On 10/21/05 18:10, Mark Roberts wrote:
> "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> iPhoto
>> AAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh
>
> My sentiments exactly. Unfortunately, it's all anyone's been able to
> suggest so far.
I guess one man's floor is another man's ceiling.
I think PSE3 is a viable alternative given your requirements:
-Its organizational features relatively thin compared to iPhoto, but
they are there: keywords, descriptions, searching capabilities, all layered
upon the existing file system. The fact that it doesn't use an arcane
database scheme like iPhoto should address William's gripe.
- There's way more flexibility with regard to editing: You can have
"quick-n-dirty, do-it-for-me" editing, or you can get down with levels,
layers, rotations, filters, text, yada yada.
- It's not free, but can be found cheap if you shop around: I picked up
an OEM license for $36.
I use them both: I prefer iPhoto's albums, plug-ins, and app support, but
use PSE's editing features and RAW support. I stay way from iPhoto's warts
and no problems.
Who knows, maybe I'll plunk down the cash for Aperture 2 some day.
Tim
