Preferred editing software for beginner?
Nov 21, 2014 09:47:59 #
Most of my compositions have gone unedited/unenhanced. I recently used an iPad version of Photoshop to enhance a photo and was pleasantly surprised. I have the resources to invest in software to use, but would welcome comments and suggestions as I focus my search.
I use a Nikon D90 and shoot mostly sports and landscape. The one necessity is that my sensor has developed a hot pixel in the upper right quadrant that I need to edit for larger prints. I'm not ready to upgrade the body and the problem isn't severe enough to send for repair (yet...).
I use a Nikon D90 and shoot mostly sports and landscape. The one necessity is that my sensor has developed a hot pixel in the upper right quadrant that I need to edit for larger prints. I'm not ready to upgrade the body and the problem isn't severe enough to send for repair (yet...).
Nov 21, 2014 09:56:14 #
GIMP is free and well regarded.
I use and recommend Photoshop Elements 13. The full version of Photoshop (CS6) is overkill for most, repeat most, of us. I have it too and rarely need what it offers.
I use and recommend Photoshop Elements 13. The full version of Photoshop (CS6) is overkill for most, repeat most, of us. I have it too and rarely need what it offers.
Nov 21, 2014 09:58:45 #
b8campbell wrote:
Most of my compositions have gone unedited/unenhan... (show quote)
Welcome to the Hogg from another Chicagoan!
I've always used Corel Paintshop Pro. It's reasonably priced and works as well as Photoshop at a fraction of the price. Plus it is user-friendly. You can download a free 30 day trial on their site.
Nov 21, 2014 10:03:30 #
mtparker wrote:
GIMP is free and well regarded.
I use and recommend Photoshop Elements 13. The full version of Photoshop (CS6) is overkill for most, repeat most, of us. I have it too and rarely need what it offers.
I use and recommend Photoshop Elements 13. The full version of Photoshop (CS6) is overkill for most, repeat most, of us. I have it too and rarely need what it offers.
Since I will likely be editing with both laptop and my iPad when I travel, do you know of any compatibility issues when using GIMP?
Nov 21, 2014 10:03:50 #
b8campbell wrote:
Most of my compositions have gone unedited/unenhan... (show quote)
Welcome to the Hog, b8Campbell. FREE: Photoscape, Picassa, Gimp, Fotor.
Less than $100.00: I use and enjoy Photoshop Elements. Very good software and not nearly as costly as full-blown Photoshop, and you get the DISK, and don't have to 'rent' it like Photoshop.
Nov 21, 2014 10:03:58 #
Nikon_DonB wrote:
Welcome to the Hogg from another Chicagoan!
I've always used Corel Paintshop Pro. It's reasonably priced and works as well as Photoshop at a fraction of the price. Plus it is user-friendly. You can download a free 30 day trial on their site.
I've always used Corel Paintshop Pro. It's reasonably priced and works as well as Photoshop at a fraction of the price. Plus it is user-friendly. You can download a free 30 day trial on their site.
Thanks, I'll take a look!
Nov 21, 2014 10:07:51 #
Photoshop Elements is easy to use, can do just about everything most people need it to do, and is not expensive. You can often find the previous version even cheaper. The current version is 13.
Nov 21, 2014 10:09:18 #
With Capture NX2, you can create a "Mending Adjustment Step" that fixes the "Hot Pixel" and can be applied to every picture you take. I haven't tried this in NXD yet.
Nov 21, 2014 10:12:54 #
b8campbell wrote:
Since I will likely be editing with both laptop and my iPad when I travel, do you know of any compatibility issues when using GIMP?
I do not believe that GIMP is available for IOS.
So that may be a HUGE issue for you. There may be alternatives that will work on an IPAD though....
IPAD alternatives for GIMP
Nov 21, 2014 10:14:43 #
b8campbell wrote:
Most of my compositions have gone unedited/unenhan... (show quote)
My recommendation for anyone, beginner included is Lightroom.
It's very easy to understand and it's targeted towards "developing" digital images.
Think of it as a "Digital Darkroom" and that should give you an idea of what it does.
Nov 21, 2014 10:15:30 #
rpavich wrote:
My recommendation for anyone, beginner included is Lightroom.
It's very easy to understand and it's targeted towards "developing" digital images.
Think of it as a "Digital Darkroom" and that should give you an idea of what it does.
It's very easy to understand and it's targeted towards "developing" digital images.
Think of it as a "Digital Darkroom" and that should give you an idea of what it does.
:thumbup:
Nov 21, 2014 10:18:30 #
I use Corel Paintshop Pro (now version X7 Ultimate). I have used Adobe in the past but find PSP easier to use and faster to load. It has also replaced Capture NX2 since all formats of .NEF are now supported.
Nov 21, 2014 10:25:08 #
For a beginner who hasn't worked with processing software I would recommend Picasa. Free. When he or she feels the need for more advanced results I would get Elements 12 or 13. It's easy to learn the basics so you can get off to a fast start. It can do about 93% of what Photoshop does. Then if you like buy Lightroom which is an industry standard. Used with Elements there won't be much you can't do. In the mean time learn your camera inside and out. And learn the basics of photography like the rule of thirds, composition, lighting, etc. Software often won't compensate for poor photography techniques.
Nov 21, 2014 11:47:24 #
Nikon_DonB wrote:
Welcome to the Hogg from another Chicagoan!
I've always used Corel Paintshop Pro. It's reasonably priced and works as well as Photoshop at a fraction of the price. Plus it is user-friendly. You can download a free 30 day trial on their site.
I've always used Corel Paintshop Pro. It's reasonably priced and works as well as Photoshop at a fraction of the price. Plus it is user-friendly. You can download a free 30 day trial on their site.
Ditto! I second this motion - no vote necessary. I love my Paintshop Pro. Have for years. Good luck with whatever you choose and have a GREAT DAY!
Nov 22, 2014 05:26:53 #
Nikon_DonB wrote:
Welcome to the Hogg from another Chicagoan!
I've always used Corel Paintshop Pro. It's reasonably priced and works as well as Photoshop at a fraction of the price. Plus it is user-friendly. You can download a free 30 day trial on their site.
I've always used Corel Paintshop Pro. It's reasonably priced and works as well as Photoshop at a fraction of the price. Plus it is user-friendly. You can download a free 30 day trial on their site.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.