what program would you use

lguckert79 · 11-24-2010, 07:43 AM

well i have been woundering this my self for a while now. i have corel photo editor adobe PS cs5 and lightroom 3 and they are all great programs i just dont know some times witch one to use? so what do u think????

chalion · 11-24-2010, 08:01 AM

What do you use the most in post -processing? Converting from RAW to JPEG? Or do you get more involved in your image editing? IF you already have the full version of LR3, i'd stick with that.

lguckert79 · 11-24-2010, 08:11 AM

i have all of them and i dont get that involved in the editing prosses so in other words i do use LR3 more than the rest. but when i do need to edit further i normally use PS i never used corel i just got it and was going to try it out now is it even worth it though by now??

**Lowell Goudge** · 11-24-2010, 08:16 AM

This really should be in the processing forum, but.....

I use Corel PSP currently at Version X3, but I started when it was Jasc PSP Version 8.

I find it does most things needed and it accepts add ins for Adobe. the only issue I have with it is COrel is sometimes slow to update the program for newer bodies, so shooting DNG may be a better option for raw shooters, and some versions are prone to crash, but VX3 seems pretty stable.

lguckert79 · 11-24-2010, 08:16 AM

anouther ? is can i add topaz plugins to LR3??

lguckert79 · 11-24-2010, 08:17 AM

how do i move the thread?

**Miguel** · 11-24-2010, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by lguckert79

anouther ? is can i add topaz plugins to LR3??

There is a plug-in manager within Lightroom that will integrate the functionality of external plugins. The plugins have to be specifically produced for Lightroom.

LR 3.x noise reduction is state of the art and it works with the sharpening functions to produce excellent results. I've found zero need for another tool, but that's subjective.

If you are already using the combo of LR + Photoshop, there is no need to burden oneself with yet another post-processing tool that replicates the functionality of the other two--in this case Corel.

M

Parallax · 11-24-2010, 11:46 AM

to the Digital Processing, Software, and Printing forum.

I think it will get more responses there.

lguckert79 · 11-24-2010, 01:28 PM

i have reposted this thread in the Digital Processing area so talk to you there

Manel Brand · 11-24-2010, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by lguckert79

I have corel photo editor adobe PS cs5 and lightroom 3 and they are all great programs i just dont know some times witch one to use? so what do u think????

I know that's not my business, but how can you afford all that software? There's plenty of money in all that... I would rather grab a copy of Photoshop Elements and spend the rest of the cash on glass or a new camera.

kryss · 11-24-2010, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Manel Brand

I know that's not my business, but how can you afford all that software? There's plenty of money in all that... I would rather grab a copy of Photoshop Elements and spend the rest of the cash on glass or a new camera.

Could be because he is a photographer instead of a snap shooter and wants the best editing for his work.

KxBlaze · 11-25-2010, 02:27 AM

I cannot compare programs because all I have ever used is photoshop from CS3 to CS5 extended. I have used others also but for very short periods and have only owned Photoshop. But I can say that CS5 is amazing. It is not that easy to use (because there are so many functions available) so that could be a good or bad thing. There really is not much that CS5 cannot do that I need. I have read 2 books on Photoshop CS5 and they have really taught me a lot. My vote is for CS5 extended.

Wheatfield · 11-25-2010, 06:07 PM

Use Lightroom for import, image management and basic image adjustments, Photoshop for advanced image editing that is beyond the scope of Lightroom.

SpecialK · 11-25-2010, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by kryss

Could be because he is a photographer instead of a snap shooter and wants the best editing for his work.

Incredible...

BCG · 11-29-2010, 01:25 PM

FWIW I just purchased a copy of Corel PSP on their website for $24.99 delivered to my door. It's on sale for $39.99 and then I got a coupon for $15 off if I signed up for the newsletter. Free shipping, too. It's a Cyber Monday only sale.

11-24-2010, 07:43 AM	#1
lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601	what program would you use well i have been woundering this my self for a while now. i have corel photo editor adobe PS cs5 and lightroom 3 and they are all great programs i just dont know some times witch one to use? so what do u think????

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chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 628	What do you use the most in post -processing? Converting from RAW to JPEG? Or do you get more involved in your image editing? IF you already have the full version of LR3, i'd stick with that.

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lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601 Original Poster	i have all of them and i dont get that involved in the editing prosses so in other words i do use LR3 more than the rest. but when i do need to edit further i normally use PS i never used corel i just got it and was going to try it out now is it even worth it though by now??

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Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	This really should be in the processing forum, but..... I use Corel PSP currently at Version X3, but I started when it was Jasc PSP Version 8. I find it does most things needed and it accepts add ins for Adobe. the only issue I have with it is COrel is sometimes slow to update the program for newer bodies, so shooting DNG may be a better option for raw shooters, and some versions are prone to crash, but VX3 seems pretty stable.

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lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601 Original Poster	how do i move the thread?

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Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Originally posted by lguckert79 anouther ? is can i add topaz plugins to LR3?? There is a plug-in manager within Lightroom that will integrate the functionality of external plugins. The plugins have to be specifically produced for Lightroom. LR 3.x noise reduction is state of the art and it works with the sharpening functions to produce excellent results. I've found zero need for another tool, but that's subjective. If you are already using the combo of LR + Photoshop, there is no need to burden oneself with yet another post-processing tool that replicates the functionality of the other two--in this case Corel. M

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	to the Digital Processing, Software, and Printing forum. I think it will get more responses there.

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lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601 Original Poster	i have reposted this thread in the Digital Processing area so talk to you there

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Manel Brand Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Porto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 853	Originally posted by lguckert79 I have corel photo editor adobe PS cs5 and lightroom 3 and they are all great programs i just dont know some times witch one to use? so what do u think???? I know that's not my business, but how can you afford all that software? There's plenty of money in all that... I would rather grab a copy of Photoshop Elements and spend the rest of the cash on glass or a new camera.

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kryss Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 218	Originally posted by Manel Brand I know that's not my business, but how can you afford all that software? There's plenty of money in all that... I would rather grab a copy of Photoshop Elements and spend the rest of the cash on glass or a new camera. Could be because he is a photographer instead of a snap shooter and wants the best editing for his work.

11-25-2010, 02:27 AM	#12
KxBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,602	I cannot compare programs because all I have ever used is photoshop from CS3 to CS5 extended. I have used others also but for very short periods and have only owned Photoshop. But I can say that CS5 is amazing. It is not that easy to use (because there are so many functions available) so that could be a good or bad thing. There really is not much that CS5 cannot do that I need. I have read 2 books on Photoshop CS5 and they have really taught me a lot. My vote is for CS5 extended.

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Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,975	Use Lightroom for import, image management and basic image adjustments, Photoshop for advanced image editing that is beyond the scope of Lightroom.

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by kryss Could be because he is a photographer instead of a snap shooter and wants the best editing for his work. Incredible...

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BCG New Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 5	FWIW I just purchased a copy of Corel PSP on their website for $24.99 delivered to my door. It's on sale for $39.99 and then I got a coupon for $15 off if I signed up for the newsletter. Free shipping, too. It's a Cyber Monday only sale.