RAW vs JPEG

What are three advantages of a RAW file:

- has a higher dynamic range

- has at least 8 bits per color

- is uncompressed

What is one disadvantage of a RAW file:

- not as sharp

What are three advantages of a JPEG file: 

- is higher in contrast

- sharper

- can be processed by one's camera

What is one disadvantage of a JPEG file: 

- 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?

- it captures 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?

- one has control over the compression of the final image

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

- one must check if their camera has the option to shoot in RAW format

- one must realize that RAW files are larger than JPEG files

- one can also convert RAW images to JPEG

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?

- one must learn how to use RAW files if one is looking for greater flexibility and processing options

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

- I have used JPEG in the past

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

- raster graphics are composed of pixel while vector graphics are composed of paths

1. Is this format lossy or lossless?

- jpeg is usually lossy

- psd is lossless

- tiff is lossless

- dng is lossless

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

- jpeg is used to compose and download/upload photos

- tiff is used for exchanging raster graphics

- psd used to layer, edit, or crop images

- dng is a RAW file format  

- nef is also a RAW file format

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

- jpeg: yes

- tiff: no

- psd: no

- dng: yes

- nef: yes