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View Full Version : Software P1Fanatic 12 May 2008, 10:20 Ok so now I have a DSLR and listen to people talking about cropping, removing dust spots, adding borders etc. Is there some cheap (free is even better :)) yet useful software people use or are you all using something pricey like Photoshop? Cheers, Simon Pumpkin 12 May 2008, 10:23 Free - Picasa / GIMP Cheap - Photoshop Elements / Corel Paint Shop Pro Expensive - Photoshop CS3 Latest version of Photoshop Elements is probably your best bet. P1Fanatic 12 May 2008, 11:01 Cheers Pumpkin. Will try Picasa for now and see how I get on before I feel the need to blow £60 on elements. Hoppy - maybe something to add to your sticky as Im sure Im not the only photography noobie who will ask this question :thumb: Simon Pumpkin 12 May 2008, 11:11 Picasa has basic image manipulation options - no blemish tools - but is quite good file browser. GIMP is an open source version of photoshop. Powerful I understand but can be tricky to learn. Hoppy 12 May 2008, 14:00 Hoppy - maybe something to add to your sticky as Im sure Im not the only photography noobie who will ask this question :thumb: Simon Agreed, but I was asked to remove all brand names on the sticky :( But I would go with Elements. In fact, I have :D Richard. P1Fanatic 12 May 2008, 15:13 Ah ok :( Hmmm I may download the trial. Local college does an evening course on it but lists version 3 - assume most of the features are the same anyway. Tempted to do a Nature & Wildlife Beginners Photography course this sat. Would be nice to get some practical advice. Simon Leg@cy 12 May 2008, 15:40 What about this >> Buy Portrait Professional (http://www.portraitprofessional.com/buy/) Someone in my office mentioned they use it to good affect P1Fanatic 12 May 2008, 15:49 What about this >> Buy Portrait Professional (http://www.portraitprofessional.com/buy/) Someone in my office mentioned they use it to good affect From a quick read thats very specific to post processing for Portraits only. And Im not really into portraits tbh. But thanks for the suggestion. Simon HankScorpio 12 May 2008, 20:04 Is there some cheap (free is even better :)) yet useful software people use? Give this one a go - great price, easy to use and tiny download.... Paint.NET - Free Software for Digital Photo Editing (http://www.getpaint.net/) |