make up a larger scene. Photoshop also has HDR or panorama features, but the newer process
in Camera Raw is simpler, provides a preview, can process in the background, and produces a
DNG file that you can edit in Camera Raw with the flexibility of a raw format image.
Extra credit
Painting with Light: Using Camera Raw as a Filter
In addition to opening files in Camera Raw to start the editing process, you can apply Camera
Raw settings as a filter to any file in Photoshop. You’ll use Camera Raw as a filter to make
adjustments to this still-life image. First, you’ll convert the image to a Smart Object so you
can use Camera Raw as a Smart Filter, applying changes without affecting the original file.
1. In Photoshop, choose File > Open. Navigate to the Lessons/Lesson12 folder, and
double-click the fruit.jpg file to open it.
2. Choose Filter > Convert for Smart Filters. Click OK in the informational dialog box.
3. Choose Filter > Camera Raw Filter. The image opens in Camera Raw.You converted the image to a Smart Object so you can apply Camera Raw as a Smart Filter.
You can also apply Camera Raw as a standard filter, but then you can’t return to adjust your
settings or hide the adjustments in your image file.
4. Select the Adjustment Brush in the toolbar.