- Today I heard that Olympus has released version 3 of Olympus Viewer. I've tried the previous version before and was irritated by the interface, so it seemed a good idea to try it out and see if they have improved it. It probably was, too. But what a horrible interface! They seem to have completely changed it. Here's the startup screen of.
- In these scenarios using Olympus Viewer 3 software may be just fine. It offers metadata and metadata presets. It offers raw development. It offers folder browsing and tagging.
Olympus Workspace vs Olympus Viewer 3. Mar 6, 2019 Re: Olympus Workspace vs Olympus Viewer 3.
The new Olympus Workspace software replaces Olympus Viewer 3[*]. Supporting various styles of photography workflows, this software is packed with features that meet the demands of pro photographers, including a more customisable screen layout and high-speed RAW preview.
- Olympus Viewer 3 download service ends on March 31, 2019.
Features added or improved through version 1.3
(Upgrade available: February 2020)
- Function to replace audio data of recorded video file to audio data with slate tone recorded by LS-P4 / LS-100 has been added.
- Supports selectable background colour for image printing.
Features added or improved through version 1.2
(Upgrade available: October 2019)
- Level adjustment (Fine-Tune) of Art Filter effect has been added.
- Multiple composition function has been added.
Features added or improved through version 1.1
(Upgrade available: June 2019)
- The power of the TruePic VIII image processor on the camera can be used for USB RAW Data Edit, which delivers faster RAW image processing.
- Focus Stacking for images shot in Focus Bracketing has been added.
- Features added or improved through version 1.2
Customisable layout to suit your workflow
The main window and seven different sub-windows can be customised in any way you like. The layout is customisable to suit your workflow. Arrange each window to make editing portrait orientation photos easier or display the preview window full-screen on one monitor of a multi-monitor setup.
Used with multiple monitors
Speedy selection from a massive amount of image data
Display 100% magnification with one-click
Simply click a specific location to switch to 100% magnified display when you want to check the focus or details. Magnification ratio can also be changed.
Magnified display
Select the best shot with Light Box
This feature makes it possible to display multiple images on the screen simultaneously. The display location can be synchronised to enlarge specific areas for comparison.
Five rating levels
Five rating levels are now supported for ranking shooting data priority and importance. Images can be filtered by rating.
Advanced RAW processing and editing for pro photographers
Olympus Workspace meets all the needs of photographers including versatile editing functions such as RAW processing using parameters set during shooting, convenient batch processing for multiple images, and customisable functions.
Included editing functions
Rotate/reverse, trimming/tilt correction, exposure compensation, white balance, colour correction (colour saturation, brightness, hue), Clarity, Dehaze, tone curve (level correction), Highlight & Shadow, contrast, colour saturation, tone correction, Art Filter, colour filters, shading correction, distortion correction, Fisheye Compensation, Keystone Compensation, sharpness, unsharp mask, red eye correction, video editing (combine, cut, extract)
- A 64-bit OS and 4 GB or more of memory are required for High Res Shot RAW processing.
- Some parameters cannot be applied during RAW processing.
- RAW processing may take more time than usual depending on operating conditions.
Two new editing filters
The new Clarity and Dehaze editing filters are included on Olympus Workspace. Clarity adjusts tones partially to enhance shadows and the texture of images. Dehaze makes images clearer that have become cloudy due to air quality or rays of light.
Clarity (after use)
Dehaze (after use)
Dehaze (after use)
Dehaze (after use)
Automatic recording of editing detail on an image.
Olympus Workspace automatically records RAW processing and editing details such as adjustment of white balance or tone curve. It is simple to revert to original settings.
- If you apply the setting on the image, use Export.
Copy and paste editing details
You can copy and paste editing details onto selected images. Four settings are available to save with naming.
Batch processing
It is now possible to save RAW processing and editing details as a batch processing file, and then load and apply it to other images when editing. Batch processing files can also be set on export for applying in a batch to multiple files.
Convenient customisable functions
Frequently used RAW processing settings and editing filters only can be collected in a single favourites tab.
USB RAW Data Edit
(Added feature in version 1.1)
Simply connect the OM-D E-M1 Mark II to a computer via USB cable to use the power of the high-performance TruePic VIII image processor in Olympus Workspace for faster RAW processing. RAW images saved on a computer, an SD card and when the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is connected to a computer can be edited in Olympus Workspace and processed quickly.
- Saved in JPEG format.
- When switching to USB RAW Data Edit, editing settings from the previous window are not carried over.
- USB RAW Data Edit is not available while connecting two cameras at the same time. Supported cameras are OM-D E-M1X (firmware version 1.1 upgrade available from June 2019) and OM-D E-M1 Mark II (firmware version 3.0 upgrade available from June 2019).
Versatile image editing
Focus Stacking
(Added feature in version 1.1)
Focus Stacking has been added to utilise the multiple images shot in Focus Bracketing for generating a single image with a large depth of field. Up to 999 images can be composited.
