Help with Easy Editing Software for Seniors
Jun 3, 2016 08:10:34 #
Laura, Don't limit his potential because he is 80! Heck I'm 83 and having a ball learning to use Lightroom and Photoshop. The challenge stretches the mind and it has nothing to do with being a little past maturity.
Norm
Norm
Jun 3, 2016 08:32:52 #
Take a look at Roxio Creator 2011 it is user-friendly and very simple,c an get on eBay cheap!
Jun 3, 2016 08:37:26 #
jjbrenner
Loc: San Angelo, TX
kpmac wrote:
I use Fastone for simple adjustments. It is free and very powerful and will also do RAW. Right click any image and select choice. Works well for me.
Same here--I'm 73 and not a quick study re. all things high tech. Faststone was easy to learn and does an excellent job. Very intuitive and efficient. Once a year I download the newest version and send the folks a $25--$50 donation.
Jun 3, 2016 08:38:12 #
Jun 3, 2016 08:44:34 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
First what kind of camera is your Dad using? If it's a Canon then try using the software that came with the camera. Nikon also has software that will do what your Dad wants to do also. Whatever you do don't buy LR. 
Jun 3, 2016 09:12:28 #
Although Picasa is no longer supported by Google, it is still available for download on many sites. In my opinion this is one of the easiest editing programs to use and does an excellent job in most cases. The crop tool a nd straighten tool do a really good job and are super simple to use.
Jun 3, 2016 09:13:27 #
Try and use Faststone image viewer. It's free and with a little practice he will have no trouble. Just make sure he makes a copy of his original photo and works of that and this way you can't ruin the original photo and always use "save as" using a different # after he is done PP....Rich
Jun 3, 2016 09:30:16 #
Thanks again for all of these great suggestions! We have some research to do!
Jun 3, 2016 10:20:08 #
I am 66 and I tried PSE13 and have found it impossible to use even after hours and books and online tutorials. I do however use LR4.4 with exceptional ease and did not have to resort to hours of studying books to learn it. Good luck with your search for something "easier" but I think a definition of "easy" depends very much on the individual so what is easy for one may not be easy for another.
Jun 3, 2016 10:33:44 #
SchrodingersAlley wrote:
I am 66 and I tried PSE13 and have found it impossible to use even after hours and books and online tutorials. I do however use LR4.4 with exceptional ease and did not have to resort to hours of studying books to learn it. Good luck with your search for something "easier" but I think a definition of "easy" depends very much on the individual so what is easy for one may not be easy for another.
I agree...it completely depends on the individual. I have some great suggestions, so I think Dad and I will be busy looking at them and seeing which one appeals to him on his "easy" scale! :-)
Jun 3, 2016 11:29:30 #
If they are using Windows 10, there is actually a photo editor built into the native photo viewer, also known as "Photos".
It is about as simple to use as it gets, and has the basics covered.
It is about as simple to use as it gets, and has the basics covered.
Jun 3, 2016 11:32:05 #
jmizera wrote:
If they are using Windows 10, there is actually a photo editor built into the native photo viewer, also known as "Photos".
It is about as simple to use as it gets, and has the basics covered.
It is about as simple to use as it gets, and has the basics covered.
I'll have to take a look at that! Thank you!
Jun 3, 2016 11:59:21 #
Pic Monkey.... it is fun, free and easy!! and lots of tutorials on the site.
Jun 3, 2016 12:13:15 #
Best ever. I am 90 and I have been using PICASA for years.
It's easy and friendly.lots of good stuff and simple. he will love it believe me. I do
It's easy and friendly.lots of good stuff and simple. he will love it believe me. I do
Jun 3, 2016 12:15:52 #
Best ever. I am 90 and I have been using PICASA for years.
It's easy and friendly.lots of good stuff and simple. he will love it believe me. I do
OH and it's free.
It's easy and friendly.lots of good stuff and simple. he will love it believe me. I do
OH and it's free.
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