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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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oh i like the camera ive got, but i just point and click, get some amazing images but they could be so much better with some creative tweaking or effects |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you can afford it...approx £500... or try to download it from piratebay...
try looking for Gimp it`s a free photo editing program but like Photoshop it is a little complicated.
Look on CNet dot com... for photo editing programs, there are a few out there.
Get the results on here ASAP
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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agree that Gimp has lots of great features but take a while to get used to the unusual interface, or try Paint shop pro, good features and quite cheap, i also use Digikam on Linux which can show Exif info too.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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As regards software, how about Photoshop Elements? You will almost certainly not need all the features of full Photoshop.
Spend time developing your knowledge of composition even if you already have a good feel for a well-composed picture. If you like using natural light, perhaps learn about how to create really good black and whites. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm a professional tog as a day job and Adobe Photoshop is THE industry standard for picture editing. The Elements version contains most of the most useful features at a reasonable cost. Two other things to bear in mind - if you have a camera that shoots a RAW format, always use it. It will give you a lot more control at the editing stage. Secondly, you really can't polish a turd - any editing software will only make a good picture better, it can't turn a bad photo into a good photo. I agree that daylight is a good place to start - find a nice window and invest in a big piece of white card to bounce some light back into the sahdow side |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Plus, I remember Terence Donovan, the pro photographer, saying a good photographer doesn't take a good photo, he picks one. SO Take lots of photos and pick the best for editing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It has to be said though, editing programmes are all very well and good but those of us who aren't qualified are basic amateurs. Looking at the pics of the pro photograher a few posts up shows the difference between someone who knows what they're doing and the amateur stuff I'm taking and what most of us are taking. |
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By *ldnobbyMan
over a year ago
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I think after you've got the Camera and Editing Software the next thing is a willing Model/s to practice on.
Try and find people with a simalar outlook as you that are willing to go that little further than most people.
I'm always willing to pose for or photograph anyone
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By *umourCouple
over a year ago
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I think people are going way over the top here! Photoshop? Adobe CS? Elements? Forget all these unless you have unlimited funds. Piratebay? Really? Are people on here really suggesting that you break the law? That you steal someone elses property?
Firstly, if you are comfortable with your camera, keep it at least to begin with! I think you were talking about editing what you have taken rather than taking the perfect picture first. Look at a program called "Photofilter". It is free and easy to use. Once handy with that, if you want to go further then look at the lower end basic packages.
Steer clear of the so called "top end" packages, they are very complicated to use and you will end up just not bothering! I use Photoshop and Adobe CS, but although I have been using this type of program for a few years now, I still find new bits in there! AND... I still wouldn't say they were easy to use.
Good luck with it and hope you get some real enjoyment from it.  |
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