Vanity:What Photo Editing Software 2 Buy ?

llevrok

[llevrok]

Years ago, I was a pretty good amateur photographer.

Getting back into it, I've now gone digital (Lumix FZ20)and am looking for some serious editing software w/o going $800+ Photoshop range.

Is there something in between Essentials and CS2?

[EveningStar]

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[SWAMPSNIPER]

PaintShop Pro works pretty good, in many cases I use it instead of PhotoShop. I can put Ted Kennedy's head on an orangutan's neck a lot faster with PaintShop.
http://photobucket.com/albums/v244/tsiya/

[PastorBooks]

"Is there something in between Essentials and CS2?"

Try GIMP, the free open-source project. It runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. The Windows version is at gimp-win.sourceforge.net and the main project page is at gimp.org .

GIMP isn't yet at the Photoshop level but it is more powerful than Essentials.

[martin_fierro]

Ditto what swampsniper said

[pcottraux]

I sometimes use a program called "The Gimp." It's free and has a lot of features.

[Clock King]

I concur. PSP is the way to go. Gimp is ok, it's free, but it IS limited. Spend a few bucks and get PSP.

[apackof2]

But what if I can get Photoshop CS (full version) for $278.00 with student discount

Shouldn't I go for it?

[martin_fierro]

Depends what you want to do.

My understanding is that PS is more geared toward professionals.

But PSP 10 at $57.65 is hard to sneeze at.

[Lokibob]

I use PSP for all my ebay pictures.

It is easy, quick, and super.

Highly recommend.

[nicollo]

For simple editing (converting format, resizing, color/balance), I use ACD See. It's also the best viewer out there -- super easy and not stupid like most photo viewers. Great program!

I only go to my Photoshop when I need to do serious editing. Photoshop if fine, but it's bulky and does far more than I'll ever need.

I see from the ACDSee website they've got a variety of programs. The one I use is the old viewer/editor, version 3.01 (2000).

[RightOnline]

Yes. Photoshop is excellent. The Lovely Wife uses it often .......along wih Premiere 6.5 for digital video editing. REALLY great stuff.

[apackof2]

Oh thanks

I am taking an art & design class

However its an Internet class and I wasn't aware when I signed up that Abode Photoshop CS was required and I don't own it

It defeats the purpose of taking an online class if I have to go down to campus just to do my homework so that's why I was thinking of buying it at such a good price

But you have given me the idea of asking my teacher if he would mind me using PSP to do my assignments!

[midwyf]

I sure would. The learning curve is quite steep though. I am still learning to use the PS6 I've had for years!

[apackof2]

Oh btw campustech is where I can purchase PhotoShop at a student discount

Good site

[Pontiac]

Bump for later look.

[WalterSkinner]

..we ask students when they ask that kind of question, what are their particular needs.
We used to use Abobe Pagemaker a few years ago. I always thought their stuff was good but overpriced. One might suggest Paint Shop Pro or MS Digital Imaging Suite, or the open source program.
hi BTW

[llevrok]

. I can put Ted Kennedy's head on an orangutan's neck a lot faster with PaintShop

Ha! Putting Uncle Teddy's head on anything is a HUGE task (one should wear a truss).

[LibFreeOrDie]

If you are hoping to work in graphic design, you WILL have to know how to use Photoshop.

You're getting it for a great price. The latest version is CS2; list price is $649.

Photoshop has more features, and does have a steeper learning curve than Paint Shop Pro. I use PSP all the time in my job as a technical writer.

You can download a 30-day free trial version of Photoshop CS2:

http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/tryout.html

[w_over_w]

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