The AUTO Button
Jan 21, 2019 19:26:17 #
I use the Adobe Creative Cloud as my post-processing toolset. I also own the DxO brand NIK toolset, which I use on occasion. Over the last year, I’ve tried to learn more about PS and how best to process my better shots using that tool. I feel there is a “richness” apparent in the result that I don’t see from LR. (That’s not a bash against LR! All my work starts and ends in LR) I believe it the result of endless adjustment options. So, I was processing images of a family gathering, and as you know, it’s difficult to throw many of those shots out. Plus, knowing everyone would want copies, I wanted them to look nice. I would be working all those images through PS, which was gonna take a while considering my LR workflow. But, I didn’t want to forsake the strengths of LR! On a whim, I hit the AUTO button on the first image and was impressed with the result. It was a wonderful starting point to take to PS, and it didn’t take long to get there. What’s more, the images I didn’t take through PS were “presentable”.
Has anyone else used the AUTO button?
Has anyone else used the AUTO button?
Jan 21, 2019 19:30:49 #
Nowdays, for myself, it makes for a good starting point for a lot of images.
Jan 21, 2019 19:44:13 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
Nowdays, for myself, it makes for a good starting point for a lot of images.
I’ve been quite impressed with it, Richard. I find it makes subtle adjustments that I likely never would.
Jan 21, 2019 19:44:23 #
Like Richard, I often start with AUTO then tweak the image in LR using the Develop module’s sliders and switch to PS sometimes when I want more granular control. I’ve also had very good luck in LR using the Graduated Filter brushes (circular and linear) and the Adjustment Brush tool and their adjustment options. Watch some of the tutorials on YouTube, etc , regarding these tools and see how useful they can be. Meanwhile, thanks for highlighting The value of the AUTO button as a starting poin in many edits. Like you, sometimes it is pretty much all I need (plus maybe a little crop or spot healing).
jak
jak
Jan 21, 2019 19:50:47 #
I always start with the Auto button. Scott Kelby told me to (in his book). It does not eliminate your continue pp but in my estimation it provides a good starting point.
Jan 21, 2019 19:56:35 #
jak86094 wrote:
Like Richard, I often start with AUTO then tweak t... (show quote)
The tools you mention are very useful, and powerful. I’m a bit fond of the circular graduated filter.
Jan 21, 2019 20:00:15 #
brucewells wrote:
I use the Adobe Creative Cloud as my post-processi... (show quote)
I'm in your camp Bruce. Start in LR, hit the Auto button, fine tune that adjustment, move to PS and make further changes that can't be done in LR, then back to LR for printing...
Jan 21, 2019 20:52:47 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
I always start with the Auto button. Scott Kelby told me to (in his book). It does not eliminate your continue pp but in my estimation it provides a good starting point.
Scott is a great resource! I typically follow him, but I missed that one. Your points are spot on! Thanks for sharing,
Jan 21, 2019 20:57:22 #
Bunkershot wrote:
I'm in your camp Bruce. Start in LR, hit the Auto button, fine tune that adjustment, move to PS and make further changes that can't be done in LR, then back to LR for printing...
I appreciate your confirmation that I’m not way out in left field! It seems to be a great way to work. Thanks for your interest.
Jan 21, 2019 21:52:37 #
I use it a lot. The code behind it was rewritten a few months ago. It went from not so good to quite useful.
Jan 21, 2019 22:03:20 #
bsprague wrote:
I use it a lot. The code behind it was rewritten a few months ago. It went from not so good to quite useful.
I knew you work in LR, Bill. It’s good to see your endorsement of the tool. Thanks for jumping in!
Jan 21, 2019 22:04:24 #
brucewells wrote:
I use the Adobe Creative Cloud as my post-processi... (show quote)
I have a preset that works well. But sometimes I find myself fighting with an image. In that case, I hit "reset" and go to "auto."
Jan 21, 2019 22:19:31 #
AzPicLady wrote:
I have a preset that works well. But sometimes I find myself fighting with an image. In that case, I hit "reset" and go to "auto."
It yields, what seems to be, a point we’re mostly comfortable with. Appreciate your input.
Jan 21, 2019 22:22:41 #
brucewells wrote:
I've been experimenting with a custom preset that uses Auto with a touch of sharping, clarity and noise reductions added.I knew you work in LR, Bill. It’s good to see your endorsement of the tool. Thanks for jumping in!
Jan 22, 2019 05:41:04 #
brucewells wrote:
I use the Adobe Creative Cloud as my post-processi... (show quote)
Wow - great info, Bruce. I've never bothered with that, just assuming it wouldn't produce what i want, but i'll give it a go. Thanks!
Marylea
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