Capture One Pro Basics - Part One

[@forestchaput]

Any Lightroom users out there that are looking to make the switch to C1Pro?

[@Teewinot2]

I am seriously considering moving from Lightroom to Capture 1. Really enjoy this video and am looking forward to more on Capture 1 Pro Basics.

[@zoltanpuskas4722]

I switched a few months ago but am still getting acquainted . The Catalog/Sessions thing seemed very confusing but finally got that worked out. Changed because I use Fuji and Cap1 seems to do a better job of processing Fuji sensor images.

[@forestchaput]

@@johnvaleanbaily4859 That's awesome. I'm glad to hear you're making the adjustment. We will be offering an online class this spring on Capture One in case you are interested in learning more!

[@johnvaleanbaily4859]

@@forestchaput Subscribed about 20 mins ago :)

[@orion2250]

I prefer to buy once and upgrade..Lightroom rental scenario..not so much

[@TLM823]

Jeff- What an EXCELLENT intro tutorial that I really wish I had watched when I purchased Capture One Pro (v22). Like so many others' comments in this video, I too have struggled with importing and exporting using Sessions while trying to make sense of it all. I even considered switching to Lightroom out of frustration. So, thank you for your work here! Can't wait to watch your follow-through videos in this series. Cheers!

[@forestchaput]

Jeff has created an excellent online course on Capture One! You can check it out here: www.onseted.com/p/up-and-running-with-capture-one-pro

[@davidmaltby2065]

I have, for the last 2 years, been trying to find a video on Capture One that get you started. I have lost count on how many I have watched. This is far and beyond the best one I have found. Thank you.

[@ultrakai1]

I'm just a new comer. Thanks so much to explain in easy way to understand the Capture One. I have been looking for things like this for long long time. Thanks.

[@forestchaput]

You're very welcome!

[@derekperkins7343]

Great job. I'm hooked and working along with you. You've a nice teaching style without irritating distractions. Onwards to Part II.

[@forestchaput]

Awesome, thank you!

[@soniaspotts6406]

That was a great video! Just what I needed. I can't wait to watch more. Many Thanks!!!

[@forestchaput]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rlfutter]

Just thinking about Capture One, scrolling to see what tutorials are out there. Excited about this one, fantastic job and will likely make the difference about my purchase. You're clear, concise, understandable, and entertaining. Loved it.

[@forestchaput]

Thank you!

[@johnvaleanbaily4859]

I've just bought C1v21 (Nikon) and just made the switch from Lightroom. Initially I had a real problem understanding the Catalogue/Session methodology (Lightroom is, I think, much simpler to use when storing and cataloguing pictures). Took me a little time to understand it all, but after much trial and error, testing and multiple imports from Lightroom to see what happened I'm now more at ease with the whole process. I'm still playing and learning the various tools but I'm impressed with the system and really glad I made the move. I've found it better to use my Canon (ImagePro 300) Professional Print & Layout app for printing which gives me much better print control over the print outpit compared with the native C1 Print commands which, frankly, is really limited and needs extensive re-programming to bring it up to the necessary capability that C1 deserves. The personalization capability, keyboard commands, screen/tool positioning, floating tools and the ability to save my two screen setup or a Lightroom (lookalike) - or whatever I want - are just superb.

[@forestchaput]

It can do a lot for sure! Some prefer LR, some C1Pro - some print out of LR, some C1Pro - I prefer to print out of Photoshop but that's only because I take 100% of my images to Photoshop before output anyhow, no sense in my process to send it backwards in the pipeline to print when I can get a great print from PS. Everyone has their workflow that works best for them. Glad you are enjoying C1Pro!

[@johnvaleanbaily246]

@@forestchaput It's been two months since I originally posted and I'm much farther ahead now feeling quite at ease with C1. Thanks :)

[@mistycrowimages1875]

I agree with you it's far to complicated, they like to take your money and then leave you to try and work it out, the worst customer service I've ever known.

[@buselakeju]

Thank you so much Jeff. It helps me a lot as a newcomer on COPro.

[@forestchaput]

Happy to help!

[@fernotap]

I'm very graceful for the information, it is very easy to follow and understand, thank you

[@forestchaput]

You’re welcome!

[@richardbarakett4163]

Thank you very much for these series on " how to " I am up and playing with Capture One because of your skills. by the way, you are a great teacher !

[@forestchaput]

Thank you Richard!

[@ppbarman1]

Thank you for the brilliant basic start up with C1

[@forestchaput]

You're welcome!

[@romandarobot7732]

Awesome! this is exactly what I needed and you present it perfectly.. thank you for your time to do this!!!

[@richardpette]

Thank you, this did help me alot. Easy explained och fun to watch. Totally new to photography and Capture One. Just bought my first camera (Nikon Z6) and Capture One Pro 20.

[@abirhassan5842]

Very helpful tutorial.Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial ❤️🙏

[@forestchaput]

My pleasure 😊

[@billboswell7275]

Just wanted to add that it is sometimes a bit of a challenge to see the cursor and where you have clicked. Other than that, these 3 videos are a great intro and showed a lot of tips I was not aware of.

[@organicrobot4710]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@jamesss1953]

I am an armature photographer and have been serious for last 4 years. I use Lr (and occasionally dip into Ps) and I do like the catalogue / library set up. I have dipped into other programs but the more I have used Lr / Ps the more I have learned in post processing. I also do like the PRINT module and the BOOK module )BLURB). I had a quick view of Capture One the other day and now I am curious?? I have just subscribed here with updates reminders too. VERY interesting indeed and will ponder as your videos evolve on how to use Capture One… thank you [very well presented] Really logically described / produced. You have said that you will cover Capture One over time (which is fine thank you); but is there a print option ~ in Lr you have a fair amount of control over printing eg paper ICC profile, using computer or printer profile.

