After the “best dslr” and “best lens/ dslr combination” I remain with the question what the best software is I can use. I have both Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop but these are rather difficult(at the moment for a digital beginner) The software with my 10D isn’t realy what I like. Is Breesebrowser something, or is there something else? BW Roger
By: Manonthefence - 29th July 2003 at 10:04
I too mangle PCs to earn a crust. I have both PS7 and PSP7.
I initially preferred PSP but the more I use it, the more I like PS. PSP seems to be more for artistic use whereas PS is more for image “perfecting”.
PS isnt easy at first but do a google on it and there are plenty of sites that give basic how to use. And you can also play with it to see what it does.
2p spent:D
By: Firebird - 28th July 2003 at 22:07
Aah Autocad……..done all the courses, used everyday at work for last 6 years, including teaching others, and yet, still only use about 10-15% of it’s functions…..no different to most computer software……:rolleyes:
By: dhfan - 28th July 2003 at 19:44
There’s no doubt that PS is the best.
However, in my business as a PC mangler, I have a passing knowledge of loads of programmes that I personally can’t drive very well (if at all, i.e. AutoCad).
For somebody with limited time, experience, whatever, PSP is much easier to use and learn the basics.
How long have you got?
One of my customers – artist, graphic designer, photographer -says that in his opinion, PS is virtually impossible to learn without the manual permanently open.
Haven’t tried PSP8 and it sounds like I shouldn’t bother.
By: BlueRobin - 28th July 2003 at 16:04
Hmmmm…! Not intended as a generalisation this you understand. I had one of my photos published in Today’s Pilot. They printed it as was even though the blue Robin looked mightily off colour (poor thing – pic was too muddy and colour balance def. needed adjusting) :rolleyes:
However, you couldn’t slip something of poor quality past the FLYER lot as the owner and chief photographer know their stuff!
By: EHVB - 28th July 2003 at 16:00
I have PSP 7.0 , PS 6.0 and PSE 2.0.
Strange as it is, I never print a photo or slide (not one aviation pic is hanging from my walls). My slides are in slideholders and that’s it. I do a lot of work for the mags, which means I either sent in the slides, or now the CD with the pics. Isn’t it wiser for me, at the moment, to just burn the RAW material or TIFs on a CD and sent it to the mags where the profs can use their PS technics on it than that I go playing myseld with RGBs and sharpenning? BW Roger
By: sconnor - 28th July 2003 at 15:57
Certainly worth sticking with Photoshop, get yourself a beginners book on it and take your time. It will be well worth the effort.
By: BlueRobin - 28th July 2003 at 15:33
It’s the old “functionality versus ease of use” interface debate. The golden egg, as it were, is for software to be both. Often it’s one or the other!
Thus things boil down to personal choice.
If you can sit down, learn the interface, functions and have time to experiment, then Photoshop.
If you’re a little impatient like me or are an occasional user, PSP is the way to go. I’m currently using PSP8.
By: Moggy C - 28th July 2003 at 15:19
Adobe Photoshop 7.0.
I really can’t see any point in compromising.
Moggy
Thinking of setting up a ‘double’ act with Snapper
By: Snapper - 28th July 2003 at 15:11
Adobe Photoshop 7.0.
I really can’t see any point in compromising. Yes, it’s a big problem, yes its dufficult to learn, and yes it’s expensive. (Ahem). But just play with it, use it, fiddle with it, and you’ll find your way. Just never expect to learn the program. If you are good with manuals / books, go that route, or ask other people who use it for advice, or ‘how to’. Stick with it, as its THE software.
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