What type of software do you use? [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

We4mickey

10-30-2005, 08:00 AM

Ok for all you photo expert.
Lets list the software you like to use.
ACDSee 7.0
ACD Photo Slate 4.0
ACD Photo Edtor
Morpheus Plugin
Picasa

Goofyish

10-30-2005, 08:05 AM

I use Adobe Photoshop CS2 and sometimes PaintShopPro v8

amid chaos

10-30-2005, 08:23 AM

I use Microsoft Picture It for organization and Photoshop Elements 2.0 for editing.

robertchance

10-30-2005, 08:27 AM

elements 3.0

Muushka

10-30-2005, 08:54 AM

I also use the Adobe Photoshop elements 2.0. I am going to give "Gimp" a try. Anyone ever try Gimp? Just wondering how it is.

JudithM

10-30-2005, 09:43 AM

We use Photoshop Elements 3.0 & like it.

WebmasterAlex

10-30-2005, 10:17 AM

Photoshop CS2

SStJean

10-30-2005, 12:37 PM

Photoshop CS2 for photos that I frame

Photoshop Elements 2 for pictures for EBay auctions (love QuickFix)

Microsoft Digital Image Suite 10 for organizing, some touchups and some panoramic stitching

WillCAD

10-30-2005, 12:42 PM

I use Fuji Finepix Viewer, which came with my Fuji digicam, for viewing and catalogueing. It's a nice little program, and it was included with the camera.

FOr actual editing I use Corel PhotoPaint 9.0, which is part of the CorelDraw graphics suite. It's very powerful, but easier to learn than the various Photoshop products.

wkrider

10-30-2005, 01:21 PM

I use Photo Story 3 for making my videos from photos and Paint Shop Pro 7 for photo editing and graphics.

TheLionKing

10-30-2005, 02:06 PM

Photoshop CS2 and some plug ins for added effects.

Sparx

10-30-2005, 03:41 PM

Photoshop
Image Ready
Bryce
Studio
Poser
PBoost
Poser Pro
Wings
Hexagon
Several UV mappers

I think thats all...

Brisully

10-30-2005, 05:18 PM

Photoshop CS2

safetymom

10-30-2005, 06:47 PM

Photoshop CS2

Yellow_Stitch

10-30-2005, 08:26 PM

I use Microsoft Digital Image Suite 9
Adobe Photo Elements 2
And I really like Picasa- it's not as powerful as other programs, but if it's within the scope of Picasa, it's so much easier and fun than the others.

brack

10-30-2005, 10:38 PM

Photoshop CS2

RobinMarie

10-31-2005, 07:36 AM

I use a couple but find myself going back to Serif again and again!

Geoff_M

10-31-2005, 09:16 AM

Photoshop CS
ACDSEE 7.0 (Just bought, Fry's/Outpost had it "free" after rebate).
Nikon Capture 4.3
Picasa 2

MICKEY88

10-31-2005, 01:48 PM

I also use the Adobe Photoshop elements 2.0. I am going to give "Gimp" a try. Anyone ever try Gimp? Just wondering how it is.

I have used GIMP. it's a good program but harder to use than others..at least the version I have, I need to get the newer one...

I mostly use PAint SHop Pro 9, will be buying PAint SHop Pro X very soon,

sometimes I play with Picasa, and photo Explosion...

KaitlinsMom

10-31-2005, 01:58 PM

For those that have used Microsoft picture it - I have been using it for years, but sometimes, it seems that I just can't get the picture the way I want it to look - What program do you think would be easy for me to switch too - I see some of you have listed elements 3.0 - Would that be a good switch? I see some of you still use Picture it for organization - I take it Elements does not have a good way to keep pictures? So you edit in elements, then save to Picture it? Is that right? Lots of questions, I know -

So I guess, bottom line, which program do you recommend for a previous Picture It gal?

Karen

cryssi

10-31-2005, 02:20 PM

another vote for photoshop cs2

klmall

10-31-2005, 03:23 PM

After using Elements 2.0 for years and enjoying it I decided to upgrade to 3.0. Then I found out they only would honor my discount if I went to 4.0 but the learning curve isn't too bad. Some of the new features are very nice and the Fix Red Eye is much easier to do now.

I also use Picasa but it virtually overtakes your photos before you realize it and I did not find it intuitive to learn AT ALL! While I am very pleased with the end result, especially the ease of moving photos around, intro screens and slideshows you can create, it is potentially devasting if you don't realize that you are actually deleting every copy of a photo you have when you delete a label etc.

And I still remember the old Photoshop Deluxe for its' ease and simplicity of use! What a fantastic little workhorse program. It had the easiest to use photo editing tools of any program I have ever used! I sometimes wish I could go back and install it for quick touchups!

Razor Roman

10-31-2005, 06:11 PM

Photoshop CS (not 2) and Picasa

gruZ

10-31-2005, 08:10 PM

Photoshop Elements 2.0 for most things, although I would like to upgrade.

Picasa for general organization, browsing, and "reducing" file size to e-mail smaller versions, etc. I also like the scrolling feature better than the Browser in Elements 2.0

I've downloaded GIMP for XP - a seemingly very powerful program - I've read that it can do almost everything that a full version of PS will do. Google GIMP and you will find not only several executable versions (it's open source code and there are several versions, some of which try to emulate PS in look and feel). You will also find via Google several on-line GIMP tutorials that walk you through the various features. If you are looking for something that is potentially more robust than Elements or Picasa, and have the time to learn it by messing around, give it a try!

Dan Murphy

10-31-2005, 08:34 PM

I use both PS Elements (just upped to 4) and MS Digital Image Pro 10. Elements, starting with 3, incorporates Adobe's Photo Album, which I think is super for sorting and finding. MS is a bit less complicated than Elements. I also keep a REAL old MS PhotDraw, ver 2 (the last one), for a few special things that it does very easily.

Karen, I would recommend looking at Elements 4 (on Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000AP89JE/qid=1130805098/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-1020259-7216951?v=glance&s=software&n=507846 ) good price, free deliver, no tax, rebate with your old MS program. Or, look at MS's Digital Image Suite http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009G037A/qid=1130805176/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_unbuck_1/102-1020259-7216951?v=glance&s=software&n=541966

Both are comprehensive, easy to use.

Muushka

10-31-2005, 08:47 PM

Photoshop Elements 2.0 for most things, although I would like to upgrade.

Picasa for general organization, browsing, and "reducing" file size to e-mail smaller versions, etc. I also like the scrolling feature better than the Browser in Elements 2.0

I've downloaded GIMP for XP - a seemingly very powerful program - I've read that it can do almost everything that a full version of PS will do. Google GIMP and you will find not only several executable versions (it's open source code and there are several versions, some of which try to emulate PS in look and feel). You will also find via Google several on-line GIMP tutorials that walk you through the various features. If you are looking for something that is potentially more robust than Elements or Picasa, and have the time to learn it by messing around, give it a try!

Don't you just love open source code! I have loaded GIMP on the computer and have started using it. Seems pretty similar to Elements so far. I will have to look for the on-line tutorials. Thanks for that tid-bit.

BrerMama

10-31-2005, 08:49 PM

PSE 3 for both organizing and editing.

KaitlinsMom

11-01-2005, 01:02 PM

Dan - I do have Digital Image Pro 10 - But not always happy with what it takes to get the results I want -

Do you still use MS? If so, for what?

I have seen PS listed everywhere with it always being in magazines and such with tips for use - I think I am ready to make the leap, but I think my question is:

I really don't want to spend the money if I am getting pretty much the same program I already have -

Karen