Editing software
Jul 28, 2013 18:16:01 #
Hi I'm new to photography and I have a couple questions. Can anyone recommend a good book about learning the basics like lighting, focus, ISO, aperture, etc. lol I basically know nothing. I have a canon power shot sx40 and I'm trying to figure out how to get the most professional looking pics I can. Second question, any opinions on which editing software is better, aperture for Mac (I have a Mac computer) or photoshop elements 11.
Jul 28, 2013 18:26:11 #
For editing, I would go with Lightroom 5 to start, and then get Elements 11 if you find you really need it.
I used to use CS2 all the time, but now just use Lightroom with an occasional venture into Elements when I want something more technical, like stitching
I used to use CS2 all the time, but now just use Lightroom with an occasional venture into Elements when I want something more technical, like stitching
Jul 28, 2013 18:39:25 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
THE book that you want is "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson.
Very highly recommended by me and by many many others on here.
Also very highly recommended is "The Photographers Eye" by Michael Freeman.
If you were only ever going to read 2 photog books these would be 1 & 2 on my list.
Very highly recommended by me and by many many others on here.
Also very highly recommended is "The Photographers Eye" by Michael Freeman.
If you were only ever going to read 2 photog books these would be 1 & 2 on my list.
Shanakuhn1 wrote:
Hi I'm new to photography and I have a couple questions. Can anyone recommend a good book about learning the basics like lighting, focus, ISO, aperture, etc. lol I basically know nothing. I have a canon power shot sx40 and I'm trying to figure out how to get the most professional looking pics I can. Second question, any opinions on which editing software is better, aperture for Mac (I have a Mac computer) or photoshop elements 11.
Jul 28, 2013 19:07:51 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
lighthouse wrote:
THE book that you want is "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson.
Very highly recommended by me and by many many others on here.
Also very highly recommended is "The Photographers Eye" by Michael Freeman.
If you were only ever going to read 2 photog books these would be 1 & 2 on my list.
Very highly recommended by me and by many many others on here.
Also very highly recommended is "The Photographers Eye" by Michael Freeman.
If you were only ever going to read 2 photog books these would be 1 & 2 on my list.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 28, 2013 19:07:57 #
Dal1970 wrote:
For editing, I would go with Lightroom 5 to start, and then get Elements 11 if you find you really need it.
I used to use CS2 all the time, but now just use Lightroom with an occasional venture into Elements when I want something more technical, like stitching
I used to use CS2 all the time, but now just use Lightroom with an occasional venture into Elements when I want something more technical, like stitching
Yes you are right on I must say and I have CS 5 and hardly use it any more.
Jul 28, 2013 20:46:32 #
Jul 28, 2013 20:58:25 #
Jul 28, 2013 21:00:20 #
Shanakuhn1 wrote:
So is Lightroom easier to figure out than elements?
yes I found it easier for sure but you should have both.
Jul 29, 2013 05:46:41 #
lighthouse wrote:
THE book that you want is "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson.
Very highly recommended by me and by many many others on here.
Also very highly recommended is "The Photographers Eye" by Michael Freeman.
If you were only ever going to read 2 photog books these would be 1 & 2 on my list.
Very highly recommended by me and by many many others on here.
Also very highly recommended is "The Photographers Eye" by Michael Freeman.
If you were only ever going to read 2 photog books these would be 1 & 2 on my list.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 29, 2013 06:36:28 #
To start with, I'd try Picasa 3 by google which is a FREE download and is ultra easy and quick to learn.
It's surprising what you can do with it, downloading, organising, including tagging, cropping resizing, straighten, collages, printing, etc etc
I have Lightroom 4.6 and Elements 11 but, for the ease and speed, Picasa beats them hands down.
As for books, the ones recommended are fine (as are many others) BUT you can't beat being shown.... most of what you need to know is on YouTube...........and that's free, too!
Consider joining a camera club or doing an evening course where the fee is reduced by the local authority.
It's surprising what you can do with it, downloading, organising, including tagging, cropping resizing, straighten, collages, printing, etc etc
I have Lightroom 4.6 and Elements 11 but, for the ease and speed, Picasa beats them hands down.
As for books, the ones recommended are fine (as are many others) BUT you can't beat being shown.... most of what you need to know is on YouTube...........and that's free, too!
Consider joining a camera club or doing an evening course where the fee is reduced by the local authority.
Jul 29, 2013 06:42:02 #
Elements 11 has three choices of beginner to Expert and also has a file cataloging system.
I have this and Lightroom 4.6.
They're both fine but I wouldn't say they are that easy to learn by yourself but Elements is probably the easier of the two.
To be honest, I'm a big Picasa fan and use that 90% of the time. If it had levels, dodging and burning, and one or two other things, it'd be all you ever needed.
I have this and Lightroom 4.6.
They're both fine but I wouldn't say they are that easy to learn by yourself but Elements is probably the easier of the two.
To be honest, I'm a big Picasa fan and use that 90% of the time. If it had levels, dodging and burning, and one or two other things, it'd be all you ever needed.
Jul 29, 2013 07:00:18 #
Dal1970 wrote:
For editing, I would go with Lightroom 5 to start, and then get Elements 11 if you find you really need it....
I would reverse that order. For starting, Elements is easier to learn and you can skip the organizer if you just want to edit your pictures.
Elements actually does some things that Lightroom cannot or does not do as easily, like spot healing.
Lightroom's organizer can be confusing and intrusive to beginners.
Jul 29, 2013 08:48:03 #
If you are going to LR5, check out the free YouTube tutorials by Serge Ramelli. Makes using this software a breeze and can give you amazing results.
Jul 29, 2013 09:34:37 #
If you use a Mac, read the July 2013 MacLife article on photography. It covers everything from cameras to editing and software. IPhoto is a great start to organize and sort photos. You can use aperture as a continuation and according to the article it competes very well with LR at a lower price!
Jul 29, 2013 10:50:40 #
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