Tag for questions relating to the use of free and open source software instead of closed commercial software.
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What are the key photography-related features from Photoshop that are missing in GIMP?
I am on a tight budget and chose to use GIMP for editing since it is free.
What important photographic post-processing features am I missing from Photoshop?
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Which software to assemble a time-lapse from images?
I own a Nikon D700, which has in-camera support for taking time-lapse photos, but I need advice on the easiest and best software solutions for processing the resulting heap of images. I accept that ...
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Can anyone recommend a good open-source photo management platforms for power users?
Short version of the question:
Does anyone know of any good open-source photo management/editing suites, a la Aperture or Lightroom?
I'd want it to run on MacOS X, by the way, though options that ...
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How does the Curves tool work in GIMP?
I started using GIMP recently, and came across an option called Curves under the Colors menu. What does this tool do, and how do I use it correctly?
I get some good colors if I make a graph in 'S' ...
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Is there an equivalent to Adobe's “Vibrance” in Gimp?
See: What's the difference between saturation and vibrance in Lightroom?
In a nutshell, Adobe's Vibrance is a "smart" color adjustment that increases saturation selectively, leaving skin tones ...
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Please suggest a workflow on Mac using only free/open source software
I own a D90 with a Nikon 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. However ever since buying my camera I am struggling to find a proper workflow to process RAW images on my Mac which does at least the following
Adjust ...
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In ufraw, how to use the two curves?
I have a basic understanding of curves. That is, I know the mathematical concept behind them, and I have an idea what happens when I change them. But this knowledge came from sources which assumed ...
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How safe is CHDK?
I've played with time-lapse photography using my father in law's Canon Rebel, using a USB cable, gphoto2 and an Ubuntu laptop. I want to create similar videos using my own A590 IS, but it cannot be ...
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Is there an open format to share image editing information?
I'm trying to find what would be the easiest way to share editing information across application while keeping the original image.
My needs are pretty basic: I do keywording, toning and white ...
