photo editing

[nasphoto]

Anyone use Photoshop CS? Is this standard editing software for photos? I have been using editing tools with the darkroom (photoreflect.com) but its very limited...then I came across ittybitty website where you can download actions for PS CS versions- the enhancements are unbelivable. Does anyone use this?????

 

[Big Mike]

Photoshop is the standard photo editing software for professionals and serious enthusiasts. The current version is CS4 (so CS is a few versions old now).

Photoshop is an expensive program, you might want to consider Photoshop Elements, which does many of the same things but is much more affordable.

 

[Overread]

For starting out photoshop CS is way overpowered and overpriced and overly complex. Better to spend that money on kit that lets youget shots rather than editing software that is a maze of options.
I agree with Big Mike - elements is much more affordable, simpler to use and better suited to starting out. Remember that if you edit a shot never save over the original us - save as - and save it into a different folder. That way if you have favourite shots you can come back and edit them again later with more powerful software (anda better understanding of what you are doing)

 

[A_ADAMS]

I have Photoshop CS2 and I love it!... There is not much of a difference between CS2 and CS3 but from CS to CS2 there is quite a few major differences. If you want a lot of options and have time to play around will a lot of settings go with more than elements but if you want basic editing then CS or elements will be fine.

 

[sdesha]

With the Elements you can use actions in it....Very easy to do and i love my elements. I have been doing web related graphics for almost 3 years, I use to use Photo shop elements which is easy to use and easy to learn, then got my MAC a year ago and got Element 6...Same thing easy to use...CS2 and 3 is very difficult to use...Elements is a great starter one...I do love CS3 though! but elements is my favorite!