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01/01/2006 12:08:16 PM · #1 |
hahah sorry
My question is, what RAW software do you use? I have CS2 and Canon Digital Photo Pro 2.0. Is the PS CS2 way better than the Canon software?
What I would like is something that would almost completely automate my workflow. Kind of like dropping your film off at a developer. Is this possible?
Thanks, E |
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01/01/2006 12:16:58 PM · #2 |
From a workflow perspective, CS2 is, I think, going to be more streamlined, especially if you make use of batch processing. If having access to Canon's "Picture Styles" is important, DPP offers that, of course. Personally, my converter of choice is CS2. I like the concept of Bridge, though it is a resource hog. I personally don't use batch processing, but that's just me.
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01/01/2006 12:19:27 PM · #3 |
Batch is to make basic-adjustments for more photo's at the same time, right?
If so; I don't use it ;) |
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01/01/2006 12:25:40 PM · #4 |
Get yourself a sample of Rawshooters premium and never look back. You'll thank yourself. I think I send less time in processing the files in it than when I worked in jpeg.
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01/01/2006 12:28:21 PM · #5 |
Absolutely go with RawShooter Essentials (or premium if you wanna buy it). I use the free one and LOVE it. Easy to use, fast, and great results. You can't go wrong! :)
//www.pixmantec.com/products/rawshooter_essentials.asp
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01/01/2006 02:53:40 PM · #6 |
| I'm currently bitter because I'm stuck with CS1, which Adobe doesn't seem to be adding new RAW updates for. I can process RAW files from my D70 no problem, but have to use the Olympus software (which is awful) for photos off the SP-310 I got for my purse. Essentials doesn't appear to support it yet either :-( Guess that's what I get for buying such a new camera... |
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01/01/2006 02:56:50 PM · #7 |
Another vote for RawShooter Premium.
Even after converting via Photoshop's built-in raw converter, I used to do a lot of finishing work editing my images. But RSP has built in levels, curves, hue/sat, sharpening, noise reduction, etc. About the only time I go into photoshop now is if the image itself needs touchup work. So I find that my workflow is much more streamlined now than it was when using Photoshop's raw conversion.
You'll also love the speed of RSP when handling raw files. Check it out... |
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01/01/2006 03:57:49 PM · #8 |
Wow, so raw shooter is the prog to get. Anything that can streamline my process will be great. I work too hard.
So the options are Canons Photo Pro, CS2 and Raw Shooter with Raw shooter being the winner.
Anyone else? |
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01/01/2006 04:06:39 PM · #9 |
I am very amazed at the way CS2 is able to edit in raw. CS1 did not have that capability.
I have been reading about Aperature for MAC. It seeam to be a very good app that lets you edit in RAW as well, but for MAC users only.
I'm a PC guy.
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01/01/2006 04:09:36 PM · #10 |
I've been converting over to capture one pro. I just need to drop the $500 to get my copy. I have a trial version I've been using nad it seems to be pretty good.
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01/01/2006 04:19:56 PM · #11 |
I'm using RAW Shooter Essentials.. and I love it.
If I had the money, I would *totally* purchase Rawshooter premium. |
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01/01/2006 06:31:24 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by eslaydog:
hahah sorry
My question is, what RAW software do you use? I have CS2 and Canon Digital Photo Pro 2.0. Is the PS CS2 way better than the Canon software?
What I would like is something that would almost completely automate my workflow. Kind of like dropping your film off at a developer. Is this possible?
Thanks, E |
I use Adobe DNG converter and then I open my RAW files in Photoshop CS2
photoshop CS2 doesn't recognise Canon 5D RAW...waiting for an update from Adobe..
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01/01/2006 06:43:07 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by DanSig:
photoshop CS2 doesn't recognise Canon 5D RAW...waiting for an update from Adobe.. |
PS CS2 sure does recognize 5D RAW. It was "unofficially" supported in Version 3.2, and is officially supported in version 3.3. I've been converting with ACR since the end of September.
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01/02/2006 01:03:34 AM · #14 |
Another one for RawShooter, either essentials or premium.
I think CS2 does more but it costs an arm and a leg.
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01/02/2006 09:59:15 AM · #15 |
| What features does Raw Shooter Premium have that PS CS2 doesn't that makes it worth the 100 smackers? |
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01/02/2006 10:22:03 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by eslaydog:
What features does Raw Shooter Premium have that PS CS2 doesn't that makes it worth the 100 smackers? |
RSP/RSE are just different, it's not that they have significant features that ACR does not. RSP in combination with a "PS alternative" editor is a great way to implement a RAW workflow for reasonable bucks. RSP has been offered for about $70 twice, once at it's introduction and once around the holidays. I bought it at introduction, and have been experimenting a bit but have not seen enough to root me out of my routine of converting with ACR. I will continue to experiment with it, however. It is a different interface, and produces subtly different conversions, which may or may not be to your taste.
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01/02/2006 10:57:31 AM · #17 |
| does anyone else hate the curves adjustment in PSCS2's RAW converter? i got used to the curves/levels combo adjustment in Nikon Capture and now i find myself getting frustrated with the control in photoshop. |
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