Damien Symonds Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, margaretbonson said: 2. Use the save as button and save JPEG files No no no no no no no no no. DO NOT SAVE THOSE JPEG FILES! Just use the "Open" button in ACR to open all of the files into Photoshop.
margaretbonson Posted October 18, 2017 Author Posted October 18, 2017 Okay, that was where I was a tad confused in the video, I interpreted/thought otherwise for some reason. So, to batch edit -- edit my photos in ACR, click DONE, then pull over the multiple files from bridge and follow on with the video.
Damien Symonds Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 No, not DONE. Edit them in ACR and press OPEN. Once they're all open in Photoshop, do the cropping and run Image Processor, per the video.
margaretbonson Posted October 18, 2017 Author Posted October 18, 2017 Okay. But in the video, why were you dragging photos over from bridge?
Damien Symonds Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 Because the video is made for people who do things PROPERLY. You're not supposed to give clients photos you've only edited in raw, Margaret. It's terrible. After you've finished this job you're working on, PLEASE don't take any more clients until you've actually learned how to edit. The editing workflow is this: Raw editing Photoshop editing with Levels etc Save your PSD master file THEN output.
margaretbonson Posted October 18, 2017 Author Posted October 18, 2017 I appreciate the advice, but I beg to differ. I've taken some excellent shots and done some clean edits in ACR and provided my clients with great photos that they are very happy with. Granted it is not a professional photoshop edit, I can still give my clients great photos. You compared ACR to editing in light room - I know there are tons of photographers out there editing in lightroom and delivering their photos to their clients. Sorry, I don't mean to go on a proving rant here, but I am doing my best to start a photography business. In order to grow, I need to take on clients. I don't know everything yet, hence why I'm taking courses and learning to better myself. I'm sure you don't want my whole life story but I am a teacher, so photography is a second job. It's all a matter of how much time I have. But rest assured, I take things very serious and am up to the challenge of bettering myself as a photographer. Thank you for your help so far in this process.
Damien Symonds Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 No. There is no photo in the world that is perfect with only raw editing. 1 minute ago, margaretbonson said: I know there are tons of photographers out there editing in lightroom and delivering their photos to their clients. Yes, and their work is shit.
Damien Symonds Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 I'm so pleased you have taken the first step out of that mire. Bridge now. Photoshop next.
margaretbonson Posted October 18, 2017 Author Posted October 18, 2017 I wasn't saying my photos were perfect. If I had time to take every class I could on editing and shooting I would do it all before I took on clients. But, I needed to start somewhere. I needed funds to put back into my business. I had to start somewhere. Someday soon I'm sure I will look back on my original photos and laugh at how good I thought they were, but for now - they are good enough for me and the clients I am pleasing.
Damien Symonds Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 One year from now you'll look back and cry at the rubbish you were giving clients. It's painful, but it's part of the journey. You're going to love stepping above the level of those Lightroom "professionals" and producing images to be proud of.
margaretbonson Posted October 18, 2017 Author Posted October 18, 2017 Touche. Thanks for the advice and for this opportunity. I'm really really liking everything so far. I take it seriously.
margaretbonson Posted October 19, 2017 Author Posted October 19, 2017 I'm sorry, I just have a reeeally hard time thinking that everything I've been doing so far is crap. I know you do NOT want this to take place in askdamien section, but if I attach just ONE photo will you look at it and honestly tell me whether you think its a rubbish terrible edit?
Damien Symonds Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 I'd rather see your broader portfolio.
margaretbonson Posted October 19, 2017 Author Posted October 19, 2017 I ordered a new calibrator because the first one came with a cd software and my MacBook doesn't have cd drive. Then I am signing up for delux class. Will you still look at my portfolio now?
Damien Symonds Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 12 minutes ago, margaretbonson said: I ordered a new calibrator because the first one came with a cd software and my MacBook doesn't have cd drive. Oh no! You didn't need to do that! I wish you'd asked me. All calibrator software is available for download from the manufacturer's website. Even if you DID have a CD drive, you still wouldn't have used the disk, because the software on it is always out of date by the time it reaches you. 13 minutes ago, margaretbonson said: Will you still look at my portfolio now? Of course.
margaretbonson Posted October 19, 2017 Author Posted October 19, 2017 Well.... I also was reading some other info from reviews on amazon about the one I bought and I just figured I would give the other recommendation you gave a try. I returned the color munki xrite and bought the spider pro s5p100. is my Facebook page sufficient enough? If so the link is https://m.facebook.com/capturingmaggiephotography/
margaretbonson Posted October 19, 2017 Author Posted October 19, 2017 If you look at my timeline photos the first 18 or so are recent ones I edited in ACR after taking your Raw class
Damien Symonds Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 Yes, exactly as I expected. The raw processing is good for the most part, but they have that half-done look to them, because you literally have only half-edited them. The Levels Class is going to blow your mind.
margaretbonson Posted October 19, 2017 Author Posted October 19, 2017 I can't wait. Once my calibrator comes - can I start the Levels Class?
Damien Symonds Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 I'd prefer to see a few more raw images first.
margaretbonson Posted October 19, 2017 Author Posted October 19, 2017 Okay sounds good. From what you looked at - - how did they look?
Damien Symonds Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 Still a little inconsistent, but enormously improved from the older ones.
margaretbonson Posted October 20, 2017 Author Posted October 20, 2017 Ok good. This is a setting in my online client galleries. Should it be changed ?
Damien Symonds Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 Yeah, maybe better change it to the size we've been working on, eh?
Damien Symonds Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 Can we clarify one more time? These images (the 1100x850 ones) aren't the ones you're letting the clients download, are they?
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