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Usapatriot wrote:.

As the title states and it cannot be The GIMP because I really donot like it..

Suggest you budget not just for the software, but for instructional manuals as well..

One reason I chose Photoshop Elements over Paint Shop Pro a few years ago in spite of having taken an editing class that used PSP was that the local bookstore had instructional manuals for PSE on the shelf, but none for PSP..

I currently use PSE3 and also have Paint Shop Pro XI (the latest version which I bought on sale for ~$25), but have only used it a couple times..

Good Day,Roonal.

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Versions 9, X or XI will fill your needs for around $30 on sale. Rivals Photoshop in terms of graphics and image manipulation for amateur needs..

If you are not a Corel fan, 9 was the last version made by JASC before they got bought by Corel. All the versions have quirks but I've found them very cost effective. If you are shooting RAW, make sure your camera issupported if you need this program for that. Corel is a little slower in getting around to supporting newly released cameras..

The previous comment about budgeting for books and classes is a good one - no matter what program you get, the learning curve is quite steep if you've never used this type of software before..

RG..

Well I'm torn between Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop Elements 5.0.Fuji Film S9100..

I am curious what you don't like about GIMP, obviously because I would try to talk you into using it  I use GIMP on both Windows and Linux and have been pretty happy. Instruction manuals and tutorials help immensly with GIMP just as with PSP and PSE like Roonal said. Tough to beat free and it is quite powerful...

It should be noted and HEAVILY STRESSED that cs3 and pe5 both can use the new upgraded software to acr. this is upgrade 4.1. photoshopnews has a very long article on that subject right now. if I was looking for new software and didn't have any I would definately go to pe5 if I wanted to stay under 100. if not shoot the works and get cs3. the upgrade is free to either software...

One thing about gimp is that it doesnt support certain tiff file formats as I realized to my horror when doing my senior thesis  Other than that I used it for a long time before switching to photoshop...

They both have demos, try them and see. (Don't forget to update ACR to 4.1 for PE, though)...

Most cameras include some basic image editing software in the package. Why not give it a try first.Dave Lewis..

And careful shopping will get you quite amazing deals. I got XI for $59. and in the current b&h catalogue, it shows lexar professional series 133x compactflash memeory cards coming with PSPX and image rescue 2.0no extra charge..

So it's *free*. can't beat that with a stick...

Since you're student, you can get it for $99..

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I have both and I think they both have their uses. For cataloging pictures Photoshop Elements is great. I put tags on everything and my wife can even do it. Very intuitive layout. For picture editing I use Paint Shop Pro. Even Elements is too slow.

I use layers alot and Photoshop elements doesn't support that. Nor does it have much of the power that PSP has.studio5photo..

I use layers alot and Photoshop elements doesn't support that..

What! That's totally not true...

Usapatriot wrote:.

As the title states and it cannot be The GIMP because I really donot like it..

Thanks.

Picture Window Pro from Digital Light and Color, designed specifically for photographers. Runs rings around Elements and has many photo features that PSP and Adobe have hidden or made difficult to use. It won't have the specific graphic arts features but then I doubt you are a pro graphic artist! There is a free full-featured 30-day demo on their web site. Windows only, including Vista..

Http://www.dl-c.com.

I would never go back to PhotoShop...

Cinepaint ( http://www.cinepaint.org ) is free and very useful in many way. Windows and Linux versions available ( Mac - don't know ? ).

I tend to use Cinepaint and Gimp in combination. On Linux UFRaw is also an option, although not my personal choice..

Can't image why you dislike Gimp - it's a fine piece of software, and with lot's of features, third party tools and support..

For the Fuji's s7raw is free, and quite handy ( although I have stopped using it ). It only processes raw files, however. MS Windows only or using Wine on Linux..

Try http://www.freshmeat.net to search for open source software you can use. Note you need to browse through software types, as all types of software are listed there..

I also use an application called AlbumShaper which is Linux only. It does allow you to post process JPEGs quite well while building online and offline albums..

StephenG.

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