About PICASA
Jun 29, 2012 11:40:06 #
I agree 100% with what you stated. When I recommended Picasa, I was pretty much called foolish. I find that it is a quick fix and has some pretty neat options to make fun pix with.
What I do is always make a copy and never touch the original which will automatically go to the bottom of the file.
What I do is always make a copy and never touch the original which will automatically go to the bottom of the file.
Jun 29, 2012 11:51:44 #
I have used Picassa for years, have edited literally thousands of pictures and I think quite highly of its capabilities. I do not believe there is any negative security considerations associated with the program.
Jun 29, 2012 12:21:58 #
Sunfish 33 wrote:
I've been using it for years and love it! I haven't tried uploading to picasa web albums but I will now. Does the person you send the link to have to have picasa on their computer to see it?
dupe4050 wrote:
Like the other posts I am a long time user of Picasa and love it. Also use PS10, but start with Picasa. Like jadeast I upload photos to picasa web albums and send the link to those I want to see the photos. Much easier to send a link than all the photos.
I've been using it for years and love it! I haven't tried uploading to picasa web albums but I will now. Does the person you send the link to have to have picasa on their computer to see it?
Not that I'm aware of. I've never had anyone complain that they couldn't view pix whenever I sent them the link.
Jun 29, 2012 12:25:30 #
Jun 29, 2012 12:51:04 #
waterbug49307
Loc: All over, currently Big Rapids Michigan
I've been using picasa for years and I love it, but, maybe you can help me here -in I've never seen a "Edit in creative kit" button! What am I missing?
Jun 29, 2012 13:46:23 #
Moose wrote:
Delete them out.........The main objection I have with Picasa is that it doesn't allow you to choose what folders to create the Picasa directory. It does give you the chose of which drives to look at, but for me, I'd rather not have it scan my entire harddrive for pictures I'm not at all interested in viewing or doing anything with.
Jun 29, 2012 13:57:29 #
sidney wrote:
PICNIK has not gone away but moved to an independent site for most of it's touchup work and so forth. Many of the old PICNIK applications have been moved to the new Picasa and the touchup apps are now available at PicMonkey.com free of charge with no download necessary. I've used Picasa for 3 years W/O any problem and like it because of it's ease of use. I use this along with 4 other free or minimal cost apps to do anything I need for PP. Good program and you can't beat the cost.........Hurrah for Picasa..Have used it for 5-6 years now.love it.
I use that more than CS5..not so complicated.
Most of PICNIC has gone. Why did they cancell it ??
I use that more than CS5..not so complicated.
Most of PICNIC has gone. Why did they cancell it ??
Jun 29, 2012 14:09:31 #
I use Picasa viewer to view all my pictures initially, but don't edit with it. I use PSE 10. However, I do use Picasa to upload to their website so that I can share large groups of pictures with family and friends immediately after editing. I also use it to upload pictures to add slideshows to a couple of my websites that I manage. It is terrific and FREE which I love.
I also recommend it to friends to install if they aren't photographers, but want a photo managing/editing program but don't want to spend $$.
I also recommend it to friends to install if they aren't photographers, but want a photo managing/editing program but don't want to spend $$.
Jun 29, 2012 14:32:10 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
All of these positive statements about Picasa and Google are giant conspiracy to let google take control of our computers and the world! I know this to be a fact! The voices tell me it's true!
Jun 29, 2012 14:42:49 #
Sunfish 33 wrote:
I've been using it for years and love it! I haven't tried uploading to picasa web albums but I will now. Does the person you send the link to have to have picasa on their computer to see it?
dupe4050 wrote:
Like the other posts I am a long time user of Picasa and love it. Also use PS10, but start with Picasa. Like jadeast I upload photos to picasa web albums and send the link to those I want to see the photos. Much easier to send a link than all the photos.
I've been using it for years and love it! I haven't tried uploading to picasa web albums but I will now. Does the person you send the link to have to have picasa on their computer to see it?
I didn't have Picasa installed and could see the pictures. :)
But I just downloaded and re installed it so that I can post some questions later. lol
Jun 29, 2012 14:50:18 #
photoman022 wrote:
All of these positive statements about Picasa and Google are giant conspiracy to let google take control of our computers and the world! I know this to be a fact! The voices tell me it's true!
You got a point there, but on the other hand.... you step out of your house and cameras everywhere, in stores, street corners and they even track us from space.
So wave hello to Google :-D
Jun 29, 2012 15:11:56 #
Leonardo
Loc: The Garden of England
Did you know yu can run Picasa as a Portable Application (from a USB stick).
Once you have installed it on a PC, just copy the program directly (and its contents) the the USB drive. Picasa will happily run, no further installation necessary.
Great trick that allows me to use it on the locked-down computers at work.
Once you have installed it on a PC, just copy the program directly (and its contents) the the USB drive. Picasa will happily run, no further installation necessary.
Great trick that allows me to use it on the locked-down computers at work.
Jun 29, 2012 15:36:08 #
Generally speaking, I agree with all your words. I suspect that you are somewhat more than a casual user--maybe even a picasa employee.
I have been using the program for several years;with one exception, I have had zero problems; they put some stranger's pictures on my computer !
Now--a question: you implied that Picasa keeps all pictures. Some years ago, my computer crashed; I lost a few thousand pix.Is there any--ANY-- way that I could get them back ?
alyn1477@ mymetronet.net
Send me a private message.
Thanks, ALYN
I have been using the program for several years;with one exception, I have had zero problems; they put some stranger's pictures on my computer !
Now--a question: you implied that Picasa keeps all pictures. Some years ago, my computer crashed; I lost a few thousand pix.Is there any--ANY-- way that I could get them back ?
alyn1477@ mymetronet.net
Send me a private message.
Thanks, ALYN
Jun 29, 2012 15:38:10 #
BarryUP
Loc: NEW YORK CITY
Picasa is simple and a wonderful tool for those starting out in PP.
I have used it for 10 years with no problems. I have lightroom 3 and Photoshop 5.5 but for rapid work flow Picasa is for me.
I have used it for 10 years with no problems. I have lightroom 3 and Photoshop 5.5 but for rapid work flow Picasa is for me.
Jun 29, 2012 15:47:26 #
I totally agree. I am an amateur photographer and new to Picasa. All the things I can do on Picasa, as you say, for free, are amazing. It will take me a while to get to really know the program, but from what I've seen so far, I don't think I will be changing to something else any time soon :)
Sunfish
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