Importance of AI in Image Processing
The basic
photo editing techniques are available in even simple editing programs, and
each can enhance your images to make them more powerful and share worthy.
Advanced editing software will offer these basic tools and will also include
refinements that allow you to do more sophisticate editing that’s outside the
scope of this article.
The easiest
photos to edit, of course, are ones taken by a skilled photographer who takes
time to get exceptional shots in the field. To start learning how to get the
best shots, consider taking a hands-on photography course.
Photo
editing programs:
Options include advanced and expensive pro programs, free open-source online
options, and often your camera comes with basic editing software as well. If
you get a more advanced program, consider whether you want one that’s
cloud-based (a monthly fee) or you want the standalone version (a one-time
purchase price). Cloud-based programs stay up to date, and let you store photos
in the cloud (an added expense). You can also edit in the field with a tablet
or a mobile version of the software, but that assumes you have online
connectivity. If you compare pricing over time, though, buying a standalone
version of an editing program will usually save you money.
Understand
the difference between “non-destructive” and “destructive” editing: Some editing software automatically
preserves your originals—non-destructive editing. Others save edited images
over originals—destructive editing. Editing involves trial and error, and you
need to be able to return to an original file if you make a mistake. So make
sure you know if your editing program makes copies of your originals. If it
doesn’t, then make a copy of all images you plan to edit before you begin.
Importing
and Sorting Photos:
A beautiful thing about digital photography is you can take multiple shots to
increase the odds of getting some spectacular ones. So, your first step after
you transfer and organize your images on your computer is to review them to
decide which ones to edit.