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03/28/2009 09:31:40 PM · #1 |
Hello All!
I'm new to the forums and am really looking forward to submitting my first picture. The downfall is that I do not have Photoshop anymore. I can't resize the picture and cut it down far enough to submit it. Are there any free downloadable programs I can get to do the deed? I'm looking forward to getting photoshop again one of these days, but currently I don't have the cash for it.
Thanks in advance,
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03/28/2009 09:35:16 PM · #2 |
GIMP is like the open source free Photoshop. It is slightly different and probably not as user friendly but definitely powerful. There are many online tutorials and many actions are similar to photoshop.
You can download it here.
There are probably some others that folks can recommend for editing too.
Really, Photoshop Elements is pretty reasonable for cost and ease of use, as well. |
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03/28/2009 09:40:08 PM · #3 |
There are a number of free online photo-processing websites as well. I'd give them a look.
Picnik
Phixr
SplashUp
Amongst others. |
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03/28/2009 09:40:42 PM · #4 |
Gimp and online programs like that are something that I would avoid at all costs.
Go to Adobe.com, sign up for a free Adobe ID, and then D/L the free trial of Photoshop Elements. It will be totally good to go for 30 days, so you have 30 days to purchase something similar, but in the meantime you have a decent program to work with. :) (and  spiritualspatula is correct, PS Elements is your best bang for the buck)
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03/28/2009 09:44:38 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by basssman7:
Gimp and online programs like that are something that I would avoid at all costs.
Go to Adobe.com, sign up for a free Adobe ID, and then D/L the free trial of Photoshop Elements. It will be totally good to go for 30 days, so you have 30 days to purchase something similar, but in the meantime you have a decent program to work with. :) (and spiritualspatula is correct, PS Elements is your best bang for the buck) |
What's your reasoning for avoiding them? GIMP is actually used by a large number of people and is a very good program, and I've personally used both picnik and SplashUp (when it was still Fauxto), many times. Especially before I had my laptop when I was vacationing and wanted to work on my photos on a family member's computer.
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03/28/2009 09:49:40 PM · #6 |
I love my Photoshop and wouldn't want to be without it, but when you have no choice, the other options are fine.
I recently found a new one, www.sumopaint.com that I am very impressed with. |
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03/28/2009 09:53:40 PM · #7 |
Oh yeah, there's also https://www.photoshop.com/express/landing.html which is like a toned down version of photoshop for free online. I've never used it but others from here have... let me see if I can dredge up some posts.
ETA: Okay, so that first one wasn't the one I saw referenced....
But this one is.
Thread reference here
Message edited by author 2009-03-28 21:55:11. |
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03/28/2009 10:05:23 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Originally posted by basssman7:
Gimp and online programs like that are something that I would avoid at all costs.
Go to Adobe.com, sign up for a free Adobe ID, and then D/L the free trial of Photoshop Elements. It will be totally good to go for 30 days, so you have 30 days to purchase something similar, but in the meantime you have a decent program to work with. :) (and spiritualspatula is correct, PS Elements is your best bang for the buck) |
What's your reasoning for avoiding them? GIMP is actually used by a large number of people and is a very good program, and I've personally used both picnik and SplashUp (when it was still Fauxto), many times. Especially before I had my laptop when I was vacationing and wanted to work on my photos on a family member's computer. |
First and foremost, quality. Secondly and just as importantly, as you know here at dpc you have to treat your original like the Holy Grail, and I simply do not trust online programs. Third, they do not have RAW support.
If you can use Photoshop CS4 or Photoshop Elements for free for 30 days, why would you mess with an online thing?
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03/28/2009 10:11:26 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by basssman7:
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Originally posted by basssman7:
Gimp and online programs like that are something that I would avoid at all costs.
Go to Adobe.com, sign up for a free Adobe ID, and then D/L the free trial of Photoshop Elements. It will be totally good to go for 30 days, so you have 30 days to purchase something similar, but in the meantime you have a decent program to work with. :) (and spiritualspatula is correct, PS Elements is your best bang for the buck) |
What's your reasoning for avoiding them? GIMP is actually used by a large number of people and is a very good program, and I've personally used both picnik and SplashUp (when it was still Fauxto), many times. Especially before I had my laptop when I was vacationing and wanted to work on my photos on a family member's computer. |
First and foremost, quality. Secondly and just as importantly, as you know here at dpc you have to treat your original like the Holy Grail, and I simply do not trust online programs. Third, they do not have RAW support.
If you can use Photoshop CS4 or Photoshop Elements for free for 30 days, why would you mess with an online thing? |
#1 - The quality isn't actually that bad. As I've said, I've personally worked with a couple of online programs and produced some great results. GIMP, as well, is really good quality, and it's free forever, not just 30 days.
#2 - You shouldn't be working with an original no matter what you're using. Always work with a copy. Always. Being online wouldn't be an issue at all.
#3 - RAW support is definitely an issue, but the OP has a Nikon D90, which probably means he has Nikon's RAW conversion software, so it's not a complete road-block.
My point is that the options are out there, and once that 30 days runs out on your PS trial, and you still find yourself without the extra cash, it's nice to know the options are out there and they aren't as bad as you're making them out to be. |
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03/28/2009 10:51:01 PM · #10 |
basssman7 GIMP is not an online utility. It is an open source program that is supported across multiple operating systems. It is not as intuitive as Photoshop. Especially if you are Photoshop trained. However, Google is putting some money into the project, which should improve the interface. As is, it is already a pretty powerful program.
It does have raw support for earlier Nikon cameras, but they have not brought out support for the D90 as of yet.
In the meantime, whether off line or on, I would never edit the original image; raw or not. It takes only seconds to make a copy of any image. I've been my own victim of being a little fast on the click save, as opposed to save as, in the past.
Message edited by author 2009-03-28 22:52:55.
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03/29/2009 12:51:03 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by ambaker:
basssman7 GIMP is not an online utility. It is an open source program that is supported across multiple operating systems. It is not as intuitive as Photoshop. Especially if you are Photoshop trained. However, Google is putting some money into the project, which should improve the interface. As is, it is already a pretty powerful program.
It does have raw support for earlier Nikon cameras, but they have not brought out support for the D90 as of yet.
In the meantime, whether off line or on, I would never edit the original image; raw or not. It takes only seconds to make a copy of any image. I've been my own victim of being a little fast on the click save, as opposed to save as, in the past. |
Thank you for clarifying for me. I do appreciate that. :)
Last time I checked though, unless you are using the DNG raw format you will not have problems. No programs have the ability to save a file as a .nef or whatever your raw format is (except dng) so it cannot possibly be changed. (assuming of course that you are copying the files from the card and pasting them into a new folder, and not falling for the nasty trick of "importing" your photos through your camera software.
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03/29/2009 12:56:37 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
My point is that the options are out there, and once that 30 days runs out on your PS trial, and you still find yourself without the extra cash, it's nice to know the options are out there and they aren't as bad as you're making them out to be. |
With all due respect, I was not making things out to be bad. However since I have no desire to argue, I will just let it drop. :)
To the OP, I apologize if this got confusing for you. Do whatever you feel is best, just make sure you read the rules for the editing of the challenge you are entering very closely, and make sure your original files are never touched. (lots of folks have been burned by using an "import photos" feature from their cameras or from other image editing programs. In many cases while importing they add a tag to the exif of the image to let the program know where it is on your computer..and that little tag will mean that it is not an original image by dpc law, so your image would get DQ'd)
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03/29/2009 03:09:33 AM · #13 |
| Here is another good freebie, similar in function to Photoshop: Paint.net |
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