Capture One 12 in Action for Beginners

Capture One 12 is a high end, complete image editing software solution: you can use it to import your RAW files from the camera, organise them, perform lens corrections, make luminosity adjustments and color grade your images. Using real-life examples, you’ll learn how to put Capture One 12 to work solving common photo editing issues, including exposure correction, shadow and highlight detail recovery, midtone contrast enhancement and color correction. By experimenting with this intuitive software, you’ll discover a variety of fresh ideas and achieve gorgeous, unexpected results in no time. Best of all, the whole process is non-destructive, as you’re developing a RAW file — a digital negative.

Sharpen Your Skills

• Shadow And Highlight Detail Recovery

You’ll learn how to easily and effectively create pixel-precise masks based on luminosity range with the Luma Range tool. You’ll then take it to the next level by combining these masks with the High Dynamic Range tool and Curves to precisely recover lost detail in over or underexposed areas.

• Powerful Luminosity Adjustments With Levels

Correct luminosity range with one click using the underrated auto functionality of the Levels tool. Learn remapping black, grey and white points to achieve the perfect balance of lights and shadows in your artwork.

• Effortless Color Grading

Turn color grading into an intuitive and insightful process using Capture One 12. You’ll get expert insight into making color adjustments with Curves, the Color Balance tool and the powerful and super precise Color Editor. You’ll also marvel at the results you’ll get by working with Layers and Color Editor in concert for optimised control and flexibility.

• Localised Texture Enhancements And Sharpening

Add depth to your images through the skilful structure enhancements using the incredibly versatile and flexible Clarity tool. You’ll also learn how to add definition to your photos by enhancing contrast within a specific tonal range.