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I may never use PhotoShop again... - 5/24/2004 11:41:43
...well, not really, especially if I need layering. BUT...if found this wonderful software, PhotoFiltre:
http://www.photofiltre.com/
You can apply a vast array of filters with it. It is straight forward and very intuitive, easy and fun to learn and use.
PhotoFiltre has versions in English, Czech, French and language files for Portuguese, German, Dutch, Czech, Italian, English
There are numerous free, predefine plug-in modules that you can download: Selections and Patterns, as well as masks and thumbnails for the PhotoMasque module.
I haven't had this much fun photo editing in a long time. I've been playing: http://www.digicamhelp.com/photofiltre/index.htm
Found out about it in another forum.
Oh, did I mention it was FREE!
gail
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 5/27/2004 0:02:04
PSP = "loads of money" ??
Either you are shopping in the wrong place
or you don't know what the competition costs
(Photoshop---eeeoouuch).
Anyone use PixiaPIXIA ART
Does layers etc.
For PSP try Ebay and get last edition = save$$$
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 5/27/2004 0:07:56
Photoshop costs more that PSP
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 5/27/2004 0:18:14
Pretty sure that is what I said:
(Photoshop--- eeeooouch)
About 4-5 times more I think,
Maybe worse than that.
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 5/27/2004 7:54:43
While I have Photoshop, I mostly use PhotoImpact from Ulead (http://www.ulead.com).
I like the user interface, working with layers is no problem, and it cost less.
I'm surprised PhotoImpact doesn’t get more press.
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 5/27/2004 10:54:31
I agree Bruce,
I think PhotoImpact is underrated.
I really enjoy it's interface.
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 5/27/2004 11:18:19
Gail, at the other end of the scale costwise, have you tried Nik Color Efex Pro ? I just downloaded the classic/pro combo at someone's recommendation, and the demo looks very impressive. Now I just have to justify the cost to myself...
Nik Multimedia Inc
BTW, came across your great site the other day - most impressive.
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 5/27/2004 14:40:02
Well heck. I usually push PhotoImpact but decided to hold back this time. Now I notice there are at least two other users here.
I guess the answer to the question is: Because, if it doesn't cost that much it can't be any good. And Ulead makes some other excellent products too. BTW PhotoImpact has some excellent java scripting facilities.
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 5/28/2004 4:14:13
As you say, Ulead has other excellent products. SmartSaver Pro is one of my standard tools for web optimisation.
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 6/6/2004 14:52:39
Well - I'll buck the trend.
Photoshop is superb. If you don't want to spend a lot Photoshop Elements is a fraction of the price yet still a very powerful image editor and often comes free with scanners or digital cameras.
PaintshopPro can be had for about £50UK and does most of what Photoshop does. It must be one of the best value for money products out there.
With all of them you need to take some time to learn to be able to reap the rewards.
Nigel
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 6/6/2004 14:55:20
well im with you nigel..photoshop is the best..and psp may be the best of what you can afford..lol
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 6/7/2004 1:15:38
IMO fireworks is the best app for web graphics, followed by Photoshop. PSP is a very good package for the money.
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 6/7/2004 14:20:13
I'm also a fireworks fan. I use fireworks for most of my webgraphics but photoshop still leads the way for photos.
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 6/7/2004 14:43:07
in your opinion, what makes it superior to fireworks, psp and photoshop?
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 6/8/2004 14:33:13
quote:
Thanks for asking.
and thanks for sharing.
for any of these programs, there is a great factor of which we first learned on and are comfortable with..changing usually involves a new learning curve.
and nothing wrong with factoring cost into it..haha..that is certainly why i first chose psp and i havent been motivated to change because it does the jobs i need.
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 6/9/2004 17:42:10
I first started out on psp, and then moved to photoshop, and never looked back. Photoshop does take awhile to get use to. If you still have photoshop give it another chance, layers can be life savers :)
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RE: I may never use PhotoShop again... - 6/10/2004 11:41:31
I've used Photoshop whole my life, and can say that The GIMP is not a Photoshop killer. But it still has some very cool features you can't live without.
You can look at, for example, my gallery at deviantART. Everything you see except the drop background in "GeoOrange" has been made with The GIMP (by me). They're mostly just made using these "cool features".
And oh, The GIMP has layers.
Regards,
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