Which RAW editor and photo management software do you use? There are a few different options out there and many of them have had some significant updates recently. Perhaps using the same one you have always used is a good thing, but equally, perhaps looking around to see what other options there are could also be a good idea to see if something else might serve you better. In this video, Rob Hall goes over 5 different reasons that Capture One might be a better fit for you and your workflow than Lightroom.
First, a little clarity. Rob says that he started using Lightroom when it was in the beta version a long time ago, so I think it’s safe to say he knows Lightroom! He switched to Capture One fairly recently as it suits his commercial photography workflow better. These are the reasons why he prefers to use Capture One, over Lightroom.
Now my thoughts on this are as always, quite moderate! I would firmly say that whatever software you choose to use depends largely on what and how you shoot. Other advantages of C1 are that it’s a one-time payment, but the caveat of that is that you don’t always get the updates for new camera models. Similarly, if you’re a Fuji shooter then you are probably going to want to be using Capture One. The latest Lightroom update for 2022 however, is pretty impressive. And for most users, the select sky/subject options are going to be much more useful than anything in Capture One. For professional studio shooters who work with products or fashion/beauty, then I would say that Capture One is probably the way forwards. As with everything, there is no one best option. Find what works best for you. Personally, I still prefer doing the lion share of my post-production work in Photoshop, and I really don’t want any software trying to organise my perfect mess of a file system. It makes no sense but I know where everything is thank you! I will say though that having edited the same images in both Lightroom and C1, the skin tones really do come out ever so slightly nicer in C1. Have you tried both LR and C1? What works best for you?
