Portrait Pro
Oct 21, 2016 08:24:45 #
DavidM wrote:
Hey David. I have the portrait pro studio 15 version. I use it sometimes depending on the model, but like others have stated you can overdo it and then it looks "made up" and not natural. My suggestion is to use a background physical or digital, place the model in front of that or take photo and place on background. You'll still get good results without the software. Try it and if you like it purchase. I probably haven't used it in a long time though.Thank you all for your responses. I knew about the free trial but I was curious as to how many photographers actually used it or had a better method or recommendation.
Oct 21, 2016 08:55:03 #
Oct 21, 2016 09:08:27 #
DavidM wrote:
I'm wondering how many folks on here use this prog... (show quote)
Hello David. I used PP for quite a while when I was heavily involved in Portrait Photography. It's a useful tool but one word of caution - it's extremely easy to 'over-do' the effects. I found their very minimal adjustments to be most effective. It's possible to 'fix' someone's portrait so much 'till they no longer look like the real deal.
Oct 21, 2016 09:43:19 #
DavidM wrote:
I'm wondering how many folks on here use this prog... (show quote)
I personally do not care for the program. If you use PS or PS Elements, or any program that has layers, it is so easy to do it manually. You have far more control and it costs nothing extra. I would guess that I can retouch a portrait faster with PS alone than it takes to run the image through Portrait Pro.
Just my 2 cents worth . . .
Oct 21, 2016 10:44:41 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
I have two earlier versions of PP and once I got Photo Shop I stopped using PP . It was fast and easy but I didn't like the results, it changed the form of the face too much. I do know that the software has been upgraded but I now feel more at home with Photo Shop. I didn't like the cookie-cutter end results. Just my thoughts, try it free for 30 days and let everyone know what you think.
Oct 21, 2016 10:59:46 #
I have been using PortraitPro for several years. I just updated to ProtraitPro 15 several months ago. The software is amazing, it does a great job. You won't be sorry download the free trial.
Kenny
Kenny
Oct 21, 2016 11:14:58 #
I use portrait pro studio 12 and find it really good as long as you learn the system. I had older versions that didn't have what "12" has and never upgraded my thinking when I started with the 12 version. Its' a good buy.
Oct 21, 2016 12:00:22 #
Good program, but like several have said, don't overdo it. Really good on highlighting eyes. The only way you'll know is to try it.
Oct 21, 2016 12:07:57 #
I have used it for many years I think I started with version 7 8 9 10 and still using 11 it is nice try it you will like it if you don't go over board with it. Mike
Oct 21, 2016 13:43:55 #
I had an earlier version that I used regularly and liked very much. I found it to be user friendly and effective.
It got lost when upgrading computers, and since I don't do portraits very often any more, I have not replaced it.
It you have the need, go for it. You will not be disappointed.
It got lost when upgrading computers, and since I don't do portraits very often any more, I have not replaced it.
It you have the need, go for it. You will not be disappointed.
Oct 21, 2016 15:05:57 #
Portrait Pro is great. I purchased a release a few years ago. I'm sure they've improved on it immensely. When I say it's great yeah it is. If you want to run the risk of making people look like plastic models. It's easy to over do the processing.
There are other, more natural appearing, methods using frequency separation, burning and dodging, tonal editing, to name a few, that don't cost any money, only time to learn the process. As I've learned with most plug-ins, add-ons, etc. they can be duplicated in photoshop, but one just needs to take the time to learn various methods to accomplish the same thing.
--Bob
There are other, more natural appearing, methods using frequency separation, burning and dodging, tonal editing, to name a few, that don't cost any money, only time to learn the process. As I've learned with most plug-ins, add-ons, etc. they can be duplicated in photoshop, but one just needs to take the time to learn various methods to accomplish the same thing.
--Bob
DavidM wrote:
I'm wondering how many folks on here use this prog... (show quote)
Oct 21, 2016 16:50:05 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Portrait Pro has a purpose; but is easy to overdo. Faces begin to look clownish.
Agree 100%, less is more. Very, very easy to overdo.
Oct 21, 2016 18:43:00 #
I pretty much use Photoshop exclusively but I have been using FloraBella actions as a part of my Photoshop routine. These pre-designed actions really do save a lot of time and they work seamlessly and are easy to learn. Give em a try.
Oct 26, 2016 09:41:41 #
MCHUGH
Loc: Jacksonville, Texas
I have used it for several years and like it. I no longer do professional work but still like to do a portrait every now and then. I have the 15 version and recently got the Portrait Pro Body program. The software is great and saves a lot of time. I can do what it does in Photoshop but it takes me far longer. The only problem is that it is very easy to over process and make the finished portrait look fantastic but not like the person you took the portrait of. Some like that but most don't.
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