PHOTOSHOP

[benbo30]

what photoshop are yall using?? anyone get photoshop CS6 , were looking at getting the cs6 and lightroom 4 .... my wife keeps bugging me to order photoshop already , so just wondering on your opinions on what yall have and are using and how you like it.

[huntnphool]

I use both CS and Lightroom, both are quality products.

[Fl0und3rz]

I am not familiar with the useability of PS, but if you are up for a cheaper option (free) try GIMP.

[benbo30]

I use both CS and Lightroom, both are quality products.

which cs are you using? is it worth it for me to get cs6 or.should I go older.version cs5 or cs4

[huntnphool]

I use both CS and Lightroom, both are quality products.

which cs are you using? is it worth it for me to get cs6 or.should I go older.version cs5 or cs4

CS5, I do not know what the new features of CS6 give you.

[Kola16]

I am not familiar with the useability of PS, but if you are up for a cheaper option (free) try GIMP.

I use gimp because it is free...... It works fine, but if I were a photographer like some on here I would want something else......

[huntnphool]

I am not familiar with the useability of PS, but if you are up for a cheaper option (free) try GIMP.

I use gimp because it is free...... It works fine, but if I were a photographer like some on here I would want something else......

Im not familiar with GIMP either but I have a hard time believing a free software is going to be as useful as a $600 PS software. If it is then a lot of us really got taken to the cleaners.

[uplandhunter870]

i have lightroom 4 and really like it, you can do really quick idiot proof stuff all the way up to advanced pro level stuff.

i tried gimp and find the adobe products way more intuitive and more powerful, gimp seemed hard to learn where lightroom was very easy to pick up

[Kola16]

I am not familiar with the useability of PS, but if you are up for a cheaper option (free) try GIMP.

I use gimp because it is free...... It works fine, but if I were a photographer like some on here I would want something else......

Im not familiar with GIMP either but I have a hard time believing a free software is going to be as useful as a $600 PS software. If it is then a lot of us really got taken to the cleaners.

 

[coyotehunter]

Photoshop is a VERY powerful tool and the things you can do with your picture(or others) are limitless. Also check out some of the plug-ins out there.

Here is a before and after example of what is capable. This is just scratching the surface.

Play around with it and enjoy.

[Holg3107]

I run CS3 and use it daily for work as well as personal photos. I haven't heard much about CS6 that has really caught my eye but I am due for an upgrade. Coyotehunter is right, in the right hands photoshop is a powerful tool.

[boneaddict]

CS5 and I dont have a clue what 85% of it can do or does.   I pretty much felt like I was taken to the cleaners when I bought it.   

[smdave]

I purchased both LR and Photoshop a few years ago when the kids were in college, the student additions are way cheaper. I here they are not upgradable but I saved a bunch of money.

Light Room 4 student version is $77.95
http://www.academicsuperstore.com/products/Adobe/Photoshop+Lightroom/1541168

CS6 student version is in the acidemic store for $199.95, you will just need to provide an active student ID, (neighbor kids would work).

http://www.academicsuperstore.com/products/Adobe/Creative+Suite+Design+Standard/1534626

[benbo30]

another question I have is if I buy the disc am I able to install PS on any of my computers at home ? i couldn't really find much wasn't sure if it is strictly to one computer but if im gonna be paying $600 id like to be able to install on multiple computers

My wife thinks she needs cs6 "gotta have the latest and greatest" but i don't really see a need for the upgraded i think cs5 would be just fine

[huntnphool]

I am not familiar with the useability of PS, but if you are up for a cheaper option (free) try GIMP.

I use gimp because it is free...... It works fine, but if I were a photographer like some on here I would want something else......

Im not familiar with GIMP either but I have a hard time believing a free software is going to be as useful as a $600 PS software. If it is then a lot of us really got taken to the cleaners.

 

Lets see you do this with GIMP.

