editing photos
Jul 29, 2013 11:40:15 #
Im looking for a good n relatively easy program to edit photos. Be able to add some color to black n white photos. I love photography n see so many neat things photographers have done. Ive done photography on the side for a long time but want to do more n learn more. Unfortunately, time n money is a factor holding me from taking classes. Any help would b great. Thanks
Jul 29, 2013 11:45:11 #
You could start with Picasa from Google, or GIMP. For GIMP you would also want to search via Google for tutorials and help. They are both free.
Smart Photo Editor that pops up in some of the ads on UHH is a very inexpensive editor as well.
Smart Photo Editor that pops up in some of the ads on UHH is a very inexpensive editor as well.
Jul 29, 2013 11:45:38 #
I recently bought Photoshop Elements 11 from Adobe. It's around $55.00 or so, but very good for what you are asking.
children3 wrote:
Im looking for a good n relatively easy program to edit photos. Be able to add some color to black n white photos. I love photography n see so many neat things photographers have done. Ive done photography on the side for a long time but want to do more n learn more. Unfortunately, time n money is a factor holding me from taking classes. Any help would b great. Thanks
Jul 29, 2013 11:47:10 #
children3 wrote:
Im looking for a good n relatively easy program to edit photos. Be able to add some color to black n white photos. I love photography n see so many neat things photographers have done. Ive done photography on the side for a long time but want to do more n learn more. Unfortunately, time n money is a factor holding me from taking classes. Any help would b great. Thanks
Photoshop Elements is a pretty inexpensive program and probably all you would need.
There are a ton of free classes on the internet. Take a look at http://www.CreativeLive.com for one. The classes are free when they first air them, and they offer them at a discount if you order them early. However, for a beginner they might be a bit much, but still worth watching. You can absorb something from even classes that are to advanced.
Another great place to visit is http://www.ShootSmarter.com
You will find an unbelievable amount of info there, and it's free.
I am sure others will contribute to providing info about many free sites too.
Jul 29, 2013 11:52:48 #
Jul 29, 2013 12:35:08 #
13oct1931 wrote:
Picasa from Google is FREE and easy. Alyn
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Jul 29, 2013 16:40:57 #
13oct1931 wrote:
Picasa from Google is FREE and easy. Alyn
Be sure to go directly to the source:
http://picasa.google.com
I don't think it will do spot color to a b&w, though you could do an overall tint or graduated tint. It certainly does a lot, though!
Jul 30, 2013 09:29:32 #
children3 wrote:
Im looking for a good n relatively easy program to edit photos. Be able to add some color to black n white photos. I love photography n see so many neat things photographers have done. Ive done photography on the side for a long time but want to do more n learn more. Unfortunately, time n money is a factor holding me from taking classes. Any help would b great. Thanks
Spend $55 and get Photoshop Elements 11. Forget the free stuff with the pop up ads, etc. Elements will give you a great editor as well as an average organizer.
Jul 30, 2013 09:43:56 #
children3 wrote:
Im looking for a good n relatively easy program to edit photos. Be able to add some color to black n white photos. I love photography n see so many neat things photographers have done. Ive done photography on the side for a long time but want to do more n learn more. Unfortunately, time n money is a factor holding me from taking classes. Any help would b great. Thanks
Photoshop Elements 11 or Lightroom 5 by Adobe.
Jul 30, 2013 11:37:47 #
jpintn wrote:
Forget the free stuff with the pop up ads, etc.
If you are referring to Picasa, I've been using it since Google released it, and NEVER seen a pop-up ad.
Jul 30, 2013 13:09:32 #
David Popham
Loc: French Creek, British Columbia
children3 wrote:
time n money is a factor holding me from taking classes. Any help would b great. Thanks
Have you considered taking an on-line course? I took one in the early spring, and am very happy I did because it covered material that did not even know about. It was very reasonably priced, far lower than attending a class at a college.
Jul 30, 2013 13:15:31 #
Wall-E wrote:
If you are referring to Picasa, I've been using it since Google released it, and NEVER seen a pop-up ad.
Exactamente!
Jul 30, 2013 13:36:43 #
GIMP is powerful but it has a steep learning curve. I would give Picasa a try first and if its functionality doesn't meet your expectations, spend a few $$ on PSE 11 or Lightroom.
Jul 30, 2013 13:44:04 #
FrumCA wrote:
GIMP is powerful but it has a steep learning curve. I would give Picasa a try first and if its functionality doesn't meet your expectations, spend a few $$ on PSE 11 or Lightroom.
Here we go again! GIMP does not have a steep learning curve. It's how the lessons are taught that matters.
Check out the tutorials here: http://www.gimp2tutorials.info/downloads.htm
Scroll down the page for the Pdf file downloads. You'll discover that GIMP is easy to learn.
Download GIMP here: http://www.gimp.org/downloads/
The latest version is 2.8.6
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