Photoshop Element
Feb 15, 2023 09:25:03 #
Luft93 wrote:
Free download. Great interface, best use of screen space, does all you will need, intuitive:
FastStone Image Viewer
FastStone Image Viewer
I agree. Faststone is a great little program. I use it often just to view or sort images. It will open a variety of image files and allows simple editing and adjustments.
And it is FREE!
Feb 15, 2023 11:23:19 #
Louis in QC
Loc: Gatineau QC Canada
chuckbear wrote:
I'm only finding Capture One Express (for Sony) as a trial version. Sony simply refers you to the Capture One site. Chuck
I have to agree that at first glance, it looks like a trial version.
But, here are the finer details:
Is Capture One Express for Sony free?
Once installed on your computer, you'll be asked which version of the software you want to install; choose Capture One Express (for Sony) and it'll be free to use - forever.
Feb 15, 2023 11:26:43 #
Luft93
Loc: Finger Lakes, NY
Red6 wrote:
I agree. Faststone is a great little program. I use it often just to view or sort images. It will open a variety of image files and allows simple editing and adjustments.
And it is FREE!
And it is FREE!
I’m glad that somebody agrees. I have multiple higher level programs that go unused. I wonder why so many. Hogs are needing to edit the hell out of their photos. I find that FastStone takes care of all my needs 99% of the time. I find it annoying when faced with other editing screes less intuitive to use. Just for the record, yes 94 years old, high level equipment, MFA retired professor of fine art photography. 50 years ago I was known for Photography made impossible. Students from those days are still in constant contact, full of thanks.
My
Impression is that a lack of understanding of basic principles leads to confusion. Things that you see with your own eyes are not as obvious as it seems. I still start with “everything you KNOW is wrong”. We need to get below the surface to understand what is going on.
Feb 15, 2023 11:57:41 #
mffox wrote:
Get Photoshop Elements 2021; buy it from Staples or Best Buy, etc. and buy it outright. That way you avoid the annual subscription. It's a great product and offers a lot of function.
Good Luck
Good Luck
Photoshop Elements is not a subscription, it is a stand alone program not requiring connection to the internet to function. There is a one time purchase price , usually about $100 when new, but it can be obtained at a discount later in the year of its release. The current version is PSE 2023.
Feb 15, 2023 12:05:17 #
Well, so much for Capture One. I downloaded it from their site and installed it and it crashes every time I try to open it. Anti-virus or nothing else I can find is preventing it from opening. Chuck
Feb 15, 2023 13:18:18 #
spaceytracey
Loc: East Glacier Park, MT
dpullum wrote:
The goal of my photography is to have fun... PS is... (show quote)
I downloaded the trial Elements+ & supposedly installed it on my computer but, I don't find it when I open Elements. I keep looking @ the instructions but can't figure out where it went. Any ideas?
Feb 15, 2023 13:54:35 #
daf40
Loc: Mesa, AZ
If you want a program that is easy to learn and easy to use and inexpensive (free!) you might want to try Faststone Image Viewer.
If you want more and better features I feel that Lightroom is much easier to learn and use than Photoshop Elements.
I agree with the other posts that Elements is an excellent program, but I find it much more difficult to use than Lightroom, and only use it rarely, for more complex issues.
If you want more and better features I feel that Lightroom is much easier to learn and use than Photoshop Elements.
I agree with the other posts that Elements is an excellent program, but I find it much more difficult to use than Lightroom, and only use it rarely, for more complex issues.
Feb 15, 2023 14:09:47 #
Louis in QC
Loc: Gatineau QC Canada
chuckbear wrote:
Well, so much for Capture One. I downloaded it from their site and installed it and it crashes every time I try to open it. Anti-virus or nothing else I can find is preventing it from opening. Chuck
Chuck, what are your system (computer) specifications?
I had it on Windows 7, and upgraded to Windows 10 with no problems...
Feb 15, 2023 14:16:30 #
Using Windows 7 and the Version compatible with that system. But can never get it to open or if it does it won't connect to the server to register. It just isn't worth the problems. Too many other options out there. Chuck
Feb 15, 2023 14:28:24 #
Louis in QC
Loc: Gatineau QC Canada
chuckbear wrote:
Using Windows 7 and the Version compatible with that system. But can never get it to open or if it does it won't connect to the server to register. It just isn't worth the problems. Too many other options out there. Chuck
I can relate Chuck...
All the best,
Louis
Feb 15, 2023 18:26:55 #
Tina 2 wrote:
Hi. I am a non professional, casual photographer, who loves taking photographs. I just bought a new computer and need a program for editing my photos. I shoot with a Sony 10 iv. Since I don't shoot often, I feel there is no need for me to get a more advanced Photoshop program. Any advice on what I should get is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Tina
Tina
Paintshop.
Feb 16, 2023 20:17:25 #
kenArchi
Loc: Seal Beach, CA
Here are samples you can do in PSElements.
The first three are before different exposures. Blended to make the 4th photo.
The 4th is final.
As you can see this photo was taken in the shade.
Fuji Reala Film 35mm. Nikon 24npxl scanner. PSE 5
The first three are before different exposures. Blended to make the 4th photo.
The 4th is final.
As you can see this photo was taken in the shade.
Fuji Reala Film 35mm. Nikon 24npxl scanner. PSE 5
Feb 16, 2023 21:37:21 #
Feb 16, 2023 21:43:53 #
kenArchi
Loc: Seal Beach, CA
Thank you Bill.
This was done 2007 and a real learning curve.
I realized that the morning sun would be to left. Meaning the pool features would all be shadowed And no sky.
An I still use PSE today.
This was done 2007 and a real learning curve.
I realized that the morning sun would be to left. Meaning the pool features would all be shadowed And no sky.
An I still use PSE today.
Feb 17, 2023 11:55:59 #
I like Elements, and I use it with Elements+, but it does require a learning curve. It is not difficult, but there is a curve.
There are also guided programs in Elements that do the most important things for you, with your input.
The actions that I use most are Tony Kuyper Luminosity masks.
As for free programs, I find that they are worth just what you pay for them. I don't like the programs that come with the cameras either. I find the Elements is the sweer spot the is not too costly and allows me to do most anything.
There are also guided programs in Elements that do the most important things for you, with your input.
The actions that I use most are Tony Kuyper Luminosity masks.
As for free programs, I find that they are worth just what you pay for them. I don't like the programs that come with the cameras either. I find the Elements is the sweer spot the is not too costly and allows me to do most anything.
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