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10/15/2005 01:06:11 PM · #1 |
| does anyone know if this program is user friendly because the paintshop that come with my computer is boring and not user friendly. thanks |
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10/15/2005 01:09:23 PM · #2 |
| You can download a trial version from the Adobe website and see for yourself. I think the trial is also available on a cd. |
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10/15/2005 01:09:45 PM · #3 |
Elements 3 is about as user-friendly as any version of Photoshop. I figured it all out in about a week or two of serious playing. My only complaint is that Elements lacks several features that the full-blown Photoshop 7 or CS/CS2 include. Nothing too major, just some things that are annoying not to have. Enought so that I'm hopefully upgrading to 7 in the next few days.
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10/15/2005 01:21:09 PM · #4 |
It's Elements 4.0 now. :o)
Yes it's pretty user friendly for me, but my wife hates it.
If you want something more straightforward and *really* simple, get Microsoft Microsoft Digital Image 2006
Both are certainly more user friendly than Photoshop CS or CS2
edit - jeez, 3rd time, I really have to proofrEEd
Message edited by author 2005-10-15 13:22:51.
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10/15/2005 03:14:47 PM · #5 |
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10/15/2005 04:09:59 PM · #6 |
| HAve you taken a look at Ulead's PhotoImpact 11? I just downloaded a trial version and so far I like it. It's seem like it's a little easier to use than Elements 4. Also, there is "The Gimp", which is totally free. I like the way it looks, kinda like Firefox, but I had a little trouble getting it to do the things I wanted. |
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10/15/2005 04:45:50 PM · #7 |
I have both Photoshop Elements 3.0 and Photoshop CS2. Both are very similar, and they use all the same downloads and plugins. It's basically the same program, but Elements is designed to work with your home computer and printer, so a lot of the more advanced professional features of CS2 aren't readily available in Elements. With Elements, you can't use Actions or save in CMYK (needed for commercial printing). Elements doesn't have Curves or as wide a selection of Layer Styles.
If you are interested in buying Elements, but want to make it more like Photoshop, I would recommend you look into getting a book titled Photoshop Elements 3 The Missing Manual by Barbara Brundage. This will give you a lot of helpful tips on how to make Elements run more like Photoshop including how you can run Curves and Channel Mixers in Elements.
The only other program I know a little about is GIMP. I have seen some fantastic editing done with this program. I haven't personally used it, but I have seen testimony as to its ease of use.
Hope this Helps, and Good Luck. |
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10/15/2005 07:35:31 PM · #8 |
| thanks everyone . i will try it all. |
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10/21/2005 08:19:39 PM · #9 |
| I've had to basically learn Elements 3 by myself and I've found it to be pretty user friendly. |
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10/21/2005 08:31:24 PM · #10 |
Elements 3 is free when you purchase a Wacom Graphire 3, another cool device to make your editing easier.
Buying the tablet to get the software is cheaper then getting the software by itself. It's like getting a free tablet. |
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10/21/2005 08:39:46 PM · #11 |
I got an extra Elements 2.0 CD you can have or if you prefer, I have PSP 8.0 too (not on CD though).
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