which is better in photo edtiting: corel or adobe?
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i don't know corel, but i really like adobe. If you're willing to spend a few extra dollars, I suggest using paint shop pro
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There's a lot of different titles to choose from. What is it you want to do? For artwork I would recommend Adobe Illustrator. For photos: Photoshop. \n\nCheck out www.adobe.com to get an idea about what it is you want. To help you learn, the Visual Quickstart Guides available at Amazon.com are good.\n\nIt's typically best to go with the most recent release. That version is referred to as CS2 for all applications (though many refer to them by their number version)
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Adobe Exchange http://www.adobe.com/exchange/\n\nor google\n"photoshop actions"
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after effects? it's adobe.
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Are you running Mac, because FCP is only available for Mac, as I'm sure you know, Varun. I just got Adobe Premiere, but have yet to try it out. \n\nIf you have the choice, FCP is better but in the Windows arena I hear Avid is pretty good and used by a lot of professionals.
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It depends on what you want to do -- art or photography. I use PS to adjust my photographs and so Elements is all I need. But, if you're doing artwork, you'll want the full-blown CS version. (Expensive!!)
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Adobe Flash and Photoshop
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I liked jasc, it was very easy to use but even the pro version was limited in output size. using adobe photoshop CS2 I was able to get bigger files and had alot of nice plug-ins since they have alot of people working on them. The US imaging teams use Jasc. due to lower cost and stabiblty, but not as many plug-ins. but the program is very stable and doesn't steal file priorty like other imaging software. for commercial use i make gifs in both corel and adobe. but for enhancements and fantasy art i use Jasc. you'll have to test things out and see which is best for you. also if working in gifs, you should have a pen tablet if a digital pen...wacom has a bunch of nice models.
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www.adobe.com\n\nBuy it.
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also try adobe premier pro
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Picasa is probably going to do what you want. Short of that, Photoshop Elements is excellent, too.
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I would definately recommend both Photoshop CS AND Corel's Paint Shop Pro X (if you can afford them).  The two are extremely powerful, and each one has its own strengths and weaknesses, so having both will cover all the bases.
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There are lots of photo editing programs. Adobe Photoshop is one of the top programs. I personally prefer Paintshop Pro X. It has so many pre-defined effects that are super easy to apply.
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The most recent version is always better. All the plugins will still work with the newer. You may want to look into purchasing Paint Shop Pro X, it's alot cheaper, does the same thing, and all the adobe plugins work with it!  I've used both, and I love PSP! I've used it for creating/altering graphics for years.
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I'm told that Corel Photo Album's photo organiser is not as advanced as Corel Photo Album 6.\n\nIf you need to use the advanced features that Corel Photo Album 6 offers then you need to buy both packages.\n\nI'm assuming that you want Corel Photo Album XI for photo editing purposes.
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GIMP! (if you want a freeware). It's a very good photo editor with many plugings and facilities.
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I've never used Fireworks, but I can testify to the fact that Adobe Photoshop is absolutely wonderful and worth every cent of the (considerable) pricetag.  It's easy enough for a beginner to grasp, and what you can do with it expands with your ambition and knowledge of the software.  I know a lot of professional designers use the Adobe Suite as well.