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Jun 4, 2016 13:01:37   #
louparker Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
 
llouie wrote:
What is a good photo editing program other than Photoshop or Elements
something that will not take me a year to learn??
Thanks


I use ACDSee Pro 9, but it depends on whether you shoot RAW or JPEGs -- they have several different versions depending on what you want to do and what format you use, all the way from their basic ACDSee application to ACDSee Ultimate 9 (the ACDSee Pro 9 is one step below Ultimate 9 and does a lot more than even I need).

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Jun 4, 2016 13:12:17   #
gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast
 
I jumped into it with Elements 11 and it wasn't hard at all. But then I don't do much that's technically challenging. Lots of free YouTube videos available. The Editor has three levels from beginner with lots of pre-set filters to start with and on up to expert that lets you set everything up. Even the expert has built in presets in some of the sub-menus that you can then adjust to your liking.

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Jun 4, 2016 15:03:03   #
louparker Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
 
llouie wrote:
What is a good photo editing program other than Photoshop or Elements
something that will not take me a year to learn??
Thanks


I have a question for you: since you have been a member since 2013, and since this question has been addressed time and time again, why didn't you search for the numerous previous threads on this topic for your answer instead of asking the same question again? The previous threads have thoroughly discussed dozens of photo editing applications that can be used as alternatives to Photoshop, none of which take "a year to learn."

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Jun 4, 2016 15:41:47   #
boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander
 
Mac wrote:
What operating system do you use?
If you use Mac, Affinity Photo is a good choice and so is MacPhun Creative Kit.
I have read that there is an Affinity Photo in the works for Windows.


Speaking of affinity- Any news as to when it will be available for windows.

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Jun 4, 2016 16:21:07   #
llouie
 
I don't look at this on a a daily basis and if you do you probably lead a boring life

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Jun 4, 2016 16:27:17   #
louparker Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
 
llouie wrote:
I don't look at this on a a daily basis and if you do you probably lead a boring life


My question to you has nothing to do with whether you do or do not read this forum on a daily basis, although most members do and I can assure you we do not "lead a boring life." My question was why not search prior topics before starting a new thread by posting the same question that has been answered numerous times before? It's even more important--and informative for you--if you don't read the forum every day.

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Jun 4, 2016 18:05:08   #
G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK
 
Your camera should have software for basic editing or download the software from your camera website. There are lots of free software available so try them out. some will 'click' and some won't. Search 'free photo editing' on UHH at the top of the page.
Think of post processing (PP) as 'an improvement' not as a 'FIX'. If your image needs lots of improvement take it again using different camera settings if you can. PP ties you to the computer so if you learn to do without it or at least most of it, so much the better.
Print your own pictures and see how they look compared to on screen. If it is a BIG OOPS! try sending them out using any 'free' initial orders that you find on the net. See how they look...that may tell you if you need to colour calibrate your monitor as well as use PP.(or simply send them off to someone else)
Post processing is about as hard to learn as using your camera......Sorry if no-one told you this. And yes...you do need to do it 99% of the time.
Have fun

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Jun 4, 2016 18:40:53   #
JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore
 
G Brown wrote:
Your camera should have software for basic editing or download the software from your camera website. There are lots of free software available so try them out. some will 'click' and some won't. Search 'free photo editing' on UHH at the top of the page.
Think of post processing (PP) as 'an improvement' not as a 'FIX'. If your image needs lots of improvement take it again using different camera settings if you can. PP ties you to the computer so if you learn to do without it or at least most of it, so much the better.
Print your own pictures and see how they look compared to on screen. If it is a BIG OOPS! try sending them out using any 'free' initial orders that you find on the net. See how they look...that may tell you if you need to colour calibrate your monitor as well as use PP.(or simply send them off to someone else)
Post processing is about as hard to learn as using your camera......Sorry if no-one told you this. And yes...you do need to do it 99% of the time.
Have fun
Your camera should have software for basic editing... (show quote)


This will probably stir up another hornets nest, but....

Good PP in camera is damn near impossible! Even with the magnification(s) available the screens on the back of the camera are too small to see the detail necessary. Unless of course you have developed a 5x7 or 8x10 Speed Graphic that you have made digital. Even if there was such a beast, would you want to carry it? The LCD screen would still be much smaller than almost all computer screens.

Even if you are satisfied with less than good PP results; don't pass on poor advice to others.

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Jun 4, 2016 19:35:12   #
CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.
 
llouie wrote:
What is a good photo editing program other than Photoshop or Elements
something that will not take me a year to learn??
Thanks

Lightroom, if I can learn to use it comfortably then anyone can do it.
Photoshop is a Nightmare for me too.
Craig

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Jun 4, 2016 20:25:49   #
Carl D Loc: Albemarle, NC.
 
boberic wrote:
Speaking of affinity- Any news as to when it will be available for windows.


According to the Affinity forum it should be any day now.

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Jun 4, 2016 21:02:30   #
stan0301 Loc: Colorado
 
With Scott Kelby's book it is easy to learn and use Photoshop--and it really is the way to go--without Scott Kelby's book you are pretty much on your own--
Stan

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Jun 4, 2016 21:14:25   #
HeyYou Loc: SE Michigan
 
Carl D wrote:
Affinity is what I now use. Canceled my PSCC subscription earlier this week and uninstalled it as well. Affinity is very intuitive. There are many video tutorials as well. I don't think you would be sorry. It's $49 one time to download.


Can one use Affinity with Lightroom ? Or does Affinity replace both Photoshop and Lightroom ?
(I guess I'm asking if it has a catalog function.)

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Jun 4, 2016 21:17:26   #
HeyYou Loc: SE Michigan
 
JCam wrote:
Why "...
PSE 14 has now been out for about 1 1/2 years; I suspect that a new version may come out soon in which case you will probably be able to get PSE14 for about $39.00, and it will probably do 80% of what the full blown and more difficult Photoshop will cost.


Can one seamlessly combine PSE with Lightroom - as easily as the full Photoshop program ?

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Jun 4, 2016 21:32:17   #
robertjerl Loc: Corona, California
 
JCam wrote:
This will probably stir up another hornets nest, but....

Good PP in camera is damn near impossible! Even with the magnification(s) available the screens on the back of the camera are too small to see the detail necessary. Unless of course you have developed a 5x7 or 8x10 Speed Graphic that you have made digital. Even if there was such a beast, would you want to carry it? The LCD screen would still be much smaller than almost all computer screens.

Even if you are satisfied with less than good PP results; don't pass on poor advice to others.
This will probably stir up another hornets nest, b... (show quote)


You should have read and paid attention to the whole thing. He stated that your camera came with software to download to your computer. Canon's do, and they even provide updates for the software, just like they do upgrades for the firmware. Canon's is called "Digital Photo Professional" and it has a video editing plug-in available.

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Jun 4, 2016 21:52:02   #
warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA
 
Picasa 3

(http://www.geeksontour.com) for learning

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