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When I started with digital photography, there was not much to choose from
I have been using PhotoShop for the past 15 years and feel comfortable with it. In the beginning, I was about to abandon it several times because it was so complicated to learn, but I struggled. I had lots of filters to play with and thought that and thought one effect was better than the other. After a while of using it, I realized that I easily over-edited my work and it was just to start over again when it completely failed. Today I do not use filters that much, "camera raw" which is a bit reminiscent of Lightroom is then what I use the most and have cleaned up a lot in my filter library. I also have Lightroom as it is included in my "photo package" but do not agree with this so I end up in PhotoShop again when I try to use Lightroom. I have not had time to get acquainted with the news but drive to a little old school as I usually do with the workflow I am used to. Together with my Wacom pen tablet, PhotoShop works like a charm for me.
Photo Imaging Software, let the nightmare began...
It's the old ask 100 different photographers question & answer. Recently I did a quick un-scientific search of YouTube videos, looking for the top 10 Mostly related to business oriented photographers... Top two applications listed were Lightroom and Photo...
My go to applications
What I use, in chronological order of use. 01) Canon DPP (Digital Photo Professional). It came with my Canon 30D when I got into digital photography. I still have that camera, and it still produces good images with a kit zoom EF-S lens. I still use DPP to...
I spend more time shooting than editing. :)
I use to have LR on my PC but since a few years ago I have been exclusively using the imac and their Photos uploader which has basic editing, to substantially increase workflow and ease of use.
Same here...
I also tried LR but the application never clicked. All I really need are simple adjustments, although at times I would like to do some regional dodge / burn. Casey
LM seems to be the preferred solution
Adobe has done a great job with the application. Casey
LightRoom for me as well...
although I wish organizing the libraries was easier to do.
I archive offline on a yearly basis...
so finding a specific image is a consideration... I guess if I was starting over, and given today's technology I might do it differently. At the moment I am happy with my yearly selections of 10 as a reference. From time to time I look through the shoebox...
I am still in Aperture for image mgmt
I use Photoshop Creative Suite 6 ( I own it) mostly to correct with skewed signs
I have no experience with Aperture...
For digital, I have only shot Canon, up until I picked up the Fuji x100t. I always felt that PS was a bit of an overkill... I guess once you settle in with an application it's easy to stick with it. Casey
I can only do simple things with Photoshop; it is overkill
In my working life I dealt mostly with Illustrator although I have the whole Creative Suite package. In fact I made up around 2000 pages of elementary math lessons like this. That constant repetition of use makes it hard to forget ... and hostile to upgra...
If you enjoy math puzzles and challenges...
and who doesn't... check out "MindYourDecisions" YouTube channel ; ) Casey
I only still use Photoshop 5.0
It is an older version that I had bought at the time and still does what it should do. The RAW files I develop in the app that came with the camera. But the watch shots I do for PuristPro and Instagram are all shot in JPG, yes, I am a bit lazy. Lightroom ...
In general I feel the same about upgrades...
BTW... Loved your recent photo of the "new generation Santos_Dumont models"... Some of the top 10 application lists I previewed included both "Photo Mechanic" (a culling and selecting app) -and- Lightroom in a workflow, where the latter app just focused o...
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I might gather from your comments that how the photo will be displayed might be a factor in how it's processed. I wonder if e.g. Ansel Adams was sharing his photos on the internet he might not have been so particular. Although I must admit his dodging and...
I take more care and do more tweaking with the photos I am taking on our morning walks
I am walking let's say 2 miles, have to keep moving to keep my wife happy, and probably averaging about 60-80 shots along the way. It's opportunistic and completely unscripted. So there are sunrises, birds, ships, weather, scenery etc. and the Sony RX-10 ...
The upgrades nowadays are rental only
Thank you for your nice words about the Santos-Dumont picture. GEO
True! And not having figured out the “display” part sometimes throws a monkey wrench in the process..
Take for example framing. I remember cropping photos to a specific size because my exhibit partner decided last minute on a specific print size. If I knew beforehand, I would have stepped back a few steps for ever photo that I took :p
Ha good question
I tend to use Luminar 4 most followed by PhotoShop followed by basic editing as it comes with Apple OS (pretty good I must say) or IOS (pretty basic features only) Reason I use Luminar 4 is that I find the interface relatively easy and intuitive. In addit...
Some gear tends to give good results right out of the camera...
and some gear I have adjusted the camera settings for results I prefer... minimal post or flat images to work with seems to be the target. Casey
Adobe calls Photoshop 2021 (Ver 22.0) the 'world's most advanced AI application for creatives'
It seems that the primary new features are Neural Filters, Sky Replacement, improved Refine Edge Selections and... I would be interested in reading your thoughts on the application Casey .
When I started with digital photography, there was not much to choose from
I have been using PhotoShop for the past 15 years and feel comfortable with it. In the beginning, I was about to abandon it several times because it was so complicated to learn, but I struggled. I had lots of filters to play with and thought that and thou...
In many cases it's best to stick to what works for oneself...
Does anyone still use Gimp ; ) Casey
LR seems to be the forum's most popular software...
I would love to see a few photos from your part of the world ... Casey
Set correct metering
to avoid time consume postpro.... As for me Lightroom on iMac and Snapseeds on my phone
In camera is best when possible ; )
With digital post processing I never spend more than a few moments... more time and it just gets worse ; ) With scanned film a bit more time is needed to clean up the scan and the inevitable dust / hair / scratches from the lab... just a matter of time. C...