The difference a nice photo editing program can do... wow!!!

I have CS6 and I have NO idea how to use it for editing photos. *sheepish* I've only ever used photoshop to draw. I think I'll have to read up on that this summer. I have used lightroom during a photo class and really liked it.

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I like Lightroom (I am using Lightroom 5) for processing most photos. I find I can do most everything I need to in there and can export to PS if I need add elements or layers.

I consider PS to be more of a creative program, and something like Lightroom to be more of a photo workflow kind of deal.

I do agree though, that most any quality program can make a world of difference. With that said, learning more about actual photography (exposure, lighting, etc...) has made just as big of an impact on the quality of pics I am putting out.

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It really can make a difference, I didn't think so until I compared it! I'm still learning my camera, so that definitely needs work too, lol. My cousin told me to get Lightroom, I've never seen or used it though.

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I have CS6 and I have NO idea how to use it for editing photos. *sheepish* I've only ever used photoshop to draw. I think I'll have to read up on that this summer. I have used lightroom during a photo class and really liked it.

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Lol trust me, I had to watch a LOT of youtube videos to figure out GIMP, luckily photoshop is pretty similar and easier so I was able to transfer my GIMP knowledge over! :P

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It really can make a difference, I didn't think so until I compared it! I'm still learning my camera, so that definitely needs work too, lol. My cousin told me to get Lightroom, I've never seen or used it though.



Lol trust me, I had to watch a LOT of youtube videos to figure out GIMP, luckily photoshop is pretty similar and easier so I was able to transfer my GIMP knowledge over! :P

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Once you dive into PS, it's fairly intuitive. I started playing with Photoshop back in 94 or 95, and stuck with it up to CS4. I'm by NO means a photographer, but I'm getting really interested in HDR again, so I'm looking at cameras...

If you want some really good tutorials for PS, check out "You Suck At Photoshop" on YouTube. If you can stop laughing you can learn quite a bit!

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Wow! That's crazy how different programs handle color.

I've been on photoshop 7 since like 2004 :P

We recently got the whole Creative suite 6 master collection for my dad's job and its amazing the difference between a $700 program then and now even.


I've never bothered with free programs because we've always had my dad's old paid programs.

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Once you dive into PS, it's fairly intuitive. I started playing with Photoshop back in 94 or 95, and stuck with it up to CS4. I'm by NO means a photographer, but I'm getting really interested in HDR again, so I'm looking at cameras...

If you want some really good tutorials for PS, check out "You Suck At Photoshop" on YouTube. If you can stop laughing you can learn quite a bit!

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Rofl that sounds awesome! I'll have to check it out!

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Wow! That's crazy how different programs handle color.

I've been on photoshop 7 since like 2004 :P

We recently got the whole Creative suite 6 master collection for my dad's job and its amazing the difference between a $700 program then and now even.


I've never bothered with free programs because we've always had my dad's old paid programs.

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It is crazy, I litterally did the exact same thing and exported them as jpg files in each program. I can only imagine what a really nice program could do!



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Rofl that sounds awesome! I'll have to check it out!



It is crazy, I litterally did the exact same thing and exported them as jpg files in each program. I can only imagine what a really nice program could do!



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The you suck videos are absolutely hysterical. The first few that I watched, I only watched because they're so damn funny. I've gone back and watched them all multiple times. I even downloaded them.

As far as software, you can usually find older versions on ebay for a fraction of retail. I do a LOT of home recording, and I get a lot of my software that way. Just as an example, my primary sequencer/recording suite is Sonar 8. Retails for $500+, and I paid $50. Without including my guitars amps, or actual physical gear, I would guess I have between 6 and 8 grand in recording equipment, and I MIGHT have spent a third of that. Granted, most of my software is 2 or 3 versions old, but if you're not making a living with it, that's still VERY current.

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The you suck videos are absolutely hysterical. The first few that I watched, I only watched because they're so damn funny. I've gone back and watched them all multiple times. I even downloaded them.

As far as software, you can usually find older versions on ebay for a fraction of retail. I do a LOT of home recording, and I get a lot of my software that way. Just as an example, my primary sequencer/recording suite is Sonar 8. Retails for $500+, and I paid $50. Without including my guitars amps, or actual physical gear, I would guess I have between 6 and 8 grand in recording equipment, and I MIGHT have spent a third of that. Granted, most of my software is 2 or 3 versions old, but if you're not making a living with it, that's still VERY current.

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People always say that programs become obsolete in a year or something, but really, they don't.
My dad made a living on old technology for years.
He was using an old mac with a power pc processor and old programs from like 2002 up until this year.

I think that 10 years is the maximum lifespan for everything though :P

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Rofl that sounds awesome! I'll have to check it out!



It is crazy, I litterally did the exact same thing and exported them as jpg files in each program. I can only imagine what a really nice program could do!



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1st things 1st. Work in RAW. And, no I do not mean strip down and get creative/bohemian with your photo editor.
Always try to get the best shot possible with the camera (this can take practice and, the pickier you are the more you'll be learning), then make minor corrections in RAW format for superior results. When I can't work in RAW I try to use lossless formats, they take more memory but, they leave you with fewer artifacts to try to clean up later.
I'm old and a bit of a nerd TIFF and bitmap are still 2 of my most commonly used although, .jpg, .png and, .gif are usually just fine for web based applications.

Very nice!! As a photographer and graphic designer I'm with you- the power of PS always beats GIMP. I also agree that it is much more user friendly.

There are really only 4-5 hard adjustments I do to any of my photos in Photoshop. As I said I am a designer, so I use PS for much, much more. But LightRoom is an excellent alternative to PS if it's only for photos, like Royal Hijinx said.

I like the pics a lot. I'm sure having a solid program must make a world of difference for breeders in online sales, as well.

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1st things 1st. Work in RAW. And, no I do not mean strip down and get creative/bohemian with your photo editor.
Always try to get the best shot possible with the camera (this can take practice and, the pickier you are the more you'll be learning), then make minor corrections in RAW format for superior results. When I can't work in RAW I try to use lossless formats, they take more memory but, they leave you with fewer artifacts to try to clean up later.
I'm old and a bit of a nerd TIFF and bitmap are still 2 of my most commonly used although, .jpg, .png and, .gif are usually just fine for web based applications.

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This is a great tip. If your camera allows you to shoot in RAW format, then do it. It will take up more space on your memory card but your images won't be played with. JPEG sharpen the image, compress and add an artifact. Plus, you get more editing capabilities.

Also, not sure if this has been said but always make sure to use adjustment layers. Don't go Image->Adjustments... This will make your life easier down the road say you don't like how 2 adjustments clash, you can fine tune everything much easier. And keep a duplicate layer of the original image hidden under everything.

Just some stuff that's helped me along the way.. :)