Workflow (Editing) Changes
Dec 7, 2023 16:12:45 #
I recently upgraded DXO Photolab to version 7.1; reviewed a youtube tutorial video and discovered an amazing (overlooked) feature of this powerful post processing program. It doesn’t require downloading to make edit changes….it makes edit changes directly to the SD card images, saves edited changes directly to a newly created/separate .dxo file that can be (subsequently) uploaded to Lightroom or other pp-file management programs as either a raw or jpeg file for further editing or storage.
I might be the last UHH user to recognize this DXO feature and how the program works…but I think making direct edits on the SD card is great! And that's OK...my workflow is changing to utilize this (new) capability. Ok…just mentioning something I didn’t know, but thought it was worth it.
I might be the last UHH user to recognize this DXO feature and how the program works…but I think making direct edits on the SD card is great! And that's OK...my workflow is changing to utilize this (new) capability. Ok…just mentioning something I didn’t know, but thought it was worth it.
Dec 7, 2023 16:26:45 #
LOL. Sounds like an excellent way to lose your images. Editing directly on the card? For what, to then format and lose? Why create (add) this unnecessary risk? Who is so time-pressed (aka lazy) to copy their images off their card before editing?
Dec 7, 2023 17:26:30 #
An SD card acts like just another portable storage unit when I plug it into my Macbook Air (via a small dock). I can open the raw files from the folder on the card that the camera created, edit them on my computer and save as psd, jpg or other, right back onto the SD card.
Would I ever do that? Not on purpose, no
Would I ever do that? Not on purpose, no
Dec 7, 2023 18:16:39 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
LOL. Sounds like an excellent way to lose your images. Editing directly on the card? For what, to then format and lose? Why create (add) this unnecessary risk? Who is so time-pressed (aka lazy) to copy their images off their card before editing?
Yeah, yeah...try it, you might like it
Dec 7, 2023 18:32:35 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
An SD card acts like just another portable storage unit when I plug it into my Macbook Air (via a small dock). I can open the raw files from the folder on the card that the camera created, edit them on my computer and save as psd, jpg or other, right back onto the SD card.
Would I ever do that? Not on purpose, no
Would I ever do that? Not on purpose, no
I donno' know...but the ability to edit the the image on the on the SD card and save it as a separate .dxo file is new and working for me. Saving edits directly on the the SD (as a new image/file) is new to me. I thought was a good application...that I hadn't utilized
Dec 7, 2023 18:38:33 #
I can't imagine modifying any image on any card without backing up. My workflow includes backing up all images on the card, separate folders for RAW and JPG. My working folder is PP (Post Processing) final photos are moved to folder with image name and sig (signature). I tag final images with subject:birds, family, macro, event name.
I never erase the SD card until all images are backed up in at least two ways.
I never erase the SD card until all images are backed up in at least two ways.
Dec 7, 2023 18:46:48 #
RonDavis wrote:
Yeah, yeah...try it, you might like it
I'm a proud Adobe Lightroom editor.
Dec 7, 2023 18:49:43 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
LOL. Sounds like an excellent way to lose your images. Editing directly on the card? For what, to then format and lose? Why create (add) this unnecessary risk? Who is so time-pressed (aka lazy) to copy their images off their card before editing?
Clarification...there is no risk...it's the way this software performs. Edits are saved in a new .dxo file on the SD card...if this wasn't clear. The original image file is still on the card. (My-oh-my....I didn't think this post processing procedure would receive such criticism from Paul CHG_CANON the self appointed "Content Police"
It's just pp work outside the beloved Lightroom.
Dec 7, 2023 21:08:56 #
Orphoto
Loc: Oregon
[quote=RonDavis]Clarification...there is no risk...it's the way this software performs. Edits are saved in a new .dxo file on the SD card...
Ron, even if this workflow is not over writing the original file and hence it is protected....anytime you have your computer writing to the memory card you run a much higher risk of corrupting the entire card.
Most folks employ a workflow that copies the images from card to computer and performs all edits there. Then use the camera to reformat the card so it is ready for next use.
Ron, even if this workflow is not over writing the original file and hence it is protected....anytime you have your computer writing to the memory card you run a much higher risk of corrupting the entire card.
Most folks employ a workflow that copies the images from card to computer and performs all edits there. Then use the camera to reformat the card so it is ready for next use.
Dec 7, 2023 23:28:20 #
[quote=Orhoto]
Hi,Orphoto...please try a free demo of t5,his DXO software if still available on-line. The program does edit and save the (as .DXO) images to the SD card.....before import. I really like this feature/capability and I hope my comments are clear.
RonDavis wrote:
Clarification...there is no risk...it's the way th... (show quote)
Hi,Orphoto...please try a free demo of t5,his DXO software if still available on-line. The program does edit and save the (as .DXO) images to the SD card.....before import. I really like this feature/capability and I hope my comments are clear.
Dec 7, 2023 23:32:19 #
RonDavis wrote:
Clarification...there is no risk...it's the way this software performs. Edits are saved in a new .dxo file on the SD card...if this wasn't clear. The original image file is still on the card. (My-oh-my....I didn't think this post processing procedure would receive such criticism from Paul CHG_CANON the self appointed "Content Police"
It's just pp work outside the beloved Lightroom.
It's just pp work outside the beloved Lightroom.
Like Paul, I can't understand the advantage of editing an image on the SD card.
Dec 8, 2023 01:14:23 #
Real Nikon Lover wrote:
I can't imagine modifying any image on any card without backing up. My workflow includes backing up all images on the card, separate folders for RAW and JPG. My working folder is PP (Post Processing) final photos are moved to folder with image name and sig (signature). I tag final images with subject:birds, family, macro, event name.
I never erase the SD card until all images are backed up in at least two ways.
I never erase the SD card until all images are backed up in at least two ways.
Very smart man. I lost several hundred images by deleting them from the card before backing them up......very expensive lesson.
Dec 8, 2023 05:26:58 #
RonDavis wrote:
I recently upgraded DXO Photolab to version 7.1; r... (show quote)
Another I'VE never had an SD card corrupt fill in the blank______________
Dec 8, 2023 05:59:50 #
RonDavis wrote:
Apparently this is a NEW unique feature....a CHANGE might be NEEDED.Hi,Orphoto...please try a free demo of this DXO software if still available on-line. The program does edit and save the (as .DXO) images to the SD card.....before import. I really like this feature/capability and I hope my comments are clear.
Dec 8, 2023 06:05:50 #
RonDavis wrote:
Apparently this is a NEW unique feature....a CHANGE h.at might be NEEDED.
I do hope you are Kidding, I believe is see that pattern
For this is nothing new just no one with an IOTA of sense would even consider it.
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