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Mar 2, 2015 07:39:31   #
dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl
 
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Newbie question. Is there a simple photo post processing software system that doesn't have a lot of options to learn. All I want to do is crop, lighten-darken, change saturation, and maybe hue. I have used 15 year old Agfa Photowise and I like its simplicity, but cannot find an updated (Windows) version. I have tried to learn GIMP but find it has so many options with masks etc. that it takes a lot of time just to make small adjustments. I am just learning digital. I have experience in 35mm but have not had to do post processing with chromes. Your advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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If you are shooting Nikon it comes with View NX2 which will do basic editing. Otherwise get Lightroom.

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Mar 2, 2015 08:00:11   #
Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA
 
Picassa is a great program. Free download at www.picassa.com . You will find this program is very simple to use and surprisingly powerful. Although I use Nikon Capture NX2 for detailed dodge and burn, Picassa is my "go to" for e-mailing and many other functions when fine, detailed work isn't required.

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Mar 2, 2015 08:04:22   #
brazenhusy Loc: Longmont, Colorado
 
Picasa! Will even geotag.

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Mar 2, 2015 08:26:13   #
wingclui44 Loc: CT USA
 
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Newbie question. Is there a simple photo post processing software system that doesn't have a lot of options to learn. All I want to do is crop, lighten-darken, change saturation, and maybe hue. I have used 15 year old Agfa Photowise and I like its simplicity, but cannot find an updated (Windows) version. I have tried to learn GIMP but find it has so many options with masks etc. that it takes a lot of time just to make small adjustments. I am just learning digital. I have experience in 35mm but have not had to do post processing with chromes. Your advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Picasa, a free program from internet!
:thumbup:

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Mar 2, 2015 08:28:39   #
Delderby Loc: Derby UK
 
PhotoFiltre - there is a freebie version second to none which is remarkably intuitive and does just what you want - downloadable, you could be up and running in less than ten minutes. Learning curve is about ten minutes for the basics. Hope you try and enjoy!

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Mar 2, 2015 08:41:33   #
bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY
 
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Newbie question. Is there a simple photo post processing software system that doesn't have a lot of options to learn. All I want to do is crop, lighten-darken, change saturation, and maybe hue. I have used 15 year old Agfa Photowise and I like its simplicity, but cannot find an updated (Windows) version. I have tried to learn GIMP but find it has so many options with masks etc. that it takes a lot of time just to make small adjustments. I am just learning digital. I have experience in 35mm but have not had to do post processing with chromes. Your advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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The more options the more complex however Paint Shop Pro has some easy to get started features, suggest settings and then modify it's suggestions or undo and start full manual, for the price I think it's a good way to go, you can get a free month to try it out too.

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Mar 2, 2015 08:47:38   #
lorvey Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska
 
Microsoft Office Picture Manager, probably already on your computer if you have Microsoft Office. Located inside the menu item-Microsoft Office/Microsoft Office Tools.

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Mar 2, 2015 08:51:21   #
bigwolf40 Loc: Effort, Pa.
 
FastStone Image Viewer is very good and easy to use....Rich

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Mar 2, 2015 08:55:49   #
Bunko.T Loc: Western Australia.
 
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Newbie question. Is there a simple photo post processing software system that doesn't have a lot of options to learn. All I want to do is crop, lighten-darken, change saturation, and maybe hue. I have used 15 year old Agfa Photowise and I like its simplicity, but cannot find an updated (Windows) version. I have tried to learn GIMP but find it has so many options with masks etc. that it takes a lot of time just to make small adjustments. I am just learning digital. I have experience in 35mm but have not had to do post processing with chromes. Your advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Like others I reckon you can't go past Picasa. Free download, easy to learn & doesn't do a bad job.
The more you put into it the better result.

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Mar 2, 2015 09:32:18   #
GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan
 
Having started with an earlier version of Capture One Express, I have to say it was very simple.

Try the modern version. After using the automatic parts for awhile, you'll find the manual portions easy also.

Compared to other pp programs, I doubt you'll find any better and faster for RAW processing. Of course there are the "died in the wool" people who insist their program is better, but when it comes to reality, only you can determine that.

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Mar 2, 2015 09:33:05   #
MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay
 
I've been using Picasa for years. Free and updated periodically. Go to Google and click download picasa.

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Mar 2, 2015 09:42:44   #
Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.
 
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Newbie question. Is there a simple photo post processing software system that doesn't have a lot of options to learn. All I want to do is crop, lighten-darken, change saturation, and maybe hue. I have used 15 year old Agfa Photowise and I like its simplicity, but cannot find an updated (Windows) version. I have tried to learn GIMP but find it has so many options with masks etc. that it takes a lot of time just to make small adjustments. I am just learning digital. I have experience in 35mm but have not had to do post processing with chromes. Your advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Another very easy (and free) program would be Photoscape.

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Mar 2, 2015 10:05:53   #
Meives Loc: FORT LAUDERDALE
 
[quote=DaveyDitzer]Photoshop elements has easy and hard tricks. Most of us use some version of Photoshop. So we can help allong the way. If you have a school near by or a friend or you tube. If you start with just cropping and histogram you can do more later. David

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Mar 2, 2015 10:13:12   #
bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.
 
I like photoshop elements. Its not hard to learn , and it can be pretty powerful when you need it to be. you can also work in camera RAW , plus there are a lot of vids on using it, and lots of pages of info,
Plus some day as you learn you may want to make that big jump to PS and you'll already have the basics.You can buy elements 12, fairly cheap on ebay now that V13 has come out.

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Mar 2, 2015 10:54:24   #
mikecanant Loc: Texas
 
Corel Photoshop is easy to use, cheap and will do everything and more that you asked for.

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