Comments on: Exposure as a Lightroom Alternative

By: Jimmy Beech

Jimmy Beech — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:24:19 +0000

In reply to Miguel Angel. Thanks for the feedback, Miguel. A perspective correction feature is on our radar for a future version of Exposure.

By: Miguel Angel

Miguel Angel — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:56:41 +0000

I also am using the trial version and coming from LR. I have a good first impression but the crop tool is very simple and there is no horizontal, vertical and both perspective correction tool. If you want to be an real substitute of LR you would try to satisfy this and other tools as fast as you can.
Thanks

By: Jimmy Beech

Jimmy Beech — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:56:11 +0000

In reply to Miles Gomme.

Hi Miles,

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ve logged your feedback for the design team to consider implementing as they plan new versions.

Could you clarify what you mean by realignment? Are you referring to perspective adjustments for vertical or horizontal distortion?

By: Miles Gomme

Miles Gomme — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 19:15:26 +0000

Please am Auto function and realignment soon. Have bought X3 and am using it as a plug-in with LR at the moment but would love to loose LR altogether soon!

By: Jimmy Beech

Jimmy Beech — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:36:52 +0000

In reply to Mike Engles.

Hi Mike,

Thanks for trying Exposure X3 and for the suggestions. Auto buttons and perspective correction tools are both features that we already have on our radar. As for RGB info – what are you looking for, there? How are you using that info in workflows with other software?

By: Jimmy Beech

Jimmy Beech — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:43:40 +0000

In reply to Ingo. Thanks for your comment. It's possible to use some MIDI controllers now. Any controller that was button based could be adapted. You would just need to map the Exposure X3 shortcut keys to the appropriate buttons. Controllers with sliders or knobs would require more programming to make work. Currently shortcut keys are fixed, but I've added a feature request for user mapping of shortcuts, which would allow you to use the controller model you mentioned. We document any feature request correspondence we have with users, regardless of the communication channel, but the easiest way to handle feature requests is by contacting our support team. You can open a ticket by visiting this link.

By: Mike Engles

Mike Engles — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 17:34:03 +0000

Hello
I am using the trial and used to Lightroom, but am quite impressed with Exposure X3.
I really would like an ‘Auto’ function, some image geometry tools and where is the an RGB info?
MDE

By: Ingo

Ingo — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 23:44:30 +0000

Nice Article, i just try X3. The speed ist great especially for smaller temporary projects where i don’t need the whole and slow catalog thing. My Mac is some years old and, with SSD, is running through my pictures.
I dislike the subscription Model from Adobe, so X3 maybe a perfect replacement.
The only think that might keep me from working effectively with X3 is the user experience. I talk about the input. Using the mouse for moving the tiny sliders is not the way i like to deal with lots of photos. With Lightroom i use a Behringer BSR2000 Midi Controller with 24 endless rotary knops that i use for every possible adjustment, it´s a whole new user-experience and feels just right in my hands.
Is there a chance for future versions to implement a Midi-Control for exposure? And one more question, do you plan to install a forum for your users to stay in touch with them where they can ask for functions they miss or make suggestions for further improvements?

By: Jimmy Beech

Jimmy Beech — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:55:49 +0000

In reply to Andy Whiteman. Thanks for commenting Andy! If you hadn't already mentioned it, I would have recommended that you give Exposure X3 a try. We've heard a lot of great testimonials from photographers that made the switch to placing Exposure at the center of their workflow. I think you'll like the speed boost you'll get from Exposure's catalog-free workflow. It can make a huge difference.

By: Andy Whiteman

Andy Whiteman — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 03:41:51 +0000

Very interesting article. It confirmed many of the things I’ve noticed with X2/X3 subtle and delicate would be my words.
I’m currently using X2 as a LR plug in. I’ve noticed myself tending to go to X2/X3 more and more. I’m trialing X3 and will be moving towards using ASX3 as my standalone editor. I am not happy with LR/Adobe support and not at all happy with their subscription model. I also find the whole catalogue system very tiresome.
So it’ll be interesting to see where I go from here.