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03/27/2007 08:27:19 PM · #1 |
Looking for a little advice for people who have perhaps used one or both of these products.
I have decided to upgrade my mac computer as soon as the much-rumored new iMacs become available and I'm going to be upgrading my editing software at the same time, now that Adobe has come out with the new CS3 products. I currently run Photoshop 7 and iPhoto on an Intel Mac Mini.
My original plan was to upgrade to the new Photoshop from Adobe and purchase Aperture from Apple. I used the trial version of Aperture briefly, but the Mini was way to little of a machine to run the program and it was dog slow when it worked and subject to frequent crashes. iPhoto hasn't been bad, but I want a photo management program that handles RAW better, as I'd like to begin shooting in that format more. One of the biggest features of Aperture that I liked was the program's ability to "lift and stamp" adjustments from one photo to others.
I will probably be purchasing the CS3 Web Premium package (although it is more than I need) since, being a student, I can get quite a significant discount on the bundles and I would like to be able to learn and use Dreamweaver to set up a web site at some point. I've downloaded the Lightroom demo, but can't really evaulate it as it is have a real problem running on my baby Mac.
Here is my question - I'm currently still a student, so I can get Lightroom for $99 bucks, compared to $149 for a preloaded version of Aperture. I'm perfectly willing to believe that either program will fit my needs as I'm not a pro -- streamlined production tools aren't that important to me, but "cool" features or unique functionality is. I really like Aperture, but am wondering if there are reasons to go with Lightroom beyond the $50 bucks (which isn't a deal maker or breaker, either way). Does Lightroom integrate more easily with PS than Aperture? Any particular features of Lightroom that I should consider?
Any insight would be much appreciated. |
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03/27/2007 09:03:57 PM · #2 |
| Pay the extra 50 bucks and get a version you KNOW is upgradable. Not all educational versions of software is from what I understand. |
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03/27/2007 09:22:04 PM · #3 |
I would go with lightroom if you are going to use CS3
when working on a photo "command + E" automatically open the photo in CS3 with all your lightroom adjustment and when you have finish editing and saved, it is save back in lightroom in a stack with the original :)
I find lightroom very good and do most if not all my editing in there with very little done in photoshop now (only dodge and burn, and things that require layers)
have a look at these great video tutorials to see how easy it is to use
//www.whibalhost.com/_Tutorials/Photoshop_LR/01/
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03/27/2007 09:23:05 PM · #4 |
Cristy,
It doesn't say that just because it's preloaded that it doesn't come with a license number--in fact it would be more usual for it to BE completely upgradeable from Apple. But buying something that can be upgradeable is the most important thing. The student/teacher version of MS Office is not upgradeable, for instance. But it makes no sense to spend $349 on Office that can be--just buy a new version every 4 years or so, still student/teacher.
I would go read the reviews at luminous landscape, they've been analzying the two products since before their release--and decide which feature set is the most useful to you. They're both made to work with CSx. Any modern Mac will run them just fine. |
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03/27/2007 09:28:18 PM · #5 |
I've used both... Aperture has a lot better file handling, so if you take a lot of shots, this is prob the one for you. Lightroom has more extensive and better tech image editing... Much more customizable levels, curves, etc.. not to mention integration with Photoshop.
I use lightroom because I can handle my photos fine w/ it and get the more edit options. |
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03/28/2007 05:08:08 AM · #6 |
I haven't used Aperture much (my own Mac won't run it, have played briefly on my gf's laptop but that's not the most powerful either). I use Lightroom myself (my main computers are PCs, so I can't run Aperture anyway). However:
Originally posted by shutterpuppy:
One of the biggest features of Aperture that I liked was the program's ability to "lift and stamp" adjustments from one photo to others. |
That particular feature exists in lightroom. Select multiple photos, highlight the one you want to copy "from" among the selection and then select "Sync settings" in develop mode. You can control exactly which settings are copied over with checkboxes (and there are quick "Check all" or "Check none" buttons to remove most of the tedious clicking).
I really think if at all possible you should play with both programs and see which one you like best.
splidge
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10/03/2007 01:12:29 PM · #7 |
Any follow-up on this one? Did you go with aperture and lightroom.
I purchases aperture and some memory with the promise that it would run on my powerbook. The reality is that it's so slow I cannot make use of it. Now I'm wondering if Lightroom would be a better choise?
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10/03/2007 01:17:24 PM · #8 |
| I bought Aperture, but then I was able to get my hands on a Canon 40D. As a result, I haven't even opened Aperture because it doesn't support 40D RAW files yet. Grrr.... |
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10/03/2007 01:29:30 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
but then I was able to get my hands on a Canon 40D. |
That's sort of like Superman getting a hold of a nuclear bomb, isn't it? |
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