You've pretty well nailed it, Bruce, although according to (ERN?) some of the things that are "lacking" in Elements are available one way or another. She posted that information a few days ago, but I can't recall exactly what's available or the sources. I seem to recall some were hidden features in Elements.
That said, PS is my choice in great part because of the support for it. There seem to be more books, more tutorials, more web sites, more user groups, a dedicated magazine, and all that good stuff. So, all things being equal, I'm essentially buying the back end service and support as much as the program itself. For someone like myself, who likes to ask a lot of questions and pick up information as needed, that system works great. For someone who can sit down and read a manual or a book, maybe that aspect of a program isn't important. Of course, I don't know if Picture Window Pro, or paint Shop, or other programs have such wide support available. But the bottom line is whether you can get the results you want with the program you have chosen. If someone is new to using such software, perhaps the thing to do is obtain trial versions wherever possible and use them. Adobe allows for a full version trial for PS and Elements, and probably other programs as well. These are 100% like the full retail versions and are good for 30 days. Discs can also be found included with a number of magazines as well. It would be surprising if Picture Window Pro and other software didn't provide for tryout versions as well. I seem to recall getting PWP or Paint Shop in that fashion, maybe even on your recommendation. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Collin Brendemuehl <[email protected]> > Date: 5/13/2005 2:02:27 PM > Subject: Re: Software Configuration > > Hello Collin, > > Now that is a loaded question. Partly depends on money and needs. > Picture Window Pro only costs about $90 and has full 16 bit support > and full color management support. I find it more powerful and > versatile than Elements 3, which I also have. > > But, if you already have Elements, or want to use the same basic > interface as Photoshop and are willing to live with it's weaknesses, > then it is a good choice. > > So I would vote this way: > Photoshop CS if you can afford/justify it > PictureWindowPro if you can't afford/justify Photoshop CS > Elements 3 if you don't care about 16 bit, color management, curves, > etc. > > HTH, > > -- > Bruce > > > Friday, May 13, 2005, 1:43:53 PM, you wrote: > > CB> Ok, so what should I use for software? > CB> Photoshop Elements with which Plug-Ins or 3rd-part add-ons?
