Digital Imaging question

randhail · 08-15-2005, 10:42 AM

Hey guys, I haven't been around too long here, but I've been here enough to realize that you are pretty good at giving advice on nearly anything.

Anyways, I just got a new computer - HP 100GB, 512 ram, forget the processor speed - and I'm looking to get some digital imaging software. What is the best value out there? Keep in mind that I'm a complete novice at this type of thing so a professional program, while nice, would probably be wasted on me.

I've read up on Adobe elements and it seems to be pretty good. Any thoughts? Also, should I bite the bullet and buy the software legitamately or go through bit torrents? Has anyone gotten software from bit torrents and has it worked well?

Many thanks for any help!!!

**Sicy** · 08-15-2005, 11:38 AM

Photoshop 7.0 is great, and what I use for a lot of things.

Liesje · 08-15-2005, 12:01 PM

I've had Photoshop 7 for years and really never have time to figure it all out even though it's amazing. My boss who's been into photography for over 30 years just recommended this freeware put out by Google, Picasa, and both of us have been using it daily. Give Picasa a try if you don't want to spend hundreds on Photoshop right away.

**Bonochick** · 08-15-2005, 12:46 PM

I

ULead's PhotoImpact. I have a pretty outdated version, and I still adore it. I wonder what a newer version is like.

**Diemen** · 08-15-2005, 11:56 PM

Photoshop is top dog as far as digital imaging goes. I have CS, and want CS2 badly. It's awesome.

And damn expensive.

Queen Bee · 08-16-2005, 12:40 AM

Photoshop CS2 is my drug of choice

nbcrusader · 08-16-2005, 05:46 AM

Microsoft Digital Image is less powerful but easier to use than Photoshop.

08-15-2005, 10:42 AM	#1
randhail Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Outside Providence Posts: 3,560 Local Time: 12:30 AM	Digital Imaging question Hey guys, I haven't been around too long here, but I've been here enough to realize that you are pretty good at giving advice on nearly anything. Anyways, I just got a new computer - HP 100GB, 512 ram, forget the processor speed - and I'm looking to get some digital imaging software. What is the best value out there? Keep in mind that I'm a complete novice at this type of thing so a professional program, while nice, would probably be wasted on me. I've read up on Adobe elements and it seems to be pretty good. Any thoughts? Also, should I bite the bullet and buy the software legitamately or go through bit torrents? Has anyone gotten software from bit torrents and has it worked well? Many thanks for any help!!! __________________

08-15-2005, 11:38 AM	#2
Sicy Sizzlin' Sicilian Forum Administrator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 69,349 Local Time: 08:30 PM	Photoshop 7.0 is great, and what I use for a lot of things. __________________ __________________

08-15-2005, 12:46 PM	#4
Bonochick Halloweenhead Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cherry Lane Posts: 40,819 Local Time: 12:30 AM	I ULead's PhotoImpact. I have a pretty outdated version, and I still adore it. I wonder what a newer version is like. __________________ "Knight in shining Zubaz." Bonochick [at] interference.com

08-16-2005, 05:46 AM	#7
nbcrusader Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,071 Local Time: 08:30 PM	Microsoft Digital Image is less powerful but easier to use than Photoshop. __________________

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08-15-2005, 12:01 PM	#3
Liesje Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house Posts: 19,563 Local Time: 12:30 AM	I've had Photoshop 7 for years and really never have time to figure it all out even though it's amazing. My boss who's been into photography for over 30 years just recommended this freeware put out by Google, Picasa, and both of us have been using it daily. Give Picasa a try if you don't want to spend hundreds on Photoshop right away.

08-15-2005, 11:56 PM	#5
Diemen Resident Photo Buff Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere in middle America Posts: 13,632 Local Time: 10:30 PM	Photoshop is top dog as far as digital imaging goes. I have CS, and want CS2 badly. It's awesome. And damn expensive.

08-16-2005, 12:40 AM	#6
Queen Bee Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Please don't shoot him. He's just an intern. Posts: 17,705 Local Time: 08:30 PM	Photoshop CS2 is my drug of choice