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11/22/2006 08:41:40 PM · #1 |
I have paint shop pro 8 now.
I have not really done much to learn it.
I hit the one button that auto adjust everything and it looks better to me so I call it good. :)
I really want to get into learning how to use my new camera and some good software.
Should I just learn to use psp8 or would I be better of to start with something else?
What's everyone else using for software?
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11/23/2006 02:17:31 PM · #2 |
i use psp8 as well and for me it has more than enough features, even though its more basic than maybe photoshop it still has a ton of features. if you already have psp8 maybe you'd be best to learn some of the more complex features of that, there are lots of tutorials on the net you can try.
if you dont mind shelling out the cash for photoshop then maybe go with that, but psp8 certainly has a lot of features to use. im not so great with it at the moment but if you have any questions on using it id be more than happy to help where possible.
most of all though, just enjoy it and practice different things! :) |
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11/23/2006 03:03:41 PM · #3 |
I originally started off with Paint Shop Pro. It is a pretty good program, but I was frustrated that nearly every tutorial, hint, advice etc was for Photoshop, never for PSP.
Because of that lack of support, I changed over to PS and never regretted it for a moment. I have PS CS2 at home and I like it a lot :-)
Recently I started a new job - I take product photos for a website. At work, they use PSP X, but I just switched over to PS6 (because they had a copy lying around) - a very ancient version of it, but they won't give me anything newer - it's either PSPX or PS6. To my surprise, I even like the ancient version of PS better than PSP 10.
However, that doesn't mean you need to rush out and buy PS right away. There is MUCH you can learn about post processing with what you have. PS won't run away in the meantime.
Good luck. |
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11/23/2006 03:42:18 PM · #4 |
PSP is not bad , and curves are curves , levels are levels ... The look is different of course .
With my first camera the software was photoshop elements 2.0 and a nice friend bought me psp 8 , it was nice to start ( and I'm still learning ).
The approach could be different but what you "need" to learn is theory.
Why don't you try and download a trial version of adobe ? Elements are not too expensive neither.
In the web there are informations and actions , free filters ,tutorials etc. |
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11/23/2006 03:51:00 PM · #5 |
Post processsing is post processing. You could use PSP, Gimp, Photoshop CS2 Photoshop 5.5, 6, 7... PS Elements... it all boils down to knowing what you are doing to the photo and knowing WHY you are doing it.
Yeah, you have more tools available in Photoshop CS2, but if you don't know why you are using a tool, you're likely to do more bad to your photo than good.
Learn the basics, with both camera and software, as you grow make more informed decisions as to what you NEED. You might be suprised that you don't need every expensive gadget or the most advanced software to make outstanding photos.
Ofcourse ther might be some things that are worth breaking the bank for, but it's best to know WHY you NEED it.
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11/23/2006 06:41:47 PM · #6 |
Sounds like I would be best of to learn what I have first.
Will do some learning with psp8 for now and spend the cash on some hardware. :)
Thanks for the advice.. |
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