Editing software

[SamSam]

I have Proshow and love it. It's easy to use and you can make an awesome slideshow with it.
I'm not very proficient with it, as I've only made 3 shows with it but it's easy enough to use that I can make a decent show.

 

[Shutterbug]

If you have a Mac all the software you need to do that is already on there

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

If you have a Mac all the software you need to do that is already on there

I don't have a Mac. My Dh has a Mac though. What software is it on the Mac? He doesn't use this feature in his computer. Do tell...

 

[Shutterbug]

Check to see if he has Iphoto, Imovie and Idvd.

Thats what I have used. All those came preinstalled on my Mac.

 

[bonoriffic]

Windows DVD Maker comes with Windows 7 and is equivalent to any built in software Apple ships.

Windows Live Movie Maker will also do what you are looking for, which comes with Vista or is available as a free download for Windows 7.

 

[Twigs]

Check to see if he has Iphoto, Imovie and Idvd.

Thats what I have used. All those came preinstalled on my Mac.

This is something I have been wanting to do too. We just got a Mac and Iphoto, Imovie and Idvd are on it. I am still getting used to using the Mac ( I didn't know we had Idvd until I just looked for it now), will the tutorials be enough to learn how to do this, or should I look into other sources to help me learn the programs?

 

[Shutterbug]

This is something I have been wanting to do too. We just got a Mac and Iphoto, Imovie and Idvd are on it. I am still getting used to using the Mac ( I didn't know we had Idvd until I just looked for it now), will the tutorials be enough to learn how to do this, or should I look into other sources to help me learn the programs?

The tutorials are good place to start but then I looked up some other places to tweak it to get better quality of the output.

 

[Twigs]

Thanks for the info.

 

[chrissi1]

My kids use WIndows Movie Maker all the time.

 

[tinkabella627]

I am wondering if you all can give me ideas of what you use to edit photos.
My husband loves the aperture program (he plays with it every time we are in a best buy store). I asked someone who is fairly knowledgeable what other programs would be good and was given the suggestions of corel paint shop pro and photoshop elements. Can you tell me what you use and how you like it? One of the main things I want to do is have the spot color option and I am not sure if this can be done in aperture. My husband said that aperture seems easy to use (for him) because of all the brushes? Any input would be appreciated because he wants one for his birthday next month.
TIA

 

[Gianna'sPapa]

I'm learning Photoshop Elements 8 and the DW uses Paint Shop Pro.

 

[MICKEY88]

I use paint shop photo pro x3 and love it

 

[NateNLogansDad]

I installed a whole bunch of programs as trials and knew the first time I used it, Photoshop Elements 8 was the one for me. Bought it at Best But for $99. Worth every penny.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I use lightroom for most of my editing (love it) and Corel for things that lighroom can't do.

Aperture should be capable of doing the selective color so if that's what your DH is really enthralled with then that may be the one. I don't have a Mac but have always heard it's an excellent program.

 

[YesDear]

I use Photo Mechanic to manage photos and Capture NX2 and Photoshop CS5 for editing. I use NX2 for most processing work and CS5 for the creative stuff.

NX2 is designed for Nikon cameras and it is amazing. CS5 is the big brother of Elements. For most beginners Elements is all you will need.

I use Final Cut Express for video. Also amazing!

 

[Spinning]

I would love to hear the input too. I had a very old version of photo shop and could never do anything except black and white, fix a zit, but I couldn't understand layers...
I love the ease of Picnik which is free and does most of what I would do. But would much prefer something that did more....
I can't seem to wrap my self around the harder programs we did down load GIMP and I still have issues...
basically all I want to do is:
remove blemish
improve contrast/tones/colors etc.
covert to black and white
do some dodging
vinetting and sharpening.....

 

[bostran1]

I am an Aperture user myself. I love it. Aperture 3 was an enormous upgrade and well worth the money. You can do spot color with the black and white brush in Aperture. I do not have any experience with Lightroom but I love how Aperture integrates with other Apple software and like how it handles videos and making slideshows.

 

[SrisonS]

I'm a big fan of Lightroom myself. There's a lot you can do with the processing, and it's very easy to use. You can't get super duper creative, but there are some brushes to help you along the way. It's also a great organization tool too. It's so nice to just browse your library of shots, and instantly be able to start working on a photo without having to load them one-by-one. There's even a fully funtional 30 day trial you can do.

I've used other free programs in the past.... Picasa, Canon's DPP, and GIMP; but this beats all of those. GIMP has more features, but it's kinda hard to use; and it doesn't work my Canon's RAW files.

@ Spinning: Lightroom can do everything you want it to do. Not totally sure about the blemish (because I've never looked into it), but I'm pretty sure it could handle doing that.

 

[MICKEY88]

I would love to hear the input too. I had a very old version of photo shop and could never do anything except black and white, fix a zit, but I couldn't understand layers...
I love the ease of Picnik which is free and does most of what I would do. But would much prefer something that did more....
I can't seem to wrap my self around the harder programs we did down load GIMP and I still have issues...
basically all I want to do is:
remove blemish
improve contrast/tones/colors etc.
covert to black and white
do some dodging
vinetting and sharpening.....

Corels paint shop photo pro x3 has a blemish remover tool that is awesome,

you can download it and try it for 30 days for free, if you choose to do that feel free to ask any questions that you might have as you test drive it

 

[Windows7Guy]

Hello DisneyMom&Fan,

Have you checked compatibility?
Just an FYI for you.

It is always best to check with the software manufacturer FIRST. They will tell you if they have tested the product and the version, as well as whether or not it will work with Windows 7.
Check out the Windows 7 Compatibility site: (There you will find out about hardware and software compatibilty.)
There is a pulldown from which you can choose "hardware" and "software".

There are also some great articles, instructional videos and such to help with your Windows 7 at our Springboard site:

In any event a lot of the times, Vista drivers will work in lieu of Windows 7 drivers, however, it's not 100%!

As stated previously, it's best to have the Windows 7 certified drivers installed.

Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum. It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You may want to check the threads available there for additional assitance and support.

Thanks again,
John M.
Microsoft Windows Client Support