Photo processing software excluding Photoshop
May 23, 2018 14:27:59 #
chapjohn wrote:
I use FastStone to make folders and to move images from SD card to folder. Then I use Capture One to process the RAW images. Then I use Zoner Photo Studio to resize and sharpen. I use Amazon Photos for storage. I post images on 365project.org and sometimes on Instagram.
Thank you for your reply.
May 23, 2018 14:30:03 #
GENorkus wrote:
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Thank you very much for your insight. I will research your suggestions.
May 23, 2018 14:58:42 #
I use Downloader Pro. I purchased it maybe 10 years ago for $30. Definitely was worth it.
My copy is set up so when a card is attached to the computer, the program is launched and the card is accessed by the program. I then see a page with thumbnails of the images along with the list of capture dates. I can click on a date and the program selects all the images taken on that date (from the EXIF data on the file). I can then select or deselect other files or dates in the normal way (ctrl-click, shift-click).
I have the preferences set up so that the program asks for a "job code". I give it a short text string describing the subject of the images I have selected. I can then download the selected images from the card. The preferences tell the program to take the job code and use it for the file name and the folder name. For example, if the job code is "Suzie's Birthday Party" all the files are renamed "Suzie's Birthday Party YYYYMMDD HHMMSSss.NEF" (I shoot Nikon raw only). YYYYMMDD is the date, which sorts the same numerically and chronologically. HHMMSSss is the time, hours, minutes, seconds, hundredths of seconds (to allow for my camera's ability to shoot up to 14 frames/second or even 30 frames/second in some modes). The preferences tell the program to copy the renamed files to a folder ../Photos/YYYY/[job code]/RAW (if you shooot jpgs the program will copy to a similar folder .../JPG).
My copy is set up so when a card is attached to the computer, the program is launched and the card is accessed by the program. I then see a page with thumbnails of the images along with the list of capture dates. I can click on a date and the program selects all the images taken on that date (from the EXIF data on the file). I can then select or deselect other files or dates in the normal way (ctrl-click, shift-click).
I have the preferences set up so that the program asks for a "job code". I give it a short text string describing the subject of the images I have selected. I can then download the selected images from the card. The preferences tell the program to take the job code and use it for the file name and the folder name. For example, if the job code is "Suzie's Birthday Party" all the files are renamed "Suzie's Birthday Party YYYYMMDD HHMMSSss.NEF" (I shoot Nikon raw only). YYYYMMDD is the date, which sorts the same numerically and chronologically. HHMMSSss is the time, hours, minutes, seconds, hundredths of seconds (to allow for my camera's ability to shoot up to 14 frames/second or even 30 frames/second in some modes). The preferences tell the program to copy the renamed files to a folder ../Photos/YYYY/[job code]/RAW (if you shooot jpgs the program will copy to a similar folder .../JPG).
May 23, 2018 15:20:17 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
I use Downloader Pro. I purchased it maybe 10 year... (show quote)
Thank you very much for your reply and sharing what you do.
May 23, 2018 15:20:56 #
wildweasel wrote:
If you are looking for something to organize your images free of charge: https://www.digikam.org/
Thank you for your reply.
May 23, 2018 15:21:56 #
TheDman wrote:
You don't have to store the finished pictures on their site.
Thank you for your reply and that information. Glad to know this.
May 23, 2018 15:24:10 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
You're mistaken about Adobe and the Creative Cloud, already noted.
Any modern operating system on your computer can read the CF card and copy the files onto the hard drive of your equipment.
Depending on your camera type, you might even have software that came with the camera to edit the image files. You can provide more details and / or investigate on your own.
Any modern operating system on your computer can read the CF card and copy the files onto the hard drive of your equipment.
Depending on your camera type, you might even have software that came with the camera to edit the image files. You can provide more details and / or investigate on your own.
Thank you for your reply. I forgot about the software that came with my camera. Very helpful.
May 23, 2018 15:25:03 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
I use Downloader Pro. I purchased it maybe 10 year... (show quote)
Thank you for your reply. I appreciate your time.
May 23, 2018 16:12:33 #
You can use most any version of Adobe. It is the best on the market I think. There are several versions that will do what you want very well. I use Adobe 7. I prefer it to most of the others. They have so much that I don't use or will ever use. All the extra frills and buttons are just extra storage that I don't need. Yes, there are a lot of procedures that you may want that I don't use. This is just a thought for general purposes. Someone out there may have a used program that you can purchase, (be sure to get the Key). All my photos come out extremely well. I rework badly damaged pictures with the clone feature. It is time consuming but the finished product is gratifying. Good luck.
May 23, 2018 16:17:52 #
May 23, 2018 17:40:45 #
stumbo wrote:
Does anyone have a recommendation for a program to download images from a CF card? I do not want to use Adobe Photoshop CC, so I need a similar program where I can download photos and store them in folders on my computer. Then a program to retrieve them for processing. I don't like the idea of Adobe Photoshop where you have to rent the program and then store the finished pictures on their site.
Paint Shop Pro,
May 23, 2018 18:47:24 #
stumbo wrote:
Does anyone have a recommendation for a program to download images from a CF card? I do not want to use Adobe Photoshop CC, so I need a similar program where I can download photos and store them in folders on my computer. Then a program to retrieve them for processing. I don't like the idea of Adobe Photoshop where you have to rent the program and then store the finished pictures on their site.
You can try the following Alien Skin Exposure 3, ON1 Photo RAW 2018, Luminar 2018 or Iridient Developer. Free Trials are available for all of these. they are not "free" apps. There are many others. I use these 4. My most used is Alien Skin.
Store your images on your hard drive or an external HD. Have fun trying out stuff and enjoy.
May 23, 2018 19:54:05 #
Buy Affinity Photo for $50 US. No subscription and it's a great program. https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/
May 23, 2018 20:24:12 #
Agree: "Most photographers do not require photoshop." This fact of course takes nothing at all away from Photoshop. It goes more to the level of skill and ambition of the photographer.
I note from observation that most individuals who take pictures qualify as snapshooters. Kodak made a fortune catering to this group.
I note from observation that most individuals who take pictures qualify as snapshooters. Kodak made a fortune catering to this group.
Bozsik wrote:
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May 23, 2018 20:41:38 #
stumbo wrote:
Does anyone have a recommendation for a program to download images from a CF card? I do not want to use Adobe Photoshop CC, so I need a similar program where I can download photos and store them in folders on my computer. Then a program to retrieve them for processing. I don't like the idea of Adobe Photoshop where you have to rent the program and then store the finished pictures on their site.
Why not use the Windows or Mac operating file system to move your files? It's always there, easy to use, and you don't have to learn something new.
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