Software for photo / video editing?

I have an older version of photoshop that I have been using for stuff. It seems to work just fine for me, however I think I am going to eventually end up buying a new version. I have been using it a lot lately to do before/after combo shots for my website with text and stuff, which is very handy.
 
quick update here - I installed trial version of Cyberlink PowerDirector and its really amazing. I'm basically sold. does all I could ever want and way more. pretty user friendly also.

they have a lot of templates that you could quickly make a professional looking slideshow. I mean quickly.

just getting to know the full editor. tutorial videos on their website is helpful. seems like skys the limit if you're handy with the program.
 
t5620 said:
You should be able to download Windows Movie Maker from the Microsoft website for free if you want to use it..I believe they might have different versions depending on the OS
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Yes and is very good. Easy to use

tapatalking
 
I agreed what is said above!!!
I currently using. Good one in this regard. It allows you to accomplish each of the simple points like proceed clips all-around, eliminate clips, create tunes and specific results.
 
Photo editing, I'm surprised no one mentioned GIMP. It's free and there are a ton of web sites and YouTube videos showing how to use it. GIMP is very powerful and widely used.

Windows movie maker is all you need to do slide shows. Since you found software that you like, great, use it!

I like finding free software and always add the keyword "open source" to whatever I'm searching for to find free software. GIMP is a good example of this. I switched from Windows to an iMac recently and really find it easier to use as a home computer for managing pictures, videos and music. In general it just works better.

I'm an IT professional with over 20 years experience with an IT masters degree. I never thought I would end up buying a Mac, always thought of them as boat anchors. Now that I own one, I must say, I'm impressed and recommend them for home use. In the business world, I still recommend windows since they can be managed and locked down far easier.

Good luck to you and post your work for us to see!
 
what exactly in a picture of a car are you guys editing? Is it okay to put up pics on a website with edited pics? I want my pics to look nice but not to give a misrepresentation of my detailing work by making a picture look better than it really is, does this make sense?
 
04Golf said:
what exactly in a picture of a car are you guys editing? Is it okay to put up pics on a website with edited pics? I want my pics to look nice but not to give a misrepresentation of my detailing work by making a picture look better than it really is, does this make sense?
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IMO photos should be shot in raw and then processed and converted to JPEG. If you are shooting in JPEG then your camera is already processing the images and you have much less control as the images are already compressed and a lot of the data is then lost.

Processing is not "editing" or "photoshopping" (at least in the terms that most people use the word)... ie you should not be enhancing or creating images that express an unrealistic representation of what was actually seen. In post processing, things like white balance, contrast, sharpening, and exposure are tweaked to produce a better image than what can be captured in camera (or to correct a mistake you might have made - under or over exposure for example). This is no different than what your camera already does if you are shooting in JPEG, however the results are much better when you have complete control of how they are processed.

I shoot in raw, import into Lightroom, process, and export as JPEG.

Make sense?
 
zmcgovern45 said:
IMO photos should be shot in raw and then processed and converted to JPEG. If you are shooting in JPEG then your camera is already processing the images and you have much less control as the images are already compressed and a lot of the data is then lost.

Processing is not "editing" or "photoshopping" (at least in the terms that most people use the word)... ie you should not be enhancing or creating images that express an unrealistic representation of what was actually seen. In post processing, things like white balance, contrast, sharpening, and exposure are tweaked to produce a better image than what can be captured in camera (or to correct a mistake you might have made - under or over exposure for example). This is no different than what your camera already does if you are shooting in JPEG, however the results are much better when you have complete control of how they are processed.

I shoot in raw, import into Lightroom, process, and export as JPEG.

Make sense?
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Think it's time for another article Zach. Learning so much from your expertise.
 
I have been using Cyberlink PowerDirector for a few years works good maybe a little more complicated than movie maker but has way for options.
 
definitely shoot in raw mode on your dslr. im a fan of adobe lightroom for photo editing.
 
How do I know if I'm shooting in JPEG with a point and shoot, Zac?

I shoot with a Cannon ELPH 100 HS which will also record video in 1080p.

What few pictures I take I always use automatic.

I guess I need to print off the 200+page manual on how to use this thing, otherwise I need to be near my computer to learn how to use any new-to-me function it has.

Yes, I need/want a DSLR, but for now the Canon point-n-shoot will have to suffice.
 
Hoytman said:
How do I know if I'm shooting in JPEG with a point and shoot, Zac?



I shoot with a Cannon ELPH 100 HS which will also record video in 1080p.



What few pictures I take I always use automatic.



I guess I need to print off the 200+page manual on how to use this thing, otherwise I need to be near my computer to learn how to use any new-to-me function it has.



Yes, I need/want a DSLR, but for now the Canon point-n-shoot will have to suffice.
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I don't believe the elph cameras can shoot in raw... Consult your manual for exact details
 
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