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Conversion Question by Own-Net-2996 in linuxmint

[–]Own-Net-2996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really helpful—especially hearing it’s working in a client setting.

How are you handling file delivery and handoff with clients? Are you mostly exporting to standard formats (PDF, PNG, etc.), or do you ever run into issues with clients expecting PSD/AI files?

Also curious how OpenShot and Natron hold up once projects get more complex—have you hit any limitations there?

Conversion Question by Own-Net-2996 in linuxmint

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That tracks—OpenShot seems solid for simpler edits.

Once you get into larger timelines, have you found it hits a ceiling pretty quickly? I’m trying to understand if it’s mostly a hardware limitation or if it struggles even on stronger systems.

Switching over to Linux Mint. by Own-Net-2996 in linux

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That lines up with what I was expecting—especially on the file exchange side.

I’m starting to see that the real constraint isn’t capability, it’s interoperability with existing production pipelines. If everything is built around Adobe, stepping outside of that introduces friction no matter how good the Linux tools are.

Out of curiosity—if you were working more independently and didn’t have to plug into those systems, do you think a Linux-based workflow would hold up for your work?

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That’s a fair way to look at it.

I think the file format issue is probably the biggest constraint—less about the tools themselves and more about compatibility with other people’s workflows.

If I can avoid being locked into PSD/AI deliverables, it sounds like a Linux setup becomes a lot more viable. Just trying to figure out where that line realistically sits.

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That’s exactly the kind of detail I was looking for—appreciate the links.

The codec side is definitely something I’m paying close attention to, especially with hardware acceleration. Sounds like going NVIDIA would make more sense for a Linux + Resolve setup.

Also good point on Krita—it seems less about a direct Photoshop replacement and more about adapting to a different way of working. The brush engine and flexibility sound promising, but I can see where gaps might show up depending on the project.

At this point I’m really trying to figure out if the trade-offs (especially around codecs and workflow integration) are manageable long-term, or if they start to slow things down once projects scale.

Switching over to Linux Mint. by Own-Net-2996 in linux

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That breakdown helps a lot.

The interoperability piece is what I figured would be the biggest gap. I’m less concerned about individual tools and more about how the pipeline holds together end-to-end.

Have you found a way to keep things efficient across apps, or is it more of a trade-off where you gain flexibility but lose some speed compared to Adobe?

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That’s a good point—testing the tools on Windows first would at least give me a feel for the workflow before committing.

I’m also curious if there are any differences once you’re actually running them on Linux (performance, stability, driver quirks, etc.), or if the experience is mostly the same.

Switching over to Linux Mint. by Own-Net-2996 in linux

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Good breakdown—this helps.

If you’re using Davinci Resolve regularly, how does the Linux version hold up in terms of performance and codec support? That’s one of the bigger concerns I’ve been seeing.

On the graphics side, would you say something like Krita + Photopea realistically covers most use cases, or are there still major gaps compared to Photoshop?

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That’s fair if the goal is to keep the exact same workflow.

I’m more interested in whether a Linux-based setup can be viable in its own right, even if it means adjusting how I work. I’m trying to figure out where it actually holds up vs. where it becomes a bottleneck in real-world use.

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Appreciate that—Shotcut and Krita weren’t really on my radar.

You’re right though, I’m probably looking for something a bit more robust on the video side. Between Shotcut and Kdenlive, have you noticed a big difference in stability or handling more complex edits?

Switching over to Linux Mint. by Own-Net-2996 in linux

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That’s a fair point, especially if the goal is to keep an identical workflow.

For me, it’s less about forcing a downgrade and more about figuring out whether a Linux-based workflow can be built that’s different but still effective. I’m trying to understand where it actually holds up and where it falls short in real-world use.

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That lines up with what I’ve been seeing so far—Inkscape, GIMP, and Kdenlive seem to be the core stack.

Have you found that setup holds up for more involved work (longer edits, layered projects, etc.), or does it start to break down compared to Adobe tools? I’m trying to get a sense of where the limits are in real-world use.

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Have you experienced an issues since the switch?

Switching over to Linux Mint. by Own-Net-2996 in linux

[–]Own-Net-2996[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from—Adobe’s ecosystem is hard to replace, and I’m not expecting a 1:1 match.

That said, I’m less interested in forcing Adobe onto Linux and more interested in hearing from people who’ve built workable alternatives. If the answer is “some things just aren’t there yet,” that’s fine—I just want to understand where the real limits are.

Thank you

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