[coyotehunter]

I want to say you can only put it on 2 devices, maybe 3. I have my PhotoShop CS6 installed on my home office computer and laptop. I haven't had any problems. I know I read somewhere on their website the number of devises one license is good for. Also if you get rid of one of your computers and want to transfer the license to another "new" computer, there is some procedure you need to do. I remember it being not too difficult. But then again I'm a MAC.

[benbo30]

I want to say you can only put it on 2 devices, maybe 3. I have my PhotoShop CS6 installed on my home office computer and laptop. I haven't had any problems. I know I read somewhere on their website the number of devises one license is good for. Also if you get rid of one of your computers and want to transfer the license to another "new" computer, there is some procedure you need to do. I remember it being not too difficult. But then again I'm a MAC.

ok thanks that's answers my question ... 

[benbo30]

now to decide between cs5 and cs6 .... i read some reviews on cs6 and a few people are saying not worth the upgrade but a lot like it

[coyotehunter]

Can you even get CS 5 anymore?

[Smossy]

Can you even get CS 5 anymore?

Sure you can http://www.vuze.com/ Juss sayin.

[benbo30]

Can you even get CS 5 anymore?

yes you can get it and i think you can get cs 4 still as well ... on amazon i seen them .

[pencilsketcher]

I still use CS4. I have thought about upgrading but this is working fine for me. upgrading just means i would have to spend time learning new features and less time creating.

[Kola16]

I am not familiar with the useability of PS, but if you are up for a cheaper option (free) try GIMP.

I use gimp because it is free...... It works fine, but if I were a photographer like some on here I would want something else......

Im not familiar with GIMP either but I have a hard time believing a free software is going to be as useful as a $600 PS software. If it is then a lot of us really got taken to the cleaners.

 

Lets see you do this with GIMP.

I have never used the filters before, so I have no clue how  I don't know if it can do that though  It does some things..........

Can you even get CS 5 anymore?

They sell them at my college 

[huntnphool]

I am not familiar with the useability of PS, but if you are up for a cheaper option (free) try GIMP.

I use gimp because it is free...... It works fine, but if I were a photographer like some on here I would want something else......

Im not familiar with GIMP either but I have a hard time believing a free software is going to be as useful as a $600 PS software. If it is then a lot of us really got taken to the cleaners.

 

Lets see you do this with GIMP.

I have never used the filters before, so I have no clue how

No "filter" used.

[Knocker of rocks]

That's quite a roof

[Kola16]

No "filter" used.

Ok well whatever you did 

That's quite a roof

Bremerton hotel 

[Fl0und3rz]

Are you saying GIMP can't do that, or are you saying that you're skilled at the platform of your choice and are looking to justify the expenditure to some stranger on the internet. If you want to spend the money and can justify it to yourself, then by all means. But as a non-pro photographer who has used GIMP for several years and has not scratched the surface, I feel comfortable in saying that GIMP would probably provide as much functionality as a majority of the photo manipulators out there need, and a hell of a lot more. I'll save my $600 and buy a couple of PMags and a brick of .22 LR, thank you.

[huntnphool]

Are you saying GIMP can't do that, or are you saying that you're skilled at the platform of your choice and are looking to justify the expenditure to some stranger on the internet. If you want to spend the money and can justify it to yourself, then by all means. But as a non-pro photographer who has used GIMP for several years and has not scratched the surface, I feel comfortable in saying that GIMP would probably provide as much functionality as a majority of the photo manipulators out there need, and a hell of a lot more. I'll save my $600 and buy a couple of PMags and a brick of .22 LR, thank you.

Nope, I think I said "Lets see you do this with GIMP."

[Fl0und3rz]

Are you saying GIMP can't do that, or are you saying that you're skilled at the platform of your choice and are looking to justify the expenditure to some stranger on the internet. If you want to spend the money and can justify it to yourself, then by all means. But as a non-pro photographer who has used GIMP for several years and has not scratched the surface, I feel comfortable in saying that GIMP would probably provide as much functionality as a majority of the photo manipulators out there need, and a hell of a lot more. I'll save my $600 and buy a couple of PMags and a brick of .22 LR, thank you.

