


RAW browsing speed on an average laptop - 4-8 frames per second.Thanks to its internal RAW converter, FRV provides instant display of RAW images (in full color, but also as per channel R/G/B view), as well as the means for technical evaluation of the shot: histogram of RAW data, focus peaking, highlighting of areas of overexposure and underexposure based on RAW data, opening shadows to check the noise.Īgain, all of those are based directly on the RAW data, and not on the internal or external JPEG, as it common in other viewers. All adjustments are recorded as auxiliary (sidecar) files in a standard format (xmp and rpps) and picked by RAW converters from there.

Note: FastRawViewer never modifies original RAW files.

Transfer of files to an external RAW converter directly from the FRV (up to 3 different external programs can be specified).Preparation of files for conversion - adjusting orientation, tuning white balance, setting exposure correction, with optional automatic account for baseline exposure compensation used behind the scenes in Adobe converters (CameraRaw and Lightroom).Analysis of the shot - assignment of tags and ratings, moving pictures to working and archive folders, and to _Rejected folder.Culling of images from the points of view of composition and technical quality.Quick viewing of a large number of RAW files (for example, taken while shooting events, competitions, on.I expect that FRV will get better and better.įull PDF description and see FastRawViewer web site for more. I’ve been working with Alex Tutubalin (CTO of LibRaw LLC) for some time on RawDigger, and he has gained my respect as a developer who responds quickly to good suggestions. Note that FastRawViewer can be used as culling program prior to importing into Adobe Lightroom, potentially saving tremendous time over the LR Import/Wait-A-Long-Time/Cull alternative. Anyone shooting sports or weddings or other high-volume jobs will surely want to take a look at FRV. Now LibRaw LLC has released version 1.0 of FastRawViewer (FRV) which aims to provide the most efficient possible culling and selection of images for time pressed photographers. RawDigger is discounted for site readers, see links at end of this post. I’ve been recommending RawDigger for some time now (histograms from yesterday’s post are from RawDigger). SEND FEEDBACK Related: computer display, David C, exposure, histogram, LibRaw, RAW, RawDigger
