What program to convert and edit. What do you like and use?

[astroNikon]

GIMP, I keep the originals around (Some SANE format that I think is the scanner equivilent of RAW).....

i do not recommend using the "INSANE" format. Stick with the "SANE" format. It makes more sense.

 

[TammyCampbell]

So is this a good deal.


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[Tailgunner]

I'm thinking about Photoshop but right now I'm using Lightroom 5.3, NX Capture 2, GIMP.

 

[TammyCampbell]

Ohh I'm excited I just found out I have 30 dollars credit at best buy..and light room is on sale there.

 

[TammyCampbell]

Skipping to best buy.. Got it. Lightroom 5 Used my rewards certificate ..1/2 price,yippee!

 

[TammyCampbell]

My eye brow is twitching figuring this stuff out.lol. Eye strain . It took me an hour to get a hold of adobe to give me my sn to my copy. Now on to tutorials.. LR

 

[beachrat]

I downloaded the trial version of Lightroom5 and this video was recommended to me.
I haven't watched it all yet,but it looks like it's about my speed,maybe yours too.


It's very long and seems pretty basic.

 

[NancyMoranG]

Is Lightroom for the more experienced/pro's out there?
Just got PSE 11 and am happy just to be learning some pp, and since I am a loooonnnng way from some of you, just curious as to your ratings of the products.
thank you all,
Nancy