW file retains all the data.

2. Under the second heading "Processing the Files," what are some of the things that a RAW file enables a photographer to edit after the image is taken?

- white balance, contrast, highlights, shadows, colors and saturation

3. Under the third heading "Practicalities," what are some of the factors that photographers must consider when deciding to shoot in RAW?

-RAW files are large files,Not every camera can shoot in RAW, and a jpeg cant be turned back into a RAW file.

4. Under the fourth heading "Which one is for you?" why would an aspiring professional photographer need to know how to work with RAW files? 

-Because you can edit a RAW file more than a jpeg.

Part 4: 

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

-shooting landscape pictures

-shooting portraits

-shooting high detailed things 

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

-During  A Sports event 

-Sooting something in motion 

-Shooting a race