Software - photography

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   SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years ago

   Hi all...i would like to purchase software for use with some of my photography...something that i can get creative with...collages etc.  I'd like software that is not too expensive and not extremely difficult to use.   I'm trying out something called Microsoft Research Auto Collage...however, i'm sure i am only able to access some of its features since it is for a 30 day trial period only.  I created a collage, but the software basically does the work and determines which photos it deems the most interesting...i'd rather have more control over which photos are used and what i consider interesting.  The collage was quite nice, but i didn't feel like i was actually the one creating it...Any suggestions for me?
   
   thanks!

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      recommend1posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      or - for just the functions you list here Photoscape is a free download that does a limited number of tasks like those real quick, intuitively easy and controllable.  Hi SOH, how you been doin' while I've been gone ?

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         SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         ....no way? 

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            recommend1posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            the one and only

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               SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               ...i luv it!........okay just to be sure...who was your first born...j/k....

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   Pearldiverposted 13 years ago

   Hahaha Fancy That
   
   Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Plus
   
   If you buy it via the US in February it is about $129 USD and they'll give you 20 gs storage on site + as many templets you need.
   
   Go to the site... you can download a basics temp to play with and get to know the system with.... Have Fun Mate!

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      SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      thanks PD...so in relation to the storage...storing photos?...is that safe?...
      
      I'll check it out.
      
      one more question - is that the photoshop that some may consider the 'professional package'?
      
      oh wait, another question - what's a templet...better yet i'll just go see....
      
      thank you!

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         Pearldiverposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Yes - It is Pro enough to set up an entire design studio with if you want to make some bucks!
         
         Forget the one you were looking at... it doesn't come close.
         
         Your storage on their site is secure and you can use it if you are working on projects etc.
         
         You should keep your pics off your main unit anyway... Like Use an External Hard drive for your pics.
         
         I'll come work with you... sooooooo much opportunity out there!
         
         The Templets are the base building blocks that you use to create any works you want... eg: A Photo Frame... or montage layouts etc.
         A great white shark eating someone - that you put your friend's face into the mouth of... 1000s of them!
         
         If you're just cruising... have a look at Neave.com for web graphics!

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            SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            ...interesting PD...i'm downloading now to try it out....i wasn't really researching for dollar purposes...creativity of some of my photos...you have me thinking now....thinking, thinking, thinking.........

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      recommend1posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hi PD - I hope you missed me too !!    you should drop by my hub and look at what is on offer instead of chasing SOH around the place, still !

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         Pearldiverposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         BLATANT SPAMMER!!!

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            recommend1posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I try

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   Pearldiverposted 13 years ago

   Yeah Well that's me mate!  The provoker of thoughts

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      SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      ...yup...and thanks for getting me thinking....i can't wait to try it out....

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   SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years ago

   ...wow...the trial download is huge...it's still downloading....

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   Julie2posted 13 years ago

   I have been looking for something to use myself. Thank you guys for the info.

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   Midnight Oilposted 13 years ago

   Try downloading the Gimp photo software  - its totally free and does much of the things that Photoshop does.  I have been using it for years on my pictures with great results.  Simple to download and use.
   
   Give it a try....  http://www.gimp.org/    it's free...

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      SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      ...thanks for the info. MO...i'll check it out...i'm looking at Photoshop Elements at the moment...trial...

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      Julie2posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Midnight I downloaded Gimp and am so freaking confused. Do you know if they sell the Gimp for Dummies book? LOL

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         SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         ...ha ha...i haven't checked it out yet!
         
         ...i downloaded the one PD referred to...trial basis...butttttt.....it screwed up my pc...so i had to dump it....i'm going to try again...i think i need to ditch my laptop...it causes me grief....

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            gbrgnposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Try this free program.
            
            http://www.getpaint.net/

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               Pearldiverposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Paint is Really Really Basic as far as Pro Graphics is concerned

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         leahleflerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Julie, GIMP takes a little getting used to. I have written a few articles and tutorials on GIMP - once you get used to the layers dialog it gets easier!

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            Julie2posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you love. I will go check those hubs out right now!

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   skyfireposted 13 years ago

   If you're like me 'get things done' type of person then better stick to Photoshop or Painshop Photo Pro. File formats from these two programs are preferred in the market in case if you're going to sale design sources.

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      Pearldiverposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        We Know That!!
      
      I Mean.... You & I Know That
      
      Followed By..... ????
      
      Here - Elements 9

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   leahleflerposted 13 years ago

   I have a couple that have video tutorials (the image quality isn't crystal clear, but it gives you the general idea). The one about how to make an image black and white with color has a video, along with the digital scrapbooking one. Both use the layers tab, and a lot of techniques can be done with the layers window (a collage can be made in a similar way to creating a digital scrapbook page).

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   SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years ago

   ...i'm going to attempt to download Elements again...if it doesn't work....i buy a new laptop and get rid of this piece of crap....i've too many ideas for my photos that i want to check out...

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