Shifting from JPEG to RAW
Oct 18, 2019 13:42:34 #
Lightware, like PS, uses ACR to view and modify raws. If you get the subscription plan, you will always get the latest updates, so if you but a new camera, you will get the latest version of ACR as soon as it's available, and I find ACR to be easy to use and effective.
Oct 18, 2019 14:03:02 #
chevman, thanks, I see you're at Mathews, I'm in Summerfield, NC; my Brother-in-law is in Mathews too.
Oct 20, 2019 18:17:22 #
Gene51 wrote:
Compared to conventional raw editors, Photos is pretty basic. It lacks so many capabilities that are routinely included in other raw converters.
True. But with the extensions capability it is possible to send a raw file to another editor and have a round trip. If you change your mind about the external edit the photo file can be reset.
Oct 20, 2019 18:20:05 #
Novice62 wrote:
chevman, thanks, I see you're at Mathews, I'm in Summerfield, NC; my Brother-in-law is in Mathews too.
Nice to meet you Novice62! We might run into eachother sometime.
Oct 21, 2019 07:03:58 #
Same here: "I find ACR to be easy to use and effective." In fact, I can do most all processing of a given photograph in ACR.
Along this line, Scott Kelby says of his workflow, "Fix it in ACR. Finish it in Photoshop."
Along this line, Scott Kelby says of his workflow, "Fix it in ACR. Finish it in Photoshop."
Bill P wrote:
Lightware, like PS, uses ACR to view and modify raws. If you get the subscription plan, you will always get the latest updates, so if you but a new camera, you will get the latest version of ACR as soon as it's available, and I find ACR to be easy to use and effective.
Oct 22, 2019 15:20:45 #
Photoshop Elements is a good program, and there are many tutorials on YouTube. It is not that expensive, it goes on sale quite often.
I bought a book on Elements, but I never use it.
You can also use the program that came with your camera, which is plenty good for starting.
I bought a book on Elements, but I never use it.
You can also use the program that came with your camera, which is plenty good for starting.
Jan 21, 2020 13:12:49 #
srpsloan
Loc: Tennessee
I am a true newbie and opted to shoot both JPEG and RAW to keep my options open. As a disabled grandmother with 4 young grandchildren living with me on a very limited income, I cannot afford to purchase a program. My camera is a Nikon D7100 so the free Canon programs will not help me. Do you know of any free programs that might? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Jan 21, 2020 13:31:26 #
srpsloan wrote:
I am a true newbie and opted to shoot both JPEG and RAW to keep my options open. As a disabled grandmother with 4 young grandchildren living with me on a very limited income, I cannot afford to purchase a program. My camera is a Nikon D7100 so the free Canon programs will not help me. Do you know of any free programs that might? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Similar to the earlier comment about resisting the camera club peer pressure, don't let the UHH peer pressure convince you that you have to shoot RAW. To your question about free RAW editing, visit the download / support page for your D7100 on the Nikon.com site. Download and install the Capture NX-D software and download the user manual. Another free tool is GIMP, with plenty of free utube video training.
Your JPEGs will benefit from assuring you adjust the WB to the situation, such as daylight in daylight, etc. Consider too the Creative Scene Modes such as Child, Close-up, Sports, etc. Finally, consider the Picture Controls such as Vivid rather than Standard or Landscape or Portrait for specific situations. These are tools available from your D7100 that seek to maximize the straight out of camera (SOOC) results of your JPEGs, minimizing the need for additional editing of the resulting files. You might consider the software listed in this post, or consider the results from google to 'free jpeg editing software' https://www.techradar.com/best/free-photo-editor
Jan 21, 2020 13:32:01 #
Adobe Photoshop Express can "be installed on Windows desktop with Windows 8 and above, via the Microsoft Store. Photoshop Express Editor has various features which can be used to enhance photos." (Wikipedia)
srpsloan wrote:
I am a true newbie and opted to shoot both JPEG and RAW to keep my options open. As a disabled grandmother with 4 young grandchildren living with me on a very limited income, I cannot afford to purchase a program. My camera is a Nikon D7100 so the free Canon programs will not help me. Do you know of any free programs that might? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Jan 21, 2020 20:48:05 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
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This is good advice. Try Raw only when you aren’t getting enough from your jpegs. Many talented photographers never need anything more.
Spoken as a Raw shooter and LR / Photoshop subscriber.
Andy
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