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12-20-2008, 03:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Saratoga Springs NY
Posts: 639
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photo editor software
Looking to see what everyone thinks is a very user friendly, versatile photo editor software? I am looking to load one on the laptop and looking for suggestions.
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12-20-2008, 03:38 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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gimp
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12-20-2008, 03:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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Gimp is probably the most powerfull freeware image tool out there. I would'd call it complicated, but it's not designed for ease of use. More of an Adobe Photoshop alternative.
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12-20-2008, 04:11 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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so your choice would be?
I find it extremely usable, Ive been using it for several years now. Always learning something new
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12-20-2008, 06:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Boston, PRofMA
Posts: 276
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download Picasa for the simple stuff. Use Gimp for the more complicated stuff.
If you're doing this professionally, get Photoshop so you can use all the Actions/macros you can get for it...
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12-20-2008, 07:20 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Bah. Gimp Rocks and it's open source
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12-20-2008, 08:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Boston, PRofMA
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Gimp can't read/use Photoshop actions. There has been an attempt at it, but no luck yet.
Like I said...only matters if you're doing this professionally (wedding photog, etc.)...
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12-20-2008, 08:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
so your choice would be?
I find it extremely usable, Ive been using it for several years now. Always learning something new
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I use Gimp for most everything, but I used to do computer graphics professionally...so I may not be a good judge on ease of use.
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12-20-2008, 09:01 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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So you a Photoshopper?
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12-21-2008, 08:54 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
So you a Photoshopper?
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Used to be, I'd rather use it than gimp...but...gimp is free 
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12-21-2008, 10:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,704
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Gimp is pretty damn good for a freebie for sure.
I would agree with kenyee,Picasa for the simple stuff.Great program imo.
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12-21-2008, 11:26 AM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
Posts: 6,234
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I have Photoshop elements on the Apple, I like it but am no expert
My wife is using picasa on the Dell
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Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
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12-21-2008, 07:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Saratoga Springs NY
Posts: 639
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Thanks for the feedback guys. Not looking to do anything professional. Just want more options with editing photos I take on the water, of the kids.  |
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12-22-2008, 10:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 5,238
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I'm a fan of paint.net
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12-23-2008, 07:55 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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paint.net is another real easy one.
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12-23-2008, 12:34 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Good question to ask. I don't think my current Photoshop 5.5 will work with my new HP because it is Vista loaded. I was wondering if there is anything out there better than the Adobe. I know there are newer version of that. Maybe I'll look at GIMP.
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