In need of a photo editing program

I am in need of a photo editing program. I currently only have the iPhoto library and and whatever comes HP products Imaging software and Image capture. What do I need to get iPhoto or iLife. I am more interested in the photo editing more than anything else. Please let me know. I currently have 756 MB ram, dual CPU's 500 mhz and 60GB memory. Thanks. bj1350

The later editions of iPhoto - especially v6 or v7 have much increased editing powers. Also, some others to check out"
Photoshop Elements
Graphic Coverter
Acorn
Seashore
there are many, many others. Search on MacUpdate.
Regards
TD

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I have iMac and need a good photo editing program to use. Reviews say aperture runs really slow with Lion, any suggestions?

I need a program where I can remove objects and touch up dead grass, etc.

Reviews say Aperture runs really slow with Lion, any suggestions?
To add on to Corky02 answer:
The recent Aperture release AP 3.3.x is very efficient, both on Lion and Mountain Lion. But you need a decent hardware to support it. The older Macs will have problems with the storage and CPU requirements. For good performance on large raw images plenty of RAM is important, at least 4GB, but 8GB would be much better, and your library should be on a fast disk, preferably on an internal drive. And don't let the system drive get too full.
Many reports about Aperture being slow are due to putting the Aperture library onto slow disks or acessing the original image files over the network, insufficient RAM, or corrupted or ill-designedAperture databases.
Aperture excels at all kinds of image processing that can be considered image developement - raw processing and color/lighting adjustments, but does not do compositing. If you are shooting raw and want professional image developement I'd recommend to do this in Aperture and not in iPhoto - you will have much more control over this in Aperture (after a steep learning curve). You can also repair and retouch the image to correct minor blamishes. For graphics compositing and inpainting you can set up an external editor and send your images from Aperture to this external editor - any of the editors Corky recommended would be o.k. for this.
To see, if you will want the advanced image processing in Aperture or the easy to use, more basic options in iPhoro will be sufficient to you have a look at the Aperture User manual, or the tutorial on the support page: Aperture Support
But Aperture is a professional apllication, not "plug and play". You should only consider it, if you are willing to spend some time on learning to use it properly and are willing to work your way through the manual.
Regards
Léonie

IPhoto is the lamest photo editing program ever!

Is it just me or is iPhoto the lamest photo editing program ever? I had photoshop elements on my windows machine and was happy my new MAC came with iphoto & iMovie. Now that I have tried to use it I find it doesn't do much in the editing department. Infact Picasa has more editing features.

So instead of helping me out you insult my intelligence? You are pretty brave over the internet. So why does Apple advertise their computers coming with all the software you need.
iPhot: iPhoto gives you everything you need to do everything you want with your photos. Keep them organized and easy to find in lots of different ways. Use powerful yet simple editing tools to perfect each shot.
iPhoto isn't even a "good" photo organizer. Picasa is better at organizing & editing and is free. So don't blame the price.
So I guess if I were as smart as you guys, I would ASSume that iMovie doesn't really edit movies either, just organizes them right? This was the only thing I hated about moving to MAC. Apple Fan boys are very annoying.

Photo editing programs?

At the moment i am using iphoto and I am searching for a new photo editing program that enables you to edit and change the photo but also keeps the original. Also with iphoto you can crop the image but it wont save, it will revert back to the original size, why is this and are there other photo editing programs for mac os x available?

After applying the Crop you must click on the Crop button before clicking on the Done button.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

Photo editing program suggestions?

I need to add a photo editing program to my Macbook Pro. Is Photoshop Elements a good choice? I know it has video friendly presents to work in non-square pixels. The Windows version I've seen wants to catalog every bit of media on your computer, could this cause a problem with Final Cut Express every time you create a render file or something?
I've also heard about The Gimp, a free program that you download in pieces. Is it hard to configure? Probably no non-square pixels?
Any other suggestions?

