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7.10.1 Options

#### 7.10.1.16 File/Raw

Some digital cameras offer raw, unchanged image data. PhotoLine is able to interpret those data of some cameras. Because these data are unchanged - which means "not enhanced", you can turn on actions, that will be executed automatically after loading and that will enhance the quality of the data.

A raw file is imported into PhotoLine as a document with layers. The background layer is the original raw file. In addition, there are two adjustment layers: The first one converts the raw image from the color space of the camera into a common color space and eliminates problems that can arise from overexposure. The second one adjusts the brightness and contains further adjustments to improve the image.

Activating Automatic White Point optimizes brightness after loading. Use Camera White Point applies the white point stored in the Raw file, if there is one.

If the mode Support of Special Sensors is activated, Raw files containing more than one image (this is currently only concerning digital cameras from Fujifilm) are imported as a document with two image layers. The bottom image will be the one with normal brightness, the top one will be underexposed. You can use the two layers to correct overexposed parts in the normal brightness image.

With Action you can execute an action after loading the raw file (see chapter 4.27). For example, you can reduce the document to a background layer or perform additional processing steps.

Alternatively, you can also define an action specifically for a camera type. The list box at the bottom of the dialog is used for this purpose. To do this, proceed as follows:

- Before calling the Settings dialog, open a raw file of the camera to which you want to assign an action.
- Now open the Raw settings.
- Create a new record by clicking on the plus sign.
- The first column now shows the name of the camera with which the raw file was created. In the second column you can select an action that will be applied after opening.

Load as controls how the original raw file is inserted into the new document. There are three choices:

Image

This is classic mode.

Advantages:

- The document is independent of the original file.
- The background layer can be edited directly.

Disadvantages:

- The generated document takes up a lot of space on the hard disk.
- Dynamic filters cannot be applied.

Embedded Placeholder

The data of the raw file is inserted as a placeholder layer.

Advantages:

- The document is independent of the original file.
- Dynamic filters can be applied.

Disadvantages:

- The generated document takes up a lot of space on the hard disk.

File-based Placeholder

The raw file is inserted as a placeholder layer that refers to the original file.

Advantages:

- Dynamic filters can be applied.
- The generated document takes up little space on the hard disk.

Disadvantages:

- The document can only be displayed if the original raw file exists.