photoshop 7

Photoshop is the world's most popular application for doing anything with digital images (just about) - bit like a lot of technical things that "do everything" - training is required to get the best out of it. I'm in TAFESA - we do a lot of short courses in digital media - PS included - maybe there are some shorts on offer over there. Don't forget that there are usually tutorials in the packages - they might be worthwhile - there are copious help menus usually - and you might get some tutorials off the web too.............

Hello,

Yes I think its the best....Suggest you purchase "The Photoshop CS Book for Digital Photographers by Scott Kelby. ISBN number = 0-7357-1411-8. It will set you back about $60 but worth every cent.

Regards

Ross

Hi Steve,

As people have mentioned Photoshop is the 'industry standard' for image manipulation. The latest version is '9' but it's called 'CS2' (Creative Suite 2).

(Rant - Some marketing genius decided that sequential numbers were no good so started coming up with stupid names, then adding sequential numbers after that.)

It is very expensive to buy, and I'd not recommend it unless you intend to spend heaps of time using it. I use PS almost everyday, and have done for 8 years, (and I still don't know everything there is to know about it) but there are much cheaper, easier applications for doing basic to advanced photo manipulation. I'm not qualified to offer much comment on them as I haven't used them, but Photoshop 'Elements' might be a place to start, as it's a cut down version of PS.

Thanks,

Aaron.

Photoshop is without doubt *the* software when it comes to digital imaging, however for starters I would recommend Photoshop Elements which comes free with some digital cameras and scanners. Or you can buy it for about $100 (prob 2nd hand on E-bay). It will do just about everything you need as a "home user".

Google have Picasa which is a image indexing program with some basic editing capabilities and Microsoft have Digital Imaging Pro which might be a look.

If you own a Nikon then Nikon have Nikon View which is also good.

So there are heaps of options in the $100 price bracket and in 1-2yrs when you outgrow their functionality then upgrade.

As a side note I never edit my digital images apart from brightness or contrast. If you take the time to set your camera up right you will find you dont need to edit afterwards.

If you want to really make your images look like they were shot on Fuji Velvia film then try "Velvia Vision", google it for more info.

Cheers,

Glenno.

Everyone else has covered PS in detail. As someone else posted - unless you are going to be doing some 'heavy' photo editing you may like to look at a brilliant FREE photo editor - Photofiltre [it is French hence the spelling].

I use both and Photofiltre is an amazing program for the price - don't be fooled by the fact that it's free.

http://www.photofiltre.com/

Gary

I got Photoshop CS if ya interested :)

I have used PSP8 for about two years (Paint Shop Pro) which you can get a months free use download, just search Jasc International or PSP9. This is substantially cheaper than Photoshop and does much the same things using very similar "tools". I have recently joined a camera digital group which uses Photoshop so I am working through the tutorials to familiarise myself with this program as well.

They both do so much you can't expect to just learn it all in five minutes, but using the brightness adjustments etc is easy. If you can join a group like me you get lots of tips which point you in the right direction.

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Carolyn

Mate! Photoshop 7 is an older,but great version ( I still use it on 2 of my older Macs,CS on my G-5) and will do all you will ever want to do..Being and obselesant (not,by any means obselete) version,you will find the big,expensive books at book stores,on Photoshop 7 will be marked down to a fraction of the normal price,if not,make them an offer,as they won't sell 'em at full price..But Photoshop Elements is also a great way to go as it covers aall your needs for a few years..Warning! Just remember,Photoshop is addidtive & no "patches" are avail like for smokers..Suggest "Australian Photoshop" tech magazine.Vol-1 & 2 Over 150 pages & CD..Covers PC & Mac App $24.95 (Highbury Aust www.highburyaustralia.com.au)..All photos require a slite "tweak"in P/Shop..Fact!!MPG:6!my Pix http://public.fotki.com/RockyOne/

Hi Steve,

I work in marketing and use photoshop every day of the week. I think it is fantastic and once you know the basics (I would recommend training if you have never used it before) the possibilities are amazing. Good luck.

Jodi

I use photoshop, but I also trained in it's use for over two years... "I" Think it's great, but there are a huge array of wonderful programs that do much less, but do it alot easier. And to be perfectly honest, photoshop is SO powerful that on a day to day use of it I reckon I'd be taxing about 5% of it's real capabilities.

So short answer, look around because there are some great little simple to use packages out there.

If you wanna get serious, get photoshop but get some training too.

Steve

You will find Photshop far more than you need for manipulating and some aditing of digital images.

I have used this product ACDSee for many years. The suite is the pick of the products. Well worth a look. Free try available and affordable.

Regards

Paul

Photoshop is overkill for 99% of enthusiastic digital photographers. Great for graphic design pros but way too feature-heavy and expensive. On the other hand, most of the freebies supplied with scanners and cameras are not much use beyond red eye removal. If you want something that offers around 70% of Photoshop's power at one sixth of the price, and has plenty of free tutorials on the web, go for Paint Shop Pro.