Which PS is best?

[Greg In Ohio]

Alright, first off, I have never used Photo Shop, so I know absolutely nothing about it. I did a search on PS, and it's somewhat overwhelming with all the versions, etc.. Is there a freeware version within all the PS programs to get an idea of what it's like? Thanks for any info.

[Quad]

There is photoshop Elements - an "executive" version, Photoshop and Photoshop Extended. Extended has some added on features that interest scientist and engineers more (but ones I find useful) You can download a trial version of photoshop from Adobe it will work for 30 days. The creative suite packages are different mixes of programs depending upon other interests like video or web development.

[Greg In Ohio]

Thanks for the information. I will check it out. The 30 day download sounds cool- Thats enough time to check it out I would think...but after 30 days, I would probably have to have it. Guess thats the idea though, eh?

[EOS_JD]

If you don't use 3D then the standard Ps is enough. However if just starting out Elements does most things pretty well and doesn't cost a fortune!

[neilwood32]

If you are unsure if you need it, CS4 is probably too much of a package for you IMHO.

Go for the trial of PS Elements and see how you get on.

[chauncey]

Photoshop, the full versions, have learning curves calculated in years of part time fiddling around.
Lightroom and/or Elements would be a better jumping off place, as what you learn in them will carry on to PS, should you ever want to go that route. They all have 30-day trials.

If you qualify, the best prices are at www.academicsuperstore.com (http://www.academicsuperstore.com)