I used to LOVE Lightroom Classic and Lightroom in general, UNTIL Adobe brought in that subscription model. To each their own, but WHY should someone be forced to pay a monthly fee to 'rent' their software? It doesn't make sense to me, but like I said, to each their own. Perpetual licenses all the way for me. Recently bought Affinity Photo 2 and I LOVE that program.
my roomate uses affinity photo 2 he said he loves it, i do love the ease of lightroom though, however layely with all the AI updates its starting to lag on my pc a bit. sometimes making it difficult to edit.
The one thing that LR has for it is the digital media manager. Affinity does not have this, wish they did. However, I am going to look into using Apple Photos as the manager and Affinity as the editor. Some have done this with success.
Good review of the software. Another point is that you will like whichever app you use extensively. Getting past the learning curve is the hardest part. If that's true then the less expensive option is the clear winner.
Thank you. i enjoy both quite alot. i think Affinity is a much better option than Photoshop, because it also allows you to use layers, it's almost like Light room and Photoshop combined. However i still give the edge to LR because of the features,
Should have bought Lightroom Classic for $70 1time fee. No slave monthly rental. I actually like Affinity, and encourage folks to use it. Any non-slave program.
Stumbled across this video when searching for info on Affinity. Fantastic plain-English review. Been using LR for a couple years and was thinking of cutting ties, but I can't seem to find anything that matches its features. Thanks. What do you use to edit your videos? I never did learn Premier.
I just switched to Davinci for the videos, before that i was using Vegas. both are good but Davinci has so many more options available and alot less crashes. I have never used Premiere so i'm right there with you.
Great job Jeff! Thank you for your insights. I'm just starting to learn photography, mainly to take photos for my girl band, and definitely needed something that was not subscription based haha Keep up the awesome videos!
Thank you so much. i'm glad this video has helped you. feel free to check out everything posted here, my goal is to help people with their photography, and even learn from the viewers as well.
Thx for this comparison! Would you recommend the free version of Lightroom for causal photo editing from smartphone pictures? Or is the paid version of Affinity Photo the better option for a non professional user? I'm asking because I don't want to pay monthly because I simply don't need it. Thx for your help.
@@JeffGresham yeah I've been digging up for info and it doesn't seem to be an option which makes it a big deal breaker for me n my flow, i upload the images to my computer n color correct them all on camera raw, would be impossible to do one by one
I like how you solve it, but if I have to choose I always be the man to own it. I don’t like subscription, for example, movies ,music, not only software, I want to buy it. I don’t care about the price. But I can see the movie, I can edit my photos and I can make my music without paying any subscription! When you buy, yourself is the owner, when you’re subscribed to something , means you are renting nothing....
Having a subscription is kind of B.S however in the end it's totally worth it, you get ALOT for the price, with extra apps, Portfolio webpages, and more. but again it's what works for each individual.
@@JeffGresham Thank you!!! still cant decide? $10 a month or Affinity. Every few year you may have to purchase upgrade and still spend money. How long ago was it between affinity and affinity 2?
@@MrHardrock affinity came out around 2017 i had it up until a few months ago because i restored my hardrive, and since it wasnt available i couldnt get it again. But affinity 2 has been out a year and a half. As long as you dont mess up and delete it its yours forever. Lol
@@JeffGresham Thank you!! Just joined a photo group that most use Lightroom so i would get lots of help and presets!!. maybe join for Adobe for one year.
@@CybreSmee this is an old video at least 2 years. Did i know alot about the 2 apps then? Not really. But today is a different story. You watched the video so you must be looking for info yourself.
I used to LOVE Lightroom Classic and Lightroom in general, UNTIL Adobe brought in that subscription model. To each their own, but WHY should someone be forced to pay a monthly fee to 'rent' their software? It doesn't make sense to me, but like I said, to each their own. Perpetual licenses all the way for me. Recently bought Affinity Photo 2 and I LOVE that program.
my roomate uses affinity photo 2 he said he loves it, i do love the ease of lightroom though, however layely with all the AI updates its starting to lag on my pc a bit. sometimes making it difficult to edit.
How do you only have just over 100 subs?! Found your content and am really impressed with the quality! Keep it up man! :)
No idea. maybe i'm a slow burn. ha. i just enjoy making the videos, and helping anyone interested in this Amazing artform.
The one thing that LR has for it is the digital media manager. Affinity does not have this, wish they did. However, I am going to look into using Apple Photos as the manager and Affinity as the editor. Some have done this with success.
i may have to look into this.
The whole point of your video was to tell us "a lot of aspects of those programs that you like or dislike" which you didn't! 🤦♂
sorry to disappoint. that video was a while ago. back when i was first getting into making youtube videos.
