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The GIMP vs. Paint.NET: battle of the free photo programs
Connected Photographer Magazine - October 2007
Photo programs you pay for can cost you at least $100, and that's just the smallest versions of some of the top-selling software. In this article, we're going to take a look at two completely free programs. One is strangely called The GIMP and the other is Paint.NET. After reading this, you can weigh the good and the bad of each, and make a decision on which is the best one for you and your image editing needs.
Editing photos can be a Picnik
Connected Photographer Magazine - August 2007
What if you could make some simple photo changes without installing anything on your computer? Or, what if you want to resize, crop, or do a little retouching while you're at school, in a library, or someplace else where you're using someone else's PC? Now, with a fun little Web site called Picnik, you can.
Creating watermarks with Microsoft Paint
Connected Photographer Magazine - May 2007
You might like the idea of having your photos appreciated and used by other people, but wouldn't you like to know who's using them or have some way to be sure other people realize those photos are your work? Microsoft Paint isn't the most versatile photo program, but it has the benefit of being included with Windows. You can easily use it to enter text onto an image so that makes it perfect for adding a quick watermark. Pick a photo, fire up Paint and we'll give it a try!
Is Photoshop Elements good enough?
Connected Photographer Magazine - April 2007
In light of Adobe's recent release of Photoshop CS3, many readers are wondering whether they need to spend upwards of $650 for the new program. Of course, if you've already got Photoshop CS2, the $195 upgrade is something of a no-brainer. But what if you're considering buying your first editing program? Should you spring for the full monty and buy Photoshop? Or is Photoshop's little brother, Photoshop Elements, good enough?
Viewing RAW images in the Windows Explorer
Connected Photographer Magazine - July 2006
Most Windows users are familiar with the Windows XP Explorer, the file navigator that forms the basis of the Windows desktop interface. If you're a photographer who likes to take pictures in the RAW, you also know that the Windows Explorer thumbnail view can't render RAW images. Fortunately, there's a new little "PowerToy" that will update your Windows Explorer and make those thumbnails visible. It's free and this helpful article tells you how to get it.
More twisted effects from the TwistingPixels Sampler
Connected Photographer Magazine - June 2006
We continue our survey of the twisted effects possible in the free Twisting Pixels Sampler product. This week, we talk about a few interesting effects and our impressions, overall, of the package.
Photo effect fun from the TwistingPixels Sampler
Connected Photographer Magazine - June 2006
Whenever I talk about digital photography to "regular" people, I'm always asked if there's any way to do digital image effects without buying expensive software. That, of course, is what our Budget Photo Secrets series is all about. This week, we've got a very nice photo effects tool that's available for download from TwistingPixels, the TwistingPixels Sampler. Read this article to learn about all the cool effects it'll do.
A great, safe painting program for little kids (and dads)
Connected Photographer Magazine - May 2006
A few weeks ago, we published an article about how to create romantic picture effects using a free software program. Now, with Mother's Day just behind us, it's only fitting that we talk about free software for the kids that may eventually arrive after some good romancing.
A free program for creating black and white effects
Connected Photographer Magazine - April 2006
One of the wonderful things about the world of software is that there are often free ways to accomplish what you want without spending money. Certainly, some of the commercial products might give you more control and options, but they're often harder to use as well. In this continuation of our Budget Photo Secrets series, we look at a free tool that creates black and white effects.
Two free photo manipulation programs
Connected Photographer Magazine - June 2005
In response to our recent photo management articles using some "found" Microsoft software, we got a letter in this week, from reader Alicia Carla Simpson: "If you are really looking for a great program for resizing, you can't beat Irfanview, especially not with a Microsoft product. PhotoFiltre is also a great little program, very easy to use. Both are free, neither has anything to do with Microsoft. Check them out and have fun." In this article, we do just that.
A free tool to resize eBay and blog pictures
Connected Photographer Magazine - June 2005
Last week, we showed you a great Microsoft Office tool for preparing your images for eBay or your blog. This week, we're going to show you another Microsoft tool that's even easier to use -- and is completely free.
The GIMP, a free alternative to Photoshop
Connected Photographer Magazine - August 2004
The GIMP (or GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free substitute for popular commercial image editors such as Adobe Photoshop and Corel PhotoPaint. For the majority of users, the GIMP will be able to accomplish all of their image-editing tasks and more. For the rest, the community-driven nature of the GIMP ensures that requested features will likely be available soon.
Beyond cheesiness: how to frame your pictures
Connected Photographer Magazine - December 2003
Poor Ben Hochstrasser. He wrote a great, free program called FrameFun. It's a very useful program, capable of many features. However, in the interests of writing an article about doing what I call "cheesy vignettes," we spotlighted only one, somewhat weak feature of this great program. Fortunately, Ben has both a sense of humor and pride of craftsmanship. He offered to write a follow-up article showing you how you can get a whole lot more out of FrameFun, turning it into a real resource for your digital photography toolbox. This is that article.
Creating cheesy holiday vignettes for free
Connected Photographer Magazine - December 2003
It's the holiday season, when the slush outside is frightful, and smelly kids are supposed to be delightful, and in that warm and smarmy spirit, I bring you a free utility that will help you create vignettes until the cows come home.
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