HDR
Jul 26, 2014 08:02:25 #
What is your opinion on the Photomatix Pro or Photomatix essentials software for a mac? The Pro is $99.00 and essentials is $39.00. Also, can it be used as a plugin for CS6 in photoshop?
Jul 26, 2014 08:37:26 #
Davet wrote:
What is your opinion on the Photomatix Pro or Photomatix essentials software for a mac? The Pro is $99.00 and essentials is $39.00. Also, can it be used as a plugin for CS6 in photoshop?
Photomatix cannot be used as a plugin to Photoshop. However, in LR5, it will create a menu item "Export to PhotoMatix", then will reimport the changed image to your LR catalog from whence you can edit in Photoshop.
Jul 26, 2014 14:26:10 #
Jul 27, 2014 07:15:32 #
Davet wrote:
What is your opinion on the Photomatix Pro or Photomatix essentials software for a mac? The Pro is $99.00 and essentials is $39.00. Also, can it be used as a plugin for CS6 in photoshop?
I use. Photomax pro extensively even for single images along with elemets together they provide lots of power for little
Money. My avitar includes 9 images merged in photomax pro. Price may be better on amazon
Jul 27, 2014 07:27:40 #
Davet wrote:
What is your opinion on the Photomatix Pro or Photomatix essentials software for a mac? The Pro is $99.00 and essentials is $39.00. Also, can it be used as a plugin for CS6 in photoshop?
You can usually get a discount coupon for the Pro version. Check the link below, or go to stuckincustoms.com (Trey Ratcliff).
Many software programs offer discounts through online people, so it's good to check before you buy. I hate it when I check out and see "Enter Coupon Code," when I don't have one.
Jul 27, 2014 07:41:46 #
Jul 27, 2014 07:54:29 #
Jerry or 2 Dog, do you get the pro alone or the bundle pro to plug in to PS? I have the CS6. what do you suggest?
Jul 27, 2014 07:58:35 #
Davet wrote:
Jerry or 2 Dog, do you get the pro alone or the bundle pro to plug in to PS? I have the CS6. what do you suggest?
I use Photomatic Pro free-standing. I wasn't aware of plug-ins when I bought it a couple of years ago. Free-standing is fine for me.
EDIT: The PS plug-in isn't worth the money to me, but the LR plug-in might be worth it. I'll stick with the free-standing program.
http://www.hdrsoft.com/download.html
Jul 27, 2014 08:18:48 #
Davet wrote:
Jerry or 2 Dog, do you get the pro alone or the bundle pro to plug in to PS? I have the CS6. what do you suggest?
I use it stand alone, noplugins. My primary editor is Photoshop elements . I have lightroom but. Quite frankly I don't understand it. I have found that I can do what I need using elements and photomatix. Keep shooting and have fun.
Jul 27, 2014 09:09:42 #
tom hughes
Loc: Phila Pa
Upgraded to the PRO, much better features. Well worth the price differential.
Jul 27, 2014 09:11:01 #
Jul 27, 2014 09:43:21 #
tom hughes wrote:
Upgraded to the PRO, much better features. Well worth the price differential.
I'm not sure there was a choice when I got mine, but for the price, I think the Pro is a good program, although I have no experience with the "Essentials."
When there's a difference of $100 or more, I'll probably go with the more basic version. It's all a matter of what is offered in each.
Jul 27, 2014 23:12:58 #
I got Essentials, then the regular version, then the Pro. The Pro offers more choices as to how the image is processed.
And yes, I use it on single shots more than true HDR. It does stuff that most other editors dont, and does it well.
And yes, I use it on single shots more than true HDR. It does stuff that most other editors dont, and does it well.
Jul 27, 2014 23:17:07 #
Pro. Buy once and you done. For me, when I try to get off cheap, I end up spending more because I first end up buying the reduced performance package thinking that I would not need all the "extras" but then I end up buying the package with all the features. So, I spend twice.
Jul 27, 2014 23:17:35 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I use Photomatic Pro free-standing. I wasn't aware of plug-ins when I bought it a couple of years ago. Free-standing is fine for me.
EDIT: The PS plug-in isn't worth the money to me, but the LR plug-in might be worth it. I'll stick with the free-standing program.
http://www.hdrsoft.com/download.html
EDIT: The PS plug-in isn't worth the money to me, but the LR plug-in might be worth it. I'll stick with the free-standing program.
http://www.hdrsoft.com/download.html
Same here: stand-alone, not a plug-in
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