giraff36
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Post by giraff36 on Mar 21, 2009 20:00:51 GMT
ive caught the photography bug, im thinking off buying some software . to clean up images, how much should i be expecting to pay? its really to get a photo acceped by fotofolia and eventually a portfolio of decent pictures
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Post by mikkh on Mar 22, 2009 0:09:45 GMT
Surely if it's a decent photo to start with, any basic 'cleaning up' can be done by freeware programs like Irfanview or Picasa? You can lighten, darken, change colours and a whole host of other things - all for free
Then of course there's always 'The Gimp' for more arty style enhancements - also freeware
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Post by jojo on Mar 22, 2009 11:42:34 GMT
I use PhotoImpact.
They tend to offer the old versions free and they are pretty good. Most of the enhancements of the newer versions are automatic modifiers which, in my experience rarely do a decent job.
I am currently using the XL. I got it free on a magazine disc.
I stick to manual modifications. They take time and it can be a bit frustrating getting use to the controls but ultimately they do a really good job.
The opening screen is very cheesy which may put you off. But if you do opt for PhotoImpact, stick with it.
In any case, whatever you use, stick with it. All these programs work in different ways and have different foibles. The only way to get decent results is to be famliar with the specific program.
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giraff36
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Post by giraff36 on Mar 22, 2009 12:23:46 GMT
thanks for the info
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Post by mikkh on Mar 23, 2009 11:48:35 GMT
Yes I agree, PhotoImpact takes some beating for ease of use and being more intuitive than the 'big boys' Photoshop and PSP - especially when you get it free on a magazine
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Post by Pete on Mar 24, 2009 14:35:53 GMT
I agree with Jojo and Mikkh, Photo Impact from ulead.com is very good, and also easy to use. If you are lucky enough to find one copy of it on your magazine freebie dvd, then that's how I got my copy of version 8.
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giraff36
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Post by giraff36 on Mar 30, 2009 21:37:42 GMT
I ended up buying photoshop elements,tried photo impact, kept making my computer loop,does the job
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Post by jojo on Mar 31, 2009 12:08:02 GMT
Heard good things about Photoshop Elements.
Stick with it and best of luck.
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overpass
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Post by overpass on Mar 31, 2009 14:18:40 GMT
I have used photoshop elements for a number of years and it is excellent software but if you only want to 'clean up' your images then Im am sure the freebies will do the job.Picasa, etc.
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Post by ken on Mar 31, 2009 15:30:57 GMT
Elements is a very good program for smaller computers and laptops and people who dont need a monster program. I use Office 2003 and I tend to use Windows Office Picture Manager for quick adjustments. Elements will give you a good choice of things you can do, above and beyond a quick trim up.
KC
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rog
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Post by rog on Apr 1, 2009 22:47:08 GMT
I got a copy of Elelments rom a friend so, not entirely legal. Ask around I'm sure you'll find one.
Rog
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Post by jojo on Apr 3, 2009 11:29:57 GMT
With respect rog, risky.
OK so the chances of getting caught are remote. But the penalities of getting deported to the US, put in chains and spending the next few years in a federal pen with a big guy called Bruno seem to be a little over the top.
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Post by ken on Apr 3, 2009 13:19:45 GMT
You can buy a copy of Elements on eBay for a couple of quid. I got a copy free when I bought something for my camera. Copies get slung around so much now; I dont think anyone will get a boyfriend/girlfried called Bruno, no matter how tempting it seems.
KC
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giraff36
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Post by giraff36 on Apr 3, 2009 15:19:47 GMT
i paid 70 pound from a camera shop but i really like the software, btw after 80 photos finally had 3 accepted on the stock photography site, using my puny cannon a590 saving up for DSLR thanks for info
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