Elements on the Mac is a very good editor for the price. It's different from the Windows app in that it's not a manager, just an editor. It can be used in conjunction with it's Bridge, iPhoto or Aperture as an editor for their organising capabilities.
Someone once described Elements as 85% of the power of Photoshop for 15% of the price.
What's missing? Some bells and whistles, sure, but principlally CYMK support - of no interest to video editors
Regards
TD

Photo editing program

Am new MacBook Pro user looking for a god photo editing program - I used Paint Shop Pro on my former laptop and really liked it. Don't really want PhotoShop but not sure what would be the best one to use on my MBP.

Hi d,
IIRC, Photoshop Elements has a good trial period, and then if you like it and need to use it enough, it should be worth it to purchase.

HELP: Newbie needs advice regarding Photo Editing Software

I'm brand new to Apple therefor I'm brand new to its' software... I am looking for a thorough Photo Editing Suite that isn't going to cost me $600. Is Adobe Photoshop my only choice? Aperature seems a bit to "high-end" for what I want to do. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

You do not specify your image editing needs. Pro shooting DSLR RAW? Occasional point-and-shoot digicam JPEG photos? Other?
Point-and-shoot folks may suffice with iPhoto.
If you are a professional DSLR Photographer you do need Aperture for RAW image management and organization; and you also need a separate image editing application because Aperture's image editing is quite limited.
If you are a professional DSLR Photographer needing to edit images Adobe Photoshop Elements ("PSE") is IMO the application that you are looking for. It is reasonably priced and provides most of the utility that a photographer (as opposed to a graphic designer) needs from an image editing program.
There are many other image editing apps, even some free ones, but unless you are totally broke they are IMO a bad idea. You are much, much better off with a well established professionally supported application like PSE. And you will be working in a workflow similar to the full $700 Photoshop app, which is the right direction to be going in.
As you become familiar with PSE you will be able to immensely benefit from the discussions on the Adobe PS, Photography and PSE Forums such as at <http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx?14@@.ee6b362> and <http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx?14@@.3bb41392>.
Every so often Adobe offers PSE owners special deals on upgrading to full PS, so be sure to register PS Elements with Adobe. Hardware vendors sometimes offer PSE as a bundle with their hardware, so if you need a scanner you might get a free copy (e.g. with the excellent new Epson V700 scanner).

I need help! Photo editing software question

I have a PowerBook G4 with 1.5 Ghz processor, OS Leopard 10.6.8. I'm looking for a photo editing program (not photoshop, preferably cheap or free) that's easy to use and produces really good looking pics. Any ideas??- Thanks

Your very welcome
Give it ago and see how you get on, it's free so even if you don't like it, it's not cost anything other than time.
Nothing ventured nothing gained as they say

Are there any photo editing programs similar to the ipad

Are there any photo editing programs similar to the ipad?

Never used an ipad. Why not try the iPhoto forum area?

I would like to purchase a simple photo editing program for my mac which will enable me to write on photos

I have only had an imac for 3 weeks would like to know of a simple photo editing programe that will enable me to write captions on a photo any help appreciated

Here is another suggestion - GraphicConverter:
http://www.lemkesoft.com/
I've used it for years - an excellent app.

I am needing advice with what photo editing program to begin with

I need some starting point with all your programs that I can buy one to start with and learn on. What would you suggest. I'm am wanting to learn so bad!! How to edit my pictures, play with them and things like that. Then as I learn I can step up and graduate to a harder one but I need the learning basics first. Please help me!!!

Download the trial of Photoshop elements 10 and use it free for 30 days. You can start off using the Auto buttons to improve your photos and then use the quick edit and guided edit sections. The Full editor can be used as you get more advanced knowledge of all the tools.
Use the link below.
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=photoshop_elements&loc=en_us
There are also lots of video tutorials at adobe TV
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-photoshop-elements-10/what-is-adobe-photoshop-elements/

Do I need to harmonize color space between LR and other photo editing programs.

