Post processing for landscape images.
Jun 25, 2017 22:58:40 #
TheDman wrote:
Likely because those things didn't exist in their day.
However, there is some value to using the eye to create a natural perspective, rather than the "weird" stuff that many pass off as landscape photography these days. Most of the photographic masters of landscape also use longer lenses, rather than ultrawides. Anyway, turning your head rather than using a lens with extension distortion can almost always result in a better looking landscape. And I have a 14-24 for my full frame, which is as wide as it gets before getting into fisheye range. I use it about 2% of the time. But there are times, particularly when I am in close quarters, where I need the width. But I rarely use it for expansive shots.
Jun 25, 2017 23:01:22 #
TheDman wrote:
Not sure what could be easier than clicking one button.
Easy is when you can come home from an event with 1200 images (I occasionally do equestrian competitions, weddings and other events), and 2-2 1/2 hours later I am done with my editing in Lightroom and have proofs up on my website for clients to see. Now THAT is easy. That's why they call LR "workflow" software. Other than Capture One, I can't think of a better package that gets you as far into an edit in as short a period of time.
Jun 25, 2017 23:03:18 #
par4fore wrote:
I'm a big fan of Photoshop. If you do one thing at a time it is not hard at all. Plenty of information on the internet to show you how to do whatever you want to do. I'm, not knocking the highly regarded Lightroom, so many of the greatest photographers use it but found it frustrating and lacking, you can read my opinion here. IMO Lightroom Sucks! http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-391956-1.html
Nice part subscribe to one and get the other.
Nice part subscribe to one and get the other.
As long as you qualify that as your personal opinion. 9,000,000 CC subscribers might think otherwise. You must also not use photography to earn a living. If you did you'd really appreciate why it is so good.
Jun 25, 2017 23:15:49 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
Gene51 wrote:
Easy is when you can come home from an event with 1200 images (I occasionally do equestrian competitions, weddings and other events), and 2-2 1/2 hours later I am done with my editing in Lightroom and have proofs up on my website for clients to see. Now THAT is easy. That's why they call LR "workflow" software. Other than Capture One, I can't think of a better package that gets you as far into an edit in as short a period of time.
The same can be done just in Bridge. I plug in my card, Bridge automatically launches the import dialog, I click import. Once imported, I can edit one and synchronize my changes to all. Easy enough. Same as Lightroom though.
Jun 25, 2017 23:34:30 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
Triplets wrote:
Currently the only post processing software I have is ViewNX-i and CaptureNX-D that I get with my Nikon camera. I would like to concentrate on landscape photography so I'm asking which post processing package would you recommend?
Well, there are so many out there that are available to select from, I am not a fan of Lightroom but I believe I am in the minority. My two choices which have become my favorites are ACDsee Pro 10 and Affinity Photo, both are very capable with any type of Photography you may be involved with.
Here is the Link for ACDsee Pro 10 and the Ultimate version with layers: An Adobe Lightroom alternative.
ACDsee Pro 10 - $49.95
ACDsee Pro 10 Ultimate - $74.95
You can also purchase the monthly subscription for multiple apps for $6.95 a month.- https://www.acdsee.com/en/index
Here's the one for Affinity Photo the Photoshop alternative on sale for $39.99 Mac or Windows versions available. -https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/
Jun 26, 2017 06:19:32 #
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Jun 26, 2017 06:59:17 #
Get the Lightroom and Photoshop package. Find tutorials for lightroom. Learn how it works and how to properly use the adjustments. Shoot in RAW. Photoshop is for advanced editing that lightroom can't handle..
Jun 26, 2017 07:29:32 #
Triplets wrote:
Currently the only post processing software I have is ViewNX-i and CaptureNX-D that I get with my Nikon camera. I would like to concentrate on landscape photography so I'm asking which post processing package would you recommend?
Check out Corel PaintShop Pro. No monthly fee, reasonably priced and easy to use.
Jun 26, 2017 07:34:43 #
Jun 26, 2017 07:43:35 #
TheDman wrote:
The same can be done just in Bridge. I plug in my card, Bridge automatically launches the import dialog, I click import. Once imported, I can edit one and synchronize my changes to all. Easy enough. Same as Lightroom though.
That's exactly how I used to do it. Then I got Capture One, and ultimately Lightroom. Both LR and C1 were much faster, mainly because all the edit commands were in one location, without having to tab through different pages to get to the adjustments. Also, the conversion from raw to jpeg seemed faster, but that is hard for me to gauge, as I changed computer platforms at the time.
The quality of LR's editor is no different than Bridge/ACR since it uses the same engine. It's just a user interface thing that makes LR faster. Importing directly into LR, making the changes in LR, and exporting from LR does not require loading and launching Bridge, then ACR, then using a matrix or filmstrip view to highlight the files to sync settings for, and then highlighting the images to be exported - all from the same application - I found that a real timesaver, with zero downside.
Jun 26, 2017 08:01:07 #
Photoshop CC hands down. Adobe offers it along with LightRoom for a rental fee of $9.99 per month.
Of course varying opinions exist, and your post no doubt will prompt them.
Of course varying opinions exist, and your post no doubt will prompt them.
Triplets wrote:
Currently the only post processing software I have is ViewNX-i and CaptureNX-D that I get with my Nikon camera. I would like to concentrate on landscape photography so I'm asking which post processing package would you recommend?
Jun 26, 2017 08:24:14 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Triplets wrote:
Currently the only post processing software I have is ViewNX-i and CaptureNX-D that I get with my Nikon camera. I would like to concentrate on landscape photography so I'm asking which post processing package would you recommend?
Lightroom is probably the best for correcting most mistakes.
Jun 26, 2017 08:36:06 #
If you have a budget, or have other things you would like to buy, try Photoshop Elements. With Elements you get an organizer if you want to use one, (I know a number of people using a simple folder system), a RAW processor and a JPEG editor for a one time fixed price (I paid $39.95 from the big A). You probably will not need to re-up every year so the savings can add up. Elements has a number of hobby oriented features not often available in professionally oriented full Photoshop, lots of automation for beginners, guided edits and of expert levels.
Jun 26, 2017 08:41:49 #
Gene51 wrote:
That's exactly how I used to do it. Then I got Cap... (show quote)
Lightroom is much more than that. The catalog system of Lightroom makes editing non-destructive. That is a huge difference. You can always reset or work with as many virtual copies as you want.
The simplicity of presets is also a huge plus of Lightroom. I have one for each lens.
Lightroom is workflow oriented. You move down the developer items. No searching around to find what Photoshop calls something, where they put it, or how it works. No guessing where things like adjustment layers, blend mode, or opacity controls lurk and what they do. With Lightroom you just work down the list and move sliders.
One can do more with Photoshop for sure. But the complexity has a huge learning curve that few climb successfully.
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