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Title: Software Choice - Completed Thanks for all the Ideas
Post by: BigSlick on Tuesday 09 June 09 14:53 BST (UK)
I have Photoshop elements but it is lacking in some advanced tools etc. I want to get stuck into the phot restoration stuff so what would be the next step towards a fully featured package? Does anyone have any particular favourite or a particular dislike?

Thanks
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: GRACELAND on Tuesday 09 June 09 14:57 BST (UK)
I use Paintshop Pro

And a free one off web

http://photofiltre.en.softonic.com/
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: oldhippy on Tuesday 09 June 09 15:09 BST (UK)
I have photoshop cs3 with loads of filters/plugins. I also have Serif photoplus x3.
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: wendypusey on Tuesday 09 June 09 15:16 BST (UK)
I use Photoshop 7, but I also have Serif Photoplus 6.

Those with all the advanced tools are very expensive!!!

Most graphics packages, even some free ones, will be enough to do photo restoration.

Wendy
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: Finley 1 on Tuesday 09 June 09 16:03 BST (UK)
Wendy I have ps7  and wondered if there were any advantages with serif pp6

cos sometimes ps7 does seem a little limited...??

just want a magic tool that you point at the picture and its fixed?!?! ;D ;D

xin
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: BigSlick on Tuesday 09 June 09 16:04 BST (UK)
I use Photoshop 7, but I also have Serif Photoplus 6.

Those with all the advanced tools are very expensive!!!

Most graphics packages, even some free ones, will be enough to do photo restoration.

Wendy
I don't seem to have "quick Mask" or "History brush" with my application (I might not be looking in the right place?) , I also remember years ago having Photoshop Pro and it had loads of goodies.
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: terry h on Tuesday 09 June 09 16:40 BST (UK)
I use Photoshop 6 and Paintshop Pro. Tend to use Paintshop the most.

Terry
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: BigSlick on Tuesday 09 June 09 18:01 BST (UK)

just want a magic tool that you point at the picture and its fixed?!?! ;D ;D

xin

Can I have that one too please? :-)
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: EDWARDO on Tuesday 09 June 09 19:10 BST (UK)
Try this little prog.its free and you can upgrade later if you like it.its called FXFOTO.get it on line.hope this helps.edd
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: EDWARDO on Tuesday 09 June 09 19:11 BST (UK)
Try this little prog.its free and you can upgrade later if you like it.its called FXFOTO.get it on line.hope this helps.edd
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: Niksmum on Tuesday 09 June 09 19:17 BST (UK)
As you can see there are many different ones, some free some expensive. It's all a matter of finding one that fits your needs and then, like everything else, its practice.
Sorry there are no magic wands but then where is the fun in that  :o :o :o

Irene
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: charles w on Tuesday 09 June 09 21:48 BST (UK)
I use paint Shop Pro 9 and I am happy with it.
Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: maple on Tuesday 09 June 09 21:55 BST (UK)
I am pretty much a newbie at photo restoration.  I bought PaintShop Pro Ultimate X2  some months ago, but just started really working on it a month ago or so.  Then by chance I got a free Photoshop Elements 6 when I purchased a wacom graphite tablet.  

Now that I have both I can compare them. ;D

What I like about PaintShop Pro is that it is so easy to size the brushes and the zoom tool.  I am having difficulty with that on Photoshop Elements. And the zoom in Photoshop is driving me crazy. ???
Another thing that I like about PaintShop is the Scratch Remover.   :DAs far as I can tell there is nothing like that in Photoshop Elements.

Everything for me so far has been trial and error.  I have colored serveral BW images in PaintShop Pro, but have yet to complete one in Elements.  I am not satisfied with my work yet.  :( I have a lot to learn.

I find Paint Shop Pro X2 easier to work with, but then that could be just because I have become more familiar with it.

The on screen menu on PaintShop Pro Ultimate X2 is also easier to work with and find than the one in Photoshop Elements 6.

Title: Re: Software Choice
Post by: BigSlick on Friday 12 June 09 15:51 BST (UK)
I am pretty much a newbie at photo restoration.  I bought PaintShop Pro Ultimate X2  some months ago, but just started really working on it a month ago or so.  Then by chance I got a free Photoshop Elements 6 when I purchased a wacom graphite tablet.  

Now that I have both I can compare them. ;D

What I like about PaintShop Pro is that it is so easy to size the brushes and the zoom tool.  I am having difficulty with that on Photoshop Elements. And the zoom in Photoshop is driving me crazy. ???
Another thing that I like about PaintShop is the Scratch Remover.   :DAs far as I can tell there is nothing like that in Photoshop Elements.

Everything for me so far has been trial and error.  I have colored serveral BW images in PaintShop Pro, but have yet to complete one in Elements.  I am not satisfied with my work yet.  :( I have a lot to learn.

I find Paint Shop Pro X2 easier to work with, but then that could be just because I have become more familiar with it.

The on screen menu on PaintShop Pro Ultimate X2 is also easier to work with and find than the one in Photoshop Elements 6.



I am happy with the zoom in PSE, and "despeckle can remove small blemishes But I prefer to use the clone and pick em out