- Only images shot on a lens that supports Focus Stacking can be composited.
- A Windows 64-bit OS is required.
- Images under 1600 pixels in width or height cannot be composited.
Lighten Composite
(Added feature in version 1.1)
Lighten has also been added for compositing only the areas with changes in bright sections from multiple images. Darken is also available as an optional setting for compositing only the dark sections from images.
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Darken composite
Pro photographer feedback on lighten composite
Markus Hulliger
This new function allows you to create composite 16-bit TIFF or JPEG images from individual ORF or JPEG images. Additionally, all individual shots remain at-hand and can be used and deleted as required – creating a shot history.
The new Darkframe option helps to improve noise reduction and overall image quality and eliminates time restrictions when recording.
The Olympus Workspace with the latest version helps my creativity to come to life.
System Requriements
Please refer to the download page for system requirements of Olympus Workspace.
- Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
- Screen captures on the monitor are composite images.
Quick look guides on Olympus Viewer 3, the Image Management Software for Olympus E-System Cameras
An Ensemble in Dramatic Tone
'Olympus Viewer 3 - An ensemble of images enhanced with the Dramatic Tone art filter effect, post-processed from *.orf (Olympus RAW Format) files.' The art filter highlights the lighter parts of the image while simultaneously darkening the darker aspects like shadows, making the image more contrasty and foreboding.
A Look At Tone Curve Creatives
'Olympus Viewer 3 - A quick look and a chance to go on a wild ride with Tone Curve creatives' The Tone Curve tool, as available in most image editors, as well as on Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3), is a graphical representation of the tonal range of your image and it allows you to manipulate the brightness and contrast of the red/green/blue (RGB) color gamut or the individual red, green and blue channels by picking the color separately from the drop-down list.
A Key Line Photo Creative
Olympus E-P5, M.Zuiko 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ 'Olympus Viewer 3 - Looking at a key line photo creative with Key Line Art Filter effect' One of the interesting aspects of working with Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3) is the fact that the software suite comes with the Art Filter and Art Effect tool which is part of the software's RAW development tools.
Basics of Olympus Viewer 3
'Getting to know the basics of Olympus Viewer 3, the digital image editing and management software for Olympus E System cameras' Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3), the digital image editing and management software from Olympus, is the basic software suite you can use to import images and movies taken with your digital cameras to view, edit, and manage them.
B&W Conversion for JPEG Images
'Olympus Viewer 3 - Guide to a process workflow for a fast track black-and-white conversions of JPEG images' It has been mentioned that to way get a good digital B&W (black and white) image is to shoot in color and the do a grayscale conversion of the image through post-processing.
Fast Track *.orf RAW Development
'Olympus Viewer 3 - A quick guide to a fast-track development of *.orf RAW image files in post-processing' One of the filters in the Art Filters pack of Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3), the Pop Art effect, can actually be used beyond what it is basically meant for, as an Art Filter effect, to that of a catalyst for a fast-track development of suitable *.orf RAW image files.
Pop Art, Dramatic Tone, Gradation
'Olympus Viewer 3 - A look at creative aspects of Pop Art, Dramatic Tone and Gradations edits in RAW Development mode' I am sure you too have your days when things just do not turn out right or the way you expected it to be.
Popping It Up With Pop Art Filter
'Olympus Viewer 3 - A quick-and-dirty post-process workflow feature using Pop Art art filter effects' As an amateur photographer and a non-Photoshop expert, I tend to rely a lot on the Pop Art filter effect from the Art Filter and Art Effects application on Olympus Viewer 3 (OV3).
Olympus Viewer 3 Review
Post-Processing JPEG Images
'Olympus Viewer 3 - A quick guide to post-processing JPEG images for that shine and volume' Amateur photographers will normally start off their hobby capturing images in JPEG instead of RAW. JEPG images are saved in files that are comparatively smaller in size to RAW files, and the images are immediately ready for sharing or posting on the Internet, or printed as hard copies.
Post-Processing B&W Images
'Olympus Viewer 3 - Tips, guide, and tutorial for post-processing monochrome or black and white images' Post-processing monochrome or black and white images with edits in Auto Tone Correction, Tone Curve, Brightness & Contrast, and Unsharp Mask is one way to get flat washed-out monochrome images a new lease of life, one which will reflect the way a monochrome image should be presented.
Sharpening with Unsharp Mask
'Olympus Viewer 3 - A quick tutorial on using the Unsharp Mask tool for post-processing of JPEG images and RAW *.orf files' Contrary to what you were thinking when you first came across the term, an ' unsharp mask' is actually a tool used to sharpen an image.
Olympus Viewer 3 Tutorial
Using Art Filters and Art Effects
'A quick look guide to post-processing images with Art Filters and Art Effects' Post-Processing images with Art Filters and Art Effects on Olympus Viewer 3 is a good way to add a measure of creativity to your *.orf RAW files.
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