WhiteLight
Senior Member
Hi all you nikonites
I desperately need some help.
I just recently decided i had enough time learning about my D5100 and shot a few pics & it was time to learn to 'process' these photos.
So there i was already in a dilemma as to where to start with the dozens of programs out there. with users of each saying why their preferred software is... well, better..
After a lot of reads, i got nowhere.
So i decided to download the trial version of Capture NX2 to see what it was all about..
and that's when things started flying above my head.
i ain't a computer noob & i can handle my way around, but this was like some alien program to me.
To put things in perspective, i only started with a camera this year.
Never shot fotos even with a point and shoot or my fone cam.
so, i haven't the foggiest idea about processing a photo & what it involves...
i would be really happy if anyone can help me with the following 3 questions-
1) Is capture nx2 the software to go to?
Considering me still taking baby steps in the world of photography, is this a good place to start?
Cos i can't find any good material for absolute beginners like me.
All the you tube vids assume you to have at least basic knowledge in post processing.
The capture nx 2 manual is not really helpful either. and its 270 pages.
The Nikon official videos are good, but again the first steps to be taken seem to be a 'do it yourself' feature.
I have seen loads of tutorials for lightroom, photoshop etc.
so... should i change my starting point?
2) Any links to videos or pdf's that can help in getting started with the above?
3) what are the things i need to do as standard once i have transferred the files over to my PC?
I mean, what does post processing entail.
i would be HUGELY grateful if you could provide me the steps...
4) anything else you think would help!
as am sure you understand by reading my post above, i am a total beginner in photography & even more in processing... and for the love of life i can't find the starting point... so please be kind
anything you suggest is very welcome..
Thanks!
I desperately need some help.
I just recently decided i had enough time learning about my D5100 and shot a few pics & it was time to learn to 'process' these photos.
So there i was already in a dilemma as to where to start with the dozens of programs out there. with users of each saying why their preferred software is... well, better..
After a lot of reads, i got nowhere.
So i decided to download the trial version of Capture NX2 to see what it was all about..
and that's when things started flying above my head.
i ain't a computer noob & i can handle my way around, but this was like some alien program to me.
To put things in perspective, i only started with a camera this year.
Never shot fotos even with a point and shoot or my fone cam.
so, i haven't the foggiest idea about processing a photo & what it involves...
i would be really happy if anyone can help me with the following 3 questions-
1) Is capture nx2 the software to go to?
Considering me still taking baby steps in the world of photography, is this a good place to start?
Cos i can't find any good material for absolute beginners like me.
All the you tube vids assume you to have at least basic knowledge in post processing.
The capture nx 2 manual is not really helpful either. and its 270 pages.
The Nikon official videos are good, but again the first steps to be taken seem to be a 'do it yourself' feature.
I have seen loads of tutorials for lightroom, photoshop etc.
so... should i change my starting point?
2) Any links to videos or pdf's that can help in getting started with the above?
3) what are the things i need to do as standard once i have transferred the files over to my PC?
I mean, what does post processing entail.
i would be HUGELY grateful if you could provide me the steps...
4) anything else you think would help!
as am sure you understand by reading my post above, i am a total beginner in photography & even more in processing... and for the love of life i can't find the starting point... so please be kind
anything you suggest is very welcome..
Thanks!
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