The best lightroom classic workflow the ultimate guide. This fairly lengthy video tutorial shows my process and workflow for working with both lightroom, and iridient developer to get the best quality from fuji xtrans files. Iridient developer supports raw files from over 620. Whether they seek an elaborate solution to working with a large archive or a streamlined solution for working with a more modestly sized library, photographers yearn for the smartest and most efficient approach. Iridient developer renders great results, but for me the workflow in lightroom was better for my needs. This creates a copy of the image in lightroom and opens the raf file in iridient. So the photo mechanic and iridient developer work well together and offer, at the end, a better flexibility in file management and a very good raw processing. Using iridient developer with lightroom for fuji xtrans.
Using the develop module in your lightroom 5 photography. Description processing fuji xtrans images in iridient developer. Iridient developer is a mac app from iridient digital inc. For sony alpha shooters i have a new guide with tips on how to get the best from processing your a6000 images in lightroom. The full list of over 800 supported raw cameras can be viewed here. It reminded me that i have yet to really do a followup to my iridient transformer post from back when the tool was first released, so i am here today with an update on this tool for those who prefer to. If youre a fuji xtrans shooter and lightroom user, check out my guide to post processing xtrans files in lightroom. A lot has been said about capture ones latest update and the improvements that it has brought to fujifilm x series photographers who have decided to jump ship from lightroom to capture one. Lightroom to iridient x transformer workflow youtube. You can even still use the film simulations with the iridient dng. Processing xtrans images in iridient developer sample. Other features include drag and drop batch conversion, chromatic aberration correction, advanced. Raw processing algorithms from iridient developer in simple, easy to use utility that can be combined with existing photo workflow programs like lightroom to. This is where we control the images we import into lightroom.
Ntransformer provides some of the high quality, early stage raw processing algorithms from iridient developer in simple, easy to use utility that can be combined with existing photo workflow programs like lightroom to quickly improve raw image quality. This second part of iridient developer raw processor starts from the conclusion of the first part. This will build a catalog but leave the photos where they are, i. This pdf ebook has been formatted for you to print for your own personal use, or it can be read on an ipad. Fujifilm xtrans ebook guide bundle now available thomas. Iridient x transformer getting it to work as a lightroom. When working with raw files, developing images with software like lightroom is a required step of the workflow. Lightroom definitely shows the worms at 100% while c1 and iridient are very close with iridient being slightly ahead. Processing xtrans images in iridient developer ebook. This was a simple macro shot of a caladium leaf that had rain drops left. Once the above has been completed, to send raf images to iridient xtransformer for conversion. Xtransformer is intended to do fairly mild, capture style processing at the very beginning of your processing chain. And here it is, the iridient x transformer ixt, a stand alone app or lr plugin, that will tranform the raf files into a dng file with the famous iridient demosaicing process.
But, going too far to retrieve a bad eposed picture will lead to poor image quality. In addition to these online tutorials there is additional users manual style documentation. Iridient wants photographers can try it out and compare results to adobe lightroom or other raw processors. Iridient brings its powerful raw processing for fuji to. Using iridient developer and lightroom for processing. Using iridient developer and lightroom for processing fujifilm xtrans files. Actually, depending on your image you may not notice that much of a difference. Lightroom is a powerful program and you may often find yourself being able to import, edit, and export without ever needing another tool. A beginners adobe lightroom classic cc workflow 2018. The workflow to iridient developer is a little different to that of iridient x transformer. Iridient seemed to create cleaner, clearer, sharper renderings of the same image.
I have often been astonished by the apparent difference in the rendering of fuji raw files between adobe lightroom and iridient developer. The information below details getting photos already stored in a lightroom catalog into iridient developer using lightroom itself, in addition to working through lightroom to open images you can always open your original image files directly into iridient developer independently from lightroom using drag and drop from the finder or using the open. Iridient developer is a lightweight but powerful raw converter for mac os x. In this video, i look at using xtransformer and lightroom for processing fuji x trans files from an xpro 2. If you get developer which i recommend this video will clear up the roundtripping. Using iridient developer and lightroom together the. There are two ways of using iridient that ill cover, one is using lightroom first to build and organize all your photo. The term workflow refers to the method by which we approach the steps of our work. There is a free version of c1 and could be worth it just to process the tricky landscape fine detail shots. Introduction iridient developer is a lightweight but powerful raw converter for mac os x. Here on fujirumors ill just share adrians final raking.
More and more photographers are turning to adobe lightroom 5 as their choice postprocessing software. The guides cover capture one, lightroom, iridient developer and iridient xtransformer. Lightroom workflow adopting a photoshop lightroom workflow. I have shared my process on my blog, i hope some people find it useful.
The first two guides were for lightroom and capture one respectively. Iridient developer gives advanced photographers total control over every aspect of their digital cameras output, yet still provides easy draganddrop conversion convenience and access to basic adjustments for the casual user. Both iridient developer and photo ninja are standalone applications, but there is a way of integrating them into your lightroom workflow. To find out more about iridient developer, check out. The absolute adjustment range in iridient developer or lightroom or most any other full raw editor for both sharpening and noise reduction is going to be much greater than that in xtransformer. I am a pro wedding and events photographer and created a workflow process that uses lightroom to manage and edit the s of images efficiently. Apply noise reduction, sharpening, and other global adjustments in iridient as needed.