[@forestchaput]

Thank you!

[@alexanderarendsen3796]

Thank you, very clear

[@forestchaput]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikemcsween1847]

Thank you for the videos. I’m having a block on catalogues vs. sessions, coming from L/r, where catalogues house everything, and import folders and collections are simply subs. Do you have a video explaining when/how to use catalogues?

[@forestchaput]

Not yet! But we might make one in the future!

[@SusanneGeert]

@@forestchaput I would like to hear about this topic as well ;-)

[@charlesiancarr733]

I am ready to make the switch to C1Pro,do I need to be concerned about whether it supports the Sony A1 camera Raw files,or the fact that my Mac OS sits at High Sierra.Lightroom classic which I have does not recognise my A1 raw files.?

[@shivasaimulagala3712]

Amazing videos thanks 🙏

[@forestchaput]

Glad you like them!

[@irenedp4947]

I am not particularly keen on Capture One (nor on Lightroom). The reason I use Lightroom is for its catalog capabilities. Everything else I do in Photoshop. Conversely, the only reason I use C1 is because I have a Phase One IQ4. As a RAW developer for the Phase it is better than LR, and some features like double exposure won’t be recognized by LR. But once the image is developed I go to PS. So i use both just because… If I could do everything in PS i would not use either.

[@alanworland9478]

Seriously considering as my (old) Lightroom won't import the new Olympus (ORF) files and won't go down the subscription route!

[@adamrydzewski6447]

Can you use this for pictures taken with Samsung s21 ultra. Looking to buy Fujifilm xt4 but first would like to give this a shot before camera purchase

[@forestchaput]

You should be able to.

[@tippykim]

Thank you.....Thank you.

[@astroadventures3559]

10th like!!!! Love these videos thankyou for the time and effort put into improving our knowledge 😊

[@forestchaput]

Thank you!!!

[@vadimcoston]

Great video ! I have a question though, how do you export multiple images to photoshop in multiple layers in order to do a focus stacking ? I can't do it... It opens in several windows, not layers, in photoshop... What a bummer for a landscape photographer...

[@forestchaput]

I would process the files out normally in C1Pro through the Process window, then in Photoshop: File> Scripts> Load Files into Stack. Then, select all layers and choose Edit > Auto-Blend Layers > Stack Images. There is not a native way to send it to a single multi-layer document from C1Pro directly to PS, but it's 4 clicks or so in PS to load them into a stack and then blend them.

[@mrz1342]

Perfect!

[@SidneyPratt]

Thanks.

[@forestchaput]

You're welcome!

[@wouts7404]

top tutorial thnx

[@Phantom_gtx]

Great!

[@forestchaput]

Thanks!

[@anthonypaladino1006]

Looking to switch from LR after 11 years. My question is I'm a Nikon user and I noticed the Capture one has all these version based upon a camera, fuji, nikon,sony any reason and any difference ?

[@forestchaput]

Capture One Pro "all cameras" will handle all the cameras listed as their supported cameras. This is ideal if you either own multiple systems, or for digital techs who work for a variety of photographers and need to interface with a lot of different cameras. But, if you have a specific system, it may be better to get the camera-specific version. To my knowledge, the programs are the same otherwise.

[@ronlemelinphotography]

question, in lightroom when tethering, there are no images written to the memory card, correct?. Is this the same when tethering in Capture one?

[@forestchaput]

Most cameras will only record to the computer and not the card when tethering. There are a few Fuji cameras and Sony cameras that are capable of sending images to the card and the computer at the same time.

[@SusanneGeert]

@@forestchaput Canon can also do this via it's own (free) software EOS Utility. I showet live in EOS Utility and import them straight to LR so I have them there after1-2 seconds. I consider switching to C1 but and am very concerned about not being able to capture image both on computer and SD cards. If I am out at a location and not able to bring a back up storage, that means the whole photoshoot is trusted on my old Mackbook Pro to not crash in any way. Any thoughts hon that?

[@cedarvalley7548]

You need to make your pointer larger and a bright color

[@forestchaput]

Sorry about that!

[@hermangiltoja8607]

Would you please in a next video how to export a LR Catalog in Capture One?

[@forestchaput]

The next 3 in this series are still in Sessions, we'll cover importing a LR catalog when we get into Catalogs. Thanks for watching!

[@looseshoulderssumali7311]

I have a question about a text watermark in Capture One 23. Anyone who could help is appreciated.

[@forestchaput]

Hahaha, you aren't wrong! I think that's a bit more involved of a process than what most of our viewers are looking for though. I'd love doing that though.

[@looseshoulderssumali7311]

@@forestchaput Thanks for responding. I asked Capture One and they gave me the answer; a much better one than the tutorial you find on their own page. I asked them to amend that tutorial to include what they told me. Let's hope they do it.

[@mistycrowimages1875]

I bought Capture One Pro 2 years ago and still can't open a folder containing DNG's so it was a waste of money, my advice to people is to stay well clear, there is no customer support unless you phone someone in Denmark.

[@Notmy00000]

👍👍

[@forestchaput]

👌

[@gurudeclan]

Dustin Abbott.

[@romiemiller7876]

I never use lightroom, and I just uninstalled all Adobe products and cancelled my subscription due to unacceptable business practices.

[@hubert-williams3379]

Too much talk, just get to the point of the topic

[@forestchaput]

Sorry you feel that way.

[@hubert-williams3379]

@@forestchaput My Constructive Critisium, nothing personal