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08/26/2007 06:34:34 PM · #1 |
Hi, I am fairly new to DPC, and I am looking into getting better digital imaging software, but after looking around a bit, I am not sure which program is right for me. Currently I have Microsoft Picture It 10, and although I like it, it is not as easy to use at I'd like it to be, nor does it have as many features as I would like. I have been looking right around the $100 dollar range, I don't want to spend much more than that.
Two of the ones I have looked at are Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 or Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI, any others you use, like, or can think of, please let me know so I can make an informed decision.
P.S.- I love this site btw! |
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08/26/2007 06:42:58 PM · #2 |
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08/26/2007 06:50:01 PM · #3 |
I have a couple, Photoshop Elements 5, & MS Digital Image Suite. THey both cost about the same, & bith have their uses. I am really happy with MS's stitching for panoramas, & their quick fixes. PSE 5 has a lot more capabilites with layers. The more I use it, the more I am learning about it. PSE 5 is more widely used, & there are a multitude of websites, & magazines with advice, 'actions', tutorials, & plug ins, etc. If you keep your eye out, you will find it with a rebate for buying it, & a rebate for 'upgrading' to it. That rebate includes if you own MS or Corel products. My final cost was $39.
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08/26/2007 07:22:56 PM · #4 |
| $39 for Adobe Photoshop? That would be a great price. I will have to keep a look out for rebates. Costco does sell it for $80 which is cheaper than everywhere else I have looked where it is $100. Corel Paint Shop Pro XI is also on sale this week for $39.99 at Best Buy, which is why I kind of want to do my research before I buy it. Thanks for the help =) |
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08/26/2007 07:26:48 PM · #5 |
Why not buy an older version of Adobe Photoshop? The later versions only have a few enhancements over previous versions, and you can get an old version real cheap.
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08/26/2007 07:27:24 PM · #6 |
Gimp is free. Of course leaning Linux will cost you time and energy.
Message edited by author 2007-08-26 19:28:33. |
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08/26/2007 08:32:30 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Nullix:
Gimp is free. Of course leaning Linux will cost you time and energy. |
The GIMP is (was, anyway) available on all three major platforms. |
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08/26/2007 08:34:14 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Mick:
Why not buy an older version of Adobe Photoshop? The later versions only have a few enhancements over previous versions, and you can get an old version real cheap. |
Just make sure you get a sealed, unregistered version -- this is one of the most-pirated programs around.
Also, Elements is often bundled with scanners, if you happen to have some old photos you need to digitize. |
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08/26/2007 09:42:19 PM · #9 |
| I also saw the same sale and was considering it. For years now, I have been using an older version of Paintshop Pro, version 7, which is copyrighted 2000 on my copy. I have tried a number of other image editors and I always seem to gravitate back to Paintshop Pro. (To be fair, I have not tried Photoshop or Elements) For $40 it would give me some features I do not currently have. Sounds like a good deal. |
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08/26/2007 10:35:10 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by Nullix:
Gimp is free. Of course leaning Linux will cost you time and energy. |
The GIMP is (was, anyway) available on all three major platforms. |
You're probably right. I was too lazy to look it up. |
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08/27/2007 12:59:03 AM · #11 |
| Thank you everyone for the help and advice. |
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