From lightroom to photo mechanic, iridient developer. Hi guys, heres my basic workflow for using x transformer on fujifilm raw files. Workflow integration tips for other photo management software. Adobe lightroom or iridient developer for fuji xt2 raw. In my attempt to create a workflow, or various workflows for. The video demonstrates how to send files quickly to. Lightroom workflow import options go to file import photos from disk.
As a fuji shooter i have been aware of the raw processing software iridient developer for quite some time. One of the best raw developer i know, is certainly iridient developer. The demo is fully functional and is not time or usage limited, however all exported images will be permanently watermarked. A look at the new lightroom integration on vimeo join. When saving the file back into lightroom i am presented with a few options. Its another step in the workflow, but that will give me some extra quality to. The information below details getting photos already stored in a lightroom catalog into iridient developer using. Select the image to edit and choose edit in iridient developer in the photo menu in lightroom. First of all, you may be wondering what advantages iridient developer gives over using lightroom. However, despite an earlier fix which addressed the demosiacing of xtrans. The guide also discusses the pros and cons of these workflows, and. If you get developer which i recommend this video will. Using iridient xtransformer as a lightroom plugin is a good idea, but for now only to those who use the windows operating system.
A guide for processing xtrans images in iridient developer. Lightroom do the job for you, luminar tries to do so, in affinity, you will have to work a little more. One focuses on doing most of your work in iridient developer, while the other discusses doing a minimal amount of processing in iridient developer, and finishing your images in lightroom. Watch how i use xtransformer and lightroom to edit fuji files. While it is not a fully featured photo workflow application like capture one or lightroom, it has. I recently purchase the x100t and have been playing with lightroom, capture one and iridient. Using iridient developer and lightroom for processing fujifilm xtrans files from thomas fitzgerald on vimeo this fairly lengthy video tutorial shows thomas fitzgeralds process and workflow for working with both lightroom, and iridient developer to get the optimum quality from fuji xtrans files. Short, task focused tutorials on quickly getting up to speed with iridient developer editing and how to best integrate iridient developer into your existing photo management workflow. Processing x100s raw with iridient developer part 2. But when you dont want to change your workflow, you might be looking for a solution for lr. Coming from someone that absolutely loves adobe lightroom, i have to say, the iridient developer has a great many positive attributes to processing raw raf images from the fuji xtrans sensors. Its also still in beta, so hopefully the option to be a lightroom plugin will be added as well. My lightroom workflow is broken down here into 4 simple steps.
If you get the bundle you will receive individual pdfs along with the presets that are included with some of the guides. You just got home from the most perfect engagement session and you cant wait to start editing your photos. I shoot fuji and have learned lightroom doesnt do great with the xtrans sensor raw files. Choices in color, contrast and feel are made, even if you decide not to take part in this creative step. Sure lightroom still does many other thing, such as printing and advanced editing with local capabilities. In this tutorial, you will see a seamless process for beginning. Its an elegant roundtrip and i think it will change the way you work. Iridient developer was raw developer is a powerful imageconversion application designed specifically for os x.
Sometimes you might need some extra help for more complicated tasks like compositing or removing large, detailed objects. Workflow with iridient developer and lightroom in reply to brian griffith jun 18, 2016 what i do not understand is why iridient doesnt just use the raw file perhaps as dng and then write its edits back into xmp so that we can keep on using the raw file with lr and dont end up with yet another file taking up space. Lightroom to iridient x transformer workflow duration. While it is not a fully featured photo workflow application like capture one or lightroom, it has some powerful raw conversion features. As i mentioned earlier, its not always necessary to use an external raw developer with lightroom nowadays. I also have a guides for processing xtrans files in capture one and iridient developer. I invite you to go through the test with lots of comparison samples here at aevansphoto.
Lightroom does not need to duplicate or move files in order to make a catalog. Just wanted to point this out, this is iridient transformer, a pared down version of iridient developer, and works as a perfect companion to lightroom. This bundle contains all 4 of these guides and is a little cheaper than buying them separately. While adobe photoshop cs6 equips all manner of visual artists with tools for their various crafts, lightroom is a streamlined processing software tailored to photographers who need advanced image editing and management capabilities without unnecessary clutter. Lightroom beta and apple aperture, raw to the conclusion that shooting raw. Incorporating iridient developer or photo ninja in your adobe lightroom workflow. Raw developement in affinity photo affinity on desktop. This software focuses on high quality results, in term of definition for instance. Iridient developer in now available for windows fm. Iridient develper looked promising to my eyes, expecially in extracting details from shadows. A quick look at the new options in iridient developer 2. An infographic showing my lightroom flag and star rating workflow, picking out the best photos, deleting the bad ones, and assigning star ratings. When the import dialog box opens select the add photos to catalog without moving in the file handling options.
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