Nope, I think I said "Lets see you do this with GIMP."

I am still a noob, which illustrates the point, even the 'lowly' GIMP, is well beyond my needs or capabilities.  But if I had to guess at what you did there, I'd say you did some differential shading and/or colorizing.  I could probably come close with the GIMP, and probably not in the most efficient way with the platform.  But all that proves is that I am a still a photo-noob, which is admitted in the first instance. 

You are just saying that you are better at photo manipulation? 

So is it safe to say that you haven't used GIMP and are saying that it cannot be done in GIMP, without experience? Or are you saying that it might not be suitable for the OP's needs?

[huntnphool]

So you are saying that it cannot be done in GIMP, without experience? Or are you saying that it might not be suitable for the OP's needs?

Again, I did not say it can't be done in GIMP, I said "Lets see you do this with GIMP"

If it can be done with GIMP then I would like to see someone do it, if they can then PS would be a waste of money for the OP.

[Fl0und3rz]

If it can be done with GIMP then I would like to see someone do it, if they can then PS would be a waste of money for the OP.

OK, got you.

if they can then PS would be a waste of money for the OP.

That is, assuming that OP is in need of all the algorithms and tools that you used to create the modified photo.  Care to share the processes that you used to create the modified photo to test your theory?

[benbo30]

personally I think there is a reason gimp is free and ps is $600 ... and yes I can justify spending $600 on ps , and I don't need pmags but if I did Id go buy them and .22lr as well ......

[Fl0und3rz]

personally I think there is a reason gimp is free and ps is $600 ... and yes I can justify spending $600 on ps , and I don't need pmags but if I did Id go buy them and .22lr as well ......

Good to know.  Enjoy.

[pencilsketcher]

I still use CS4 with a Wacom Cintiq and never have never used gimp. but i just downloaded it. gonna check it out. Free doesnt mean bad, that is how the linux software started.

But on a personnel note I have found that just for photo touch up work, PS elements works well also and I think it is around 100 bucks or so.

[Bean Counter]

What about Photoshop Elements for like $150 instead of the flagship model for $600?

Anybody? 

[huntnphool]

What about Photoshop Elements for like $150 instead of the flagship model for $600?

Anybody? 

For that price I would consider Lightroom.

[Alchase]

I have both Photoshop and Lightroom, I use Lightroom for 95% of the photo editing I do. Plus the organization ability of Lightroom is awesome.

I tried Elements, for around the same price, Lightroom was a much better deal.
IMHO

[Bean Counter]

THanks guys 

[Kola16]

I am not familiar with the useability of PS, but if you are up for a cheaper option (free) try GIMP.

I use gimp because it is free...... It works fine, but if I were a photographer like some on here I would want something else......

Im not familiar with GIMP either but I have a hard time believing a free software is going to be as useful as a $600 PS software. If it is then a lot of us really got taken to the cleaners.

 

Lets see you do this with GIMP.

Ok, I kind of found the button you hit 

[Tom Reichner]

I really just use iPhoto, the free program that comes already loaded onto every Apple computer.  I currently have Aperture and Lightroom, and have had Photoshop in the past.  However, I just like iPhoto more. It isn't a very "powerful" editing program, but then again I don't feel the need to do any heavy editing - just slight adjustments to exposure and color balance.  As far as I'm concerned, it is the best program out there in terms of photo management (organizing large amounts of images). 

In iPhoto, when I click on something, or make an adjustment using the slider, whatever I've done happens immediately.  In the other "professional" programs, whenever I click on something, or move a slider, it takes a second or two for the adjustment to "happen".  That's too slow for me.  I just prefer the ease and speed of the basic iPhoto program.

[Bean Counter]

Tom,
iPhoto is nice for the items you mentioned, but I have difficulty resizing and cropping images in it. Also, I am at as to how to insert text to copyright the photo. Can you offer any tips for this?
Thanks.