Basic Photo Editing
Aug 5, 2017 10:05:24 #
Satman
Loc: Indy
Stick with one, and lean it.
Stay focused.
I have seen many come and go..
LR 7.95 with Kelby1, is a good deal, both has longevity,
nothing wrong with longevity, and staying focused.,same old, same old,,,
Stay focused.
I have seen many come and go..
LR 7.95 with Kelby1, is a good deal, both has longevity,
nothing wrong with longevity, and staying focused.,same old, same old,,,
Aug 5, 2017 10:11:01 #
My pet peeve is that since Photoshop/Lightroom is such full featured powerful software people think you can't start out with it.
Both have simple basic functions and you can be using either in just a few minutes. It's just that the power is there at your fingertips and you can call on it when needed. Don't know how to use a tool - just go to YouTube and there will be a bunch of tutorials on that tool.
Both have simple basic functions and you can be using either in just a few minutes. It's just that the power is there at your fingertips and you can call on it when needed. Don't know how to use a tool - just go to YouTube and there will be a bunch of tutorials on that tool.
Aug 5, 2017 10:13:35 #
Welcome Mike. I would recommend Ligthroom 6 stand alone software. There is so much tutorial on the web for you to go to. There are also some very good tutorial books ( not to costly ) at various book stores. The nice thing about books is that it lets you learn and practice at your own speed. Good luck and keep shooting.
WJH
WJH
Aug 5, 2017 10:17:28 #
Satman
Loc: Indy
At 76 I need all the help I can find, I have bought or Hacked most of them,
you can not learn them all,
It is best to make the program accomplish what you want, and forget all the extras, unless you want to go on that wild goose chase...
LR a Basic,
you can not learn them all,
It is best to make the program accomplish what you want, and forget all the extras, unless you want to go on that wild goose chase...
LR a Basic,
Aug 5, 2017 10:32:10 #
cyclespeed
Loc: Calgary, Alberta Canada
I too am retired, own a MacBook Pro, and would sooner "be out there" than stuck in front of a computer for hours on end. So like others I suggest getting familiar with the free Preview and Photos apps first. I was happy with the free apps for over 10 years! If you find you need more try anything out there on a free 30 day trial. I did and choose Luminar because it is fast to learn and and fast in finishing edits.
Aug 5, 2017 10:35:30 #
cmcaroffino
Loc: Sebring, FL
I agree with dennis 2146, I have a Mac pro also and the Photos software that comes with it is very good and going to get better with the updates Apple is making this fall. If you want more options later on Luminar is excellent and can be used alone or as a plug-in with Photos and there is other software that can be used as a plug-in also, I have several. Get used to Photos first and if you want more editing options add or change to them down the road. If you are going to shoot mostly JPEG which I do I first run them through Perfectly Clear Lucid by Athentech save them in the Lucid folder then import the keepers into Photos. I might add that I store my photos on an external hard drive and only link them to Photos. Saves a lot of space on the computers hard drive. As you can see from the responses you have a lot of choices and you will eventually find what works best for you.
Aug 5, 2017 10:46:34 #
First, rather than suggest what I chose to learn, my recommendation is to start browsing for a learning system you like. It may be books, YouTube, an online course or a local class. When you find an approach and teacher you like, learning will be a lot of fun and, therefore, productive. After you find a teacher and learning system, then buy the software that is being used in that system.
Second, once you pick a program, put your blinders on and stick with it. They are all good. Jumping from one to another only wastes time and creates confusion.
Second, once you pick a program, put your blinders on and stick with it. They are all good. Jumping from one to another only wastes time and creates confusion.
Aug 5, 2017 10:50:09 #
Martino
Loc: Northwest Florida
I'd completely agree with cmcaroffino. Start with the relatively simple yet good Photos app that comes with your Mac. Apple will release a free update to your operating system this fall called a High Sierra and the Photos app will be much enhanced. It's a good progression. Once you have mastered that, you may want to move to a more comprehensive program or you may be satisfied. You will learn a great deal by using Photos though. Always better to walk before you start to run!
Aug 5, 2017 10:57:49 #
jackpinoh
Loc: Kettering, OH 45419
UTMike wrote:
I am a newbie (Although an old retired guy) with a Nikon D80 (more camera than I can master right now) and I just bought a 15-inch MacBook Pro. What photo editing program would you recommend?
Photoshop Elements 15. It has most of what you would use in Lightroom and some of what you might use in Photoshop and is a bargain in comparison.
Aug 5, 2017 11:09:41 #
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Aug 5, 2017 11:16:00 #
i suggest that you try picassa to start with and it is free and it has most of the editing options except for noise reduction,clarity& sharpening and HDR tools which you find in lightroom,photoshop and Aurora HDR and Luminar and then you can move on to other softwares and as stated by somebody else,there are very many good videos in youtube by Anthony Morganti as how to use lightroom and photoshop and they are very instructive.old&retired guys do lots of great things and you can be one of them,good luck.
Aug 5, 2017 11:20:35 #
UTMike wrote:
I am a newbie (Although an old retired guy) with a Nikon D80 (more camera than I can master right now) and I just bought a 15-inch MacBook Pro. What photo editing program would you recommend?
I also use a Mac and use the old Aperture with Photos also, with some input from Photoshop Elements. But I have heard excellent things about Affinity and it's under $50 on the Apple App Store. All reviews have been excellent. Your new Mac Pro will have the OS necessary to run it.
Aug 5, 2017 11:24:01 #
Martino
Loc: Northwest Florida
joseph premanandan wrote:
i suggest that you try picassa to start with and i... (show quote)
It appears that Google have retired Picassa. http://picasa.google.com
This thread is taking on the attitudes go Gear Acquisition Syndrome, or rather Program Acquisition Syndrome! As a Mac user the original poster has a great program available already and free. That will get a free upgrade this fall. Then they can decide if they more facilities or not. Let's not keep suggestion more complicated solutions than are needed.
Aug 5, 2017 11:30:53 #
You folks are the best! I appreciate the time and attention. I will work with these suggestions and update you if necessary. Thanks for the warm welcome to UHH.
Aug 5, 2017 11:40:05 #
UTMike wrote:
I am a newbie (Although an old retired guy) with a Nikon D80 (more camera than I can master right now) and I just bought a 15-inch MacBook Pro. What photo editing program would you recommend?
Apple Photos to start. It came with your Mac. If you have an iPhone, it integrates with that through iCloud, so your photos are on your Mac a few moments after you take them.
Affinity Photo is the best program you can buy for $50. If
Lots of folks here use Adobe Photoshop Elements, a crippled version of Photoshop. You can find it online for $50. It's normally about $80.
Then there's the Adobe Creative Cloud Bundle of Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC. It's a subscription service, $10/month as long as you use it. It's a good deal for advanced users.
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