lewmonst 0 #1 March 13, 2009 I've always been a Photoshop user. But in looking at Macs, I'm considering other options. Just in looking at the promo for Aperture 2, it looks more like Photoshop Elements than the comprehensive Photoshop program. (I don't like Elements - too dummied-down) Is Photoshop still the best? Is there any comprable program just for Macs? Thanks, Karenhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #2 March 13, 2009 They're different apps with a different purpose. Photoshop=editing, manipulation of photos and graphics. Aperture/Lightroom=development/processing of digital images, and delivery to print or web. Aperture and Lightroom allow for limited processing of images but neither one are Photoshop (and Photoshop can't efficiently do what Lightroom/Aperture do, either). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyv 0 #3 March 13, 2009 I'm a PC, but I'm pretty positive that photoshop is available for mac as well-Tony (253) 445-8790 Velocity Sports Equipment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #4 March 13, 2009 So ideally you need both?http://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #5 March 13, 2009 Depends on what you wish to do. If you only want to adjust exposure, crop, maybe some minor color correction, and publish to web/gallery/proofsheet/print, then Aperture/Lightroom are all you need. If you wish to go beyond those actions, you'll want Photoshop (which is also available for Mac). FWIW, i have an MBP with Adobe CS4 on both Windows and OS X sides, Photoshop runs quite a bit faster on the PC side. Then again, so does Premiere. In other words, if you're gonna get a Mac, consider enough storage space to run Windows over Bootcamp, particularly if you want AVCHD editing capability. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #6 March 13, 2009 Also, Picasa from Google deserves a mention here because it's powerful and free. Not as slick as Aperture, but good enough for my daily needs. Most importantly, it fits my budget. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #7 March 14, 2009 Adobe web site has a free trail version of light room you can download to see if you like it or not.. A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
