Luminar and Topaz
Mar 20, 2020 15:06:44 #
I notice throughout the posts on UHH references to using Topaz and Luminar. Are these "one or the other" plug- ins? If so, what are your thoughts/reasons for preferring one over the other?
Mar 20, 2020 15:40:44 #
No, they can both be used but not simultaneously. They are independent plug-ins and while each offers a different set of capabilities there is some overlap. I like and use both.
Mar 20, 2020 16:29:08 #
rcarol wrote:
No, they can both be used but not simultaneously. They are independent plug-ins and while each offers a different set of capabilities there is some overlap. I like and use both.
Thanks for the information. Now I have to decide which I need more.
Mar 21, 2020 06:59:31 #
rcarol wrote:
No, they can both be used but not simultaneously. They are independent plug-ins and while each offers a different set of capabilities there is some overlap. I like and use both.
Agree plus NIK I-use all three. Not on every image
Mar 21, 2020 07:03:00 #
Mar 21, 2020 07:07:25 #
yssirk123 wrote:
Personal recommendation (I have both) would be to try Luminar 4 first.
just a few words explaining why to use Luminar first would be helpful....
Mar 21, 2020 07:23:01 #
dpullum wrote:
just a few words explaining why to use Luminar first would be helpful....
It might fix a bad photo
Mar 21, 2020 08:11:30 #
dpullum wrote:
just a few words explaining why to use Luminar first would be helpful....
dpullum - what would be helpful is if you honored my numerous requests to stop commenting on any of my posts.
Mar 21, 2020 09:04:59 #
They can both be used as plug-ins.
I always start in LR because of its catalog and do first editing there. I have found that I almost always do the final editing in Luminar because it is so easy to use. If it had a better catalog system, I’d probably go to it full-time.
I always start in LR because of its catalog and do first editing there. I have found that I almost always do the final editing in Luminar because it is so easy to use. If it had a better catalog system, I’d probably go to it full-time.
Mar 21, 2020 11:17:55 #
UTMike wrote:
I notice throughout the posts on UHH references to using Topaz and Luminar. Are these "one or the other" plug- ins? If so, what are your thoughts/reasons for preferring one over the other?
It's my understanding that Luminar can be used as either a stand alone or as a PS plug-in. Not sure about Topaz.
Mar 21, 2020 11:21:03 #
Mar 21, 2020 11:27:33 #
Sorry, yssirk123, I had no knowledge of Luminar, after going to their site I see that it is a good basic editing program with some magic dust added for a few more dollars. So, I apologize, there are those among us who are agitated by this worldwide crisis and are sensitive. My question was not meant to disturb you or question your opinion. My query has been answered by the following website.
My lack of knowledge of Luminar is, as I read, it has been a Mac-only program.
https://skylum.com/luminar-2?utm_expid=.jO7k-m56RqW2uPJOCHxwmA.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fskylum.com%2Fl%2Fluminar
I will block your posts and advise my friends to do so also.
My lack of knowledge of Luminar is, as I read, it has been a Mac-only program.
https://skylum.com/luminar-2?utm_expid=.jO7k-m56RqW2uPJOCHxwmA.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fskylum.com%2Fl%2Fluminar
I will block your posts and advise my friends to do so also.
Mar 21, 2020 13:18:41 #
Thanks everyone! This exchange has been helpful as I get more comfortable with post processing, the information you shared will help me make my next steps.
Mar 21, 2020 14:20:17 #
No they are not one or the other plugins. Because I am lazy, I use Luminar 4, Topaz, and NIK as well as Lightroom and Photoshop. I had used Luminar exclusively for easy sky replacements but I now am starting to use more of the features. I use them as plugins with Photoshop. Using layers I mix and match them as necessary
Hope that helped.
Hope that helped.
Mar 21, 2020 14:47:18 #
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