Software for PC (not Mac) Users Who Don't Want To Spend Big Money.
Aug 6, 2017 11:27:01 #
Having spent some time writing for photo mags, I find that many writers gravitate towards the high end of software, in part because review copies come in for free. When I was reviewing computer stuff on my 90's syndicated radio show, the UPS truck dropped off boxes every day, so the same thing happened to me.
But spending time doing "communications" (PR) work for some non-profits required me to beg for second-hand PCs from a local college and find free or very inexpensive software to get the job done.
I've always been a "less is more" kind of tech guy. I was speaking at a weekend event for 4-H photo instructors and students in the late fall and everyone went out around the Wisconsin Dells with their DSLRs to shoot whatever they wanted and share later. I went out with a 5MP fixed focus Kodak compact and got great shots of the closed-for-the-season Dells attractions.
I edited my photos on a laptop with (free) Irfanview and (free) Photofitre.
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Later, I was asked to comb through hundreds of newspaper photos to submit 20 that would projected on a Jumbotron Screen before a big Papal Mass in Washington, DC. I had one day to do this, cropping, adjusting color, etc. I used (free) Irfanview and (free) Photofitre.
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On a site of mine, one not dedicated to selling my how-to book, I have and article with links to six free, offline image editing software titles for Windows. Those who have a modest bit of hardware and an interest in useful photo editing may like them a lot.
I don't want to push my sites without permission, but I do think this is an important topic for people not flush with money who need a placeto start.
But spending time doing "communications" (PR) work for some non-profits required me to beg for second-hand PCs from a local college and find free or very inexpensive software to get the job done.
I've always been a "less is more" kind of tech guy. I was speaking at a weekend event for 4-H photo instructors and students in the late fall and everyone went out around the Wisconsin Dells with their DSLRs to shoot whatever they wanted and share later. I went out with a 5MP fixed focus Kodak compact and got great shots of the closed-for-the-season Dells attractions.
I edited my photos on a laptop with (free) Irfanview and (free) Photofitre.
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Later, I was asked to comb through hundreds of newspaper photos to submit 20 that would projected on a Jumbotron Screen before a big Papal Mass in Washington, DC. I had one day to do this, cropping, adjusting color, etc. I used (free) Irfanview and (free) Photofitre.
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On a site of mine, one not dedicated to selling my how-to book, I have and article with links to six free, offline image editing software titles for Windows. Those who have a modest bit of hardware and an interest in useful photo editing may like them a lot.
I don't want to push my sites without permission, but I do think this is an important topic for people not flush with money who need a placeto start.
Aug 6, 2017 11:41:35 #
I would like to see your site! Please post the link.
Related to your post, I've been having fun learning and re-learning Lightroom and Photoshop in the $7.50 per month CC plan. After another online discussion, I decided to try what Microsoft provides with Windows 10 at no extra charge. I was impressed! It seems capable of a lot!
Related to your post, I've been having fun learning and re-learning Lightroom and Photoshop in the $7.50 per month CC plan. After another online discussion, I decided to try what Microsoft provides with Windows 10 at no extra charge. I was impressed! It seems capable of a lot!
Aug 6, 2017 11:46:45 #
www.sillycatvalley.com Get past the first screen and go to the photography area. You may also find the "Papershoot" camera info surprising. I actually had a gallery display done in Taiwan of Minnesota shots taken with this odd little camera. The site is a bit rough now, but I am working on it!
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