What do you use and why
May 5, 2017 06:17:15 #
SS319 wrote:
When processing Raw, Do you use Lightroom, Corel Aftershot Pro, Canon Digital Processing or another program and Why?
I use Lightroom, so it is my first choice. I also have DXO Optics Pro, for those difficult images that are shot with high ISO. I use Nikon and tried using the Nikon software. It is slow and clunky, but it does interpret every camera setting correctly. Big deal, I want better results. I also use a ColorChecker Passport, which works best on images imported to Lightroom, and I use a variety of plugins, all of which are 100% compatible with Lightroom and Photoshop. I also like the results I get with Merge to Panorama and Merge to HDR.
If I were to change horses at this point, I would probably use Capture One - which has the best damn raw converter in the business.
I am also getting more comfortable with On1 Raw, which offers a lot of what C1 offers in terms of adjustments and layering (in raw), and better integration with it's Effects Layers and Portrait modules, all of which I use extensively.
May 5, 2017 06:31:26 #
DaveC
Loc: Illinois
SS319 wrote:
When processing Raw, Do you use Lightroom, Corel Aftershot Pro, Canon Digital Processing or another program and Why?
Photoshop, I've used it for years, it gives the same RAW control as Lightroom, although a different format. Them I'm already in Photoshop for sny other editing I may wish to do.
May 5, 2017 06:31:46 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Lightroom. That's what I have, so that's what I use. Irfanview (free) opens any raw image, so it's convenient for a quick look.
Jerry, are you using a stand-alone version of Lightroom or the subscription version? I am using Lr 5 (disc) but am considering the Lr/Ps CC version for $120 per year. ~FiddleMaker
May 5, 2017 06:47:17 #
SS319 wrote:
When processing Raw, Do you use Lightroom, Corel Aftershot Pro, Canon Digital Processing or another program and Why?
Lightroom for workflow and general whole-image adjustments... Photoshop for pixel-level editing... SilkyPix Developer Studio SE for developing difficult images... Graphic Converter X for all sorts of kicks and giggles.
I also use Apple Photos on rare occasions.
80% Lightroom and 10% Photoshop and 10% other. I try to stay in LR for all the workflow integration advantages. But I absolutely LOVE what SilkyPix does with Panasonic raw files.
May 5, 2017 06:49:39 #
May 5, 2017 07:01:26 #
Gene51 wrote:
I use Lightroom, so it is my first choice. I also ... (show quote)
Gene, It is always a good day when I learn something from your posts. ~FiddleMaker
May 5, 2017 07:19:06 #
I was introduced to Lightroom by one of my Photography instructors and was impressed with its cataloging system and its ability to perform non-distrutive editing. Formerly I had used PS Elements for editing but was not prepared to pay for PS. Being able to have a $10/month subscription for both LR and PS sold me. Addmitidly I am way down on the PS learning curve.
May 5, 2017 07:28:51 #
SS319 wrote:
When processing Raw, Do you use Lightroom, Corel Aftershot Pro, Canon Digital Processing or another program and Why?
Lightroom for 100% of my images and then I either use Photoshop or Portrait Pro for things that are easier done in those programs. I use Lightroom for all of my photo management.
May 5, 2017 07:38:18 #
SS319 wrote:
When processing Raw, Do you use Lightroom, Corel Aftershot Pro, Canon Digital Processing or another program and Why?
I use Photoshop and Lightroom.
May 5, 2017 07:41:06 #
May 5, 2017 07:41:14 #
SS319 wrote:
When processing Raw, Do you use Lightroom, Corel Aftershot Pro, Canon Digital Processing or another program and Why?
I use Lightroom exclusively. After taking photos, I put the SD card into my laptop's built in card reader, and W10 takes the NEF images, and installs them directly on my WD 2TB drive into a file it creates named with the current date. I open the file in Lightroom, and after editing, I save the JPG images LR creates into my 1TB WD drive. If my explanation seems to simplistic for some of you, I apologize. The skill levels of those who follow this forum are extremely varied, so I have intentionally made my explanation easy to understand.
May 5, 2017 07:44:55 #
Linckinn
Loc: Okatie, SC and Edgartown, MA
Capture One is fabulous. On trials I could never get as good results on Lightroom.
May 5, 2017 07:46:26 #
I just suck at it. Just what does that mean? That makes me think you are a picture taker, not a photographer.
May 5, 2017 07:47:46 #
Lightroom 6 Been there for a few years so more familiar and like it post processing. But I use Faststone and Win 10 File Management for sorting files.
May 5, 2017 08:05:49 #
SS319 wrote:
When processing Raw, Do you use Lightroom, Corel Aftershot Pro, Canon Digital Processing or another program and Why?
Usually DPP, sometimes Paint Shop Pro , if I'm being lazy, Bob.
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