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06/16/2006 10:26:55 AM · #1 |
I am not so experienced with editing photographs, so from recently I have started using Googles Picasa, which is quite good at many things, fast and simple to use. But what if I wanted to "upgrade", for instance would I like a noise reduction feature for high ISO shots.
I have seen PS CS2 in action, it seems very capable but maybe too advanced for me at this stage? I find many tings in there I cannot understand (yet!).
Thank you for your advice ...
B74A
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06/16/2006 10:29:50 AM · #2 |
I don't know anything about Picasa add-ons but you might be interested in Photoshop Elements. It's a lighter version of Photoshop that still has plenty of features but isn't quite as overwhelming as the full blown software.
For noise reduction, check out Neat Image. There's a free download which is a stand alone application. |
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06/16/2006 10:30:26 AM · #3 |
| I would definitely recommend that you move into Photoshop at some stage. You don't have to buy the full-featured PSCS2, you could opt for the much more affordable "Elements" package. |
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06/16/2006 10:34:07 AM · #4 |
My vote: skip the Elements and get to learn CS2. Yes, the learning curve is rather steep, but you can do soooooo much with it, it's almost a necessity. Invest in some books and/or videos for Photoshop, because with Elements I feel that you run into limitations sooner than you think.
Message edited by author 2006-06-16 10:34:36. |
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06/16/2006 10:38:55 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Aghris:
My vote: skip the Elements and get to learn CS2. Yes, the learning curve is rather steep, but you can do soooooo much with it, it's almost a necessity. Invest in some books and/or videos for Photoshop, because with Elements I feel that you run into limitations sooner than you think. |
For only 6 times the price too!! We went from free, to $600+ awesome.
The only plugin I know of is the Simpleviewer web page export plugin.
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06/16/2006 10:42:41 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by wavelength:
Originally posted by Aghris:
My vote: skip the Elements and get to learn CS2. Yes, the learning curve is rather steep, but you can do soooooo much with it, it's almost a necessity. Invest in some books and/or videos for Photoshop, because with Elements I feel that you run into limitations sooner than you think. |
For only 6 times the price too!! We went from free, to $600+ awesome.
The only plugin I know of is the Simpleviewer web page export plugin. |
The OP didn't mention anything about a price limit. I just gave my opinion on the better upgrade. And if money is an issue, there are several ways around it. One legal way is to buy second hand or a student version.
Edit: it appeared the OP asked for PICASA add-ons, not upgrade. Ignore my remark, although I still feel that you almost have to have Photoshop.
Message edited by author 2006-06-16 10:46:14. |
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06/16/2006 10:51:23 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Aghris:
The OP didn't mention anything about a price limit. I just gave my opinion on the better upgrade. And if money is an issue, there are several ways around it. One legal way is to buy second hand or a student version.
Edit: it appeared the OP asked for PICASA add-ons, not upgrade. Ignore my remark, although I still feel that you almost have to have Photoshop. |
Yeah, in the end, everyone goes SLR and full photoshop, just start saving if you don't have the money.
You can get PS Elements 4 for free from 1and1.com if you sign up for their $9.99/month hosting plan. Plus Adobe GoLive! and some other software, GIF editor and FTP client I think.
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06/16/2006 10:56:13 AM · #8 |
| Amazon has it for $60 after rebate right now. I feel like I saw a cheaper offer recently but I can't think where. |
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06/16/2006 11:00:34 AM · #9 |
Geee! What quick replies! Thank you to everyone ... I could not find a similar question here, yet I feared the "it has been covered many times before" answer ...
Let me be more specific - when I wrote "add-ons" I actually meant extra programs, like Neat Image which is suggested above. My fault at using a wrong word! But regarding PS CS2 ... another issue than the cost is that it feels quite heavy to work with, loading time, etc. I thought maybe there would be something in-between, or better alternates than PS.
BUT, it seems like PS is the reference here though, so I would probably go that way as well ... just like I skipped OS/2 for Windoze - just to make life easier and use what everyone else is using ... Next notebook might be an Apple, btw, THAT is a completely new discussion though!
Thank you again ...
B74A
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06/16/2006 11:21:57 AM · #10 |
If you hurry up, you might still get PS Elements for $20.00 !
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