dritz Posted April 19, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 19, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just acquired a DMR. I also downloaded the FlexColor software from Hasselblad, but it doesn't open DNG files. It seems that the only way to use it is via firewire to the camera and pulling the files over from there, yes? Also, has anyone tried the Phocus software with the DMR? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 Hi dritz, Take a look here DMR newbie question on FlexColor. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaapv Posted April 19, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 19, 2009 I find C4 the preferred DNG converter, as it provides an excellent conversion and fits into my workflow. ACR opens the files without any problem too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted April 20, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 20, 2009 FlexColor doesn't load the DNG files, it imports them. Window -> Import. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted April 20, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 20, 2009 As Dough says, you has to open the Import window, and in there define which folder you want to import. It doesn't 'sense' new cards or anything. When imported, you will see a small preview of each file in that folder in a floating window. You double click a file, then it opens in the main window and there you can rotate if needed, press CMD + 0 for fit window (on Apple). Usually, pressing A for auto will get you a decent result. The preview in the vindow is nt always accurate, so save it and have a look at it in PhotoShop. Then go back and adjust till you get the feel of it. After import, FlexColor will create a .fff file of it which lays in FlexColor and you can open again and again for further adjustments and exports. The file disappears from the Import window and you'll have to trick FlexColor in order to reimport the same image twice. A bit daft software, but the results can be awesome why some of us use it when it really matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted April 20, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 20, 2009 Dean - Congratulations on your DMR. Let's see some photos! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhsimmonds Posted April 20, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 20, 2009 I also used C1 -v -4. It provides a superb conversion for DMR dng's. However for some images, especially where reds are dominant (ie flower photography) I found that Flexcolor did the better job. Flexcolor is not so intuitive to use as C1 in my view though. Good luck with your DMR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 20, 2009 Share #7 Posted April 20, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I also used C1 -v -4. It provides a superb conversion for DMR dng's. However for some images, especially where reds are dominant (ie flower photography) I found that Flexcolor did the better job. Flexcolor is not so intuitive to use as C1 in my view though. Good luck with your DMR. That is true. For portraits too. So I decided to delve deeper into colour tweaking in PS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted April 20, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 20, 2009 Just acquired a DMR. I also downloaded the FlexColor software from Hasselblad, but it doesn't open DNG files. It seems that the only way to use it is via firewire to the camera and pulling the files over from there, yes? Also, has anyone tried the Phocus software with the DMR? Thanks. Phocus will work on the DMR files if you first import them with Flexcolor so they are converted to 3f files. Then using Phocus, browse to the folder that these imported files are in. Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dritz Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for the assistance. I'm shooting as deliberately as with film... it's a habit I hope to retain. My first impressions are favorable wrt color/tonality. There is much to learn with regard to setting up a reliable workflow, first with FlexColor, then with Phocus, and then with an asset management program. From my first "roll", 90-APO at 3.5, ISO 400, FlexColor "auto correct". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhsimmonds Posted April 20, 2009 Share #10 Posted April 20, 2009 That looks pretty good on my screen dritz! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted April 20, 2009 Share #11 Posted April 20, 2009 It's a high learning curve and many possible programs to use. I use Lightroom for main workflow and then take out selected pictures I want to work over in detail and run those through FlexColor. Phocus I find too slow to work with. But in any case it will come to you. It's a lot of work and doubt about results in the beginning, but it will clear up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dritz Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted April 20, 2009 It's a high learning curve and many possible programs to use. I use Lightroom for main workflow and then take out selected pictures I want to work over in detail and run those through FlexColor. Phocus I find too slow to work with. But in any case it will come to you. It's a lot of work and doubt about results in the beginning, but it will clear up! Thorsten, you are to blame for my purchase as your work and generosity of experience sold me on this "new" 3 year old camera. Aperture now supports the 3F format, so using Aperture for general asset management and "quick and dirty" work, and its presumed ability to link up to FlexColor, might make it a good starting point. Thanks to all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 20, 2009 Share #13 Posted April 20, 2009 Flexcolor is one of the most unintuitive programs I have ever used. Very hard work. C1 is a close second, it has to be said, but does give very good files from the DMR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted April 21, 2009 Share #14 Posted April 21, 2009 Phocus will work on the DMR files if you first import them with Flexcolor so they are converted to 3f files. Then using Phocus, browse to the folder that these imported files are in. Robert Any tricks to downloading Phocus? Hasselblad's website has been denying access even after I log in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted April 21, 2009 Share #15 Posted April 21, 2009 Doug, Always a trick to get in there. I usually request password and login data again each time I need to get in. If it's their website or me, I don't know. But problem it always is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted April 21, 2009 Share #16 Posted April 21, 2009 Dritz, Happy hear it. I like to share, and I love when someone take my advise so serious as you do. By the way, it's Dough's fault that I got one and so it's kind of his co-responsibility. Check out his photos by the way on http://www.wildlightphoto.com as a reference of how to get both the "film look" of traditional quality slide film, as well as the digital clarity. One can easily forget in these digital times how photos are supposed to look, so it's a good reference point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grduprey Posted April 21, 2009 Share #17 Posted April 21, 2009 I have to blame Doug for my DMR purchase. His wildlife photos are a real convincing reason for purchasing one. A wonderful tool. Gene Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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