charlienow wrote:
I am trying to decide if Luminar 4 is worth buying or not...I would want to use it for sky replacement mostly...
I currently use Lightroom and PS Elements
will there be any advantages to adding Luminar 4 to my battery of Post Processing Software.
Thanks for your input
Chuck
I have a Lenovo gaming computer with I7, 16GB RAM & a 4GB card or the minimum requirements for some current Topaz products.
The short answer for me is that I like Luminar 4 and, for what I use it for it works great!
I updated the program this week and now it will not open first try.
Now I double click the Luminar 4 icon, wait for 20-30 seconds while watching the hourglass spin.
Then I open the task manager, end the task.
Then I immediately double-click on the icon again and the program opens within seconds.
The "Library" function still needs some work so I take charge and maintain my own files.
I guess that I could learn or get used to how the "Library" function works. Nah, I'd rather complain, haha.
Now for the good:
Luminar 4.3.0 has the following functions:
"Essentials" or the typical PP functions.
"Creative" which has "Sky Replacement" that works great. Do not purchase the "Optional Skys", just go outside and take pics of the sky that you like. The other "Creative" settings may also interest you. It also has a "Landscape Enhancer" that works wonders in minutes.
"Portrait" settings are great for me as I like being able to make changes rapidly. I'm not a fan of spending 20-30 minutes removing blemishes, sliming a face, adding Hi-Key lighting, etc.
"Professional" These settings are for those that agonize the smallest details and want to be chained to a computer processing hundreds of pics.
No, I'm not judging my UHH friends. This is just my opinion.
For the price, I get the functions I desire.
I also use Photoscape X professional and five wonderful Topaz products.
The bottom line, Luminar 4 is a good (not great) value for me.
Try the trial Luminar 4 just like CHNG_CANON (Mr. Always Good Advice) recommended.
Smile,
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