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This system was developed by Jasic and only recently sold to Corel and with their large buget and expanding outlook I was expecting big things from PPXI over previous versions and there are some good ones but on the whole I actually prefer version 7 for ease of use . It seems to me Corel ... Read review
Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 is the ideal digital photography software for users who want ... more
professional-looking photos and new ways to unlock their creative potential. With the widest selection of photo-editing features--ranging from automatic tools when you need results fast or precision controls for fine-tuning--Paint Shop Pro Photo provides a depth of functionality that grows with users as their skills and knowledge advance. Downloading, viewing, orting, and quickly processing photos is a breeze, and users can learn as they go with a variety of learning aids in the application. With version X2, award-winning Paint Shop Pro Photo continues to set the standard for easy-to-use, powerful software at an affordable price. Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 continues to focus on photo editing, making it the ideal choice for any aspiring photographer's digital darkroom. The exciting new features in Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 include the following: Express Lab - A new streamlined mode of Paint Shop Pro Photo helps users quickly view and fix dozens of photos in the time it used to take to edit just a few. Now users can crop, rotate, and fix their photos without having to open them individually. Graphite Interface Theme - A new, darker theme for Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 makes photos look their absolute best while users edit them. HDR Photo Merge - Users can take advantage of their camera's autobracketing feature and combine multiple exposures of high-contrast scenes, which are otherwise impossible to capture adequately. Integrated Clarify Control - Users can achieve incredible results with HDR Photo Merge by applying automatic dodging and burning. The enhanced Black and White Film dialog box also provides a Clarify control, so users can create dynamic, high-contrast images that mimic the use of black-and-white film with a color filter on the lens. Makeover Tool Modes - The suite of easy-to-use retouching tools grows in Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 to include the new Thinify and Eye Drop modes, which give super results, fast. Layer Styles - Users can easily apply effects such as embossing, drop shadows, glows, and even reflections, which automatically update whenever the underlying layer is edited. Visible Watermarks - Users can take credit for their work by adding watermarks to photos. All it takes is a few clicks before printing or uploading proof copies. Workflow Improvements - Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 makes it easier to use photos in documents, presentations, and Web pages through the new Save for Office and Copy Special options, plus redesigned Resize and Save As dialog boxes. Auto-Preserve Originals - Original photos are now autom
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Fix brightness, color and photo imperfections like red eye in a few clicks, or use precision photo-editing controls to create photos you'll be proud to share. The Ultimate edition features valuable extras like media recovery software, a creative content pack, Corel Painter Photo Essentials 4 and a 2 GB flash drive. Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 has everything you need to create stunning photos. The integrated Learning Center and a selection of one-click photo-fixing tools make it easy to correct common photo flaws such as red eye, color and sharpness. Unique makeover tools let you whiten teeth, remove blemishes and paint on a tan, so you can make everyone look their best before printing or posting photos online. As your skills and confidence grow, you can harness the power of professional-quality features such as HDR Photo Merge, Histogram, Curves and Levels Adjustment tools to make precision edits. You can even get creative with artistic effects and filters to turn your favorite photos into fun projects to share with family and friends. Import pictures from your camera automatically Instantly fix common problems such as red eye, color and sharpness Add special effects to photos, text and projects with a few simple clicks Use advanced editing tools to fine-tune images on your own Print, email and share photos NEW FEATURES Enhanced--Camera Raw Support For those who shoot in raw format, support for over 250 cameras has been added. New--Background Remover This new plug-in lets you easily change the background in your photos to create unique and exciting effects. Just cut out part of an image, remove it from the background and place it on a different setting. You can even preserve fine image details like strands of hair or smoke. Enhanced--Creative Content Pack Ideal for scrapbooking and other creative photo projects, this bonus pack contains 150 brand-new, custom-made photo frames, photo edges and Picture Tubes that allow you to enhance any image with fun graphics. New--Certified for Microsoft Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista software has undergone Microsoft compatibility tests for ease of use, better performance and enhanced security. Bonus--Corel Painter Photo Essentials 4 This fun program lets you turn a photo into a unique work of art in just 3 easy steps: Choose a photo and the painting style you want to apply. Let the Smart Stroke painting technology create a stunning painting. Touch up your masterpiece by hand if desired. Bonus--Media
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Advantages: loads of features,professional feel Disadvantages: not for the casual user or the professional, suits the serious hobbiest
...and only recently sold to Corel and with their large buget and expanding outlook I was expecting big things from PPXI over previous versions and there are some good ones but on the whole I actually prefer version 7 for ease of use . It seems to me Corel have realised that 'photoshop will always be the proffesional choce so they have(perhaps rightly) adjusted PP to suit the private user. Their 'one stop photo fixes' and auto correction features are ... ...card standards and I think Corel have made the right decision to target it at private users,but make no mistake we are talking serious private users here,you cant take this out of the box and quickly transform your photos into master pieces,it takes time to master espically the use of layers which is the key feature in both this and Phototshop.
