Why SOOC JPEGs are better than you think - The Art of SOOC

Are SOOC jpgs ANY GOOD? In this video, we'll answer the question: Are straight out of camera JPEG images any good? We'll discuss the pros and cons of using SOOC JPEGs, as well as tips for getting the best results with this shooting mode. Whether you're a beginner or advanced photographer, this video will provide valuable insights on using SOOC JPEGs in your photography. Don't miss it!
I have been shooting jpeg's for my photojournalism job for the last 24 years because of the speed you get from uploading smaller files and minimal processing time. But the question is do you need to process them and is the latest craze of using SOOC film simulation recipes as the final product. In this video I give you my opinion on this subject.
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[@dalewhitehead7527]

Since getting the X-T5 I have pretty much stopped using raw files . I still shoot Raw/Fine but love the quality of the jpegs so much and like doing just very minor tweaks to the pics .

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Dale - Now the Raws are the backup!!!

[@paulthomas8986]

Thank you for the great demo. I have also in recent years been trying to shoot more and more JPEGs but like you find, they always need some adjustments. I often like the overall colors and tones better in JPEGS than you can get from the raw files. I sometimes use the dynamic range 200% and 400%, and Instead of lifting the shadows, I will sometimes slide the Black point in the tone curve.
I feel overall across all camera brands the raw files have been getting flatter and need much more processing and color grading than older cameras used to need.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Paul I will have to try changing my dynamic range instead of messing around with the tone curve too much. Thanks!

[@nevillewatkins4997]

I don't think I've ever taken a photo that doesn't need tweaking in some way, and I'm always a little sceptical when they say it is SOOC. That's the nature of it. Exposure is always going to be a happy medium.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Yes absolutely agree.

[@Drew_Eden]

Great video Kirk. I shoot jpeg and RAW. Any jpegs always need some editing, not much though. I do enjoy the fujixweekly recipes, they are great fun.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Drew - I always shoot in jpeg and raw. Recently I shot some really sketchy light stuff knowing that I had the raws for back up. Wouldn't you know it I needed the raws. The jpgs were really not what I needed.

[@SteveMcClanahan]

Nice one Kirk! I'm in complete agreement with you in that I shoot JPEG a vast majority of the time and I'll pretty much always make minor tone adjustments in Lightroom. If I'm not making tone adjustments maybe I'm doing some minor cropping/straightening. But as you said, it can be a quick process and certainly much less time consuming than working with RAW files. Speaking of file types, have you experimented with HEIF files?

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Steve - Yes I use jpgs mostly unless it's straight landscape stuff and then I'll use the Raw files.

[@Coloradohiker658]

Great video. Agree on the jpegs. Have you done or thought of doing a video on your landscape workflow? I’m still in news mode with photomechanic . Having committed 100% to LRC yet.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Hi Mark - I can’t remember but I’m guessing not. My landscape workflow is Raw+jpeg the jpeg being the backup. I have a folder setup on an external HD named ie: Rockport then two folders inside there one named RAW the other named JPG. I then import them into LR classic. From there I have presets that I made for different kinds of images. I can send them to you if you like. From there it’s all about adjusting to taste.