LrC 15 and PS 27

[Only RF]

I’ve been reading that some have been getting the upgrade. I figured it would be about Wednesday with Adobe Max. Adobe rolls that out in regions so it may be a day or two. This would include Lr.

 

[PKM-UK]

I’ve been reading that some have been getting the upgrade. I figured it would be about Wednesday with Adobe Max. Adobe rolls that out in regions so it may be a day or two. This would include Lr.

Hi Only RF,

No updates being shown for me at present (for LrC/ PS/ Camera Raw).

Phil

 

[Dean Wilson]

My current versions:

Photoshop v26.11
Camera Raw v17.5.1
Bridge v15.1.2
Lightroom v8.5.1
Lightroom Classis v14.5.1

 

[Only RF]

I have the same versions. I was commenting on someone who claims they got the upgrades. I excepted them on Wednesday (give or take a day) so we will see them soon.

I even tried the old account log out and log trick but that didn't work.

 

[MrSparks999]

LRC 14.5.1 for me here in the UK

 

[PKM-UK]

Ooh-err...

Updates are now available in the UK.

(Cue YouTuber 'What's New' Floodgates... ).

Phil

 

[Only RF]

Ooh-err...

Updates are now available in the UK.

(Cue YouTuber 'What's New' Floodgates... ).

Phil

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Thanks

 

[Only RF]

Lightroom changelog:

https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-cc/using/whats-new.html

Lightroom Classic:

https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/help/whats-new.html

Camera Raw:

https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/whats-new.html

 

[Only RF]

Canada as well

 

[PKM-UK]

Good overview of LrC changes by Julieanne Kost can be found by clicking Here.

Phil

 

[Only RF]

Just a note that there is a catalogue upgrade but it is still v14. The old v14 was moved into the Old LR catalogues folder. At first glance I was trying to figure out where v15 went but it does not exist. It tells you that in the dialogue box as you upgrade. Reading always helps

 

[MSH411]

I subscribe to the suite and every application was updated today in the US including Bridge.

 

[Only RF]

Just a note that there is a catalogue upgrade but it is still v14. The old v14 was moved into the Old LR catalogues folder. At first glance I was trying to figure out where v15 went but it does not exist. It tells you that in the dialogue box as you upgrade. Reading always helps

I forgot about it. I found out that was implemented at v14 last year to make it easier for users. No more trying to figure what is safe to to delete. You can rename the new ones if you like.

 

[Only RF]

I have to say I'm wondering about the direction Adobe is heading. This merger with Topaz. I see you can access both Sharpen and Denoise are available. I decided to give it a try. I tried again and it said my trial is over and I'd have to upgrade to a premium plan. I've never really cared that much about it as I still have Topaz Sharpen AI which I don't use very often. Not too many OOF files get past my first culls. It has to be pretty special top keep. Something I'll never get another chance at.

However now that Adobe has partnered with Topaz what is the future of their own Denoise AI? Why have two, an Adobe version and a Topaz version? I'm still OK with it but I owned a company why invest R&D into something that your partner specializes in. I have not used Topaz DeNoise AI in long time but I watch a lot of videos and some show mixed results. Adobe may not be the best but their first instalment did wake up the photo world. Personally I think that prompted DXO to rebuild DeepPrime from the ground up for PL8.

So the future of Adobe Denoise AI? They may leave it and currently it's pretty good - but will they keep training it? Things trickle down from PS and most likely direct access from LrC to the new Topaz apps will happen.

I think I can do quite well with Adobe's sharpening tools. It just takes me longer because they don't put deconvolution into their lens/corrections like DXO does. DXO has a USM tool but the I understand it's only there if your lens not on their list. Sharpen AI would speed things up a little more but I don't mind editing that part. It's kinda fun.

I do have a request. This a friendly so don't turn this into an Adobe slap-athon. Any companies can make any decisions they want to in this ever changing world. I don't get mad at companies, I don't just don't come back. I don't want get into why dislike DXO's business model and turned away from them. That is why I made this request.

So while I was hoping LrC would get Sharpen AI but I'm not too concerned. I am wondering about the future of Denoise AI. Adobe may not be the best but it's plenty for me. I rarely ever take or post a ISO 32,000 wildlife shot but I was doing some evening low light tests.

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[Only RF]

I was wondering why my GR weren't going down. At one time they did. 250 are included and I was lucky to use 20 a month. These credits do not apply to the Topaz linked apps in PS.

 

[Only RF]

I decided not to wait so I snagged ON1 NoNoise for $45 US. No monthly credits to worry about. I won't use the Denoise part as I'm happy with Adobe Denoise AI and the workflow. I have Topaz Sharpen AI but ON1 Tack Sharp will be a compliment. The Topaz app has not had an update since 2022 but is still remarkably good for tougher jobs. Sometimes there are too many choices and mixed results.

I had NoNoise (and DXO PureRaw and Photo AI) before Adobe came out with Denoise. It didn't have Tack Sharp. I like/d ON1's less aggressive approach. Tack Sharp has only two sliders and just gives that little bit of extra detail that I'm looking for in my wildlife work. An easy and subtle approach. If I think it will benefit I'll apply it as my last step and compare to my LrC end of edit sharpening process. Best edit wins. I can always delete the TIFF it creates.

That's key to my workflow. I apply Adobe Denoise (or Raw Details) at the beginning of the process and I have fully edited RAW file at the end. No DNG's, etc. Tack Sharp is just icing on the cake.