Processing raw using Google Picasa

digicammad (e2 Member)

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28 Mar 2005 - 10:49 AM

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For those of you trying out Raw Shooter Essentials, there is another piece of software you should take a look at - Google Picasa.

You may already know that Picasa is a free photo cataloguing app, but it also has some basic photo editing functions and as it reads raw files it can process them.

I doubt it would be much good with shots which needed serious adjustments, the controls are ilmited and some only have an auto option, but this shot] was processed with Picasa.

If you don't want to (or can't afford) Capture 1 and can't get RSE to work for you Picasa may give you another option.

Ian

digicammad (e2 Member)

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29 Mar 2005 - 12:29 AM

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You're welcome Connie. As I said, it may not have sufficient control of adjustments for many shots but even if you just use it to read the raw files and export (jpeg only I think) it could help.

Ian

digicammad (e2 Member)

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29 Mar 2005 - 3:34 AM

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Quote: I suspect I will be uninstalling Photoshop Album 2.

I did within hours of installing Picasa. :0)

digicammad (e2 Member)

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29 Mar 2005 - 4:59 AM

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and it isn't free. :0)

brian1208 (e2 Member)

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25 Jun 2006 - 9:19 PM

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I wish I'd spotted this earlier Ian.

As it is, I have just downloaded Picasa2 and its happily cataloguing all my images - what a remarkable little programme, quick too (and as you say FREE, my favourite price .

I suspect I may end ditching some of my existing software if it continues to be so clever! )

digicammad (e2 Member)

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26 Jun 2006 - 7:33 AM

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You should be able to just right click on the image and choose edit from the pop up menu, as long as your file associations are correct. If not, choose edit with and PS should be on the submenu.

Mitzi

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26 Jun 2006 - 3:35 PM

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I see Adobe have taken over RS Premium!

Mitzi

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26 Jun 2006 - 7:24 PM

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I must admit I was surprised at how good RSE was originally and it just got better with 2006 and Premium. I suppose we will now have to pay an Adobe arm and a leg for it. I still cannot see how CS2 can be £850. I am told that CS2 can be easily bought as a rip-off copy for £5! How do folk do that? Amazing.