I perform the majority of my editing work in Lightroom. However, I also use some 3rd party applications (e.g. Nik, OnOne, etc.) in addition to Photoshop for special editing, etc. I've noticed that the default color space for each of these applications is different. Some default to Adobe RGBb, other sRGB and still others Pro Photo RGB. Should I be using the same color space and bit depth across all of these programs? When I export from LR, should that color space be the same as everything else? I have noticed that when I export some images and take them to a retail store based print service that the colors appear dull and drab. I believe that is because those mass producing print services don't read the color space in the JPEG correctly. Does any of this make sense, or am I way off? Thanks for everyone's input and time.

For your editing workflow, best is to keep the image in the same color space at all time. For final export you should convert to desiered space... for example sRGB for web, adobeRGB for print etc.

Need help with Photo editing

I just installed elements 11 and was trying to create a photo for my daughter for my daughter by combining two pictures but can not figure how to do it, She has one picture with her niece holding a hand held mirror and another with the face of a fly and I need to insert the fly into the mirror and size it correctly. This seems like a simple task but I'm having trouble merging the two photo's

Make sure that the layers palette is open in Editor, expert mode.
This is a 2 step process:
Open the picture with the fly. Use one of the selection tools, e.g. selection brush, lasso tool, to make a selection of the fly. When the selection is complete, you will see "marching ants" surrounding the fly.
Go to Edit menu>copy to place the fly on the clipboard.
Now open the picture with the mirror. Go to Edit menu>paste. The fly will be on its own layer. Get the move tool out of the toolbox, position the fly, and resize with the corner handles, if necessary.

Need help regarding photo editing

hi all,
I am developing an application which is based on editing the images(photos).The basic functionality of the application is that it changes the background of the image which contains blue or green color as background to a selected digital background.This application also contains some other features like changing the canvas size,keying of the foreground image,filters,positioning,combine filters.
I am novice to this concept.by using JAI(java advanced api) can i able to implement all these features.If not suggest me any third party API so that i can move forward.
Please guide me on this issue so that I can move further.
I apologize for my poor english.
Thanking You in advance.
Regards,
Devi.

Make sure that the layers palette is open in Editor, expert mode.
This is a 2 step process:
Open the picture with the fly. Use one of the selection tools, e.g. selection brush, lasso tool, to make a selection of the fly. When the selection is complete, you will see "marching ants" surrounding the fly.
Go to Edit menu>copy to place the fly on the clipboard.
Now open the picture with the mirror. Go to Edit menu>paste. The fly will be on its own layer. Get the move tool out of the toolbox, position the fly, and resize with the corner handles, if necessary.

Anyone have any luck getting a photo editing program for 10.9.1 ? (other than iPHOTO / Aperature)

I was using Elements 11 with Mountain Lion and that was OK but the reviews for Elements 12 compatability with 10.9 are all pretty bad. The folks at Adobe claim that Elements 12 "can be installed" on 10.9.1 but they dont actually state that it "works". I'm just trying to avoid spending the big bucks for the full Photoshop program and Im not even sure that would work either. I have this great new iMAC and cant play around with it yet. Suggestions ?

I have used all of the following on Maversicks, with no issues at all:
iPhoto
Aperture
Acorn
Graphic Converter
Intensify Pro
Snapheal
I've not seen any reports indicating any issues with other apps either. I would strongly echo Larry's comments about App Store reviews, and reviews on download sites and forums up and down the internet. The great thing about the internet is that everyone has an opinion, that might also be the worst thing.
The problems with these comments are manifold: for a start, happy people are less likely to review, unhappy happy are much more inclined to. That's why we don't have thousands and thousands of posts on this forum from all the people who have no problems saying "look I have no problems". Unhappy people get cross and are more likely to express that anger in negative reviews.
Then what about the reviewer? What is his or her knowledge, experience and skill level? No doubt they are having problems, and real ones, but how do you know if their issues are problems with the app, their own inexperience, third party conflicts and so on. I've seen people on here claim the fact that iPhoto won't edit video is a bug. I've seen hundreds and hundreds of posts from folks on here who are certain they've found a bug, only for their glitch to be resolved. No review is worth anything unless you know something of the reviewer, his or her knowledge and experience.
So frankly, I never bother with those reviews on any such stores, not just iPhoto on the Mac App Store.

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