Using an Apple to edit pictures and make labels

[GloHoppa]

Hey all,

I recently purchased an iMac and i LOVE it. However, i don't have the slightest clue how to use Preview or iPhoto, especially in terms of making labels. Can anyone help me?

 

[MoRoToRiUm]

Sorry, I'm of no help. Have you thought about obtaining Photoshop?

Pretty sure you can get GIMP as well

 

[Edcculus]

Yea, you can't edit with preview or iPhoto i believe. Get Photoshop (or free alternative) to edit pictures. Get Illustrator (or free alternative) to create the label.

 

[craigd]

Your best free alternative is gimp but I wouldn't put it in the easy to learn category. Many will say it is nearly on par with the absurdly expensive Photoshop though and worth the time to figure out. There are many tutorials out there I know but I haven't had time to get into it myself yet. I spent enough time playing with it to know I was going to need a lot bigger block of time to do it any justice...

 

[toastermm]

Your best free alternative is gimp but I wouldn't put it in the easy to learn category. Many will say it is nearly on par with the absurdly expensive Photoshop though and worth the time to figure out. There are many tutorials out there I know but I haven't had time to get into it myself yet. I spent enough time playing with it to know I was going to need a lot bigger block of time to do it any justice...

+1 on Gimp.

Also you can youtube tutorials or google them.

 

[IrregularPulse]

I don't think Apples work very well for photo editing. I would stick to Oranges and Grapes.

But seriously. GIMP is the way to go.
There is a learning curve, but every software package will have that. Even your iPhoto thingy. There are great tutorials on YouTube Gimp. I picked it up pretty decently for what I do with it. But I also had several hours a day at wok to play with it.

 

[shaundesjardins]

Another vote for Gimp. It's free and for the average person it's more than capable.

 

[Edcculus]

Quick off topic question. Does Gimp have a steep learning curve for people who have never used Photoshop, or is it hard no matter who you are? I use Photoshop and Illustrator, but am curious since I see so many people say it is hard to learn.

 

[Weizenheimer]

You might be ok with just photoshop elements which is a version without all the bells and whistles.

 

[shaundesjardins]

Quick off topic question. Does Gimp have a steep learning curve for people who have never used Photoshop, or is it hard no matter who you are? I use Photoshop and Illustrator, but am curious since I see so many people say it is hard to learn.

Gimp is quite similar to photoshop. If you have experience with PS then you'll be fine.

 

[holden]

Use Seashore. It's GIMP but without needing X11.