Cancelling Adobe and using On1
A little over a month ago I decided to try a new (to me) software for photo editing. I have been an Adobe Lightroom user for many years and I’m quite proficient with it. So going to a new software with the schedule I keep shooting was a bit intimidating. I started reading forums and watching videos just to see what I would be getting myself into. I was pleasantly surprised with the results other’s were getting and at the ease they were obtaining them, so I did it, I purchased On1 and I also purchased a year of their On1 Plus.
A Rough Start
At first I was getting great results, it was easy and although I had to watch a video or two I was pleased with my purchase. Then comes the update…….well that did not go smoothly at all! At first I thought it was me, and the fact that I had no idea what I was doing with this program, so I went onto the forums and tech support to see what I was doing wrong, I found out it wasn’t me, it was the update, it was filled with bugs and naturally it was during a deadline for getting photos to my venue for a show I had shot and mind you I had already given up Adobe Lightroom; cancelled my membership and moved on to bigger and better things or so I thought. In a panic I had to go back on and reinstall Adobe Lightroom to get my project finished.
Two Weeks Later…
Two weeks after this happened, I was reading the forum and found out the bugs were fixed. I still have to keep Adobe products for now due to their “contract”, but I have been editing 100% with On1 and I love it! I have also talked to some photographer friends who are considering the move, but they are waiting to see what I think first.
I have included a few before and after photos, can you spot the differences?
After using this software for a while longer I will update you with the findings. For now use what you’re comfortable with, but keep your options open, because you may find something you like better.
I’ll see you behind the lens!
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