Couple of updates after publishing this video: 1) Dehancer Photo is currently macOS only (from what I understand a Windows version is forthcoming). I neglected to mention this in the video. 2) At the time of this review, Dehancer is only accepting payments via cryptocurrency. I was not aware of this prior to making this review, for the company provided me with a license (so I didn't go through their checkout process). Hopefully by the time you read this more purchasing options will be available again.
This was honestly one of the best videos I’ve found on UA-cam. This video made me fall in love with photography all over again. It reminded me why we do what we do as photographers and the richness of our craft’s past. Thank you for this incredible video and I look forward to watching more of your content!
HI ! I just found your profile through this video. I really love your excitment and professional - informative style at the same time. Thanks a lot for the great content :)
This is such a comprehensive guide to dehancer photo! I'm looking to create a video on the tool myself & I will most definitely reference to your video here.
Learned a lot from this video Todd! Thank you so much, and you further informations regarding films were so informative to me! Also listening to your teaching is really chill and comfortable to follow :)
Awesome walkthrough video! Not only did I fully learn how to use Dehancer, but learned a great deal about FIlm Stocks, really appreciate all the knowledge you shared man!
Minor correction: I believe they suggest to bring the contrast down to 40 and the blacks up to 60. Not that this is critical, but I've noticed it's better when there's more wiggle room in the dark shadow region. They also recommend bringing the exposure down to bring the whites down (it gives a better result than dragging the highlights and whites.
It’s a great plugin for sure the effects look convincing enough grain, bloom, halation etc but in terms of color RNI is much better, so i use them both combined. The results do turn out quite magical but still even using the very best emulation which is what this is it can only take as like 95% there compared to the real thing. Also I found when preparing the raw file prior to editing I skip the -1 exposure as suggested. Just keep it correctly exposed and -40 contrast +60 blacks.
Your videos are phenomenal and so informative. Do you think you could make a video on WHICH film look to use for those who are completely new to using film emulation on digital photos?
Thanks. :) With digital film emulation, there are no right or wrong answers. That said, I usually see the best results when matching photos with film stocks that were originally designed for that type of use. For example, a low ISO daylight film for midday images, etc. Can also try positive (slide) film emulations for subjects that lack color saturation and vibrancy.
Absolutely love Dehancer for street photography, landscape and artsy stuff but I'm having huge problems with skin tones and portraits. I just can't get it to look right... Any ideas?
Also, wouldn't it be beneficial to open the photo in Photoshop first so that you can create a smart object and make tweaks if you are unhappy with the results?
I’ve used FilmPack 5, which I assume is similar to 6. It has some nice film profiles that look great, but with more limited settings and features compared to Dehancer.
Hi Todd. After watching your video I was excited to purchase this plug in. I did last week and used your discount code. The plug in for Lr isn’t working properly (very small text and UI menus over each other). It seems a problem with scaling. However the Ps plug in works fine which means there’s a problem with the Lr plug in not with my computer. I’m using a Dell XPS powerhouse designed for photographers with Win10. I contacted Dehancer support who asked for some info and then they never got back to me yet. No follow up. Very disappointing. I’m going to file a claim with PayPal and get my money back shortly.
Sort of. The app automatically remembers the settings you last used, so when you open another image the previous image settings will be applied (which you can then remove, of course). You can also save custom presets.
Dehancer Photo and several other apps are missing a big point of film. where are the options to add a speck of dust, a tiny film scratch and fixer stains?
I was hesitant to support Russian software right now given the global sanctions in spring 2022. After looking into views of the company founders on socials, they appear anti-war enough for me to feel okay supporting the product. Thank you for the terrific video.
@@stanislavrico if you're in the US or Western Europe you probably pay taxes somewhere nearly as bad. What's the casualty count on the Iraq war and Afghanistan?
Photograph catfish app. Shoot film if you want it to look like film. This is like waking up next to someone and realizing they aren't the person you thought they were.
Couple of updates after publishing this video:
1) Dehancer Photo is currently macOS only (from what I understand a Windows version is forthcoming). I neglected to mention this in the video.
2) At the time of this review, Dehancer is only accepting payments via cryptocurrency. I was not aware of this prior to making this review, for the company provided me with a license (so I didn't go through their checkout process). Hopefully by the time you read this more purchasing options will be available again.
It also requires a dedicated GPU and won't run on older Macs (e.g. Intel Mac Mini).
Thanks for this! I was running into the muddy color problem!
Woohoo for Capture One support 🎉
This was honestly one of the best videos I’ve found on UA-cam. This video made me fall in love with photography all over again. It reminded me why we do what we do as photographers and the richness of our craft’s past. Thank you for this incredible video and I look forward to watching more of your content!
Best videos on UA-cam? You should see David After Dentist.
HI !
I just found your profile through this video. I really love your excitment and professional - informative style at the same time.
Thanks a lot for the great content :)
You explain complex topics better than any other photography focused channel I've come across. Thank you for you efforts!
Todd, this was a very informative and inspirational video especially to those of us that have shot film and miss it!
