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BarryH
Joined: 18 Aug 2009
Posts: 37
Location: Chesterfield, UK
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Hi All,
I'm sure this question has been asked in the past but could someone please advise me which Photoshop would be best for me?
My main use would be to help me improve my photographs and to add the odd bit of text onto photos and adverts.
I'm in the UK and for obvious reasons, CS3 is a fair bit cheaper than CS4, is CS3 good enough as a starter package?
Cheers
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hawkeye
Joined: 14 May 2009
Posts: 2377
Location: Mesa, Az
OS: Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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If you only plan on basic editing and adding text, take a look at Photoshop Elements. Elements is a stripped down version of PS but it will likely do much more than you need. It's a lot cheaper, less than $100 US, and if you can find an older version you'll save even more. |
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bdbolin
Joined: 01 Jul 2009
Posts: 134
PS Version: CS3
OS: Mac OS X
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Locton
Joined: 11 Apr 2009
Posts: 69
Location: Surrey UK
PS Version: CS3
OS: Mac intel 10.5.5
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As hawkeye said elements will be an excellent starter package, i use CS3 it definitely is not a starter package & will be far to complicated & involved for basic use.
another software you could try is gimp which is completely free however i find the interface & tools/menus confusing especially after working with ps since the limited edition version which is now elements some 15 years ago.
if you want to go the adobe route start with elements & work your way up to ps either CS3 or 4 or even the next version when it comes out probably not for some time though. |
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bdbolin
Joined: 01 Jul 2009
Posts: 134
PS Version: CS3
OS: Mac OS X
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CS3 is past being considered a "starting package". It's very advanced even with the new CS4.
I've got a really old version of PS 4 Elements that I may be willing to ship you.... PM me.
But still check out Photoshop Online. I really think it'll have everything you'll need!
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BarryH
Joined: 18 Aug 2009
Posts: 37
Location: Chesterfield, UK
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Hi guys,
Unfortunately before checking back in with the forum, I ordered CS3. Now, having seen the Elements 7 programme mentioned, I wish I'd have waited and read your replies, it looks great.
Hopefully this will teach me to read the forum more often and have more patience.
I'd already downloaded The Gimp and found the layout somewhat strange and then a friend in the US explained he worked with Photoshop to improve his guitar photos and set me off wanting the same.
Thanks again.
Cheers
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Locton
Joined: 11 Apr 2009
Posts: 69
Location: Surrey UK
PS Version: CS3
OS: Mac intel 10.5.5
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BarryH don't worry it will take some time to learn but will be worth it in the end as it is basically limitless + there are lots of plugins available.
but do not run before you can walk with PS take your time read the forums & look at as many tutorials as you can, they will always teach you something new.
look at monthly magazine publications & sites such as photoshop user tv - lynda.com & russell brown to name a few.
+ books i cannot recommend highly enough scott kelby. |
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bdbolin
Joined: 01 Jul 2009
Posts: 134
PS Version: CS3
OS: Mac OS X
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Also Photoshop Top Secret DVD's if you can get a hold of them. They're amazing.
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BarryH
Joined: 18 Aug 2009
Posts: 37
Location: Chesterfield, UK
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Hi All,
Many thanks for all the help with the help.
Locton, if it's no problem, can you expand on the magazines and other site that you mention. I found two books by Scott Kelby, one CS3 for Digital Photographers and the other Seven Elements of Photoshop. Is one better than the other, or is there a better one?
I enjoy the process of learning and look forward to it as I'd also like to be able to use the programme in as many ways as possible. It looks awsome.
Being a signmaker, I regularly use programmes like Sign-Lab and one or two others so I have a basic grasp of some terms.
Cheers
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Locton
Joined: 11 Apr 2009
Posts: 69
Location: Surrey UK
PS Version: CS3
OS: Mac intel 10.5.5
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No problem, but i think you mean scott kelby's 7 point system which is really about photographic images & not manipulation. it guides you through his system of enhancing photographs in adobe camera raw an excellent book.
depending on what your preferences are i.e. image manipulation or photographic or other depends on what books to buy. there is one called down & dirty tricks the latest being for CS4 this takes you through all sorts of tips which are very helpful.
i can also recommend books by: http://www.katrineismann.com/ but these are very detailed & time consuming.
where are you in the universe i am in the uk so if you are to no problem with the magazines but if not i don't know. anyway the mags are:
Photoshop Creative: http://www.photoshopcreative.co.uk/ & Advanced Photoshop creative is better to start with.
hope this helps. |
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