Jmoffett
New member
As a newbie, I have another question for this wise group. My typical workflow for post processing is as follows:
Topaz recommends running the files through Photo AI prior to post processing in NX Studio, LR or PS. This is opposite of what I was expecting.
What do all of you do for this?
****Not trying to start a separate discussion here, but my reasoning for using NX Studio comes as a result of completing Christopher Balmer's on-line training classes of The Yellowstone Camera Store and Perfect Light Camera and Supply and talking to Christopher in person at his West Yellowstone store. I learned that LR and PS apply their own algorithms rather than Nikon's proprietary algorithms and data is actually reduced/deleted from the original file and can be seen in a reduction of file size. The same is true for Cannon and Sony. In the past, I used PS and LR but have since found that many times, no adjustments are needed in NX studio as opposed to PS and LR. Basically, the camera was taking better pics than I thought it was. The controls are basically identical and less work is involved. A side benefit that I really did not factor in, is that the camera manufacturer's software is free. In any case, Christopher made a believer out of me. I know and respect that everyone has their opinions and preferences. At the end of the day, NX Studio works well for this newbie.
- Transfer files from camera memory cards into my standard file folder structure on a SSD working drive and backup HD with another copy on iCloud. The folder structure has separate folders for each step of the process to keep the files separated and easy to search.
- Rename files using "A Better File Rename" program using the following format for search ability - YYYY-MM-DD HH_MM C-Basic Descriptor Text-123456-Editing Descriptor
- I cull and select files for further processing if needed with "Photo Mechanic 6"
- Since I shoot a D500 primary and a D7500 secondary, I use Nikon NX Studio for post adjustments and conversion to JPG. ****
- If I need a water mark to put the file name at the bottom of the pic for identification, I use "iWatermark Pro" and have a separate folder for WM photos.
Topaz recommends running the files through Photo AI prior to post processing in NX Studio, LR or PS. This is opposite of what I was expecting.
What do all of you do for this?
****Not trying to start a separate discussion here, but my reasoning for using NX Studio comes as a result of completing Christopher Balmer's on-line training classes of The Yellowstone Camera Store and Perfect Light Camera and Supply and talking to Christopher in person at his West Yellowstone store. I learned that LR and PS apply their own algorithms rather than Nikon's proprietary algorithms and data is actually reduced/deleted from the original file and can be seen in a reduction of file size. The same is true for Cannon and Sony. In the past, I used PS and LR but have since found that many times, no adjustments are needed in NX studio as opposed to PS and LR. Basically, the camera was taking better pics than I thought it was. The controls are basically identical and less work is involved. A side benefit that I really did not factor in, is that the camera manufacturer's software is free. In any case, Christopher made a believer out of me. I know and respect that everyone has their opinions and preferences. At the end of the day, NX Studio works well for this newbie.