 May Thao |
digital programs There are so many programs out there how do you know which one to get? I'm looking at the Adobe lightroom, but then there are other competitiors that offer the same or even better. I'm looking to do more indoor photography and want good quality pictures that the customers will like. Also what kind of lighting equipment will be good for indoor use?
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W. |
"There are so many programs out there how do you know which one to get?" Listen good to those who know, then take the plunge. "I'm looking at the Adobe lightroom, but then there are other competitiors that offer the same or even better." So any special reason why you're looking at Lightroom? "I'm looking to do more indoor photography and want good quality pictures that the customers will like." I'm sure they'll like that. "Also what kind of lighting equipment will be good for indoor use?" For people and portraits? Flash and tripod!
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- Dennis Flanagan Contact Dennis Flanagan Dennis Flanagan's Gallery |
If the others are claiming to be as good as Adobe, Adobe must be pretty good that. They all are probably acceptable. I have both Adobe Photoshop Elements ($100) and CS2 ($600) and use the Elements because I find it more user friendly. It would probably help if I opened the book on CS2 and learned to use it.
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May Thao |
I think adobe is pretty good. I know that they just came out with the lightroom Edition. I've read up on it and read some comments on their web from photgraphers who have used it and they seemed pretty pleased with it. Maybe I'll do a little more shopping around. Thanks for the help:)
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Who Me? |
"I'm looking at the Adobe lightroom, but then there are other competitiors that offer the same or even better." Whats better? To my knowledge Aperature is the only thing that is close, but its slower and doesn't have that many tools. Also you can't do a batch vinette.
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- Bob Cournoyer Contact Bob Cournoyer Bob Cournoyer's Gallery  |
"and read some comments on their web from photgraphers who have used it " Be sure to check comments about it on other sites, too... :-)
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dennis w. mcclain |
i would spend more time and effort in lighting. its better to get it right, than try to fix later in ps. so far im pretty happy with it. I personaly use a 150ws strobe and 430ex speedlight with a light sphere defuser. id also get a couple of 4x8 sheets of foam insolaton (make sure its white on one side and silver on the other. 9 bucks a sheet, makes good reflectors, and u can cut to most any size you need. the room I shoot in has med grey walls and a white celling. great for light bounce, and no color cast. thats my $0.02 worth. I do like the photoshop programs, mainly because im familiar with them already. right now im trying elements 5.0 so far im happy with it. if you do get light room, let us know how you like it. im interested in how well it works. good luck and happy shooting. Denny
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Pete H |
May, There are as you pointed out, many programs for photo editing and/or manipulation. What YOU want to accomplish will direct your choice. If you only want to "spiff up" your photos, (i.e) exposure, color, size etc...then there is no need for a full blown program such as Adobe CS; be it 2 or 3! If on the other hand you intend to do a lot of image "manipulation" and special effects, then CS is a great choice. "A sledgehammer is not the instrument of choice to kill a mosquito." I have to agree with Dennis. At one time I would adjust all my photos with Adobe PS to the point of addiction..Nowadays, I prefer to take a little more care; especially with exposure; and that takes an excellent understanding of light and how YOUR camera behaves in varied situations. Nearly ALL digital photos benefit from some post processing, esp in the arena of sharpening. Sooner or later you will find a work flow that works for YOU. Oh..yes..there is good reason why Adobe PS is the defacto for most pro's..That's why everyone uses them as a benchmark...Yes; Adobe IS that good. All the best, Pete
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May Thao |
THANKS GUYS. I'LL LET YOU KNOW HOW ADOBE LIGHTROOM WORKS OUT.
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