As the first batch of Leica M Monochroms begin to be delivered to their owners, I’ve received a surprisingly large number of questions and requests for info or a DVD on how to handle the Monochrom files. More than enough to justify producing one. The DVD is in a similar format to the previous general Photoshop Workflow for Photographers but with 15 specific examples that consist of M-Monochrom files shot under various conditions, of various subjects.
The video takes you through my modified B&W workflow specifically for the Leica M-Monochrom, and is designed to be a useful starting place for photographers wanting to get that ‘pop’ out of their files. It’s 2h10min long, in low-compression Quicktime format at the native 1440x900px resolution of my screen to capture all of the subtle nuances. Building on feedback from the previous DVD, I’ve now got a before and after preview of the files processed as examples below, as well as further improved audio quality. I also address superscaling/ upsizing for making very large prints.
Feb 2013 Update: The Photoshop Workflow Video for the Leica M Monochrom is US$65 via paypal and digital delivery – please include the product you’re ordering and the email address you’d like the download link delivered to.
Thank you again in advance for your support! MT
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Hi Ming, this is great! I have two questions.
1) Is this DVD also good for people who don’t have Leica MM but intend to learn how to process B&W images?
2) Do you plan to sell this DVD with the previous photoshop workflow DVD as a combo at discounted price?
Thanks a lot Ming.
1. Not really because it doesn’t cover the actual conversion process because the MM files are already B&W out of the camera. The first DVD is better for that.
2. If you order both at the same time, the price will be $110 instead of $125 – postage savings.
Great idea. Just ordered my copy. Thanks for such a timely offering.
Thanks for your support!
Hi Ming, I have really enjoyed reading your blog, keep up the good work! I am an amateur learning photography by shooting and self developing B+W film and then scanning the resulting negative. I have been looking for a good workflow for digital post processing. Would this DVD be suitable? I am also interested in your first DVD, do you offer combined shipping fees? Many thanks.
Hi Richard, this DVD does not cover the conversion process or density adjustments for scanning etc – it’s aimed at people doing raw capture. You will find some of it useful, but it won’t cover all of your workflow – that goes for both of them, actually. If you order both it’s $110 instead of $125.
I’m potentially interested, but I use Lightroom for processing, not Photoshop. Would any of the DVD content be relevant given that?
Yes, Camera Raw is the same in LR, elements and PS. There are some things you can duplicate in LR, but not all, and the tools may be in different places.
Hi Ming, do you mind to write about dodging and burning techniques, thanks.
I started an article but realized that it’s something that has to be demonstrated, not written about – my Photoshop Workflow DVD is best for that…I believe you have a copy, yes?
Ming I would like to ask you a question. I love B&W street photography but I have not yet own a Leica. I do my work with a Nikon D700 body plus Nikon 28/1.8G, 50/1.4G & 85/1.8G. I like so much the look of your images.
Ming should I order the “Photoshop Workflow DVD for the Leica M Monochrom” or the “Photoshop Workflow DVD”?
Thanks Dimitris – what you need is the regular Photoshop Workflow DVD.
Thanks for your response Ming. I will now place the order for the “Photoshop Workflow DVD”.
I’ll let you know my impressions as soon as I receive the DVD!
Thanks for your support, Dimitris!
I’m interested in purchasing this but is it possible to get it as a digital download? I’m not interested in waiting several weeks to get it in the mail
Sorry, not for the moment – the file is huge. I am working on a digital delivery solution but it’s not going to be available for another couple of weeks either.