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Looking at digging the DSLR out again.

Thinking of picking up an older, cheap version of Elements of Ebay.

What's the current version of GIMP like, I tried it over 10 years ago and it was very complex. Is the current version a bit more user friendly?

Yes, I know I can just download and play with it, but would like some hear some opinions. 😉

Are they any other options at the moment?


 
Posted : 08/11/2017 9:14 am
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Gimp IMO

Or search harder for Elements 😉 hint, hint, nudge nudge.


 
Posted : 08/11/2017 9:17 am
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https://www.getpaint.net/


 
Posted : 08/11/2017 9:18 am
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Gimp is horrible if you're used to Photoshop.


 
Posted : 08/11/2017 9:21 am
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Affinity Photo


 
Posted : 08/11/2017 9:24 am
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Just spend some time and actually learn GIMP. Its not hard - its just not that intuitive to begin with. Figure out what you want to do and then hit up youtube and the manuals.

Easy.


 
Posted : 08/11/2017 10:34 am
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Depends what you want to do.

Simple processing, etc. I like Polarr at the moment. Cross platform and easy to get the hang of.

If you need layers, filters, etc. and don't want to learn GIMP / can't get Elements, then Pixlr might be worth a look. Online (runs in the browser) simple Photoshop 'clone'. Plenty good enough for 'hobby' use.


 
Posted : 08/11/2017 12:16 pm
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Lightroom, does all the cataloguing and editing I need for a basic level, what do you need photoshop or gimp to do?


 
Posted : 08/11/2017 12:27 pm