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Jan 22, 2006 07:10 |  #1

Hello to all. Haven't been able to contribute much yet, but I know one day through the teachings of this group I will. My question is what software is a much have on your desktop or laptop? Such as file browsing, renaming, batch work, etc. I' m build a new desktop and I don't want to clutter it with 16 different programs that generally do the samething just have one feature that is really useable. Anyone insight on this would be appreciated.


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Jan 22, 2006 07:14 |  #2

The only "must-have" I'm aware of would be Adobe Photoshop CS2. This gives you Bridge and Camera Raw as well as Photoshop.



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Jan 22, 2006 07:15 |  #3

Adobe Photoshop CS2 is a pretty good start. Will brows, batch rename, RAW convert and allow you to PP to your hearts content. All you have to do is learn how to use it ;)

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Jan 22, 2006 07:30 as a reply to  @ neil_r's post |  #4

In addition to PS, I consider BreezeBrowser Pro to be must have. I use it for downloads from card reader to PC, viewing and moving/copying images between folders, and batch renaming among other things. The license agreement allows for a second copy to be installed on your laptop too.


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Jan 22, 2006 07:47 as a reply to  @ fslshooter's post |  #5

fslshooter wrote:
In addition to PS, I consider BreezeBrowser Pro to be must have. I use it for downloads from card reader to PC, viewing and moving/copying images between folders, and batch renaming among other things. The license agreement allows for a second copy to be installed on your laptop too.

I've been seeing more and more recommendations for this program. What does it do that Bridge doesn't?



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Jan 22, 2006 10:01 as a reply to  @ vjack's post |  #6

vjack wrote:
I've been seeing more and more recommendations for this program. What does it do that Bridge doesn't?

I'm not sure because I don't have Bridge -- I've never upgraded from CS to CS2. Compared to the file browser in CS BreezeBrowse is faster and I much prefer the GUI. It's shareware with a free try before you buy period -- you might want to take a look at it. You can download it at http://www.breezesys.c​om/ (external link)


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Jan 22, 2006 10:07 as a reply to  @ fslshooter's post |  #7

fslshooter wrote:
I'm not sure because I don't have Bridge -- I've never upgraded from CS to CS2. Compared to the file browser in CS BreezeBrowse is faster and I much prefer the GUI. It's shareware with a free try before you buy period -- you might want to take a look at it. You can download it at http://www.breezesys.c​om/ (external link)

Thanks. I'll check it out.



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Jan 22, 2006 10:10 |  #8

I would agree that CS2 is a must have...however, I'm not too impressed with Bridge because I've been using a product called ACDsee for quite some time that is MUCH, MUCH faster than any photo editing/browser app I've ever used. I use ACDsee as Bridge would operate. ACDsee does have a photo editor so it's good for cropping and basic photo editing stuff, but I use CS2 for the hardcore edits. PM me if you're interested in ACDSee.


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