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You don't need the full blown version of Photo Shop

Photo Shop Elements is an amazing tool

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Maybe the single greatest element of Photo Shop is the layers function. You don't have to spend $600 on the full blown version to use layers though. Layers are available in Photo Shop Elements. I'm not sure what the new version, version 10, is selling for but typically it's been around $80. There are tutorials all over the place to teach you the basics. If you're shooting landscapes this can be an amazing tool for adding / balancing contrast. You can make subtle adjustments to photos similar to what was done in the dark room with film while still preserving your original image. IT'S NOT CHEATING! You can download a 30 trial from Adobes web site. Give it try. If you have any questions I'll try and help. I'm not an expert but I've learned a few things.

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01/04/2012 01:44 AM

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I would agree with you Chris that it may not be needed. I would say though that if your trying to sell your work as your only income it is highly recommended. You can get the student edition if your a student and or teacher edition for $199.00. or 750 range with tax if not. It's like purchasing a camera body, you get what you pay. If I can do in 30 seconds what I used to attempt for 4 to 6 hours and end up with a sub par result with elements you then have to just decide how much your time is worth. There are pros and cons to everything and I sure do not want to sound like there is a debate as I love elements for what it is. Just want to make those aware that the big brother is worth it's weight and can quickly save time and frustrations.

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Oh, no argument from me there Daniel. I have the good fortune of being able to use CS5 at work and there are some big advantages. For those that don't have access to a discounted version or the means to cover the cost of the full retail version, Elements is still a very powerful editing program.

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(...) Elements is still a very powerful editing program.

And so is PSP.

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And GIMP - which is free I think.

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Maria what is PSP? Does Gimp have the ability to work in layers?

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Does Gimp have the ability to work in layers?

Far as I know, though I've never used it. Surely any graphics software supports layers?

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(...) Elements is still a very powerful editing program.

And so is PSP.

Corel Paint shop pro X4

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