• 02-19-2004, 06:08 PM
    jcitsog1
    Recommend Digital Photo Computer Program
    I am looking to purchase a better photo editing program. I currently have Microsoft Picture It and the software that came with my Fugi S5000. I find them both difficult to use and they really do not do much to be honest.

    I am a beginner so i need the program to be easy to use but i would like professioanl results.

    Any recommendations?
  • 02-20-2004, 12:31 AM
    Trevor Ash
    Well, Photoshop is considered the best but I assume you know that and are looking for cheaper alternatives.

    Try these links and see where they take you:
    http://graphicssoft.about.com/librar..._imageedit.htm
    http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/imageediting/
  • 02-23-2004, 06:55 PM
    jcitsog1
    thanks.

    about how much does photoshop cost? I want something i can grow with so i am willing to spend some $.
  • 02-24-2004, 11:23 AM
    Trevor Ash
    Photoshop is definetely something you can grow with. It can take years to become efficient with the tools it provides and it does provide a lot :)

    Adobe Photoshop CS is currently
    US$649.00 Full
    US$169.00 Upgrade

    The upgrades are usually very affordable compared to the full version so you definetely have to consider the purchase of the full version a major investment.

    For those in school, they offer educational versions which are extremely cheap. Just watch out for what you buy on Ebay, computer shows, and the like because they're most likely pirated. Or you'll find that your full version you bought off ebay can't be upgraded when you buy a future upgrade.

    I hoep this helps. Good luck.
  • 02-28-2004, 01:44 AM
    denglad
    try to use SnapTouch
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jcitsog1
    I am looking to purchase a better photo editing program.

    I would like to offer you SnapTouch (www.snaptouch.com). This program was conceived as a complex solution for processing digital photos. "ToDo" list is not very long at the moment, but this program is already perfectly capable. The flash lessons on the program are available at the site.

    Best regards, Denis
  • 02-28-2004, 05:15 PM
    Peter_AUS
    And this would be free advertising would it denglad. Have you asked the owner of these forums if you can do this sort of adhoc advertising without contributing something back to the board.

    1 post and advertising, go figure.
  • 03-09-2004, 11:31 AM
    Pixee
    I am beginner and love this program
    Hi,
    I use PhotoELF. It is not spendy and it is good for a beginner. Plus my husband uses it and he is not a beginner. So we are both happy.
    www.photoelf.com.
    oh, it is also available free for trial period.
  • 03-10-2004, 10:28 AM
    danag42
    If you are a student at a college or trade school, you can use your student ID to buy the "educational" version of Photoshop for around $250. It is identical to the full version, in fact it is the full version with "educational version" on the splash screen. It updates just fine, and then you're in the Adobe fold.

    They want the students to start using Photoshop, that way when they go pro they already have it and continue to upgrade it.
  • 03-17-2004, 08:12 PM
    Ronnoco
    Digital Photo Software
    Hi:

    If you are a beginner, I would recommend Paint Shop Pro. The enhance photo option can handle several corrections fast and easily and according to the labs at PC World, also very accurately.

    Although I use Photoshop as well, it does take some getting used to, if you are not into computer graphics and images in a big way.

    Ronnoco