What's a really good picture editing thing to download?

Question

I wanna edit my pictures, like were it doesn't look like you did.
Like fixing the blur, matching colors, changing the colors,
but to were it looks normal like you didn't edit it.
something free.
Or how can I take better pictures?

Answer 1

I will answer this backwards.



The most important thing you can do to take better pictures is to learn how photographs are made. An image is produced in your camera through a combination of three factors: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, which is the film or sensor sensitivity. Learn about each of them, and how each of them effects the final image. In order to help you learn this, start using your camera in full manual mode, which is indicated by the letter M on the dial on the top of your camera. By combining an increased knowledge of the process with the practice and experience you gain by actively applying that knowledge to your photography via your camera's manual mode, you will find that your images start improving. You should also look up some of the basic guidelines of good composition, such as the rule of thirds.



By learning about the process of imagemaking and applying it in a practical fashion, you will learn how to eliminate blur in your photos. Blur generally happens when you use a shutter speed that is too low. Unfortunately, it cannot be fixed after the fact. It is easy to avoid once you know how to use your camera in manual mode, however.



As to photo editing software, there are a couple of free programs I will recommend. The first is picasa, which is made by google. It is very easy to use, but it is quite limited as to the amount of things you can do to the image. The other is called GIMP, which is very full featured, on the level of photoshop, but it is more difficult to use. It takes a good bit of practice and study to master it.



good luck!

Answer 2

You need an image editing program.



The very best is Adobe Photoshop CS4, but it is very expensive.



A more sensible choice might be Photoshop Elements (current version is 8), which is Photoshop's smaller cousin - can't do all the same things, but it is much cheaper and perfectly adequate for most people.



Another editing program you can get is the Gimp (free and legal). It isn't pretty, has a big learning curve, but is a great program. http://www.gimp.org/



Or you can go to these free websites, but that option is nowhere near as good as having the program on your computer: http://www.picnik.com or http://www.picture2life.com/ or http://fotoflexer.com/ or http://www.sumopaint.com/ or http://aviary.com/



The last two are your best bet for more complicated tasks.



Lousy photos will always remain lousy photos, don't expect to do miracles, they do NOT happen.



The bit about not looking edited is entirely up to YOU. You will need to acquire some serious skills, then that part can certainly be done.



You will need to do a lot of reading and learning - those skills don't happen without effort. Luckily, there are lots of resources available to help you. Start by reading the program's helpfiles, looking for online tutorials, and checking your library for books.



Having said all that, I would start by learning about photography first, THEN worry about post processing.



Learn about your camera !!!!



Read your manual !!!! Read it several times, and practice in between.



Attend a class, read some books, read/watch online tutorials.



The major camera manufacturers (like Canon, Nikon, Olympus etc) all have very useful sections on their website for learning about photography.

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=HomePageAct

http://www1.nikonusa.com/slrlearningcenter/index.php

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/oima_learn_center.asp



Understanding at least the basic principles of photography (as well as being familiar with your camera) will enable you to make the most of your gear, and will make a HUGE difference to your images.

Answer 3

GIMP. It's free and like photoshop

Answer 4

NO program can fix blur, so don't get your hopes up too high.

I recommend PhotoShop Elements.

Answer 5

photoshop is the best but costs money

Answer 6

photoshop

Answer 7

picasa from google

Answer 8

use paint.net