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(OT) Your preferred photo editing program?
First, apologies for being mildly off-topic here, but I have a question which
scanner users will have (informed) opinions about. I'd like to know the editing program you prefer. I'm heading into doing doing scans of all my old negs, slides and prints. I've used Microsoft's Picture It in the past for cropping and light editing of digital snapshots. It is much too limited. I used to do a fair amount of b/w darkroom and have a good understanding of the principles. I am comfortable with computer programs (system is Windows XP). I do not plan to do any graphics work. I am currently trying out Picture Window Pro (like it). I'll try out a demo of Photoshop next. But life is too short to try everything (Paint Shop Pro,Ulead, etc. etc.). So, tell me what you like, please, and why. Thanks in advance, John Moore |
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"JMooreTS" wrote in message ... First, apologies for being mildly off-topic here, but I have a question which scanner users will have (informed) opinions about. I'd like to know the editing program you prefer. I'm heading into doing doing scans of all my old negs, slides and prints. I've used Microsoft's Picture It in the past for cropping and light editing of digital snapshots. It is much too limited. I used to do a fair amount of b/w darkroom and have a good understanding of the principles. I am comfortable with computer programs (system is Windows XP). I do not plan to do any graphics work. I am currently trying out Picture Window Pro (like it). I'll try out a demo of Photoshop next. But life is too short to try everything (Paint Shop Pro,Ulead, etc. etc.). So, tell me what you like, please, and why. I have used Photoshop Elements for a while because it came with my scanner. It seems to have most of the features and functionality that I would want in the Full Photoshop. If you have to buy it, it's a lot less expensive too. The tool and menu system is a bit tedious and contra-indicative to my way of thinking but I have not seen any better. I'll admit that I also use MS Photo Editor and sometimes the free and rather good Irfanview when I am in a hurry. -- James V. Silverton Potomac, Maryland, USA |
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If life is too short, then stick with Picture Window Pro. The learning
curve is very easy compared to the others. It does have its limitations (I would like something like the mask wand and layers) but it is powerful and does a very nice job editing photos. The color correction tool is a very nice feature. But the its strongest point, I feel, is the ability to work with 48 bit files, no tools or menus grayed out. JMooreTS wrote: First, apologies for being mildly off-topic here, but I have a question which scanner users will have (informed) opinions about. I'd like to know the editing program you prefer. I'm heading into doing doing scans of all my old negs, slides and prints. I've used Microsoft's Picture It in the past for cropping and light editing of digital snapshots. It is much too limited. I used to do a fair amount of b/w darkroom and have a good understanding of the principles. I am comfortable with computer programs (system is Windows XP). I do not plan to do any graphics work. I am currently trying out Picture Window Pro (like it). I'll try out a demo of Photoshop next. But life is too short to try everything (Paint Shop Pro,Ulead, etc. etc.). So, tell me what you like, please, and why. Thanks in advance, John Moore -- To reply, if 'nospam' is present in address, just remove it. |
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I use Photoshop 7, but I think for most uses you will be happy with
Photoshop Elements 2.0. it surprisingly capable and supports many Photoshop plugin and techniques. Give it a test. Plus it a almost always on sale with some kind of rebate. If you out grow it after 6 months than move up to the full version. -- J www.urbanvoyeur.com "JMooreTS" wrote in message ... First, apologies for being mildly off-topic here, but I have a question which scanner users will have (informed) opinions about. I'd like to know the editing program you prefer. I'm heading into doing doing scans of all my old negs, slides and prints. I've used Microsoft's Picture It in the past for cropping and light editing of digital snapshots. It is much too limited. I used to do a fair amount of b/w darkroom and have a good understanding of the principles. I am comfortable with computer programs (system is Windows XP). I do not plan to do any graphics work. I am currently trying out Picture Window Pro (like it). I'll try out a demo of Photoshop next. But life is too short to try everything (Paint Shop Pro,Ulead, etc. etc.). So, tell me what you like, please, and why. Thanks in advance, John Moore |
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Paint Shop Pro is beautiful. I have had the good fortune to work with most
programs mentioned; Photoshop is the gold standard, IrfanView is the every day viewer and light duty soldier, and PSP is the all around workhorse. -- Love, ------------ Patate "UrbanVoyeur" wrote in message news I use Photoshop 7, but I think for most uses you will be happy with Photoshop Elements 2.0. it surprisingly capable and supports many Photoshop plugin and techniques. Give it a test. Plus it a almost always on sale with some kind of rebate. |
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