whitedragon101 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 The Adobe CC is just so expensive I really want to switch. With the Affinity photo and Affinity designer its 2/3 of the way there. However the app I use most is Lightroom for RAW file picture tweaking. Are Affinity making a competitor to Lightroom for RAW file management and processing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted August 7, 2017 Staff Share Posted August 7, 2017 Hi whitedragon101, Welcome to Affinity Forums Yes, there's plans to develop a DAM application but the details/scope of of the app are still scarce. Check our FAQ. Besli and whitedragon101 2 Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thilucmic Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I am also interesting to replace Lightroom with something coming from Affinity. Try to get the best from (the late) Aperture and from Lightroom. Please, make it scriptable (applescript like Aperture, or lua like Lightroom, or something else): I need it very much. A catalog of pictures without "scriptable" accesses to pictures (mainly for exporting with presets and getting picture infos) would not be very useful (to me). Thierry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgcn Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 This would be another great app in the Affinity arsenal. I have been exploring Aperture alternatives, and have not pulled the trigger on Lightroom yet, but looks as though I will be going that route for the time being. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlbrmn Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I would LOVE to see a DAM from Affinity too. whitedragon101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
createsean Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 +1, really want to drop the Lightroom subscription model. And when the windows beta is ready, let me know. I want to get in on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0t0gr4fi4 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I am ADOBE ACE and I bought AFFINITY in order to quit ADOBE bUT i did not find: 1. sincronize all settings like AdobeCameraRaw or LightRoom what Iam doing wrong? 2. I need a filebrowser in affinity like BRIDGE or like LR manage files even you have to separate from affinity or create a new persona FILE PERSONA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan.Wegner Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Made an account just to say that if this photo management competitor to Lightroom was created, I would most definitely purchase. I'm coming to the end of a year subscription to the photography plan with adobe and can't justify paying the monthly fee to keep the software going into the future. 1) I use Affinity Photo and don't need Photoshop. I just had the plan to have Lightroom. 2) I'm an amateur who takes photography seriously and desires the best software to support the hobby, but am not active enough to justify $120 + a year just to professionally organize my photo library. Also worth noting that now would be a great time to release a product like this. I had been using Aperture until was abandoned and didn't want to put my eggs into a basket that would continue to decay. I switched to Lightroom when I was able to justify it and get it partially paid for by an employer so as to have software needed to do my job well. I had planned to purchase Lightroom when my plan expired, but as of this year, it's impossible to purchase Lightroom as a single product. There really isn't a great solution for those wanting to purchase software to manage their photo library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixx Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 12 hours ago, Evan.Wegner said: I had planned to purchase Lightroom when my plan expired, but as of this year, it's impossible to purchase Lightroom as a single product. https://commerce.adobe.com/anyware/checkout/?clientId=creative&countryCode=US&languageCode=en&marketSegment=COM&items[0][offerId]=0A5E0F7A7E9963C2C96ACDB90C734A3F&items[0][quantity]=1&returnUrl=undefined&promoid=5S7K88VB&mv=other&landscape=prod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan.Wegner Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thank you so much! This is so helpful. I had looked and even called Adobe and asked if they still sold Lightroom on its own, and I was told no. I guess you just need to have the right address.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YScuba Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I'm up for a Lightroom replacement as well. I have used LR for several years and like it, but it is my understanding that the standalone option is being phased out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George-Gele Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I would Like a lightroom replacement, have been playing with rawtherapee and I have found it to be very good, but it just does not feel right for me, as I do like the work flow of lightroom. saxo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
createsean Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I ended up buying ON1 Photo Raw as my lightroom replacement. It's a really good program and a new update dropped today which I can't wait to checkout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wojtek_c Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Don't want to start new topic, so I ask here: are there any news about Lightroom replacement from Affinity? We are really waiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polygonius Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 On 1.9.2017 at 5:32 PM, f0t0gr4fi4 said: 2. I need a filebrowser in affinity like BRIDGE or like LR manage files even you have to separate from affinity or create a new persona FILE PERSONA Me too! Please make 2 versions of LR-replace. Just a really comfortable file-manager like bridge with full AP-support at best openabele direct from AP (mediabrowser XXL) and another bigger version for the photographer-section. I and i guess lot others just need the filemanager! Quote OSX 12.5 / iMac Retina 27" / Radeon Pro 580X / Metall: on! --- WWG1WGA WW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxo Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 23.9.2017 at 1:17 AM, YScuba said: I'm up for a Lightroom replacement as well. I have used LR for several years and like it, but it is my understanding that the standalone option is being phased out. Me too. I've organized all my pictures in lightroom over years. I dislike the subscription model of Adobe. I feel myself addicted. I like to upgrade when I think its okay to me. I would like to switch to affinity. But I need a strong DAM. The alternative is to use a separate DAM like Daminion. Are there any users with experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianhuening Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Hi there, i came here to ask for a Lightroom replacement. I am a former professional photographer turned into a hobbyist. With that the Adobe CC subscription model simply is too expensive and no longer attractive to me. I really like the fresh take of the Affinity products and would love to see a DAM tool from you guys! Can you provide us with any updates on the roadmap towards that? I'd also be highly interested in joining an early Alpha/Beta test phase. Cheers, CH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted April 21, 2018 Staff Share Posted April 21, 2018 Hi christianhuening, Welcome to Affinity Forums It's still a little soon to disclose any information about the DAM. Most of the dev focus in on Affinity Designer for iPad and Affinity Publisher. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ph0t0F1sh Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Hi there, I think a thread like this needs to grow. It's great to hear that Serif has plans for a DAM / Lightroom killer app. I would really like to see one. And I bet that no one would dislike the company's attention moving on to the DAM software. Be sure that there's a great interest and support from the community. Just wanted to let everyone know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roble2020 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Any more news? This would be such a valuable addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWillDesigner Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Any updates on the DAM would be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Patrick Connor Posted October 22, 2018 Staff Share Posted October 22, 2018 @roble2020& @JayWillDesigner Welcome to the Serif Affinity forums There is no more public information about this at the moment, sorry Quote Patrick Connor Serif Europe Ltd Latest V2 releases on each platform Help make our apps better by joining our beta program! "There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility lies in being superior to your previous self." W. L. Sheldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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