Easiset Photoshop prgram to manipulate photos? Elements, Lightroom, or CS5?

[J.T.]

Looking to have some fun editing and making creative art photos . What is the easiest/best program without a huge learning curve to buy?

[TrickinSid]

I think any program will require some learning.

Elements would be fine for a casual user....obviously photoshop is a pro program.

Photoshop does take quite a bit of time to learn.....but it is worth the effort.

If you can find someone who knows the program...
being shown how to get around the software will speed the process.

There are plenty of resources online for learning.

You could get an older version of photoshop on ebay.

Good luck.

[J.T.]

Originally Posted by TrickinSid

I think any program will require some learning.

Elements would be fine for a casual user....obviously photoshop is a pro program.

Photoshop does take quite a bit of time to learn.....but it is worth the effort.

If you can find someone who knows the program...
being shown how to get around the software will speed the process.

There are plenty of resources online for learning.

You could get an older version of photoshop on ebay.



Good luck.

Thanks for the input! I have no problem doing some work to learn a program just don't want to stare at a screen for 4 hours when i could easier results with a certain program over another
Thanks again!

[DreamSeller]

Lightroom is the easiest period

[SideBMusic]

Pshop is complex for a reason, way more than what you need. A basic application should allow you to do a good job. Lightbox, or something like it, should be fine.

I am a Pshop pro.

[J.T.]

Thanks guys !

[MSS]

I use PS CS5 and I agree with the previous posts about the learning curve but if you want the most control, it is THE ONE! Lightroom is ok and Elements would be the easiest to learn.

[in_sherman]

learn photoshop, i find it pretty damn intuitive to use. the others might be easier but if you want to do more advanced editing later, you have the tools to learn how. incredibly powerful program.

[J.T.]

Originally Posted by in_sherman

learn photoshop, i find it pretty damn intuitive to use. the others might be easier but if you want to do more advanced editing later, you have the tools to learn how. incredibly powerful program.

Are there differences between CS5 and lets say 10?

[doublee]

The architecture is the same but with ALOT more bells and whistles.

[teefus]

lightroom's interface is pretty easy to learn. some of the more intensive editing features are easier and more precise in photoshop. lightroom doesn't give you layers.

[TrickinSid]

Originally Posted by J.T.

Are there differences between CS5 and lets say 10?

A big difference would also be in what you might pay for an old
version vs the newest version.

CS or CS 2 would be your best bet on a good price and
you would still have some powerful software.

The only bad thing about CS is that you wouldn't be able to upgrade
to the newest version if you wanted to in the future.

[J.T.]

Originally Posted by teefus

lightroom's interface is pretty easy to learn. some of the more intensive editing features are easier and more precise in photoshop. lightroom doesn't give you layers.

What do you mean by layers?

[iaresee]

Pixelmator: http://www.pixelmator.com/

[J.T.]

Originally Posted by TrickinSid

A big difference would also be in what you might pay for an old
version vs the newest version.

CS or CS 2 would be your best bet on a good price and
you would still have some powerful software.

The only bad thing about CS is that you wouldn't be able to upgrade
to the newest version if you wanted to in the future.

Thanks!