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11/23/2007 11:22:59 AM · #1 |
| I am interested in knowing what kind of software you use to edit your digital photos. I'm a complete amateur, and I really value user-friendliness in an application. So tell me, What do you use? |
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11/23/2007 11:27:29 AM · #2 |
photoshop is perfect for editing...
neat image ... for noise reduction ( doesnt get any friendlier )
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11/23/2007 11:29:06 AM · #3 |
| I have Paint Shop Pro XI and Photoshop CS2. You can do much more with CS2 but I have to say I really like PSP and I got it for 40.00. |
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11/23/2007 11:33:08 AM · #4 |
Photoshop CS2 for all round editing.
Photomatix for HDR.
Noise Ninja for noise reduction.
photoshop is a learning curve, but well worth it.
Message edited by author 2007-11-23 11:33:51. |
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11/23/2007 11:34:06 AM · #5 |
If you're interested in something that's free you can give GIMP a try:
//www.gimp.org/ |
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11/23/2007 11:40:00 AM · #6 |
Most cameras come with Photoshop Elements - a simpler, more user friendly (and much cheaper) version of Photoshop (current version is CS3, and I think it runs $695).
A lot depends on what you want to do. CS3 can do anything. If all you need to do is some color correction or WB, exposure tweaking, some saturation or change to B&W almost any editor will do that.
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11/23/2007 11:43:57 AM · #7 |
If I were you ... I think I'd start with Photoshop Elements. It will give you a taste for the power of Photoshop without the complexity. Then upgrade to the full blown version of Photoshop only if/when you decide you've outgrown Elements.
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11/23/2007 11:45:14 AM · #8 |
| If all you need is the very basics, Picassa from google is OK it's not for serious editing but can do some effects with just a click, I also agree Photoshop requires a huge learning curve but Photoshop elements has wizards that can walk you through certain projects its around $90. you can also get a free 30 day down load from adobe for elements to try it out. |
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11/23/2007 11:45:18 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by shalrath:
Photoshop CS2 for all round editing. |
what if they take square pictures? |
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11/23/2007 11:51:05 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
Originally posted by shalrath:
Photoshop CS2 for all round editing. |
what if they take square pictures? |
You are such a  smardaz!!! Love it! :-)
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11/23/2007 11:52:20 AM · #11 |
I think you'll find about 90% of photographers use PhotoShop for image editing.
Personally, I use a Canon camera for noise reduction. ;)
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11/23/2007 12:01:16 PM · #12 |
| I used to use Photoshop CS2 on its own. Then I got a hold of Lightroom, which IMHO is awesome for a lot of basic editing/processing. If I need to do anything more complex/at a pixel level then its into photoshop. |
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11/23/2007 12:24:33 PM · #13 |
ACDSee Pro
CS3
Neat Image
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11/23/2007 07:47:03 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
Originally posted by shalrath:
Photoshop CS2 for all round editing. |
what if they take square pictures? |
he he he... :P
Originally posted by idnic:
I think you'll find about 90% of photographers use PhotoShop for image editing.
Personally, I use a Canon camera for noise reduction. ;) |
Play nice :P
Message edited by author 2007-11-23 19:47:38. |
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11/23/2007 07:53:20 PM · #15 |
| PS Cs2 for all my editing. |
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11/23/2007 07:54:56 PM · #16 |
I'm kind of a program hog as I use more than one.
RAW Shooter Premium for first RAW edit.
Nikon Capture NX for more advanced RAW edit if the photo strikes me.
Noise Ninja for noise removal.
Thumbplus 7 for quick viewing and cropping of files put though first RAW edit.
Photoshop Elements 4 (sone to upgrade) for resizing, sharpening, printing and working with layers if needed.
I also have Lightroom but I'm just beginning to use it so the jury is still out. Someday I hope to move to one program that does it all as simple as each of the above does the jobs I mentioned. I konw, I make my life so complicated!
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11/23/2007 07:56:58 PM · #17 |
I used to be almost 100% Photoshop. Lately I've been using FastStone, SilkyPix and ACDSee. I even dip into Picasa occasionally.
Now I only use PS for cloning and dust spot removal. I've almost forgotten how to use it! |
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11/23/2007 08:26:10 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
Originally posted by shalrath:
Photoshop CS2 for all round editing. |
what if they take square pictures? |
THEN YOU JUST USE PHOOOOOOOOTO SHOP |
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11/23/2007 08:41:59 PM · #19 |
I started off with Paint Shop Pro, which I found easier than Photoshop.
However, it seemed that most tutorials, tips, downloads, etc are for Photoshop, so I switched.
Now I'm glad I did, although there is quite a learning curve.
ETA: I wish there was a spot in our profile page to show what editing program we use. Makes it easier when someone asks an editing question.
Message edited by author 2007-11-23 20:43:07. |
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11/23/2007 09:59:22 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by Beetle:
ETA: I wish there was a spot in our profile page to show what editing program we use. Makes it easier when someone asks an editing question. |
I have the tools I use/recommend listed in my biography. :-)
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11/23/2007 10:21:00 PM · #21 |
I have paint shop pro 7 (i dont like it though)
I had a trail of Photoshop CS3 which I LOVE. I just downloaded PS elements 6, to try it out.
I also have GIMP |
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11/23/2007 11:03:23 PM · #22 |
• Photoshop CS3
• Aperture
• iPhoto
• DPP (Digital Photo Professional -Canon)
I use CS3 and Aperture for all editing but that of casual snapshots and some personal images, for which I reserve iPhoto. Aperture has the more elegant interface and is better than Bridge (part of PS) for rendering, archiving, batching, slideshows and all-around integration with just about everything anyone would ever want to do with digital images. CS3, however, as a dedicated editor, is more capable than Aperture. Both have a respectable learning curve.
I can't say much about DPP. I've tried it a few times, but found it awkward to use with an ugly interface to look at. |
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11/23/2007 11:07:15 PM · #23 |
Photoshop CS3 for image editing.
Adobe Lightroom for batch RAW conversion and rough editing.
I don't have either of these installed at the time, but both Paint Shop Pro andthe Gimp are good image editors and shouldn't be overlooked. However, as mentioned above, most tutorials you run into will be for photoshop.
I use Cindi's version of noise reduction... but sometimes NoiseNinja helps too. :-)
Message edited by author 2007-11-23 23:55:43.
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11/23/2007 11:33:54 PM · #24 |
to tell the truth i went from working in cs2 to working in elements on another computer...ha
it was soo confusing...i felt tlike an idiot trying to do some things |
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11/23/2007 11:47:48 PM · #25 |
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I started with Photoshop Elements years ago. I then "graduated" to Photoshop 7.0, then Photoshop CS2, and now Photoshop CS3.
For RAW conversion, I use Adobe Camera RAW, and for noise reduction, I use Neat Image.
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