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Guys, im used to processing my RAW files in Ps3 but im now trying DPP.. thing is, i like the way you can very quickly open the RAW and make adjustments, now, what can i do to make it look more like the RAW converter in Ps?? im specificaly looking to have the Fill and exposure sliders or the next best thing..

Can anyone help..

I want to just bring out shadow detail in as easier way as possible as i suck at Ps.. lol..
 
DPP doesn't have a fill light control - the closest you can get is playing with the curves. In some respects DPP is pretty basic for processing raw files but at the same time is also one of the best in terms of image quality. I still use it on occasion for some shots, somehow it just seems cleaner than PS/Lightroom...
 
I kind of came to the same conclusion.. there must be a GOOD RAW processor.. iv got 300 RAW's that iv shot today at a kids sports day!! most of them dont need much.. im just so fed up with waiting for Ps3 to open each time!! so im trying DPP.. its ok.. nice and quick for the quick adjustments..

I think im going to have to read up on the thread about RAW converters that was started recently..

Thanks.. :thumbs:
 
If you're processing lots of images then you Lightroom is a better bet as it's much better at applying settings to multiple images - DPP and PS can do it but not as easily or quickly.
 
Why are you having to wait for ps to open EACH time?

Do you open a new instance of PS with every photo??

Try keeping a small window of the stored RAW photos and drag each one as yo need it onto the workspace of Photoshop and it opens.
 
Right, I shall look into that.. iv not really used Lightroom.. i like the idea of being able to appliy the same adjustments to multiple files.. im doing it all by hand atm!! lol.. im getting bored!!
 
Janice said:
Why are you having to wait for ps to open EACH time?

Do you open a new instance of PS with every photo??

Try keeping a small window of the stored RAW photos and drag each one as yo need it onto the workspace of Photoshop and it opens.
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You should know by now Janice.. Im THICK!!! lol...
 
fraggle I've sometimes used Phase one capture 1, it's ok, quick and good image quality. But I still use aperture for bulk conversions.
 
Sorry!!! :D
answer my first two lines first! do you keep photoshop open all the time you are working on the different photos... or do you shut it between each photo?
 
i shut it..

When i open a RAW, it opens Ps and then the Converter.. i close it all when im finished with each pic to get it off the screen so i can see the rest of the images.. iv tried to leave it iopen and just close the pic im working on but it seems just as slow either way!!
 
fraggle101 said:
i shut it..

When i open a RAW, it opens Ps and then the Converter.. i close it all when im finished with each pic to get it off the screen so i can see the rest of the images.. iv tried to leave it iopen and just close the pic im working on but it seems just as slow either way!!
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What i was suggesting was to open the window where RAW pics reside on your computer and close the window down smaller in one corner of your screen. As you want to open each photo just drag that icon over to the grey workspace of photoshop which is open and it will open in the raw converter.

Dont know how quick or slow it is though!! :D
 
i see.. i didnt know you could do that.. i would have thought it would dump the image file somewhere else!! lol.. i think the converter itself is slow to open.. i may give it a go though.. thank you ..
 
pxl8 said:
If you're processing lots of images then you Lightroom is a better bet as it's much better at applying settings to multiple images - DPP and PS can do it but not as easily or quickly.
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If your applying the same setting to every image then it's very easy in DPP.

1)Apply the setting to the first image
2)Go back to the main window and right click on this image and "Copy recipe to clipboard"
3)Select all your other images, right click and "Paste recipe to selected images"

Voilà all done
 
That's true, the problems really start when you only want to copy a couple of settings, not all of them :(

DPP is great for working one single or small numbers of images at a time but I often need to batch 100s or even 1000s of images and there LR non-linear workflow really shines.
 
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