Do I need GND or can CS4 manage?

[Robbo]

Basically I am starting to do more landscape images, so far I plan on gettin a 10 stop for long exposure.

Then I have been thinking about an Grad ND for any moments of over exposed skies etc.

So, do I 'need' a GND filter or are there 'work arounds' you can do in cs4?

Opinions please and which would produce best results.

Thanks

 

[LongLensPhotography]

Lightroom 2 and 3 have 'graduated filters' built in, and can easily manage 1-2 stops. There are many cases when you want 3 stops or more though.

I fairly dislike photoshop. It can get the job done nicely, but it takes so much time and effort!

 

[Robbo]

Lightroom 2 and 3 have 'graduated filters' built in, and can easily manage 1-2 stops. There are many cases when you want 3 stops or more though.

I fairly dislike photoshop. It can get the job done nicely, but it takes so much time and effort!

Hmm I will give that a bash first as a little short on money...see how it goes! thanks