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Old December 29th 05, 05:58 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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I prefer to shoot RAW for the simple reason that it conserves the
maxiumum dynamic range of the image. Unfortunately, it also increases
the workload afterwards, in particular, getting the colors correct for
printing at the lab.

Then next thing is that after shooting 20 or 50 or 100 images, that
doing the corrections on all of them is very tedious. So I need a
software package that will apply the same correction over a collection
of images.

I have found out that CaptureOne PRO supports the RAW files from my
camera, however it is quite expensive at EUR$499 (or US$499 which makes
the choice a tad less expensive).

CaptureOne LE is only EUR$99. From their website, regarding "LE"
version: "All image settings can easily and instantly be applied to all
image files." Does this mean that for a set of images, I correct one
and then apply to all the others in a batch mode?

(There is a free trial, so I'll try it, but comments appreciated).

Major differences between the pro version and the LE version?

Other s/w to do similar work?

Thanks,
Alan

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Old December 29th 05, 06:07 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Alan Browne skrev:

I prefer to shoot RAW for the simple reason that it conserves the
maxiumum dynamic range of the image. Unfortunately, it also increases
the workload afterwards, in particular, getting the colors correct for
printing at the lab.

Then next thing is that after shooting 20 or 50 or 100 images, that
doing the corrections on all of them is very tedious. So I need a
software package that will apply the same correction over a collection
of images.

I have found out that CaptureOne PRO supports the RAW files from my
camera, however it is quite expensive at EUR$499 (or US$499 which makes
the choice a tad less expensive).

CaptureOne LE is only EUR$99. From their website, regarding "LE"
version: "All image settings can easily and instantly be applied to all
image files." Does this mean that for a set of images, I correct one
and then apply to all the others in a batch mode?

(There is a free trial, so I'll try it, but comments appreciated).

Major differences between the pro version and the LE version?

Other s/w to do similar work?

Thanks,
Alan


Russell Brown has a plug-in/script for Photoshop CSīs ACR that can do
batch adjustments

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Old December 29th 05, 06:23 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Ole Larsen wrote:

Russell Brown has a plug-in/script for Photoshop CSīs ACR that can do
batch adjustments


Thks. However I just have Elements 3.0. I might have to do the deed of
getting CS ... damnit.



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Old December 29th 05, 06:33 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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I really like photoshop. I go through them, opening partially to change
settings then hold the control key to update the settings without
actually opening the file. Then select the next several similar shots to
apply those settings with a right-click. Once they're adjusted I'll
select all and batch them to jpegs with a right-click. That takes a few
minutes but each raw adjustment is quick.

Alan Browne wrote:


I prefer to shoot RAW for the simple reason that it conserves the
maxiumum dynamic range of the image. Unfortunately, it also increases
the workload afterwards, in particular, getting the colors correct for
printing at the lab.

Then next thing is that after shooting 20 or 50 or 100 images, that
doing the corrections on all of them is very tedious. So I need a
software package that will apply the same correction over a collection
of images.

I have found out that CaptureOne PRO supports the RAW files from my
camera, however it is quite expensive at EUR$499 (or US$499 which makes
the choice a tad less expensive).

CaptureOne LE is only EUR$99. From their website, regarding "LE"
version: "All image settings can easily and instantly be applied to all
image files." Does this mean that for a set of images, I correct one
and then apply to all the others in a batch mode?

(There is a free trial, so I'll try it, but comments appreciated).

Major differences between the pro version and the LE version?

Other s/w to do similar work?

Thanks,
Alan

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Old December 29th 05, 06:58 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Paul Furman wrote:

I really like photoshop. I go through them, opening partially to change
settings then hold the control key to update the settings without
actually opening the file. Then select the next several similar shots to
apply those settings with a right-click. Once they're adjusted I'll
select all and batch them to jpegs with a right-click. That takes a few
minutes but each raw adjustment is quick.


I assume that's Phososhop CS?


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Old December 29th 05, 07:04 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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You could have a look at Rawshooter from Pixmantec -
http://www.pixmantec.com/. You can batch convert from both the Premium
2006 and the Essentials 2005 versions. The latter is free while the
premium version is $99 (though there is a special offer until 31 Dec of
$79).

Brian (not connected with Pixmantec in any way other than as a user of
the free version who is considering upgrading)
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Old December 29th 05, 07:05 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Have you tried RAW Shooter Essentials or Premium?
http://www.pixmantec.com/
Cut and paste image settings or subset of settings.
I've been very happy with it.
Jim

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Old December 29th 05, 07:21 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Alan Browne wrote:
Then next thing is that after shooting 20 or 50 or 100 images, that
doing the corrections on all of them is very tedious. So I need a
software package that will apply the same correction over a collection
of images.


So far I'm enjoying using RAW Shooter Essentials, the free version from
http://www.pixmantec.com. I like it enough that I'll probably upgrade
to the paid version, which is still fairly inexpensive by comparison.

Best regards,
Mojo
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Old December 29th 05, 07:38 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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You could also look at the trial version of Silkypix, which is liked by
those who find it. They work like beavers and it is updated almost
weekly at no cost, unlike some,
Don
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/
Alan Browne wrote:
I prefer to shoot RAW for the simple reason that it conserves the
maxiumum dynamic range of the image. Unfortunately, it also increases
the workload afterwards, in particular, getting the colors correct for
printing at the lab.

Then next thing is that after shooting 20 or 50 or 100 images, that
doing the corrections on all of them is very tedious. So I need a
software package that will apply the same correction over a collection
of images.

I have found out that CaptureOne PRO supports the RAW files from my
camera, however it is quite expensive at EUR$499 (or US$499 which makes
the choice a tad less expensive).

CaptureOne LE is only EUR$99. From their website, regarding "LE"
version: "All image settings can easily and instantly be applied to all
image files." Does this mean that for a set of images, I correct one
and then apply to all the others in a batch mode?

(There is a free trial, so I'll try it, but comments appreciated).

Major differences between the pro version and the LE version?

Other s/w to do similar work?

Thanks,
Alan

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Old December 30th 05, 02:45 AM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 10:21:23 -0800, Morris Jones
wrote:

So far I'm enjoying using RAW Shooter Essentials, the free version from
http://www.pixmantec.com. I like it enough that I'll probably upgrade
to the paid version, which is still fairly inexpensive by comparison.


I upgraded almost immediately and am quite happy wth the program.
 




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