Freebie PP side challenge anyone?

05/31/2011 11:34:02 PM · #1

Since there don't seem to be any June side challenges organized, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in seeing what they can produce by using free pp programs. Things like Picasa, Picnik, Filter Forge freepack, Gimp, Virtual photographer, stuff that came with your camera etc. Still use what you normally use to upload.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

06/01/2011 04:32:25 PM · #2

bump

Adz

Nikon D80

06/01/2011 06:57:55 PM · #3

This sounds like a good idea but IMHO I think it would be a bit of a hassle to download and try to learn a program just for the sake of a side challenge. Good thought though, not sure about other people.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/01/2011 07:21:39 PM · #4

Actually, some people (including me) sometimes BUY programs because a side challenge inspires them to want to use it. I was thinking that a lot of people probably already have some of these programs and it would be an opportunity to play without having to purchase/already own more expensive software.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

06/01/2011 08:00:34 PM · #5

Originally posted by jomari:

Don't leave out my favorite, IrfanView ... many more free software programs listed in this thread.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR

06/01/2011 08:07:58 PM · #6

Just use any freeware. Thanks for the list.

supanova

Nikon D5000

06/01/2011 08:46:14 PM · #7

I only have GIMP as I cant justify paying $100s on Photoshop when GIMP does the same for free!

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/02/2011 02:42:54 PM · #8

I needed to quickly edit this picture to post in another thread, so I took the opportunity to play around with some of the options in IrfanView -- seemed to work pretty well, though I didn't bother trying to crop it ... other (simple) editing details on the photo.