I think adobe and too many other editing software programs killed the fun of editing!
Nov 22, 2015 09:17:12 #
No kidding. With all the downloads, updates, bugs and crashes from Adobe LR and PS and similar problems with other editing programs, plug-ins, presets, etc., that was created or compounded with a computer hard drive crash and all the hassles of dealing with that, I now just almost completely and totally despise having to do any editing at all. I used to really enjoy it and will again soon, I hope, but I am just completely fried, right now. Does anyone else feel this way or do most of you still enjoy editing photos? I am now tremendously motivated more than ever on "getting it right" in the camera. So, editing burn-out may just actually help me to become a better photographer as I now am much more focused on my camera and the fundamentals of photography, composition, lighting, techniques, etc.. I think I had fallen into the "too much darn software" trap! I would love to hear from anyone else that may also feel this way or just what your opinion is on this topic. And, this is just my hobby!
Nov 22, 2015 09:25:25 #
I use Elements, Nik Collection, and two Topaz plug-ins - love 'em all. However, I took my newest laptop offline and now don't have to worry about any updates or other issues :)
Hope you can find satisfaction and joy in your new plan.
Hope you can find satisfaction and joy in your new plan.
Nov 22, 2015 09:27:49 #
Your Talking to a guy that still shoots in JPEG. A little cropping in Aperture than some fine tuning with my Nik software and it's Done..
Nov 22, 2015 09:31:52 #
I try to get it right in the camera, but selectively tweak images that I really like. I only use a few options in the editors regularly. I have three editors. Some editors are quicker to work certain changes. I usually tweak the RAW first, then save it as a JPG, using another editor to level, crop, etc. I found out that Elements 14 (purchased primarily for the haze removal feature) will edit my RAW also, but I haven't delved deeply into any of the editors yet. Photography is a hobby for me also.
Nov 22, 2015 09:32:21 #
Well so far I haven't gotten into editing a lot right now. With work and family things going on I have decided to wait to get into it big time. I do a few small tweaks here and there and am pretty happy with what I see. I know it would make them a little better, but until I can sit down and learn to do it right. I will keep trying to get it right in camera.
Nov 22, 2015 09:34:28 #
I can't say I ever really enjoy post work so for me nothing has changed. I can see your point however and for one think it is as you say maybe a good thing for you. Learning to use your equipment better to lessen the post processing strain makes a lot of sense. Good luck.
Nov 22, 2015 09:40:22 #
raden wrote:
No kidding. With all the downloads, updates, bugs ... (show quote)
I 'reverted' from full blown PS to PS ELEMENTS a few years ago and have never regretted it. Elements does all I need to do and if not, there are simple plug-ins or companion bits of software to supplement my needs. Best feature: I have the software on a disk, (and no monthly payment).
Nov 22, 2015 09:53:27 #
I PSE 9 was harsh in its adjustments. I found Zoner Photo Studio and enjoy that program. I am currently using ZPS 18 and really like what they have done with this upgrade.
The one thing that caught my eye was that ZPS does all the things that LR and PS do in one program.
The one thing that caught my eye was that ZPS does all the things that LR and PS do in one program.
Nov 22, 2015 09:53:46 #
raden wrote:
No kidding. With all the downloads, updates, bugs ... (show quote)
I enjoy the editing almost as much as I enjoy taking the photos. I do get aggravated when new versions are buggy, but I usually wait a few weeks (or more!) before I upgrade to see how much howling is going on across the net about bugs. Getting it right in camera for me is getting a base capture that will best allow me to do whatever processing I am thinking about when I take the shot. But that's just me, everybody's different and it would be boring if we weren't.
Nov 22, 2015 10:06:07 #
Nov 22, 2015 10:09:29 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
raden wrote:
No kidding. With all the downloads, updates, bugs ... (show quote)
Totally agree, Get it right as much as possible in the camera (all the setting, adjustment in the camera are already an editing process), then do a little touch-up on the computer for the final image. That's what I always do, I may some time do a little manipulation with soft ware to create some "altered reality" art form image, but it's only for fun.
Nov 22, 2015 10:14:41 #
wingclui44 wrote:
I may some time do a little manipulation with soft ware to create some "altered reality" art form image, but it's only for fun.
I used to do the altered reality art for fun but then I realized that if I wanted to differentiate myself from every person with a smart phone camera who thinks s/he is now a professional, I would do it for more than just fun. I made that decision back in January 2012, and now I'm selling a little over $3,000 per month of my altered reality at Fine Art America.
Anyone can use a smart phone to take a good picture but most of them don't have time to sit down and learn the editing software that came with their smart phone, nor do they want to. Ergo, my altered reality fills a void.
Nov 22, 2015 10:17:09 #
raden wrote:
No kidding. With all the downloads, updates, bugs ... (show quote)
Well...not exactly the same. I don't have crashes and mishaps but I do like avoiding editing.
I went from shooting digital and spending a LOT of time adjusting EVERYTHING to then just doing the minimal tweaking like contrast, and highlight / shadow adjustment to then shooting film and forgoing most of that.
Shooting film and then scanning into LR is the ultimate time saver for me because I shoot film because I LIKE the way it looks and I'm not about to tweak it into a digital mess.
It also has unbelievable latitude and so I get no blown highlights, no blocked up shadows and since I do my framing in camera as much as my skill level will allow, I hardly crop either.
I just came to appreciate the uniqueness and in-exactness of film photos.
It's liberating.
Nov 22, 2015 10:25:09 #
raden wrote:
No kidding. With all the downloads, updates, bugs ... (show quote)
Me, I love the post processing work as much if not more then the shutter clicking.
I used to think that getting it right in camera was important, however, if you can get it "righter" in the computer with the aid of the right software and the knowledge and skills that come from mastering the software, why fight it?
After all, the camera is just a little computer today.
This is not meant to say that getting good composition, lighting and techniques with the camera are not important, but that in my opinion, editing still has it's place and can be quite adept in producing what you saw versus what you got with the camera.
Which to me is why I shoot 100% raw and edit everything, nothing is SOOC for me.
BTW - No crashes or losses for me, quite happy with Photographer's Creative Cloud Package since switching from Aperture.
Nov 22, 2015 10:27:45 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
russelray wrote:
I used to do the altered reality art for fun but t... (show quote)
Very nice, good for you!
I don't sell photo, photography is strictly only my hobby, if some one love my picture, I will give them a copy for free with water mark of my name on it!
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