Aperture versus Photoshop Camera RAW
What would you choose to convert RAW files into JPG after applying image adjustments ? Aperture or Photoshop Camera RAW?
I have tried with Adobe Camera RAW and i obtain fair results.
I have not been able to apply adjustments to several files at the same time in Aperture. I t looks that aperture would be e btter program to catalog, adjust and export files.
What do you recommend?
bonsorte wrote:
What would you choose to convert RAW files into JPG after applying image adjustments ? Aperture or Photoshop Camera RAW?
I am a very long term PS user. I prefer Aperture and find it much faster, even though after thousands of hours with the app I am more proficient with PS. Aperture however does require strong MacIntel hardware for best performance.
As to RAW conversion, IMO Aperture does a slightly better job than ACR.
-Allen Wicks
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Hey,
So, lately I've been shooting in RAW and have finally found some time to process some of the images. I am a Mac user, so I have the option of using either Aperture, or Adobe Camera Raw (Lightroom). Can someone please explain to me the main difference between the two programs, in terms of their ability to retouch/edit RAW images. I've had experience with Adobe Camera Raw (through photoshop cs6) and believe it is an excellent piece of software, does Aperture provide the same kind and quality of tools. The reason I am asking is because while I need a program to help process the RAW files, I also want to organize them in a library where I can see my edits. I am currently using iPhoto and I like the way it works.
So to summarize the question, is aperture as good at processing/editing RAW images as Adobe Camera Raw? If not, why, what are the differences?
Thanks!So to summarize the question, is aperture as good at processing/editing RAW images as Adobe Camera Raw? If not, why, what are the differences?
Much of the difference between the two has to do with the way brushes work (for local adjustments) and some features.
Brushes:
In ACR, the adjustment brush works as a multi-parameter brush where you brush in strokes and can adjust quite a few parameters after adding the brush stroke (e.g., exposure, highlights, shadows, sharpening, noise reduction, clarity, saturation, etc.). ACR adds a 'pin' for each new adjustment which can then be selected to change the parameters of that adjustment.
In Aperture, you use what is called a 'brick' which is a panel dedicated to the type of adjustment (e.g., enhance, highlights & shadows, edge sharpen, noise reduction, etc.). In this case, you use each 'brick' (or panel) to change the brushed in parameters for that specific type of adjustment.
In summary; you can add or change more parameters in ACR with one brushed adjustment than you can in Aperture, but both can add or change the same parameters (with the exception of exposure, which Aperture doesn't currently do as a local brushable adjustment).
ACR has arguably better sharpening and noise reduction control. ACR also has a gradient tool and lens distortion correction which Aperture currently lacks.
I do find that brush speed is about the same with a lot of adjustments added, with Aperture getting better marks overall.
All that said, I would be surprised if Aperture didn't receive some of the tools it currently lacks in the future.
As far as RAW decoding goes, Aperture relies on the OS X camera RAW compatibility feature to render RAW files, so you will already have a sense of what that default render is like with iPhoto and Preview. Aperture can alter those parameters either as a RAW fine tuning preset that you create or with the adjustment bricks.
FWIW, I have been using Adobe ACR at work (on Windows) since it's inception; and while I like the results with some images with regards to highlights, shadows, sharpening and noise, I can get there faster with Aperture. I also don't agree with Adobe's new rental policy for the CC line, so won't be investing in their products anymore. I quite like the 'App Store' paradigm.
Hope that helps. -
I just did the photoshop camera raw update and now every time I try to do a text box or change the text the whole program crashes.
All fixed!!! My Aperture wasn't being recognized because it was in a folder. OK, now I can use my camera with Aperture.
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Does Aperture use Adobe Camera Raw in any way?
Does Aperture use Adobe Camera Raw in any way? Is it important than I upgrade ACR if I do not use Photoshop?
JerryThanks for the relies, guys!
I suspected that there was no connection between Aperture and ACR, but wanted confimation of that fact. You've answered my question.
Thanks again,
Jerry -
Error in updating DPS Desktop Tools CS6 32.0.0 and Photoshop Camera Raw 8.7.1 (CS6)
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or Windows: Adobe - Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter : For Windows : Adobe DNG Converter 8.7.1
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Check with the developer to make sure Adobe Photoshop CS6 works with this version of OS X. You may need to reinstall the application. Be sure to install any available updates for the application and OS X."
Please tell me what to do so I can edit from Lightroom to Photoshop.In Photoshop, if you choose Help - About Plug-in... - Camera Raw, does it say 8.6?
Seems to me there was some hiccup they found in the update process, which prompted this:
Camera Raw updates cannot be applied
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There was an error downloading this update. Please quit and try again later.
Photoshop Camera Raw 6.5 Update
There was an error downloading this update. Please quit and try again later.Hi,
Which operating system are you running on?
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Are you trying to do Help - Updates?
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Adobe - Photoshop Elements : For Macintosh : Adobe Photoshop Elements 9.0.3 update
Adobe - Photoshop Elements : For Macintosh : Camera Raw 6.5 update for Elements 9
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Brian -
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http://blogs.adobe.com/crawlspace/2012/07/photoshop-basic-troubleshooting-steps-to-fix-mos t-issues.html#TroubleshootUpdates
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Hi there
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Photoshop Camera Raw 6.7-Update Installation failed
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System information:
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Operating system: Windows XP 32-Bit
Version: 5.1 Service Pack 3
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Camera Raw 6.7.1
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