@JeffGresham 😄 nah it's ok bro. Maybe make a new video and just list the like and dislike of the programs (if you haven't already) 🥰👍🏼
Good review of the software. Another point is that you will like whichever app you use extensively. Getting past the learning curve is the hardest part. If that's true then the less expensive option is the clear winner.
Thank you. i enjoy both quite alot. i think Affinity is a much better option than Photoshop, because it also allows you to use layers, it's almost like Light room and Photoshop combined. However i still give the edge to LR because of the features,
A log of people are now ditching Adobe, and going to Affinity or other programs
sure are, the terms of service are quite troubling. i just release a video about that subject today actually.
Should have bought Lightroom Classic for $70 1time fee. No slave monthly rental. I actually like Affinity, and encourage folks to use it. Any non-slave program.
unfortunatley lightroom classic isnt available anymore for a one time fee, i wish i would have gotten it when it was though.
Stumbled across this video when searching for info on Affinity. Fantastic plain-English review. Been using LR for a couple years and was thinking of cutting ties, but I can't seem to find anything that matches its features. Thanks. What do you use to edit your videos? I never did learn Premier.
I just switched to Davinci for the videos, before that i was using Vegas. both are good but Davinci has so many more options available and alot less crashes. I have never used Premiere so i'm right there with you.
Great job Jeff! Thank you for your insights. I'm just starting to learn photography, mainly to take photos for my girl band, and definitely needed something that was not subscription based haha
Keep up the awesome videos!
Thank you so much. i'm glad this video has helped you. feel free to check out everything posted here, my goal is to help people with their photography, and even learn from the viewers as well.
Thx for this comparison! Would you recommend the free version of Lightroom for causal photo editing from smartphone pictures? Or is the paid version of Affinity Photo the better option for a non professional user? I'm asking because I don't want to pay monthly because I simply don't need it. Thx for your help.
i'd say go with Affinity for those reasons. plus it will help you be less dependent on presets, and force you to learn to edit without them.
@@JeffGresham thank you! Much appreciated. Greetz from Germany :)
Thank you! You just helped me decide!
Which did you choose out the two?
I went with Light room classic and so far really like it.
@@keishamingus4442 Awesome, yes it's a pretty cool program, i intend to keep it for a while.
1st hard rockin' photographer I found on here... I had to subscribe. Good video also.
Thank you it is very appreciated. and welcome, enjoy the videos
can you develop multiple images at the same time on Affinity photo? Lightroom allows you to edit them all at the same time, paste attributes, etc
I don't think so, but there may be a way. Also Affinity Photo 2 just came out as well, and i haven't tried it, so you may be able to on that one.
@@JeffGresham yeah I've been digging up for info and it doesn't seem to be an option which makes it a big deal breaker for me n my flow, i upload the images to my computer n color correct them all on camera raw, would be impossible to do one by one
@@monkeymethods This is true, that's one of the reasons i edit 99% of my photos in LR now.
@@monkeymethods I was looking into that too, before I dropped Lightroom. I usually do large batches so sadly Lightroom for now.
I like how you solve it, but if I have to choose I always be the man to own it. I don’t like subscription, for example, movies ,music, not only software, I want to buy it. I don’t care about the price. But I can see the movie, I can edit my photos and I can make my music without paying any subscription! When you buy, yourself is the owner, when you’re subscribed to something , means you are renting nothing....
Awesome stuff! Love your channel!
thank you so much
I can't get past the subsciption b.s. Bye Adobe.
Having a subscription is kind of B.S however in the end it's totally worth it, you get ALOT for the price, with extra apps, Portfolio webpages, and more. but again it's what works for each individual.
I find affinity photo much more confusing than Lightroom. I’ve had it for almost 2 months and still can’t figure it out
it's very similar to Photoshop. TH-cam has some great tutorials on Affinity.
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link for $25?
@@MrHardrock this video was for affinity 1 which is no longer available. Affinity 2 is out and i believe is $68
@@JeffGresham Thank you!!! still cant decide? $10 a month or Affinity. Every few year you may have to purchase upgrade and still spend money. How long ago was it between affinity and affinity 2?
@@MrHardrock affinity came out around 2017 i had it up until a few months ago because i restored my hardrive, and since it wasnt available i couldnt get it again. But affinity 2 has been out a year and a half. As long as you dont mess up and delete it its yours forever. Lol
@@JeffGresham Thank you!! Just joined a photo group that most use Lightroom so i would get lots of help and presets!!. maybe join for Adobe for one year.
@@MrHardrock ill jqve presets up next week.some really cool ones if i say so myself
Let me save you 9min of your life you’ll never get back. He doesn’t know, make your own mind up.
@@CybreSmee this is an old video at least 2 years. Did i know alot about the 2 apps then? Not really. But today is a different story. You watched the video so you must be looking for info yourself.
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@@capone_rd_809 no. I think i had 50 subscribers when i made this video. Never been paid by any advertisers.