It turns out that there is a free plugin that adds split toning to ASP:bakubo wrote:LR has split toning and I can't find anything in ASP that is the same.
http://aftershotpro.com/plugins/index.html?plug=fattoni
It turns out that there is a free plugin that adds split toning to ASP:bakubo wrote:LR has split toning and I can't find anything in ASP that is the same.
Yes! Being a cheap poor bastard I use this nice piece of SW as my main RAW converter Except when I convert a whole folder to HDTV jpegs to view on my TV via PS3/NAS, then I use IrfanView.bakubo wrote:I want to keep this thread mostly about comparing LR and ASP, but I just wanted to mention that yesterday I downloaded RawTherapee 4 beta. I am very impressed with what I have seen so far.
You can install the Lens Profile Downloader (http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/lenspro ... eator.html) and install custom profiles (like the ones DK did for the Minolta 24-85 or SEL 16f2.bakubo wrote:ASP has lens profiles for 6/6 of my Canon mount lenses, but 0/4 of my Sony mount lenses that I use. LR has profiles for 4/6 of my Canon mount lenses, but 0/4 of my Sony mount lenses....
Thanks, Pako! That is very useful that Adobe gives you the ability to profile your own lenses. I read through the detailed instructions on how to do it and it is quite a bit of work, but at least they give you a way to make a profile rather than just waiting and hoping they will profile your lens someday. After reading all that you have to do though I had to chuckle about the part about it being easy:pakodominguez wrote:You can install the Lens Profile Downloader (http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/lenspro ... eator.html) and install custom profiles (like the ones DK did for the Minolta 24-85 or SEL 16f2.
That program does not limit you to creating your own profiles. It also provides access to profiles generated by other individuals (not Adobe itself) and uploaded, which makes it much more likely that there will be an existing profile for the lens in which you might be interested. Of course, the quality of the profiles generated by various individuals may be variable, so there is a potential gamble involved.bakubo wrote:Thanks, Pako! That is very useful that Adobe gives you the ability to profile your own lenses. I read through the detailed instructions on how to do it and it is quite a bit of work, but at least they give you a way to make a profile rather than just waiting and hoping they will profile your lens someday.pakodominguez wrote:You can install the Lens Profile Downloader (http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/lenspro ... eator.html) and install custom profiles (like the ones DK did for the Minolta 24-85 or SEL 16f2.
Thanks, Tom. Maybe all of my lenses already have been profiled by someone. A few of my lenses that LR doesn't have (not on the list on the Adobe website) are lenses that I have already sold so I can't make profiles for them, but I have lots of photos taken with those lenses. PTLens has profiles for all the lenses I use and care about.UrsaMajor wrote:That program does not limit you to creating your own profiles. It also provides access to profiles generated by other individuals (not Adobe itself) and uploaded, which makes it much more likely that there will be an existing profile for the lens in which you might be interested. Of course, the quality of the profiles generated by various individuals may be variable, so there is a potential gamble involved.
See my earlier post in this thread:twm47099 wrote:LR has a "clarity" slider, which I use to give a "pop" to my shots. ASP doesn't have this. In the ASP shot, it appears that there is a slight haze over everything. I was able to get the pop back by using "local contrast enhancement" in PSP -- Unsharp mask with large radius (60), low strength (20). But I am happier using the clarity slider in LR.
bakubo wrote:- LR has the Clarity function. I think it is similar to using usm with a high radius and low strength/amount for local area contrast enhancement, but Clarity may do something different. I can't find this in ASP, but the free Wavelet Sharpen 3 plugin has a similar function you can use.
Which tools are in LR that you use, but are not in ASP?twm47099 wrote: After using both LR and ASP, I have mixed feelings. I've used LR for a few years so its UI, way of doing things, and tools is easy and straightforward to use. ASP is a bit more cumbersome to use and lacks some of the tools I use, making it necessary to also have to use PSP for all my shots. With LR I only need to use PSP for limited types of shots.
Thanks for the reminder about wavelet sharpen. I'll have to try it.bakubo wrote:See my earlier post in this thread:twm47099 wrote:LR has a "clarity" slider, which I use to give a "pop" to my shots. ASP doesn't have this. In the ASP shot, it appears that there is a slight haze over everything. I was able to get the pop back by using "local contrast enhancement" in PSP -- Unsharp mask with large radius (60), low strength (20). But I am happier using the clarity slider in LR.
bakubo wrote:- LR has the Clarity function. I think it is similar to using usm with a high radius and low strength/amount for local area contrast enhancement, but Clarity may do something different. I can't find this in ASP, but the free Wavelet Sharpen 3 plugin has a similar function you can use.Which tools are in LR that you use, but are not in ASP?twm47099 wrote: After using both LR and ASP, I have mixed feelings. I've used LR for a few years so its UI, way of doing things, and tools is easy and straightforward to use. ASP is a bit more cumbersome to use and lacks some of the tools I use, making it necessary to also have to use PSP for all my shots. With LR I only need to use PSP for limited types of shots.
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