Software list for Digital Manipulation?

[FrogmanFreak]

Hello all!

i would like to know what software you guys use for image manipulation, or for re-touching, post-processing, etc.

Some common ones are:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Elements
Adobe Lightroom
Nikon Capture NX
Gimp
Silkypix
Raw Therapee

get the list moving!
so others can learn too! :thumbsup:

 

[synapseman]

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2

And for viewing and simpler edits, ACDSee Pro

 

[FrogmanFreak]

Which is best for image post-processing?

 

[synapseman]

Whenever someone asks "which is the best?" about anything, my standard answer would always be:

"It depends"

What are your requirements?
What do you hope to achieve with your images?
What is your skill level?
What is your style?
What is your budget?
Are you a professional or hobbyist?

The industry de-facto "best" is Photoshop CS, but to me, if you are merely need to get to the market across the road, you don't need to get a Ferrari for that.

 

[boombox]

My current toolset is:

Photoshop CS3 - Editing
Adobe Bridge - Management

 

[firestone]

Most retouchers uses only Photoshop CS3

 

[firestone]

Most pro retouchers uses only Photoshop CS3

 

[m3lv1nh0]

I :heart: PS CS3.. with so many free actions and brushes available.. your ceativity is only limted to your imagination!