If you want to just crop out the mother in law and make a dull day look sunny then go for ... more
Ive used the paint shop pro series for many years and,for my use, much prefer it to the top rated 'photoshop' . Photoshop is professional standard and has every feature you can imagine but for my use, (a lot of fun photography and a little professional work) paint shop is much better suited to my needs. Like many photo and WP packages you will never use all the features, the trick is finding the ones you need and becomming familier with them. This is made easy with the quickly mastered interface used by paintshop pro.
This system was developed by Jasic and only recently sold to Corel and with their large buget and expanding outlook I was expecting big things from PPXI over previous versions and there are some good ones but on the whole I actually prefer version 7 for ease of use . It seems to me Corel have realised that 'photoshop will always be the proffesional choce so they have(perhaps rightly) adjusted PP to suit the private user. Their 'one stop photo fixes' and auto correction features are much improved and quick and easy to use, Cropping and size adjustment have been made simpler and there are some interesting 'style' options. I particually like the 'time machine' options. These alow you to change photos into the way they would have looked in the past, these range from sepier tints through black and white to early colour, and even the effects used in the 60's caused by mixing different developing chemicals.
There are a couple of things missing from this version that still make me use version 7 at times, the browse feature has been much changed and dose not suit me at all, I much prefer to see a full range of 'thumbnails' and pick from them than have a selection displayed across the bottom of the work space,I find this inconvenient and distracting. I also miss the very simple multi selection page builder of the old version, this still exists as a feature but seems long winded compared to the old version.
Bottom line is, it is true that this software needed to be updated to bring it up to modern graphic card standards and I think Corel have made the right decision to target it at private users,but make no mistake we are talking serious private users here,you cant take this out of the box and quickly transform your photos into master pieces,it takes time to master espically the use of layers which is the key feature in both this and Phototshop.
If you want to just crop out the mother in law and make a dull day look sunny then go for a cheaper package like Roxio but if you are serious about your photos but not a professional then this is the best around. Dont try and learn it all,find what you need (even this takes time) and learn it well then and only then this is a fast , easy and VERY useful programme.
The package usually comes with several add ons like albums and presentation software,these I have been told are first rate but I do not use them so cant comment.
Advantages: less processor memary than photoshop Disadvantages: There are never enough features!
This software graphics product is one of the best alternatives to Adobe Photoshop CS3/ CS2. It has a similar layout and design if you are familiar with photoshop.
There are many drawing features that this product has such as vector drawing, exporting images, normal shape and paintbrush tools.
The product also comes equipped with features used to enhance photos by adjusting features such as brightness, contrast, grayscale, removal of red eyes etc.
... ...as artistic effects / 3d effects / texture based tools.
As with other similar products it supports the use of layers in images, swatches, transparent backgrounds, picture tubes and has a nice feature that removes backgrounds from image files.
It is probably easier to use than photoshop and a great choice at a reasonable price. ...
serenhere 18.09.2007
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Advantages: Affordable, massive range of tools, accepts many Photoshop plugins, easy to learn Disadvantages: It's not Photoshop.
I've been using PaintShopPro since around 1998/9, when PSP5 was out. Since then, it's been through many different upgrades, and I've learnt much about photo and image editing along the way.
Until version 10, or PaintShopPro X to give it its proper title, the software was developed and sold by Jasc. From version 10 onwards, however, it has been part of the Corel family of software, alongside the likes of Corel Draw and, of late, Winzip. From version 11 onwards, the software gained the word 'Photo' in its title, becoming CorelPaintShopProPhotoXI.
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