Photo Software.

[badger426]

I'm currently using the FinePix software that came with my camera, I'm thinking of getting Photoshop elements any thoughts on this?

[Ollie]

Originally Posted by badger426

I'm currently using the FinePix software that came with my camera, I'm thinking of getting Photoshop elements any thoughts on this?

Photoshop elements is quite a good photo editor in my opinion anyway. I use elements four but I believe version five is available. It does all the editing I ever need to do to a photograph, and is pretty eay to use. However saying that I have never used the full CS version of photoshop or any other editing software so I can't really compare it to anything else. It's much cheaper than the full CS version as well.
Hope this helps
Roger

[wetlands_wedge]

You could download the freeware 'PhotoPhiltre' (google). I do not do much with it but it is simple and others who use it more recommend it! Good luck!

All the very best,
Reg

[Paul mabbott]

Ask yourself a couple of questions:
What do you want of the programme that you haven't got now?
Can I use free programmes before buying any commercial ware?

If you want to do lots of fancy art work then I'm sure that there may be features in commercial packages. For routine computer/web/printing purposes then freeware such as IrfanView - Official Homepage - one of the most popular viewers worldwide is more than adequate.

[mh68]

Originally Posted by Paul mabbott

Ask yourself a couple of questions:
What do you want of the programme that you haven't got now?
Can I use free programmes before buying any commercial ware?

If you want to do lots of fancy art work then I'm sure that there may be features in commercial packages. For routine computer/web/printing purposes then freeware such as IrfanView - Official Homepage - one of the most popular viewers worldwide is more than adequate.

I can also recommened Irfanview as a very good basic editing program. The Gimp is another free one highly regarded by mates of mine but I havent tried it myself.Re Elements, i think i`ve read elsewhere that its sometimes offered as a freebie with some of the camera mags?
As an aside, I bought a camera mag the other day with a free instruction cd for Elements,covering various editing tasks.As I dont use Elements myself, if anyone wants it pm me...

Mark H

[Barry3]

try picasa 2 free download easy to use editing,photo storage and creating slide shows.For a freebie its has some great features

[Walwyn]

I use PhotoImpact. A version came bundled with a computer I bought in 2000. I've upgraded it a couple of times, and I'm pretty sure I don't use more then a 10th of it.

[briar rose]

I have just found the joys of Gimp and Picasa, and have spent hours transforming ordinary pics into bizarre images very addictive

[badger426]

Great information gang I will certainly try some of the suggestions.

Many thanks,
badger426.

[AndyM]

Hi there, I use Photoshop CS2, Elements 4 and Lightroom together with Apple Aperture. I find it all depends on how much editing you need to do on the original as to which is best. Apart from Aperture the Adobe software has PC & Mac versions - I'm an Apple Mac user. I would recommend Elements as a start for ease of use and the number of automatic features. Also it is compatible with many full Photoshop plugins which increase its usefulness.
If you are a Mac user - I would recommend Aperture and that should be sufficient for 90% of your needs.
Andy M.