affordable post process software
Feb 20, 2019 16:33:01 #
It's "Gimp" not "The Gimp" and not "Gimpshop". Originally stood for "General (now 'GNU') Image Manipulation Program."
If you've not seen Pulp Fiction, you may not be aware that "The Gimp" is a role in bondage and domination play, of a silent, leather-bound, submissive figure. I laugh when I read that anyone is working on an image with "The Gimp". Kinky~
It's pretty basic software, but can't do everything that even PSE can do, and there's a lot less training material on it available. If I absolutely had to depend on freeware, I'd go there, but some of the other low cost programs that will inevitably be suggested seem to be a lot better. And there's always that ten buck a month option...
Just don't tell anyone you've got to go now because you've got a date with "The Gimp".....
Andy
If you've not seen Pulp Fiction, you may not be aware that "The Gimp" is a role in bondage and domination play, of a silent, leather-bound, submissive figure. I laugh when I read that anyone is working on an image with "The Gimp". Kinky~
It's pretty basic software, but can't do everything that even PSE can do, and there's a lot less training material on it available. If I absolutely had to depend on freeware, I'd go there, but some of the other low cost programs that will inevitably be suggested seem to be a lot better. And there's always that ten buck a month option...
Just don't tell anyone you've got to go now because you've got a date with "The Gimp".....
Andy
Feb 20, 2019 16:41:31 #
Harry0
Loc: Gardena, Cal
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Feb 20, 2019 16:46:38 #
I'm in the $10 a month group with the Adobe subscription to both Photoshop and Lightroom. It also includes a mobile system and a "portfolio" website.
Because it is so dominant in the photography world, there is endless opportunities to learn. The trick is to pick what you want to learn and then practice them one at a time.
Regarding free software, Adobe has Photoshop Express: https://www.photoshop.com/products/photoshopexpress You download it from the respective "app store" for your operating system.
Because it is so dominant in the photography world, there is endless opportunities to learn. The trick is to pick what you want to learn and then practice them one at a time.
Regarding free software, Adobe has Photoshop Express: https://www.photoshop.com/products/photoshopexpress You download it from the respective "app store" for your operating system.
Feb 20, 2019 16:46:53 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Crippled?? 🙄
Haha - Not the "full-blown" with all the bells & whistles...
Feb 20, 2019 16:49:05 #
bsprague wrote:
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The trick is to get what works for you within your budget.
The three I use do what I need. If you are a professional, go for the grandiose package.
The editors I use have worked for me for years, and I pay a reasonable price, once.
Feb 20, 2019 16:57:02 #
AndyH wrote:
I think that in software terms, this means a version from which features have been deliberately removed so not as to infringe upon the sales of the higher price project. It's a common marketing technique.
And yes, PSE is basically PS software, crippled by removal of features. You can still do a lot with it, of course, it doesn't mean lousy, unusable, or low performance. It just means that although the software is basically the same, certain features have been removed.
Andy
And yes, PSE is basically PS software, crippled by removal of features. You can still do a lot with it, of course, it doesn't mean lousy, unusable, or low performance. It just means that although the software is basically the same, certain features have been removed.
Andy
Longshadow wrote:
Haha - Not the "full-blown" with all the bells & whistles...
Well OK, then, I feel better. Thanks Andy & Bill 🤗
Feb 20, 2019 20:00:13 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Well OK, then, I feel better. Thanks Andy & Bill 🤗
It’s way too common. They need to leave enough out to give you SAS (Software Acquisition Syndrome) but leave enough in so that you are motivated to learn and use the system.
You have obviously become a PSE master!
Andy
Feb 21, 2019 05:53:54 #
I did a very similar thing. Did film for many years and then made the plunge into digital, took some courses and it has opened up a whole new world of learning. My advice on PP software - Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. They are just $10 a month, are always up to date and are the world's standard in post photo processing. I have now had 6-8 classes at the local university, all taught by successful local pro photographers and ALL of them used the Adobe products. I tried GIMP and some of the others but for support, training and interfacing with other photographers ADOBE LR and PS is the ONLY way to go. And if you cannot afford $10 per month then you probably should not have photography as a hobby!
Feb 21, 2019 05:56:11 #
gofast, we still use gimp and Nikon's freeware as well as Payware, among those are LR6 installed from disk purchased from Amazon and Elements 2018. ON1 Raw photo 2019 and Luminar 3 are coming along and are usually on sale for $50 once a year, are updated all year and you own them; they also allow up to five installs, including offline installations, there are still those of us who maintain workstations which aren't tethered or used online. Other good freeware is Lightzone, free with registration, and Digikam which are Gimp-ish, without as much of Gimp's learning curve. Even Picasa can be downloaded and used, but only offline, as google pretty much put it down. Any and all of these take time to learn, but if rush hour traffic doesn't scare you, you'll be fine. Happy post-processing:)
Feb 21, 2019 06:02:33 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
Among available free programs are FastStone, RawTherapee, and darktable. No risk to try them. Affinity Photo is an excellent program, one time cost of $50 but sometimes on sale, and there is a free trial.
I don't understand the $10 per month for the Adobe programs being considered inexpensive. $10 my be cheap for a month but adds up over time. I purchased Elements 4 1/2 years ago for about $40 on the Costco Thanksgiving sale, and am still using it, not having felt a need to upgrade it, the yearly upgrades not being extensive in new features. For the Adobe CC programs it would have cost me $540 for 4 1/2 years, or $500 more than Elements cost me. On my budget that's not cheap.
I don't understand the $10 per month for the Adobe programs being considered inexpensive. $10 my be cheap for a month but adds up over time. I purchased Elements 4 1/2 years ago for about $40 on the Costco Thanksgiving sale, and am still using it, not having felt a need to upgrade it, the yearly upgrades not being extensive in new features. For the Adobe CC programs it would have cost me $540 for 4 1/2 years, or $500 more than Elements cost me. On my budget that's not cheap.
Feb 21, 2019 06:15:15 #
gofast wrote:
I went back to college to learn more about digital... (show quote)
I subscribe to Photoshop's photography program, it includes the latest versions of Photoshop and Lightroom for about $10/month with license for 2 computers. Hard to beat.
Feb 21, 2019 06:24:42 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
gofast wrote:
I went back to college to learn more about digital... (show quote)
I get Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom from the cloud for about $10.00 a month includes free upgrades.
Feb 21, 2019 06:31:19 #
I suggest you stick with your Photoshop/Lightroom plan but first sign up for a class at a local community college. Both programs can be intimidating to beginners. Just a few lessons will will make a huge difference and get you past the initial frustration. Although there are many excellent companies making quality imaging software, Adobe is used by more people which will help with questions and techniques moving forward.
Feb 21, 2019 06:31:25 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Linda From Maine wrote:
Crippled?? 🙄
A toned down version would of described it a little better.
Feb 21, 2019 06:37:30 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
gofast wrote:
I went back to college to learn more about digital... (show quote)
I would check with the college or instructor. They might have some required software that you will need for the class. Most colleges have courses on Photoshop, but I would just be assuming that's what they will be using. Also , sometimes the colleges will have a discounted version in the college book store for the class on some software. Give them a call & check it out.
Have fun, Tom
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