Photoshop Programs

[tracker]

HI all'
I was playing with a photoshop program the other day and thought I would buy the software and load up.
There appears to be a few on the market which one do you use and /or recommend.
thanks Tr

[dmdigital]

If you are just starting down the path of digital editing I would recommend Adobe Photoshop Elements (currently Version 6). There are a lot of programs out there and many of them do as good or even better job. That said, Photoshop and its cut down baby brother Photoshop Elements are with out a doubt the most well documented of this type of software. There is an incredible amount of online tutorials and teach yourself stuff available, plus books, magazines etc.

Try and get the Academic Pricing version and save some $'s.

[maca]

I use a program called the "GIMP"

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Its free and can be downloaded from the following site:
GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program (http://www.gimp.org/)

You will also need to visit the user manual:
GNU Image Manipulation Program (http://docs.gimp.org/en/)
(Its a bit of a learning curve if your usedto photoshop)

[tracker]

thanks for the quick replys.
dmtd5 can elements do the head on another body thing.?
Adobe pricing seems all over the place.
Maca ,d/l ing gimp now.will try tonight.
cheers

[29dinosaur]

paint.net - it's free and pretty handy

[dmdigital]

Elements will do all that and more.
e.g. (and walker's going to hate me - again!)
http://www.lrocv.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10031/1059762h%20copy.jpg

or my D2a SWB:D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

GIMP as mentioned is free and there is certainly nothing wrong with it.

But I will stress the point that if you haven't used this type of software, the user group support for Photoshop (including Elements) is the best thing going for it.

Expect to pay about $140 for PS Elements V6 or $90-$100 for the academic pricing version. Try Harvey Norman as I find they'll usually lower the price if challenged.

[tracker]

excellent mate the swb disco is along the lines of what I need to do.
(or maybe put a defender front end on mates 100 series to make it go better):D

[abaddonxi]

Download the freebie, see how far it takes you. When you start to notice what it won't do it's time to buy Photoshop.

Cheers
Simon

[dmdigital]

excellent mate the swb disco is along the lines of what I need to do.
(or maybe put a defender front end on mates 100 series to make it go better):D

Hmmm...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/333.jpg

A true hybrid Land Rover...
http://www.lrocv.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10031/1059762%20-%2010%20changes.jpg

[rocket scientist]

Tracker

As a professional photographer, photoshop is now my daily tool of trade , just a modern darkroom.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 is the best but far too expensive for the average user.
Adobe Photoshop elements 6 is excellent value and does everything you will want to do.
The good thing about Adobe products is the help component is very well laid out.

Cheers.

[tracker]

Thanks all.:D

[WhiteD3]

Irfanview.

Freeware, works great, better than Gimp IMHO:).

[disco2hse]

Irfanview.

Freeware, works great, better than Gimp IMHO:).

Irfanview does not come close to the capabilities of the image manipulation programs. It started life as an image viewer and has had a few features to extend its capabilities. The comments provided so far are spot on but I would suggest getting the Photoshop demo (free) and trying it out before deciding.

Warning though, image manipulation is addictive :D

You could also check out include Paintshop Pro from Corel (http://www.corel.co.uk/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1184951547051). I know that pretty much anything Corel buys is a kiss of death but their programs are actually good in their own right. They include Word Perfect, Paradox, Painter, Intervideo, Ulead, Winzip - all are excellent programs but mostly their time passed and the competition took their place.

[disco2hse]

Photoshop demo from here (http://www.adobe.com/downloads/?ogn=EN_US-gntray_dl_trialdownloads).

Hey Inc. can we have the edit button back please? I like to fix my typos :angel:

[MacMan]

I use Photoshop CS3 Extended on a daily basis for work, and they just keep improving what is already the most comprehensive package out there.

A lot of what I do is absolutely colour critical, so I'd never contemplate using something else.

[tracker]

thanks Alan,its a 2hr+ download,I'm just going to buy the elements 6.(I think)

[disco2hse]

thanks Alan,its a 2hr+ download,I'm just going to buy the elements 6.(I think)

Hokay :)

I'm sure you'll be pleased with it.

[dmdigital]

thanks Alan,its a 2hr+ download,I'm just going to buy the elements 6.(I think)

You won't regret it, best way to go.

[tracker]

picked up elements 6 to night.(150.00 at Hardly Normal)now to load and start playing.
Thanks for the coments now the hard part starts.(should be fun)

[disco2hse]

picked up elements 6 to night.(150.00 at Hardly Normal)now to load and start playing.
Thanks for the coments now the hard part starts.(should be fun)

Didn't happen without pictures you know ;):D

[tracker]

cleared the snailmail box this morning and bris car sd has it for 142 00.it always happens when I buy something,think I do a good deal and someone bites me on the bum.