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Post editing software for beginners
Apr 6, 2013 11:42:05 #
Mark Goldberg
Loc: Coral springs,Fl
Thanks for all your input. I think I'll try Photoshop Elements. If I have any questions I may need your help.
Mark
Mark
Apr 6, 2013 11:56:29 #
Nightski wrote:
Is elements 11 a stand alone program or is it an add on for photoshop? Does it run in windows XP? I have lightroom, but I cannot load it on my computer because it needs Vista or newer to run, and I didn't know that before I bought it.
Elements 11 is not a plugin and it runs just fine on Windows XP. You can probably sell your copy of Lighroom if you run it in the classified here on UHH....or just keep it until you upgrade to a new computer.
Apr 6, 2013 11:59:01 #
Hi. I think the rest of the guys have given you some excellent advice. Personally I like PSE 10/11. Yes. I know it is quite a handful for a beginner but get yourself a good handbook from Amazon, take your time and work through it - selecting just what you want to do in the early stages. When you are more confident you have an excellent editing programme to draw on.
Incidentally. Not being a Lightroom user, I am not sure if you can email pix using THIS editing programme. I may be wide of the mark and I will stand corrected. PSE/Serif/Picasa ALL have this facility which is SO necessary if you want to share your work.
Happy shooting with your new Nikon.
Cheers.
Philphotog, Perth, Scotland
Incidentally. Not being a Lightroom user, I am not sure if you can email pix using THIS editing programme. I may be wide of the mark and I will stand corrected. PSE/Serif/Picasa ALL have this facility which is SO necessary if you want to share your work.
Happy shooting with your new Nikon.
Cheers.
Philphotog, Perth, Scotland
Apr 6, 2013 11:59:19 #
Good choice.
I Have been teaching PSE since version 2. Version 11 has an easier to see OPTIONS BAR, much easier for older eyes than earlier versions, and unlike PS CS versions. I have v9,10,11 and CS5.1 all on my laptop. For photos there is little I can do in CS that can't be done in PSE.
The large selections of online tips and tricks as well as printed books make this a great choice.
My one word of advice is to skip straight to the EXPERT mode.
Good luck.
I Have been teaching PSE since version 2. Version 11 has an easier to see OPTIONS BAR, much easier for older eyes than earlier versions, and unlike PS CS versions. I have v9,10,11 and CS5.1 all on my laptop. For photos there is little I can do in CS that can't be done in PSE.
The large selections of online tips and tricks as well as printed books make this a great choice.
My one word of advice is to skip straight to the EXPERT mode.
Good luck.
Apr 6, 2013 12:11:32 #
Mark Goldberg
Loc: Coral springs,Fl
Again,Thank you all for your advice. I'm going to"jump in" and use Photoshop Elements. Philphotog, I'd love to see Scotland and take some beautiful pictures. Thanks again,
Mark
Mark
Apr 6, 2013 12:47:40 #
Pepper wrote:
Picasa is a free download and very popular here and does not have a huge learning curve. GIMP is also free but I've never used it so can't speak to the learning curve. As mentioned Lightroom 4 and PSE 11 are both very good and relatively inexpensive but require some time to learn. My suggestion would be to start with Picasa.
GIMP is comparable to PS and expandable with about 1000 plug-ins (no joke). It has a steep learning curve which can be converted to a gentle curve if you have access to PareandFocus.com.
Apr 6, 2013 12:48:57 #
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Apr 6, 2013 12:53:51 #
Hi.
Delighted you have made your choice. Sure you'll love every moment. Just take it easy...baby stepsd and you'll soon be an expert. Glad you picked Nikon - I was a Canon Man before conversion and I haven't look back.
America's vast but you can't beat Perthshire's Big Tree Country. Maybe some day!
Philphotog
Delighted you have made your choice. Sure you'll love every moment. Just take it easy...baby stepsd and you'll soon be an expert. Glad you picked Nikon - I was a Canon Man before conversion and I haven't look back.
America's vast but you can't beat Perthshire's Big Tree Country. Maybe some day!
Philphotog
Apr 6, 2013 13:18:18 #
Apr 6, 2013 13:43:56 #
We use
http://photoscope.org
and
http://faststone.org
Both are free and extremely easy to use.Have looked at Gimp,but is complicated.
http://photoscope.org
and
http://faststone.org
Both are free and extremely easy to use.Have looked at Gimp,but is complicated.
Apr 6, 2013 14:26:08 #
David Popham
Loc: French Creek, British Columbia
gordnanaimo wrote:
Forget lightroom too convoluted go for Elements 11 great beginners program
I agree. And buy at least two books that appeal to your style of learning to learn how take advantage of its features. Makes sure that at least one of them describes a "work flow". I start off with the same five or six procedures and then let the image evolve.
And don't forget to "play". Ask yourself over and over again, "what would happen if I ...". And keep notes <grin>".
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Apr 6, 2013 14:29:09 #
PhotoGator wrote:
There you have it free and a great tutorial by one of UHHs own members. I use GIMP along with Picasa, Smart Photo Editor, and PicMonkey. Smart Photo is like $25, PicMonkey is $5 a month so if you're not planing to use it you don't have to pay or you can purchase for $30 a year, the rest are free. So for $40 a year I have all I need and all but GIMP are very easy to learn. As a beginner I think you would like Smart Photo Editor and Picasa because their ease of use.......GIMP Tutorials by Shakey and his GGS Kevin. br htt... (show quote)
Apr 6, 2013 15:55:05 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
WOW! The information that comes off this site continues to amaze me. There is enough info on this one discussion to keep someone studying for a good month. I'll bet if you took a college course you wouldn't get any more info, and probably not as much, as is listed here and most of it is free. Amazing.
Apr 6, 2013 18:03:01 #
Apr 6, 2013 19:10:37 #
Mark Goldberg wrote:
I need your help an opinions. I am new to digital photography. I recently purchased a Nikon D5200. I would like to post edit my pictures using software. Please give me your opinions on what would be fairly easy to use and to grow into. The programs I know that are being used are: Nikon Capture, Photoshop Elements, Serif. I would like to be able to edit RAW photos when I get more experience. Help!
Mark:
Great choice. Make sure you know the dslr terminology first. Will make it easier for E11. The UK has some great monthly magazines with tutorials and most use Elements for their lesson. Worth a look.
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