Thanks Todd - Informative review. Quality work. Dehancer definitely got my attention :)
Excellent video, Todd! Thank you, this explains so much about Dehancer.
Amazing explanation as always. I love watching your videos!
Thanks! :)
Very well explained sir. Thank you!
thank you for this great introducing to dehancer :)
This is such a comprehensive guide to dehancer photo!
I'm looking to create a video on the tool myself & I will most definitely reference to your video here.
Learned a lot from this video Todd! Thank you so much, and you further informations regarding films were so informative to me! Also listening to your teaching is really chill and comfortable to follow :)
Awesome walkthrough video! Not only did I fully learn how to use Dehancer, but learned a great deal about FIlm Stocks, really appreciate all the knowledge you shared man!
Glad it was helpful!
Minor correction: I believe they suggest to bring the contrast down to 40 and the blacks up to 60. Not that this is critical, but I've noticed it's better when there's more wiggle room in the dark shadow region. They also recommend bringing the exposure down to bring the whites down (it gives a better result than dragging the highlights and whites.
Would you recommend over installing RNI profiles that you reviewed 3 years ago?
Another great video as always!
How does it compare to RNI Films?
Thanks for the great video talking about emulating film looks! May I know which one do you prefer to use between Denhancer and RNI films profile?
It’s a great plugin for sure the effects look convincing enough grain, bloom, halation etc but in terms of color RNI is much better, so i use them both combined. The results do turn out quite magical but still even using the very best emulation which is what this is it can only take as like 95% there compared to the real thing. Also I found when preparing the raw file prior to editing I skip the -1 exposure as suggested. Just keep it correctly exposed and -40 contrast +60 blacks.
That was an excellent review! Wish I could explain film look as well as you do on my own UA-cam channel 😅
Thanks for this though, really informative!
Your videos are phenomenal and so informative. Do you think you could make a video on WHICH film look to use for those who are completely new to using film emulation on digital photos?
Thanks. :) With digital film emulation, there are no right or wrong answers. That said, I usually see the best results when matching photos with film stocks that were originally designed for that type of use. For example, a low ISO daylight film for midday images, etc. Can also try positive (slide) film emulations for subjects that lack color saturation and vibrancy.
@@dominey that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to respond!
Absolutely love Dehancer for street photography, landscape and artsy stuff but I'm having huge problems with skin tones and portraits. I just can't get it to look right... Any ideas?
Interesting software, and great video .I've subscribed! Do you know how this compares to DXO or the original VSCO?
May I ask what functionality the check square option "Analogue Range Limiter" option in the Print section has?
In the description you might have stated this is currently Mac only.
Dear Derek, we're glad to inform you that our photo plug-in is now available for Windows ;)
Nice
Also, wouldn't it be beneficial to open the photo in Photoshop first so that you can create a smart object and make tweaks if you are unhappy with the results?
Thanks, great review. Have you had a chance to compare this to the new DxO FilmPack 6 ? I wonder which one is better.
I’ve used FilmPack 5, which I assume is similar to 6. It has some nice film profiles that look great, but with more limited settings and features compared to Dehancer.
Hi Todd. After watching your video I was excited to purchase this plug in. I did last week and used your discount code. The plug in for Lr isn’t working properly (very small text and UI menus over each other). It seems a problem with scaling. However the Ps plug in works fine which means there’s a problem with the Lr plug in not with my computer. I’m using a Dell XPS powerhouse designed for photographers with Win10. I contacted Dehancer support who asked for some info and then they never got back to me yet. No follow up. Very disappointing. I’m going to file a claim with PayPal and get my money back shortly.
If it had batch processing it would be perfect 😭
It doesn’t? oof!
Thx for good video! Question, do you still use it? Also, can you edit raw files in Dehancer?
Is there a history panel or snapshot capability?
Sort of. The app automatically remembers the settings you last used, so when you open another image the previous image settings will be applied (which you can then remove, of course). You can also save custom presets.
Question: why does it need to be a Tiff rather than a PSD?
@-ca-- Aren't PSDs rasterized images? Anyhow, it's not that important. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Dehancer Photo and several other apps are missing a big point of film. where are the options to add a speck of dust, a tiny film scratch and fixer stains?
Really don't mean to be rude - I love your work, but it looked so much more cohesive before FX
I always buy these things, use them for a month or two, then go back to my old ways😂
Hah - I can understand that. Sometimes they stick tho!
I was hesitant to support Russian software right now given the global sanctions in spring 2022. After looking into views of the company founders on socials, they appear anti-war enough for me to feel okay supporting the product. Thank you for the terrific video.
it's important to know where they pay taxes
Dehancer moved business out of Russia already
@@stanislavrico if you're in the US or Western Europe you probably pay taxes somewhere nearly as bad. What's the casualty count on the Iraq war and Afghanistan?
@@LiamFarleyMA cause we don’t have Time Machine. Taxes to russia = funding of the ongoing aggression
@@LiamFarleyMA also I haven’t heard that someone is proclaiming other states’ territories as their own. As russia does.
Photograph catfish app. Shoot film if you want it to look like film. This is like waking up next to someone and realizing they aren't the person you thought they were.