I'm ready to ditch Photoshop and Lightroom.
Apr 21, 2023 13:06:21 #
sennamonster wrote:
if you read the article you should know to who i am replying. (chg-canon)
I thought you quit UHH
Apr 21, 2023 13:16:42 #
I've been at it a while - I've taken over two million pictures, and I have never found an action I wanted that Photoshop couldn't do - if you are having problems go to Amazon and get Scott Kelby's Photoshop book - he writes very well
Apr 21, 2023 13:25:00 #
aammatj wrote:
When i went to chat, i was asked several questions and was told i would be sent to an expert that charged for his services by the minute
...don't "chat," call! 800-833-6687. You'll be talking to someone on the other side of the planet, but they know their stuff. When all else fails, let 'em into your machine...
Apr 21, 2023 13:25:00 #
aammatj wrote:
Any suggestions for replacement software?
If the issue is training, you might be able to do what I did. A few years ago, before COVID, I took a class, first in Lightroom and then later in Photoshop itself, at one of the local community colleges, and it was totally free. Now this might just be a California thing, but they have a program providing free classes for people to enhance their 'marketable skills'. And despite the fact that I was retired and over 70 years old, it made no difference. The only thing was once you signed-up, you had to attend a certain number of sessions, or you would charged a fee since you 'wasted' a seat in the class that someone else could have filled. Now the class was about two and half hours, once a week in the evening, for the full length of the semester. Afterwards, we were given certificates and continuing education credits. This program also included other classes addressing work-related topics like Microsoft Office and website development. I think they're now even offering classes in things like Python and so on.
Apr 21, 2023 13:34:24 #
aammatj wrote:
One day it just stopped working i.e. When i tried to open a file after making edits, the working area of the screen turns solid white and starts flashing. I can't get any help from Adobe and user groups can't explain it.
Since your screen changed white I would check if your graphics driver needs an update.
Apr 21, 2023 13:52:06 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
burkphoto wrote:
Can this be translated into 21st Century American English? I had to put up with way too much overly-embellished prose in college. My whole brain rebels against it.
It basically means "give us the reason".
Or, more succinctly, "Why?"
Apr 21, 2023 13:55:56 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
It basically means "give us the reason".
Or, more succinctly, "Why?"
Or, more succinctly, "Why?"
The OP gave his reasons if you would read the whole thread.
Apr 21, 2023 13:57:35 #
Apr 21, 2023 14:00:24 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
The OP gave his reasons if you would read the whole thread.
I did see that but I had a nice quote in my clipboard and thought it fit the basic idea of posters just saying "I'm not going to use X any more..." without giving the whole story at the start.
Apr 21, 2023 14:04:56 #
Lucian
Loc: From Wales, living in Ohio
aammatj wrote:
Any suggestions for replacement software?
Look at ON1 RAW as well as Topaz Lab. There are a number of other good ones out there, without having to pay Adobe a monthly ransom.
Apr 21, 2023 14:06:52 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
I did see that but I had a nice quote in my clipboard and thought it fit the basic idea of posters just saying "I'm not going to use X any more..." without giving the whole story at the start.
You can't blame the OP for that. He gave the reason before your post. One can't tell the whole story. If you have question ask and the OP answered what's is the problem?
Apr 21, 2023 14:14:05 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
It basically means "give us the reason".
Or, more succinctly, "Why?"
Or, more succinctly, "Why?"
Thanks!
Apr 21, 2023 14:27:45 #
I have older copies of Photoshop and lightroom. They are stand alone programs and I own them. My latest gripe is the new "subscription" concept. Now you can't own software you must "rent" it via on going subscription fees.
The plus is that updates are automatic buy you must be connected to the internet to use it.
Personally, I preferred to purchase for a one time fee and "update" if the newer version gave me something I didn't have but would use.
Plus, I could take anywhere.
What if I wanted to hike up to a remote cabin on camp out in a tent in the mountains. There may or may not have internet. What good is the program then
The plus is that updates are automatic buy you must be connected to the internet to use it.
Personally, I preferred to purchase for a one time fee and "update" if the newer version gave me something I didn't have but would use.
Plus, I could take anywhere.
What if I wanted to hike up to a remote cabin on camp out in a tent in the mountains. There may or may not have internet. What good is the program then
Apr 21, 2023 14:32:06 #
MrBob wrote:
Just because you have a problem Don't just diss the software and walk away... Where will that get you but less capable software ? Fix the problem. Folks around here can't agree on the proper mayo for a ham sandwich !
YOu don't put mayo on ham
Apr 21, 2023 14:36:57 #
Ed Commons wrote:
I have older copies of Photoshop and lightroom. Th... (show quote)
One of the companies I worked for near the end {I’m retired now} went to something that was basically ‘software rent’ because it provided the company a steady income stream and the customers regular updates. I was laid off before I saw how it worked out.
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