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Color grading JPG photos from a Canon 200D requires a slightly more delicate touch than RAW files because JPGs have less "dynamic range" (the amount of detail stored in highlights and shadows). In GIMP 3 , you have access to powerful non-destructive-like workflows and high-bit depth processing that make this easier. Here is a professional workflow tailored for your Canon 200D JPGs. 1. Preparation: The "Do No Harm" Setup Before you touch the colors, you need to protect your original image data. Duplicate Layer: Press Ctrl + Shift + D . Always work on a duplicate so you can compare with the original. Check Precision: Go to Image > Precision . Even though your JPG is 8-bit, GIMP 3 works best if you set this to 32-bit float and Perceptual gamma (sRGB) . This prevents "banding" (ugly stripes in gradients like skies) while you edit. 2. Color Correction (The Foundation) You must "fix" the photo before you "grade" it. Canon JPGs tend to...

📸 Mastering the Canon 200D in GIMP 3: The Color Grading Guide If you are shooting with a Canon 200D (SL2), you know that the "Canon Colors" are beautiful but the JPGs can sometimes feel a bit "heavy" or overly warm. This guide walks you through a professional-grade workflow to transform your photos using the power of GIMP 3 . Phase 1: The "Digital Negative" Setup Before you touch the colors, you must maximize the data available in your 8-bit JPG to prevent the image from "breaking. " Create a Safety Layer: Press Ctrl + Shift + D to duplicate your image. Enable High Precision: Go to Image > Precision and select 32-bit float and Perceptual gamma (sRGB) . This prevents "banding" (ugly stripes) in your gradients. Recover the Shadows: Go to Colors > Shadows-Highlights . Set Shadows to 12 to lift the dark areas without making the photo look flat. Phase 2: Technical Correction Fix the "foundation" of the photo b...