Photoshop Alternatives
Jul 1, 2019 08:40:23 #
I've been using On1 Photo Raw for several years now. Great software that does it all, and amazing support and community resources. That's pretty much all I use.
Jul 1, 2019 08:41:38 #
Jul 1, 2019 08:42:03 #
Ditto.
khorinek wrote:
I don't agree that "hobbyist" photographers "accept" lower quality images. I know of a lot of hobbyist photographers that produce excellent images. The only difference between a professional photographer and a hobbyist is the amount of pressure the professional is under to get that "shot" and the size of the paycheck at the end of the day. Don't sell hobbyist photographers short.
Jul 1, 2019 08:43:06 #
shotgunner wrote:
In order to avoid paying an eternal subscription fee to Adobe, I'm researching alternatives to Photoshop. I'm hearing good things about Corel Paintshop Pro and Affinity Photo, but I have not used either one. If you have experience with either of these programs , or other Photoshop alternatives, I'm eager to hear what you have to say. FYI, my interest in photography is strictly as a hobby.
The GIMP. Nothing else comes close. And entirely free.
Jul 1, 2019 08:44:35 #
Collhar wrote:
Income and Photographers. Would that be an example of an Oxymoron??
Not for those who use Lightroom / Photoshop!
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Jul 1, 2019 08:55:57 #
There are choices, obviously. I use Affinity Photo and I am very pleased with it.
Jul 1, 2019 08:59:52 #
I'm really impressed with Luminar 3. It took me a while to learn but their support was first rate and the software does far more than I am ever likely to use. It's also very easy to make custom presets.
Jul 1, 2019 09:25:30 #
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Jul 1, 2019 09:36:33 #
shotgunner wrote:
In order to avoid paying an eternal subscription fee to Adobe, I'm researching alternatives to Photoshop. I'm hearing good things about Corel Paintshop Pro and Affinity Photo, but I have not used either one. If you have experience with either of these programs , or other Photoshop alternatives, I'm eager to hear what you have to say. FYI, my interest in photography is strictly as a hobby.
I have been using Paint Shop Pro for many years and found it can do everything I need. I belong to a camera club and some of my work as been hung in the community center gallery. You buy it once and you don't have to upgrade if don't want to. I upgrade about every other year for a small charge.
Jul 1, 2019 09:39:49 #
johnst1001a wrote:
most of these cost money, and suck you in with upg... (show quote)
$10 a month is more than annual optional up grades on PSP, depending on when you get the upgrade at least 2x more. And I find PSP more intuitive, at least for me.
Jul 1, 2019 09:46:41 #
Gene51 wrote:
If you want the most comprehensive photo editing s... (show quote)
Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In addition, between the two, there is almost nothing you can't do so you never bounded by you tool.
But isn't it sheckles! :)
Jul 1, 2019 09:53:14 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
G Brown wrote:
Come on Gene....The world moves on and there are a... (show quote)
Gene, like me, is a raw shooter. I think perhaps when he said, "Everything else pales in comparison." he should have qualified that statement by adding "for raw shooters". As he suggested LR and PS are the most comprehensive choices. That's a fact, not a personal opinion. However they are not the best choices for everyone and there are lots of alternatives today. For raw shooters the best alternatives to LR/PS are, as Gene stated, Capture One, DXO PhotoLab, and ON1. Together with LR and ACR they will provide the discerning photographer with the best raw conversions, as well as a significant number of raw editing features that other software lacks. Programs like Affinity, Luminar, PaintShop Pro, etc. are very fine programs as well, but more geared to those who do not shoot raw. I personally no longer use Adobe products, much preferring DXO PhotoLab Elite, DXO FilmPack, DXO ViewPoint, and the DXO Nik Collection.
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