Hi Mikael,
now this is a good question. If a hundred people respond you will
get a hundred different answers. You could also try and replicate your LR
workflow but here is my suggestion to help you get started.
When you open an image in darkroom DT has applied a number of modules
automatically
· White balance is automatically set based upon the camera but can be
altered if required
· A base curve is applied automatically but if you look in the preset
options you may find another you prefer. You can also create your own for
future use.
· Some people would disable the base curve and use RGB filmic
instead. Filmic is a very powerful module to extract maximum detail in
pictures with a large range of lighting from deep shadows to bright
highlights. However, I am reluctant to recommend this module until you are
more comfortable with DT and have the time to watch the instructional
videos for this module.
· I like to apply local contrast to most of my images. This is like
the clarity slider in LR. Default value is a good starting point.
· I would adjust exposure if needed. I have made presets +/- in one
third of a stop increments or just use the slider.
· I apply shadow highlights.
· I apply contrast and saturation from the ‘contrast brightness
saturation’ module. DT tends to have lower saturation values compared to LR
and the JPG images so increasing saturation here is important for many
images.
· I would apply sharpening. There are multiple options to do this in
DT but starting off using the sharpen module would be the easiest method
while getting familiar with DT. All RAW files need sharpening. More for
landscapes and lower values for portraits.
· I would do denoise (profile) and the default values will be a good
starting point. There are many denoise options in DT but this module is a
good starting point.
· I only apply lens corrections if the image needs it because
barrel/pincushion distortion is obvious. I do not apply lens correction to
every image.
Now this list is a basic suggestion to get you started. The beauty of DT is
there are so many options and alternative ways to tackle problems and do
edits in the program. Probably no two people are going to have the
workflow.
The ability to do drawn and parametric masks takes DT to a whole new level
that leaves most alternative programs for dead.
I recommend getting used to these modules, read the user guide for these
modules so you understand them. Possibly watch online videos if that helps.
Then as time goes on. Invest more modules one at a time. Don’t just jump in
and use them but read the manual and understand how they are designed.
good luck and have fun.
On Sun, 26 Jul 2020 at 03:57, Mikael Ståldal <mik...@staldal.nu> wrote:
> OK. So any suggestions where to start in Darkroom, what should I do
> instead of using the camera calibration profiles I used in Lightroom?
> Which Darktable module(s) are useful?
>
>
> On 2020-07-25 03:32, Terry Pinfold wrote:
> > HI Mikael,
> > Lightroom is a great program if you are willing to pay the
> > subscription. Using the included camera profiles like landscape and
> > portrait hands the creative decisions over to someone else who has
> > written the programs. I personally never use these profiles in
> > Lightroom. I have my own styles where I like my landscapes taken on a
> > sunny day to be adjusted differently to a landscape taken on an overcast
> > day because the lighting and contrast are so different. That is how I
> > work with Lightroom.
> >
> > In darktable you have the base image without any preconception forced on
> > you by the software writers. You have the luxury of creating your own
> > unique and creative picture styles. You can save them as a style so when
> > you open similar images you select similar styles for these images. It
> > might sound hard work to set these up, but it is not. With respect, the
> > whole idea of using raw file editors like LR and DT is to bring out the
> > best in the images and not be limited by the camera manufacturer's
> > preconceived ideas imposed into the JPG image created by the camera. I
> > encourage you to embrace the differences and freedom of DT and not
> > expect DT to be just a free version of LR. I have LR, but I defer to DT
> > for my RAW file edits because it allows more creative control than LR.
> > LR is a great tool for the professional who does not want to spend time
> > getting the best, but rather needs a quick cookie cutter system to throw
> > out very good images quickly with little effort. DT is more of an
> > artists tool and is not as streamlined as LR, but if I want LR I pay the
> > subscription and use LR.
> >
> > Goodluck and enjoy discovering what makes DT so great. Well done to all
> > the volunteers who develop these great programs free of charge.
> >
> > Terry
> >
> > On Sat, 25 Jul 2020 at 03:47, Mikael Ståldal <mik...@staldal.nu
> > <mailto:mik...@staldal.nu>> wrote:
> >
> > That sounds quite complicated. I just want to be able to use the
> > profiles that are built-in in my cameras. With Lightroom, I could
> > extract them with Adobe DNG Profile Editor.
> >
> >
> > On 2020-07-24 12:16, KOVÁCS István wrote:
> > > On Fri, 24 Jul 2020 at 11:24, Mikael Ståldal <mik...@staldal.nu
> > <mailto:mik...@staldal.nu>> wrote:
> > >> In Lightroom, I could apply camera calibration profiles to make
> RAW
> > >> images look like JPEGs from from camera. And also chose between
> > >> different profiles from the camera (like portrait, landscape,
> > >> monochrome, vivid). Is it possible to do this in Darktable?
> > >
> > > You may find a ready-made style, but if not, you can make your
> own:
> > >
> https://pixls.us/articles/profiling-a-camera-with-darktable-chart/
> > > 'Either we fit to a JPEG generated by the camera, which can also
> > apply
> > > creative styles (such as film emulations, filters), or we profile
> > > against real color reproduction. For real color a color target
> ships
> > > with a file providing the color values for each patch it has.
> > > In summary, we can create a profile that emulates the manufactures
> > > color processing inside the body, or we can create a profile that
> > > renders real color as accurately as possible.'
> > >
> > > Kofa
> > >
> >
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