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.

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

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    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.
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    iPhoto isn't even a "good" photo organizer. Picasa is better at organizing & editing and is free. So don't blame the price.
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    Are there any photo editing programs similar to the ipad?

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

  • Photo editing programs?

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    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.
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  • 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?
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    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

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    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.

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

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      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/

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    I have used all of the following on Maversicks, with no issues at all:
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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:
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    Regards
    Léonie

  • Photo editing program for my HP photosmart

    Now have Windows 7, with an old  HP Photosmart All in One #2410.  The excellent program I had  XP no longer works.  What do I do now?

    Hi,
    There are many free alternatives around, you can pick one from these:
      http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/10-excellent-open-source-and-free-alternatives-to-photoshop/
    or get back to the one you know most:
      http://www.hp.com/united-states/consumer/digital_photography/free/software/index_ww_ca_en.html
    Regards,
    BH
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  • I just signed up and paid for one a one year membership to ACC.  But now the screen is asking me to pay for the photo editing program.  What did I buy?

    I'm having trouble figuring out what I signed up for.
    Any help will be most appreciated.
    Thanks!

    This is an open forum, not Adobe support... you need Adobe staff to help
    Adobe contact information - http://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html
    -Select your product and what you need help with
    -Click on the blue box "Still need help? Contact us"
    -or by telephone http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/phone-support-orders.html

  • PHOTO EDITING SOFTWARE PROGRAM.

    I am interested in a simple easy to use photo editing program with not a lot of frills. Am just a "picture taker" who shares his pictures with friends and family. Any suggested programs would be of interest. Thanks
    Jay 

    If you're using a PC then I recommend Picasa, but if you use a Mac I don't think they have you covered. It's from Google & very useful.
    http://picasa.google.com/
    "A skill is developed through constant practice with a passion to improve, not bought."

  • What is the best way to use a SSD for Photoshop/photo editing?

    Computer hardware newbie here: I do a significant amount of photo editing work and for a very long time I've experienced Photoshop, Bridge and Photomatix crashing constantly (usually due to insufficient RAM) or just generally taking forever (Bridge took forever to load the thumbnail/preview extractions in a folder full of images, Photoshop took forever to save images and Photomatix took ages to load/merge a set of bracketed photos).  Here are the typical error messages I'd get: http://pastebin.com/J9byczse
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    2. Most of what I've read online seems to recommend two separate SSDs, one for installing/booting the apps and one for cache/scratch.  Does it matter if I use my 240GB SSD for both?
    3. This is a fairly new computer and the SSD is already almost half full (102GB used, 120GB free) *WITHOUT* any of my photo editing software installed yet.  I'm concerned about how fast that remaining 120 GB may fill up.  As it fills up will I lose the speed advantage of the SSD vs. a regular HDD?
    4. Sort of similar to #3, but should I bother moving any of my other non-photo editing programs/caches off of the SSD to a HDD and would there be any major difference in the speed/lifespan of the SSD if I did so?  It's mostly Firefox and Chrome and their caches that I'm concerned may be a problem if they remain on the SSD.
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    If you have an SSD you can run the cache and programs on the same drive.  However, many recommend a scratch disk size of 100-200 gigs so that will not work here unless you opt for a larger SSD.  Otherwise an internal spinner is recommended that does not contain the program files, or idealy any other files that may want to get acessed at same time (only one read/write head per drive).
    With 32 gig of RAM you may not need the constant use of the scratch drive unless working on large images with lots of layers.  So see no advantage to moving folder to SSD for temp work environment.
    From what I read the new crop of SSD do not have the wear problems of the older versions.

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