Post Processing Software Suggestions

[TucsonTRD]

All,


As some of you know, I am new to dslr photography. I am quickly learning my camera and the capabilities I have. Right now, I struggle most with post processing. I am using DPP and occasionally Elements 6, which I got for free. I really have no clue what I am doing.


I intend to purchase Elements 8, I am not a pro and can't justify CS5. In a previous post, a book by Scott Kelby, The Photoshop Elements 8 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices that
Matter), was recommended (by Alan) as a way for me to learn what and how I need to be doing.


Does anyone second this book or have any other suggestions? Also, are there any online or hard copy tutorials for using DPP?


Thanks for any help and suggestions,


Braden

[Mark Elberson]

Also, are there any online or hard copy tutorials for using DPP?


I was bored today so I watched this for the 2nd time. I have found it to be extremely helpful (although at times remedial).


DPP Software Demonstration ("http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=1228&fromTi ps=1)

[Iguide]

Hi TucsonTRD:


You should also have a software instruction CD. I will say that when you read it there are times that I think it was written by a lawyer being advised by a banker and both are still using the Kodak Brownie grandpa gave them. Gotta check out that video.


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[TucsonTRD]

I was bored today so I watched this for the 2nd time. I have found it to be extremely helpful (although at times remedial).


DPP Software Demonstration ("http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&amp;articleID=1228&amp;fromTi ps=1)
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Thanks for the link. Definitely some good info.


Any other books or tutorials suggested?

[Iguide]

The tutorial is much easier to understand that reading instruction. Thanks!!!


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[Bill W]

2 links for your learning experience Braden;


http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=53706 ("http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=53706)They do give you some free lessons, but if you want the full boat, they do have a monthly fee. They are easy tutorials to follow.


Scott Kelby is another I find to be excellent, in particular his North American Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) which is a membership only. http://www.photoshopuser.com/ ("http://www.photoshopuser.com/)


I'm not familar w/the book you mentioned, but if it's similar to his publications, I'd recommend purchasing it.


Good luck


Bill

[MattG]

Have you ever tried Adobe Lightroom?

[TucsonTRD]

2 links for your learning experience Braden;


http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=53706 ("http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=53706)They do give you some free lessons, but if you want the full boat, they do have a monthly fee. They are easy tutorials to follow.


Scott Kelby is another I find to be excellent, in particular his North American Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) which is a membership only. http://www.photoshopuser.com/ ("http://www.photoshopuser.com/)


I'm not familar w/the book you mentioned, but if it's similar to his publications, I'd recommend purchasing it.


Good luck


Bill
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Thanks Bill, I'll look into those websites.

[TucsonTRD]

Have you ever tried Adobe Lightroom?
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No, I don't have any experience with Lightroom. I use DIM 4.0 by Alan Light to download the photos from my memory card, it also organizes them and renames them. Then I use DPP and on rare occasion I use Elements 6. That's it.

[MattG]

I would give it shot. It is relly quick simple to start with but then also allows for much more detailed post processing. I have found it better that DPP for the most part.


They offer a trial version:


http://tryit.adobe.com/us/lightroom/?sdid=EPOCY ("http://tryit.adobe.com/us/lightroom/?sdid=EPOCY)

[MattG]

I would give it shot. It is relly quick simple to start with but then also allows for much more detailed post processing. I have found it better that DPP for the most part.


They offer a trial version:


http://tryit.adobe.com/us/lightroom/?sdid=EPOCY ("http://tryit.adobe.com/us/lightroom/?sdid=EPOCY)

[Johnny Rasmussen]

Is it post processing in general you want to learn or is it DPP? As mentioned Canon have some DPP tutorials. You will find more on youtube.


If you are struggling with post processing in general, want to learn about raw files, setting black and white point etc. you could buy and download tutorials from The Luminous Landscape. Try the one about Raw processing. It is a great starting point and you will also better understand Raw processing in DPP. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/videos/download-videos.shtml ("http://www.luminous-landscape.com/videos/download-videos.shtml)

[TucsonTRD]

Is it post processing in general you want to learn or is it DPP





Both.






If you are struggling with post processing in general, want to learn about raw files, setting black and white point etc. you could buy and download tutorials from The Luminous Landscape. Try the one about Raw processing. It is a great starting point and you will also better understand Raw processing in DPP. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/videos/download-videos.shtml ("http://www.luminous-landscape.com/videos/download-videos.shtml)
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Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't think I want to pay for something that isn't geared toward anything I own.