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Photo Editing Software

Postby Edd » Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:42 am

Sorry guys this question must of been asked 1000 times on here already :roll: :roll: :roll:

I notice that most of you seem to be using Photoshop of some description.

I'm currently trying to learn the art of editing using Paintshop Pro 7. Now am I wasting my time here or should I just get Photoshop Elements 6 and start learning from there.

I'm not to sure how transferable the knowledge is between the two pacakages, is it same functions but just different buttons to achieve the same thing, if you see what I mean.

I'm quite happy to bin the Paintshop and invest in Photoshop and Elements 6 is offer now, probabely due to Elements 7 impending launch.

Any opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Ed
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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby Southern Wolf » Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:57 pm

Ive never used PSP... but I would imagine they are nothing alike. You would probably have to learn new terminology and buttons IF you move over to Photoshop. So if you have to learn from scratch anyways.. Id start with Photoshop.... especially if you plan to move into the CS arena later.

I currently use Photoshop CS3 and im still learning. :)
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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby gldiana » Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:25 pm

Southern Wolf wrote:I currently use Photoshop CS3 and im still learning. :)


You never stop learning that one :)
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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby Edd » Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:19 pm

I've made my decision to change to Photoshop and need to order it from amazon.

My version of PSP is old so I'm sure a newer version of Photoshop will be much better.

I'm sure I'll have loads of numpty questions to ask.

Cheers Guys

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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby Southern Wolf » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:17 pm

ask away.... thats what were here for
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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby Edd » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:30 pm

Thanks Southern Wolf,

I hope you won't regret that answer !!!! :lol:

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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby bob_r » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:51 pm

Edd,

I finally upgraded my copy of Photoshop to the latest version, so don't feel like you'll be learning alone. I'll probably have some questions too.

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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby Edd » Sat Sep 06, 2008 2:23 pm

Photoshop arrived yesterday, unpacked, loaded and learning already !!!!

Learn't this afternoon how to convert RAW to JPG so will be posting my first unedited snaps in the sports section tomorrow for all to analyse.

Not too sure If I want to hear the feedback :oops: but its all part of the learning curve !!! :D

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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby envila » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:18 am

I have a new MacBook Pro and want to upgrade from IPHOTO and IDVD for pictures editing and making presentation. What program do you recommend?
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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby NJPixRich » Fri May 22, 2009 5:24 pm

Hi all - I'm an amateur photographer who also enjoys shooting video as well. I've played around with photoshop 6.0 but am wondering what is a good product that allows me to edit both still and video. Thanks!
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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby JohnnyC » Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:53 pm

Hey, guess wha? I too would like to hear what you guys are using and why. I currently have ACDSee 10 and it is pretty easy to use store and edit.
I have recently started using Photoshop Elements 7.0 and I have a lot to learn. For PSE I like the onling photo sharing but I need to practice with it more so I can use it to more of its potential. Are there any of your favorite operations on PSE that you like to use? Let me know
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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby ferymark » Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:15 am

I finally upgraded my copy of Photoshop to the latest version, so don't feel like you'll be learning alone. I'll probably have some questions too. I have a new MacBook Pro and want to upgrade from IPHOTO and IDVD for pictures editing and making presentation. What program do you recommend?
http://www.foundmyself.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4095&p=67575#p67575
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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby tobiasschnell » Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:35 am

If you want to edit your photo you should must try www.picnea.com
It will be vary beneficial for you. I am saying this on my experience of using this.
Hope this will help you much. I was just wondred after looking the functionality of this site. The guy have done greta in building this. Great concept and great implementation.
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Re: Photo Editing Software

Postby chuckdee » Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:36 am

I would get lightroom. I rarely use photoshop anymore because of LR.
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