Software advice needed
Nov 6, 2014 13:36:01 #
bsprague wrote:
Lightroom does not loose pictures. You are moving them with some other software and not telling Lightroom where you put them. If you really want to use Windows to move files around, read up on the "Synchronize" function in Lightroom. It is there to "fix" what you are doing.
I hope Lightroom doesn't "loose" pictures because you wouldn't want your pictures to be loose. Then Lightroom might "lose" your pictures.
Nov 6, 2014 13:44:23 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
dennisallard wrote:
I really appreciate all these responses. I actually didn't know that you could use both at the same time. I actually have an engineering degree but, like many people my age, I'm high-tech challenged.
What's your age? I'm 70 and I love a challenge and in fact I help the grandchildren.
Nov 6, 2014 14:04:25 #
dennisallard wrote:
It's high time I invest in some processing software. I've spoken to people and have been recommended Lightroom and Elements. Will do some research on my own but want to know what fellow "Hoggers" have to say. Thanks.
Those are the two leaders, "fer shurre". However, check out some others. Especially Corel Paintshop Pro, Onone's Perfect Photo Suite, and a couple others. Photoshop is great (I'm less enthralled by Elements). Also, Corel's Aftershot Pro does more than Lightroom, faster and is less expensive.
Of course, if you want to be a lemming and follow everyone else, Lightroom and Photoshop.
Nov 6, 2014 14:12:01 #
For my $$$ $9.99 for the Adobe Photoshop CC w/ Lightroom is the best investment you can make today. What a bargain it is and a good way to test the waters before you start buying all the goodies out there.
Nov 6, 2014 18:25:44 #
robertjerl wrote:
PSE 13 at Costco 79.99 br Lightroom 5 at B&H 7... (show quote)
I was interested in this myself. The $76.99 was for upgrading LR. Full version is $139 at B&H.
Nov 6, 2014 19:10:14 #
I also have not crossed over . I have Photo Shop Elements 10 and a new D7100 . A upgrade is a must for me. Could go with PSE 13 & Light Room. Trying to hold out until BLACK FRIDAY so I can find it at a lower price or a bundle deal. Not sure I will . But after Black Friday I will pull the trigger. :roll: good luck
Nov 6, 2014 19:27:01 #
[quote=Kuzano
The best dynamic Organizers I know of are Windows Live Photo Gallery which is strong on organizing, but weak on photo editing.
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I've found it is quite good at noise reduction, but other than that, Faststone is my flavor.
The best dynamic Organizers I know of are Windows Live Photo Gallery which is strong on organizing, but weak on photo editing.
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I've found it is quite good at noise reduction, but other than that, Faststone is my flavor.
Nov 6, 2014 23:52:01 #
Brian in Whitby
Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
dennisallard wrote:
It's high time I invest in some processing software. I've spoken to people and have been recommended Lightroom and Elements. Will do some research on my own but want to know what fellow "Hoggers" have to say. Thanks.
I use Lightroom and Photoshop Elements but there are some great alternatives.
ACDSEE has a wonderful suite of programs.
Core has Aftershot Pro 2 that seems to be close to Lightroom in its goals and Paintshop Pro.
Both ACDSee and Corel offer 30 day free trials
Corel's software is much less pricy than Adobe's and they often have deep discounts off the already lower prices. They also offer upgrade pricing something that I have never seen from Adobe
I ended up choosing Adobe's programs because most other people in our photography club use them and I wanted to be be to share information and techniques with them.
Nov 7, 2014 00:31:16 #
I read somewhere just the other day, I think it was on this forum, where somebody said that Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw are the exact same program and that Adobe Camera Raw is built into Photoshop Elements 12 under the "File" menu, and that there was also an organizer built into Elements that will do about what Lightroom does on that end of things. Whoever said that also said he had talked to an Adobe engineer and he confirmed that information. If what I read is true, I don't think I would be buying Elements and Lightroom.
Nov 13, 2014 12:17:17 #
Nov 13, 2014 12:59:05 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
billybob40 wrote:
THE BEST IS PHOTOSHOP CC AT $10. MONTH.
Right now your right! Just like cable TV, what's the cost going to be in two years?
Nov 13, 2014 17:18:33 #
RRS wrote:
Right now your right! Just like cable TV, what's the cost going to be in two years?
And just like cable TV it will go up. Right now they just want to hook as many as they can and then up & up & up...Rich
Nov 13, 2014 18:22:36 #
Nov 16, 2014 00:08:25 #
Nov 16, 2014 00:43:49 #
I think it's better to own something outright rather than to keep paying on it forever.
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