Olympus Workspace, the new image management, and post-processing software for Olympus E-system cameras, was launched recently and is set to replace Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3) as the default software for managing and editing *.orf RAW files. Its claim to fame includes support for various styles of photography workflows, features that meet the demands of pro photographers, customizable screen layouts, and high-speed RAW previews.
Well, I did my bit of being the early enthusiast, downloaded and installed the software, and started to evaluate the need for me to move over to Olympus Workspace, or stay put where I was, on Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3).
Here are some of the routines I went through:
Installation and Setup
'The new image management and post-processing software for Olympus E-system cameras' Olympus introduced the Olympus Workspace V1.0, its new image management and post-processing software, as a replacement for the aging Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3) together with the recent launch of the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X system camera.
Editing Film-Scan JPEG Images
As an amateur photographer with only a basic Olympus mirrorless digital camera, I do not see myself going beyond the requirement of equally basic software for my post-processing and image editing needs. To meet this need I have always used Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3), to which I must admit, I am very familiar with.
Editing B&W JPEG Images
I am just trying it out aloud here! Olympus Workspace does not have a Monochrome & Sepia edit function, which otherwise can be found on Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3), the previous version of the software.
B&W JPEG Conversions
While not fully convinced that I should switch to Olympus Workspace and dump Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3) altogether, I am giving myself the opportunity of going back and forth between the two for a chance of a hit that will make for a good decision. None so far.
Demystifying Clarity and Dehaze
While one of the main edit functions I use for enhancing images on Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3) is 'Brightness & Contrast', the function is not made available on Olympus Workspace, the new image editing and post-processing software from Olympus, which now replaces OV3.
Crushing The Blacks
A technique I had a lot of fun with while preparing for the'Analog Diary, An Outing With The Konica Z-up 28' post was converting film-scan JPEG images from color to black-and-white, and in the process, learning how to use and apply the 'crush the blacks' for image enhancement.
Extended Exposure Shots
Moving on now from film-scan JPEGs to digital JPEGs, these are images from my earlier post, Mobile Photography, Noise, Speed and All, which have been re-processed on Olympus Workspace, as compared to the ones done on Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3).
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Links and Resources:
Olympus Workspace | WORKFLOW
NOTE: I no longer use Olympus cameras for my professional work, however my catalog of images made with the E-M1 is quite large. I maintain those files for future use stock/compositing etc.
Olympus Workspace - Free Image Editing Software!
Olympus Workspace is a free image editing software for Olympus users. You should try it! Olympus Workspace: https://support.olympus-imaging.com/owdownload firmware: :https://cs.olympus-imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/software/firm/e1/ I make all my content with Olympus gear. I am an Olympus Visionary. Links to my Olympus gear (disclaimer: using this link when doing purchases, you support this channel.
Olympus Workspace - New Free Post-Processing Software from Olympus
Olympus Workspace is a free to download and use post-processing software designed to optimize and handle specifically Olympus RAW (.orf) files. It supersedes the older Olympus Viewer 3, and has vast improvements in terms of operational speed and overall functionality. In this video, I am going through the changes, updates and improvements found in the new Olympus Workspace.
What else did Olympus announce?
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