Software help please!

[AutoEve]

I need some software for my photography.
I am only 14, so at the moment I haven't got a job. Which equals not much money, lol.

I would really like Photoshop, but I just don't have that type of money to spend on photo editing software.

Whats the next best thing?

I was thinkin of Coral Paintshop Pro X2

(Note: I need to watermark photos)

Eve x

[Zad]

There is GIMP which is totally free, and pretty similar to Photoshop, or if you can get your school's approval, the student version of Photoshop is approx £120.

[paul911]

www.paint.net is excellent value - FREE

[DIW35]

Photoshop Elements isn't too expensive compared to the full on package, and will probably provide all the functions you are likely to need to start with.

[RobDickinson]

Gimp for heavy involved editing, i dont get on with it but thats just me, I use CS2.

Picasa for organizing and light editing.

[ed1983]

Not on PH, thank you.

PH Mods.

[RobDickinson]

ofcourse most of the cracks are zombie infested...

[VxDuncan]

Personally I'd try for a copy of PS elements on ebay. Someone must be selling a copy that came bundled with a digital camera or something. Just be aware of fakes. That way, when you come to be in a position to upgrade to the full package you'll already be able to use most of it. Also better career wise (scary!) to be using industry standard stuff.

[Major Bloodnok]

I've got PSPX2 and Elements 5, and I prefer PSP, although that may have a lot to do with using PSP from about version 6.

Actually, about 90% of the work I do now is done in Lightroom.

[Fetchez la vache]

To be honest I'd start with paint.net, as it's free, and actually rather good.

If that fails to do what you want download a trial of PS Elements

If that does what you want buy a copy. Maybe can get a good deal on that from school too.

If that then gets your interest enough to take it further, look to the full PS - and buy a copy while at school while you can

Edited by Fetchez la vache on Thursday 11th September 13:32

[Digi75]

Try Photoshop for free using the ad supported Photoshop here:

https://www.photoshop.com/express/landing.html

[AutoEve]

I've tried photoshop Elements 6, its doesn't do the job for me.
It wasn't worth £60 lets put it that way!

Eve x