RAW/JPEG

3 advantages of a RAW file:

1) higher in dynamic range

2) uncompressed

3) better color

1 disadvantage:

1) takes up a lot more storage than a normal jpeg

3 advantages of a JPEG file:

1) smaller image size

2) widely accepted by almost all image programs

3) can be printed immediately 

1 disadvantage:

1) lower in dynamic range

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?

all of it

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 way bigger than JPEG files so not all devices are able to use RAW; you can convert RAW to JPEG but can't convert JPEG to RAW

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?

they need to know how to shoot and process the photos correctly so they can get the best final product

1. Which file formats discussed have you used in the past?

JPEG & RAW

2. What is the difference between a Raster and a Vector file?

raster- composed of pixels

vector- composed of shapes & lines, don't lose resolution when scaled

1. Is this format lossy or lossless?

.jpeg- lossy

.tiff- lossless

.psd- lossless

.nef- lossless

2. What are common uses for each? By this I mean where would I publish each of them for the highest quality.

.jpeg- basically anything

.tiff- printing

.psd- photoshop

.nef- online

3. Can you create this type of file in your camera? (Nikon)

.jpeg- yes

.tiff- no

.psd- no

.nef- yes