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    software question

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by liam2051, Apr 17, 2008.

  1. liam2051

    liam2051 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey Guys/Girls

    I have for you one question, now i would like to just quickly state I AM NOT LOOKING FOR AN ILLEGITIMATE PROGRAM OTHERWISE I WOULD GET BLOCKED. ok that said

    i am looking for a program that will run on my MBP (leopard) that acts like photoshop. im to povo to buy the proper photoshop (im really only having fun with this if i become addicted ill buy photoshop, but for now just need something that works well but dosent cost the earth). so heres my question IS THERE A PROGRAM THAT IS DOWNLOADABLE THAT WILL SUIT MY NEEDS?

    thanks guys, i can always rely on you to provide me with answers, and as always good repliers get rewarded :)

    thanks
     
    liam2051, Apr 17, 2008
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  2. count_schemula

    count_schemula Notebook Deity

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    Is there a photoshop elements for the mac?

    There is also online free photoshop.

    GIMP for Mac - runs under X11 which is not very thrilling, but will prolly work well enough:

    http://www.gimp.org/macintosh/

    Also, educational pricing is pretty sweet.
     
    count_schemula, Apr 17, 2008
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  3. ATC

    ATC Notebook Deity

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    Macworld magazine had a first look at Photoshop Elements 6.0 for mac in the March issue. It's got some features from CS3 while adding new features that even CS3 doesn't have.

    I've always preferred Elements over the full thing mainly because I want to spend as little time as possible editing images while still getting good results. CS3 IMO is way over the top and time consuming unless you're a pro photographer.
     
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  4. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would say GIMP is the best free option. If you find it limiting, I suggest a full jump to Photoshop CS3; you'll love it :).
     
    Sam, Apr 17, 2008
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Pixelmator is pretty popular at www.pixelmator.com . It is not too pricey. Also for a little less than that is Imagewell http://xtralean.com/IWOverview.html .

    The best free option is probably GIMP, but many people dislike it. You could also try Seashore. I have never used it, but it seems somewhat popular.
     
    cashmonee, Apr 17, 2008
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