post processing
Jul 2, 2013 08:56:40 #
What is a good processing software for a mac? I have used photoshop on a previous computer and found it very complex. I don't do a lot of post processing but would like to bring certain areas out of shadow mainly. I don't need a lot of bells and whistles. The iphoto on the mac does almost everything I need except isolate specific areas to work with. Thanks for any advice you can offer.
Jul 2, 2013 09:03:03 #
Lightroom is more intense than iPhoto, but you can organize your photos with it and it does a great job in processing if you don't need the full PhotoShop. Also, Aperture is the pro version of iPhoto. I find Lightroom easier to use and understand and I'm on a Mac too.
Jul 2, 2013 09:10:48 #
Jul 2, 2013 09:13:24 #
You're welcome. LR can be a bit overwhelming in the beginning, but there are lots of tutorials on the web that will help. There are a lot of good improvements in the new LR 5 and you can get it as a boxed copy and don't have to go through the new Adobe CC/subscription based program.
Jul 3, 2013 03:07:59 #
ssohl wrote:
What is a good processing software for a mac? I have used photoshop on a previous computer and found it very complex. I don't do a lot of post processing but would like to bring certain areas out of shadow mainly. I don't need a lot of bells and whistles. The iphoto on the mac does almost everything I need except isolate specific areas to work with. Thanks for any advice you can offer.
I just downloaded the 30 day trial of PSE11 last night. I'll let the forum know what I think of it.
Jul 3, 2013 06:36:21 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
You might look at Pixelmator for the Mac.
It is not expensive and seem very basic and for $15 it is amazing with it will do. For an additional $5 there is a video showing how to use all the functions.
I have been testing it out on my Mac recently, especially since I have just changed OS.
It is not expensive and seem very basic and for $15 it is amazing with it will do. For an additional $5 there is a video showing how to use all the functions.
I have been testing it out on my Mac recently, especially since I have just changed OS.
Jul 3, 2013 07:11:32 #
WNC Ralf
Loc: Candler NC, in the mountains!
I use LR5 on my iMac, love it. Just updated to 5 from LR#, download the free trial and give it a try.
Jul 3, 2013 08:14:40 #
PhotoGator
Loc: Florida
ssohl wrote:
What is a good processing software for a mac? I have used photoshop on a previous computer and found it very complex. I don't do a lot of post processing but would like to bring certain areas out of shadow mainly. I don't need a lot of bells and whistles. The iphoto on the mac does almost everything I need except isolate specific areas to work with. Thanks for any advice you can offer.
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Jul 3, 2013 09:41:51 #
If you want to isolate a certain area just make a selection of it then make your adjustments.
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