 National
Association of Photoshop Professionals:
If you use Photoshop, you should join the N.A.P.P.! For just $99 per
year you get access to a great website filled with tutorials, users
forums, and online personal tech help, some great discounts on software, plugins, and printing, PLUS the best magazine on Photoshop around, 6
times a year. Check out their website and you'll see what I mean! |
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DIGITAL
IMAGING SOFTWARE |
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LOSE YOUR
FILES?:
No need to panic. Here are a couple of excellent programs to save the
day. Both are recommended, and both have versions for Macs and PCs
Photo
Rescue: This
software is simple to use, reasonably priced, and will put a
smile back on your face. Trial version available, delivery by
download.
MediaRecover:
Two versions are available. One for recovers lost digital images,
and a.Pro version that also recovers Office files and PDF's
from removable media as well as hard drives. Trial version
available, delivery by mail.
GRAPHIC
VIEWERS:
ACDsee: Download a shareware copy of the best graphic
viewer!
For Mac and PC!
NOTE: Download
ACDsee Classic if you only want a great graphics
viewer.
The regular versions (for PC and MAC) include image
enhancement tools; but if
you have Photoshop, you won't need this version.
CompuPic: Another great
graphics viewer that's giving ACDSee a run for
the money! Download the free trial and check it out. (Makes really cool
slide shows!)
FILTERS:
Alien Skin Software:
Makers of Eye Candy, the one "gotta have" plugin filter set for
Photoshop. Download a free demo. Mac and PC.
Andromeda Software:
One if the major companies creating a wide
variety of great PhotoShop plug-ins. Free demo downloads
SLIDE SHOWS & PRESENTATION SOFTWARE:
Flip Album:
Lots of our members really like this program for presenting portraits
and weddings on CD. Lots of versions and options available.
Downloadable free trials.
PicturesToExe:
Creates stand-alone slide show with music from your selected digital
photos. Great to include on any disk you give to a client. Files are
embedded, so they can be sharp and clear and yet can't be copied (even
with "Print Screen")
ProSelect:
Excellent, easy to use sales tool for organizing, selling, projecting,
or uploading to your website. Available for both Mac and PC, with a
free downloadable demo.
SOFTWARE:
Adobe Home of PhotoShop and Pagemaker, ImageReady,
InDesign, and GoLive.
Auto FX: Wide
range of graphics software including artistic filters and graphic
edges,
Color Wheel Pro
- A program that allows you to create color schemes and preview them on real examples.
Great to plan client clothing or if you design your own website or
brochures.
Extensis: Makers of Portfolio, Digital Asset Management
software.
iView Media Pro: Digital Asset Manager and catalog software.
Available for Mac and PC
Corel Corp. - Corel DRAW and
Photopaint for Mac and PC
Bibble: Photoshop plug-in for opening and correcting 16 bit
RAW files, saving as TIFF or JPEG in batches.
PhotoKit - A great set of 141 "photographic" filters designed
specifically for photographers. (Works with Photoshop only); Mac or PC.
Fully functional free demo!
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DIGITAL INFORMATION
&
EDUCATION
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Digital
Photography Review
This is the website for reviews of digital cameras! Very
comprehensive side-by-side technical comparisons, and a huge gallery of
pictures taken with different cameras.
Imaging
Resource Center: Great website with reviews and FAQs on
digital cameras and scanners. Includes side-by-side comparisons of
identical photos taken with many different cameras.
National
Association of Photoshop Professionals:
If you use Photoshop, you should join the N.A.P.P.! For just $100
per year you get access to a great website filled with tutorials, users
forums, and online personal tech help, some great discounts on software,
plugins, and printing, AND the best magazine on Photoshop around, 6 times
a year. Check out their website and you'll see what I mean!
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EDUCATION
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The Wall Portrait Conference:
Famous
week-long seminar by Ken Whitmire.
Kubota Workshops:
Photoshop instruction for photographers in Bend, Oregon.
ZugaNet:
Super photo education site headed by Monte Zuker and Gary
Bernstein
The History of Photography:
From the beginnings to the 1920's
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LABS & SERVICES
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Fuji
- Paper, film, and professional level digital cameras
K&K Color Lab
Kristin Roach - Color, b&w, complete digital services. FTP
uploading
Kodak - Includes lots of great
information for the professional photographer.
Marathon Press - Full-color postcards for
photographers; pre-printed or custom
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FRAMES,
MATS, & ALBUMS
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Albums Inc.
Erike Milwee -Wholesale distributor of albums and folios. TAP,
Camille, more.
Albums Unlimited
Art Leather /
Gross National Product
Excel Picture Frames -
Represented by Scott Rice
General Products - Handcrafted albums and memory
books.
Kambara Paul
Schnell - Frames,
folios, and albums including the Maxima
Levin Frames
Stan Levin -
Large variety of custom and ready made portrait frames.
Renaissance Albums - Upscale library bound
& removable page albums
Rice Studio Supply -
Folders, frames, backgrounds, packaging, dyes & lacquers
Western Photo
Packaging Jack Kimmins - Portrait folders as well as school, sports, and
specialty folders.
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