5 minutes read Well, it’s been a few weeks since I started the Deep Dive series and published that article on GIMP 3.0 — and let’s just say, it didn’t go unnoticed. I’ve received quite a few responses, mostly via email, a handful in the comments, and they all share one thing: things don’t always... Continue Reading →
6 minutes read + video Once you've downloaded your latest photos to your computer and given them proper names, it's time to sort them and delete any unusable shots right away. Since we shoot in RAW, we’ll do this directly in RawTherapee. A quick note: if you shoot in both RAW and JPEG, you can... Continue Reading →
6 minutes reading time I can promote RawTherapee (RT) all I want, but if people are set in their ways with certain software, camera brands, and habits don’t allow themselves to take a peek over the fence… well, who knows? Maybe, just maybe, there’s a patch of grass out there that’s greener. Or even a... Continue Reading →
5 minutes read time Version Management in RawTherapee: A Flexible Approach When it comes to version management in photo editing, Adobe Lightroom offers a history panel and virtual copies, allowing users to revert to previous edits and compare different versions easily. However, this system is deeply tied to Lightroom’s catalog, which has some drawbacks: the... Continue Reading →
2 minutes reading time I use RawTherapee for editing my photos. It's a completely free and open-source tool that offers a powerful and flexible workflow. Now that I've started working with video, I needed an editing program that met the same criteria—free, open-source, and feature-rich. For me, that choice was Shotcut. Just like in RawTherapee,... Continue Reading →
If you haven’t seen the photo series in La Gallerie yet, it might be best to check it out first and then come back here for the technical details. 5 minutes reading time. "Ok, here we go!" – The Only Line I Spoke in the Video At 2:19 in the video, you’ll hear my only... Continue Reading →
Only 5 minutes to read + the first 5 minutes of a video For a while, I’ve been encouraging others to explore RawTherapee—not to push them, but to share my experience. It’s a reliable, user-friendly program that’s often misunderstood as overly complex. In reality, it’s straightforward to use and can save you money by eliminating... Continue Reading →
Less than 5 minutes read time. The Agent Revolution: Why You Should Start Today The title of this article might seem unrelated to what you’re about to read, but stick with me—I’ll tie it all together after a brief detour into my background. I’m a former IT professional, and my first encounter with computers was... Continue Reading →
4 minutes read time. The tool, initially called "Local Adjustment Tool" in RawTherapee 5.10, was renamed "Selective Editing" in version 5.11, likely reflecting expanded capabilities. It took me a while to realize the true potential of this tool. I first noticed it in RawTherapee 5.10 but didn’t grasp what a fantastic feature it is for... Continue Reading →
Less than 6 minutes read time - Latest update below I’m always looking for ways to improve, and recently, I focused on optimizing my website's limited storage while presenting larger, high-quality photos to my audience. During this search, I discovered an alternative image format: WebP. WebP and JPG (JPEG) are both widely used image formats,... Continue Reading →
Less than 1 minute read time. The article linked below discusses a color issue in RawTherapee, where images looked different on-screen compared to after being uploaded to WordPress. I resolved this by adjusting a setting in RawTherapee. However, this isn't exclusive to RawTherapee—it could also occur in your editor or be related to the output... Continue Reading →
Attention Olympus and OM System Camera Users: The LightSnowDev firmware SD Card update tool is no longer operational, even via their new page. But don’t worry—there’s another way! Important Disclaimer The following method is entirely at your own risk. I tested it today on an older camera, and it worked perfectly. However, there’s no guarantee... Continue Reading →
On October 15, 2024, Amateur Photographer reviewed RawTherapee as the best free RAW editor. However, the well-known magazine didn’t shy away from pointing out some drawbacks alongside their praise. As a long-time RawTherapee user since its very first version, I was naturally curious to read their take on it. What immediately caught my attention—after skimming... Continue Reading →
You’ve probably encountered this situation yourself: suddenly, a new follower appears or someone likes your post, and they’re someone you don’t know. Our natural curiosity often leads us to investigate further, maybe by checking out their website. However, that’s when you might start realizing this person may not have the best intentions. These bad actors... Continue Reading →
Most visitors come to OSP for its Fujifilm recipes list in the Largest Collection. Now that I've pulled the plug on that, I'm curious to see what happens next. Luts are still growing, and Infrared doesn't attract a lot of people, but maybe I have something that will interest some people, and that is… In... Continue Reading →
For quite a while, I had been shooting in both Raw and Jpg. It seemed like a smart approach – capturing images in both formats provided flexibility, allowing me to have the high-quality Raw files for editing and the more readily accessible Jpg's for quick sharing or viewing. However, as time passed, I began to... Continue Reading →
Intro:I wrote this because I'm concerned about how people sometimes react about Film Simulation Recipes,about the authenticity and accuracy of recipes compared to real film stock, especially in the Fujifilm community. I'm also worried about how some blog writers criticize AI-generated recipes made by ChatGPT, or commenting or detracting from the accuracy of simulation recipes... Continue Reading →
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is something you hear a lot about nowadays. You might already have your own thoughts on it, whether you're not interested or find it confusing and/or to complicated. But dealing with AI doesn't have to be complicated. Here's an insight on how I use it today, and how it might be... Continue Reading →
Well, with this I have probably attracted the attention of some 'free WordPress' users, and many will probably think that this is completely fake, well, the header picture is indeed photoshopped, but the claim is not completely impossible, although an average of 7 a 8000 pictures is probably more feasible. Suppose you post one photo... Continue Reading →
First and foremost, what is EXIF ?EXIF or Exchangeable Image File Format - initial release in 1995Is a standard used for images and sound.Contains data such as camera settings (Aperture, Speed, Iso, Focal Length,…)Image metrics such as Pixels and Size.Date and TimeGeolocation, User, Copyright information.And much more… jExifToolGUI is a graphical tool based on Phil... Continue Reading →
A new modern laptop may be faster, but still has one problem, and that is storage.You rarely have more than 512GB when you buy a budget laptop capable of photography and video editing, then we are talking about laptops in the price range of €750-€1500.If you go for a graphically better and/or faster laptop, and... Continue Reading →
A while ago I published an article about a script that I used to control the RAW files in my workflow -> A Script to solve a Workflow ProblemIn my workflow I splitted the JPGs and RAW files while transferring to my computerThen I sorted my JPGs, and only kept the RAWs of my best JPGs.The... Continue Reading →
So, maybe you also bought a new laptop with Linux like me ?and if it turned out to be a Dell, it will run on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.That's a good thing, because not only is Ubuntu one of the most stable operating systems, the version 20.04 LTS is supported until April 2030, so you'll be... Continue Reading →
Since I switched to Olympus, I have also started filming more.I even bought a Zhiyun Weebill S Gimbal to make the filming experience even more pleasant, but I'm not there yet.My best camera stays at home on the short bike rides, and with it the gimbal that I bought exactly for that camera.So my short... Continue Reading →
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