An advice on a simple photo editor for a not-very-experienced photographer
Dec 9, 2023 11:53:06 #
bsprague wrote:
The Adobe Photographer's plan is a subscription at $10 a month. If you hate that, skip this post and follow Linda's one time $100 dollar suggestion.
With the Photographer's plan, you get a system that includes a very simple workflow. It also includes everything else that you might ever want to do with photography that you can learn as you want or ignore forever.
With the Photographer's plan, you get a system that includes a very simple workflow. It also includes everything else that you might ever want to do with photography that you can learn as you want or ignore forever.
I would generally concur, with a caveat. With the Photographer's Plan, you get Lightroom (the cloud-based version), Lightroom Classic, and full Photoshop. Lightroom Classic will do everything you mentioned, and is relatively easy to learn. Cloud-based LR is evolving, and perhaps will be the way to go in the future, but not now - I'm sticking with Classic. Photoshop extends your editing capabilities exponentially, but definitely has a long learning curve. So, learn LR Classic and put off Photoshop until you know if you want to do the things it can do. There is a free trial for the Photographer's Plan.
Dec 9, 2023 11:53:37 #
Chris63
Loc: Central WI
Thanks.
I am not very fast, so I am afraid, that by the time I am done evaluating the last one on the list, the first-on-list may come up with an upgraded version. Ha, ha! Ouch!
I am not very fast, so I am afraid, that by the time I am done evaluating the last one on the list, the first-on-list may come up with an upgraded version. Ha, ha! Ouch!
Dec 9, 2023 11:58:34 #
Chris63 wrote:
For years I have been using the simple editor my PCs came with.
Now it may be time to graduate to something more powerful.
With the multipicity of various softwares, what would be a good place to start?
I am looking for general sharpening, perhaps changing from color to sepia, B&W, etc.; changing the perspective in architecture, replacing skies, darkening, brightening, removing undesirable objects, changing contrast, etc.
Thanks
Now it may be time to graduate to something more powerful.
With the multipicity of various softwares, what would be a good place to start?
I am looking for general sharpening, perhaps changing from color to sepia, B&W, etc.; changing the perspective in architecture, replacing skies, darkening, brightening, removing undesirable objects, changing contrast, etc.
Thanks
Corel Aftershot Pro 3 is very simple to use and has no monthly subscription fees.
Dec 9, 2023 12:30:03 #
kpmac wrote:
Try Faststone. It's free and will do most of what you want. Then you can decide if you wish to move on to something better. I use ON1.
Dec 9, 2023 12:30:56 #
Heard on the street - the latest version of Lightroom (No C) provides a completely importless experience with the complete capabilities of Classic.
I have approached Lr with the enthusiasm I approach a rattlesnake because it was to me “mobile” but since it is no extra charge might be worth a look.
I have approached Lr with the enthusiasm I approach a rattlesnake because it was to me “mobile” but since it is no extra charge might be worth a look.
Dec 9, 2023 12:55:09 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Photoshop Elements has a 30-day free trial:
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements/free-trial.html
Of particular interest may be the three separate layouts and sets of tools:
Quick, Guided, Advanced
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements/free-trial.html
Of particular interest may be the three separate layouts and sets of tools:
Quick, Guided, Advanced
Dec 9, 2023 13:07:40 #
I use Photoshop Elements for photos and Premier Elements for video. Available at B&H. For $90
Dec 9, 2023 15:37:27 #
RKastner
Loc: Davenport, FL
Lightroom has a bit of a learning curve to do fairly advanced stuff. If you want to just do basic stuff, it will do that too and you don't have to learn too much...IMO. Lightroom would do everything you need and there are plenty of tutorials out there. I've been using it for years and it does what I need it to do.
Dec 9, 2023 15:43:52 #
Dec 9, 2023 17:14:14 #
Chris63 wrote:
For years I have been using the simple editor my PCs came with.
Now it may be time to graduate to something more powerful.
With the multipicity of various softwares, what would be a good place to start?
I am looking for general sharpening, perhaps changing from color to sepia, B&W, etc.; changing the perspective in architecture, replacing skies, darkening, brightening, removing undesirable objects, changing contrast, etc.
Thanks
Now it may be time to graduate to something more powerful.
With the multipicity of various softwares, what would be a good place to start?
I am looking for general sharpening, perhaps changing from color to sepia, B&W, etc.; changing the perspective in architecture, replacing skies, darkening, brightening, removing undesirable objects, changing contrast, etc.
Thanks
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You might be able to use FastStone Image Viewer for what you want since it does offer basic adjustments (it is free).
Dec 10, 2023 01:06:27 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Alas, some of your proposed edits are not so 'simp... (show quote)
As Chuck has mentioned, your list of things to do has both simple and complicated tasks. You might want to think about the kind of photographer you are. Do you like pictures as they were taken but with some sharpening and cropping, or do you like where photos are changed by replacing skies, trees and even hands.
I am a minimalist and still use the free IrfanView and Paint that comes with Windows. They are both good at what they do, and they do a lot if one knows how to use them truly effectively. --Richard
Dec 10, 2023 08:22:42 #
robertcbyrd
Loc: 28754
Affinity Photo will do all of what you want a much, much more for a one time charge of $42.
Dec 10, 2023 09:36:34 #
Check what software your camera manufacturer provides; I’m still shooting an old Olympus 10 but download and use the latest program, cost = 0 dollars.
Dec 10, 2023 20:50:27 #
I have not seen anything about GIMP. I find it does most of what I need. Most of the big features are there but not always easy to find. Best of all this program is FREE!!!!
I also use the Windows Photos program, included with Windows and free, for a quick and easy first look at the images, some quick basic fixes, and then move to GIMP for more options.
I also use the Windows Photos program, included with Windows and free, for a quick and easy first look at the images, some quick basic fixes, and then move to GIMP for more options.
Dec 11, 2023 06:42:19 #
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