I hate Lightroom!!!!
Aug 10, 2021 15:23:59 #
Ralf11 wrote:
I use LR6 on a Mac. I don't hate it but I do hate Adobe...
FWIW, I think cataloging functions should be built into the OS and recognized by the Finder or file mgr.
FWIW, I think cataloging functions should be built into the OS and recognized by the Finder or file mgr.
Why would you do business with a company you proclaim to hate? Do you like to be unhappy?
Aug 11, 2021 08:54:43 #
lgolla
Loc: Glen Ellyn, IL
I don't use LR either. I have been using PS for years saving my images where and how I want to save them. I do use PS with Bridge and ACL and save my images directly to my hard drive(s). Cataloging is a royal pain and useless for me. If LR had "Save" and "Load" buttons it would have made my life much easier. I don't use other peoples presets but rather create my own in PS. For me, LR is just a water downed PS!
Aug 11, 2021 09:10:40 #
sodapop wrote:
Lightroom's searchable data base has saves my bacon many many times. Have been using Lightroom for years and love every aspect of it.
Plus one!
Aug 11, 2021 22:30:49 #
Raptor wrote:
Im at photo workshop in Maine. Im learning to use... (show quote)
never use LR. Never will. Have a much better program that doesn't have problems and is very east to use.
Aug 11, 2021 23:29:02 #
frangeo wrote:
never use LR. Never will. Have a much better program that doesn't have problems and is very east to use.
And you aren't going to share with us what program that is?
Aug 12, 2021 06:45:13 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
And you aren't going to share with us what program that is?
The one he uses...
Aug 12, 2021 06:50:55 #
A simple maxim -- if you don't know how to use Lightroom's cataloging system, don't use Lightroom.
If you take the trouble to learn the cataloging system, you'll probably like it. If you don't learn it, you will hate it.
If you take the trouble to learn the cataloging system, you'll probably like it. If you don't learn it, you will hate it.
Aug 12, 2021 06:53:01 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
And you aren't going to share with us what program that is?
Either he wants to keep his advantage over the rest of us or he doesn’t want anyone to burst his bubble.
Aug 12, 2021 07:29:25 #
jburlinson wrote:
A simple maxim -- if you don't know how to use Lightroom's cataloging system, don't use Lightroom.
If you take the trouble to learn the cataloging system, you'll probably like it. If you don't learn it, you will hate it.
If you take the trouble to learn the cataloging system, you'll probably like it. If you don't learn it, you will hate it.
Haha, Being a programmer I know how they work, that's why I elect not to use a cataloger.
I have simpler control of my files using File Explorer.
Nothing wrong with people liking catalogers, they're just not for me.
Aug 12, 2021 08:14:28 #
Took a while for me to learn Lightroom. Well worth the time. It is all I use You cannot simply wade into it and try to find your way. Lightroom and Photoshop have everything One would have to have a dozen other programs to cover. You can't learn Guitar with one easy lesson either. No pain no gain.
Aug 12, 2021 08:58:44 #
Longshadow wrote:
Haha, Being a programmer I know how they work, that's why I elect not to use a cataloger.
I have simpler control of my files using File Explorer.
Nothing wrong with people liking catalogers, they're just not for me.
I have simpler control of my files using File Explorer.
Nothing wrong with people liking catalogers, they're just not for me.
And nothing wrong with using the OS, in fact it has advantages: (1) cheaper (2) more robust (3) simpler (4) future proof - not dependent on another company for catalog software maintenance.
Aug 12, 2021 08:59:52 #
JD750 wrote:
And nothing wrong with using the OS in fact it has advantages: (1) cheaper (2) more robust (3) simpler (4) future proof -
NOTHING is future proof.
Maybe future resistant.............
My opinion is: If it works for you, it's a good solution for you. Maybe not so much for me.
Aug 12, 2021 09:02:27 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
NOTHING is future proof.
Maybe future resistant.............
My opinion is: If it works for you, it's a good solution for you. Maybe not so much for me.
Maybe future resistant.............
My opinion is: If it works for you, it's a good solution for you. Maybe not so much for me.
Good point. Future resistant not future proof.
Aug 12, 2021 09:08:39 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
NOTHING is future proof.
Maybe future resistant.............
My opinion is: If it works for you, it's a good solution for you. Maybe not so much for me.
Maybe future resistant.............
My opinion is: If it works for you, it's a good solution for you. Maybe not so much for me.
Me - I use a combination of both. I use the catalog but with my own file structure and naming system. I can find things without the catalog.
Sometimes that is handy if I want to find one image I don’t have to start up Lightroom and wait etc.
And keywords are in the metadata I can find the files with keywords using search tools.
So if the catalog were to “disappear” I’m not “dead in the water.”
Aug 12, 2021 09:32:22 #
JD750 wrote:
And nothing wrong with using the OS, in fact it has advantages: (1) cheaper (2) more robust (3) simpler (4) future proof - not dependent on another company for catalog software maintenance.
And things can be moved without confusing a cataloger!
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