You can even still use the film simulations with the iridient dng. 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. Workflow integration tips for other photo management software. Lightroom to iridient x transformer workflow duration. Xtransformer is intended to do fairly mild, capture style processing at the very beginning of your processing chain. More and more photographers are turning to adobe lightroom 5 as their choice postprocessing software. I have often been astonished by the apparent difference in the rendering of fuji raw files between adobe lightroom and iridient developer. A beginners adobe lightroom classic cc workflow 2018.
But when you dont want to change your workflow, you might be looking for a solution for lr. 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. This second part of iridient developer raw processor starts from the conclusion of the first part. Unregistered iridient xtransformer will run in demo mode. Other features include drag and drop batch conversion, chromatic aberration correction, advanced. 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.
Choices in color, contrast and feel are made, even if you decide not to take part in this creative step. 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. Description processing fuji xtrans images in iridient developer. This bundle contains all 4 of these guides and is a little cheaper than buying them separately.
To find out more about iridient developer, check out. You just got home from the most perfect engagement session and you cant wait to start editing your photos. 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. An infographic showing my lightroom flag and star rating workflow, picking out the best photos, deleting the bad ones, and assigning star ratings. In my attempt to create a workflow, or various workflows for. Actually, depending on your image you may not notice that much of a difference. Iridient brings its powerful raw processing for fuji to. When saving the file back into lightroom i am presented with a few options.
However, despite an earlier fix which addressed the demosiacing of xtrans. The information below details getting photos already stored in a lightroom catalog into iridient developer using. When the import dialog box opens select the add photos to catalog without moving in the file handling options. Its also still in beta, so hopefully the option to be a lightroom plugin will be added as well. If youre a fuji xtrans shooter and lightroom user, check out my guide to post processing xtrans files in lightroom. There is a free version of c1 and could be worth it just to process the tricky landscape fine detail shots. But, going too far to retrieve a bad eposed picture will lead to poor image quality. A guide for processing xtrans images in iridient developer.
I have shared my process on my blog, i hope some people find it useful. Lightroom workflow import options go to file import photos from disk. Lightroom workflow adopting a photoshop lightroom workflow. If you get developer which i recommend this video will. 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. When working with raw files, developing images with software like lightroom is a required step of the workflow. Lightroom is a powerful program and you may often find yourself being able to import, edit, and export without ever needing another tool. First of all, you may be wondering what advantages iridient developer gives over using lightroom. A quick look at the new options in iridient developer 2. The workflow to iridient developer is a little different to that of iridient x transformer. A look at the new lightroom integration on vimeo join.
This was a simple macro shot of a caladium leaf that had rain drops left. Its an elegant roundtrip and i think it will change the way you work. In addition to these online tutorials there is additional users manual style documentation. Incorporating iridient developer or photo ninja in your adobe lightroom workflow.
Watch how i use xtransformer and lightroom to edit fuji files. Apply noise reduction, sharpening, and other global adjustments in iridient as needed. I already had a license to iridient developer, but rarely used it because i found the back and forth between lightroom to be too burdensome, notwithstanding the integration as an external editor. In this tutorial, you will see a seamless process for beginning. As a fuji shooter i have been aware of the raw processing software iridient developer for quite some time.
There are two ways of using iridient that ill cover, one is using lightroom first to build and organize all your photo. Iridient developer is a lightweight but powerful raw converter for mac os x. My lightroom workflow is broken down here into 4 simple steps. Its another step in the workflow, but that will give me some extra quality to. If you get the bundle you will receive individual pdfs along with the presets that are included with some of the guides.
From lightroom to photo mechanic, iridient developer. Helen bradley whether its a photograph of mom that youre sending to her or an image that youre preparing to print, most photos can use some fixing before theyre ready to be shared or used. Using iridient xtransformer as a lightroom plugin is a good idea, but for now only to those who use the windows operating system. I shoot fuji and have learned lightroom doesnt do great with the xtrans sensor raw files. Sure lightroom still does many other thing, such as printing and advanced editing with local capabilities. Here on fujirumors ill just share adrians final raking. 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. Processing xtrans images in iridient developer sample. 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.
The first two guides were for lightroom and capture one respectively. Iridient wants photographers can try it out and compare results to adobe lightroom or other raw processors. 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. The video demonstrates how to send files quickly to.
Lightroom to iridient x transformer workflow youtube. One of the best raw developer i know, is certainly iridient developer. Iridient develper looked promising to my eyes, expecially in extracting details from shadows. 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. Sometimes you might need some extra help for more complicated tasks like compositing or removing large, detailed objects. Iridient seemed to create cleaner, clearer, sharper renderings of the same image. 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. 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.
Processing xtrans images in iridient developer ebook. Introduction iridient developer is a lightweight but powerful raw converter for mac os x. Raw developement in affinity photo affinity on desktop. Using iridient developer and lightroom together the. As i mentioned earlier, its not always necessary to use an external raw developer with lightroom nowadays.
While it is not a fully featured photo workflow application like capture one or lightroom, it has. 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. I invite you to go through the test with lots of comparison samples here at aevansphoto. Using iridient developer and lightroom for processing fujifilm xtrans files. Using iridient developer and lightroom for processing. If you get developer which i recommend this video will clear up the roundtripping. For sony alpha shooters i have a new guide with tips on how to get the best from processing your a6000 images in lightroom. Iridient developer in now available for windows fm. The term workflow refers to the method by which we approach the steps of our work. Hi guys, heres my basic workflow for using x transformer on fujifilm raw files. Processing x100s raw with iridient developer part 2. This is where we control the images we import into lightroom. 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. Lightroom do the job for you, luminar tries to do so, in affinity, you will have to work a little more.
While it is not a fully featured photo workflow application like capture one or lightroom, it has some powerful raw conversion features. Raw processing algorithms from iridient developer in simple, easy to use utility that can be combined with existing photo workflow programs like lightroom to. The demo is fully functional and is not time or usage limited, however all exported images will be permanently watermarked. 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. Fujifilm xtrans ebook guide bundle now available thomas. Lightroom beta and apple aperture, raw to the conclusion that shooting raw. Using the develop module in your lightroom 5 photography. Iridient developer renders great results, but for me the workflow in lightroom was better for my needs. The guide also discusses the pros and cons of these workflows, and. The guides cover capture one, lightroom, iridient developer and iridient xtransformer. Once the above has been completed, to send raf images to iridient xtransformer for conversion.
Adobe lightroom or iridient developer for fuji xt2 raw. 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. 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. Iridient x transformer getting it to work as a lightroom. I, as usually process the photos on a mac, will have to convert in the pc first. This software focuses on high quality results, in term of definition for instance. Using iridient developer with lightroom for fuji xtrans.
Lightroom does not need to duplicate or move files in order to make a catalog. This will build a catalog but leave the photos where they are, i. This creates a copy of the image in lightroom and opens the raf file in iridient. I recently purchase the x100t and have been playing with lightroom, capture one and iridient. 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. Iridient developer was raw developer is a powerful imageconversion application designed specifically for os x. The best lightroom classic workflow the ultimate guide. Select the image to edit and choose edit in iridient developer in the photo menu in lightroom. Lightroom definitely shows the worms at 100% while c1 and iridient are very close with iridient being slightly ahead. Iridient developer supports raw files from over 620. Iridient developer is a mac app from iridient digital inc. Both iridient developer and photo ninja are standalone applications, but there is a way of integrating them into your lightroom workflow. This pdf ebook has been formatted for you to print for your own personal use, or it can be read on an ipad. I also have a guides for processing xtrans files in capture one and iridient developer.
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