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(More customer reviews)I'm an avid Photoshop/Lightroom user, but I like to examine other products that can improve my workflow and digital retouching.Photoshop is a great program, but simple changes are often time-consuming.Lightroom, while great 95% of the time, does not do everything for me.With that, when I saw that Corel released PSP X3, I was compelled to examine the product.
I've tried PSP in the past with mixed results, but thought I would try the new X3 version through the 30-day free trial available on Corel.I immediately had several problems.My machine is a workhorse (8GB, Phenom II X4), and while loading pictures into the catalog during initial startup, the software completely crashed multiple times on me.Okay, not off on a good foot, but I finally got my pictures loaded and began playing with some of the editing features.The menus were a little obtuse, and sometimes it is not easy to find editing options through the Full Editor.The Express Editor, while a little bit better, also had settings that were a little too deep in the menus.This is not really a flaw, though, since with a little bit of use I got fairly comfortable with the options.
I noticed that the presets in PSP X3 were really good and that I can really make a photo look good with less work (time) than I would need in Photoshop for the equivalent output.However, my gripes are as follows:
*Buttons for commands are really outdated and look rushed.They don't flow well with the rest of the program and they are somewhat hard to click consistently.
*Product clearly wasn't tested with any level of depth.On any given hour, PSP X3 will crash at least once, which is unacceptable, especially given that I've run this on such a powerful machine.
*The histogram isn't what you'd expect to see if you're used to Photoshop or looking at your camera's histogram.It could use some improvement.
*In one case, the white balance in "Express Editor" is completely inverted.While the function works, it registers 2000 as "warm" and "7500" as cold, when it should be reversed.This isn't a big gripe and can easily be fixed, but demonstrates the lack of testing.
*No LAB color mode.This isn't a big surprise, since PSP has never supported this, and truthfully, only a small fraction of people probably use LAB, but I'd like to see it eventually since it is a big part of my workflow.
*MY BIGGEST GRIPE:When you edit a photo and go back to the library (Organizer) view, it always puts your cursor back to the first photo of the library.For example, you have 250 photos from your kid's birthday party. You look at them in the bottom organizer panel and pick #115 to edit.If you close #115 and go back to Organizer, it will not remember your place, so the view will start from photo #1.
There is really a lot of potential here that could easily shine with a patch update.However, given Corel's history with X2 and X2-Ultimate, I don't expect them to address these issues anytime soon.If they fix a majority of these problems (name product stability and the Organizer issue), then I'd recommend it, especially for the price.
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Product Description:
If creating great pictures is your passion, Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 is the photo-editing program for you. Featuring a brand-new RAW Lab and easy batch photo processing, it's the only advanced photo-editing software to combine photo management, creative projects, photo sharing and even HD video slideshows in one package. It's everything you need to get professional-looking results you'll be proud to share. Ideal for DSLR cameras.
If creating great pictures is your passion, Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 is the photo-editing program for you.
The Organizer simplifies photo management. Click to enlarge.
The Express Lab has tools for the most common digital photography problems. Click to enlarge.
Smart Carver lets you remove objects and change the aspect ratio. Click to enlarge.
The Depth of Field effect focuses attention on a specific image area.
PaintShop Photo Pro X3 simplifies creating great-looking photo books. Click to enlarge.
HDR Photo Merge.
Perspective Correction Tool.
The Project Creator has a variety of slide show options. Click to enlarge.
Overview
PaintShop Photo Pro X3 is the most rewarding way to enhance your photos and create professional-looking images. Now with a complete RAW workflow, this photo-editing program lets you manage, adjust, edit and share your digital photos--all in one place. Accelerate the way you organize, rate, tag and sort with new photo management tools. Make automatic fixes in the enhanced Express Lab, or go deep with a full set of advanced editing tools. Then upload to Flickr, Facebook and YouTube, create high-quality photo books and projects, print, email or back up photos on disc. It's your entire photo workflow in one high-performance package.New--RAW Lab--manually adjust groups of RAW photos during the loading process
Enhanced--Express Lab--quickly fix common flaws in this speed-editing mode
New--Advanced editing tools--edit fast with Smart Carver, Vibrancy and more
New--HD photo and video--import and export HD video
New--Integrated projects--create photo books, HD slideshows, cards and more
Enhanced--Photo sharing--email, print online or at home, and send directly to Facebook, YouTube and Flickr
Bonus--Corel Painter Photo Essentials 4--Turn photos into paintings in three easy steps!
What's New
This is a must-have upgrade for PaintShop users and DSLR camera owners! The fastest version yet, this photo-editing software features exciting new professional-quality features, like the Smart Carver, a new RAW Lab, easy batch processing, and a photo Organizer. Learn how to speed up your entire workflow and get the best-quality results.Improved Digital Workflow
Enhanced--Photo Organizer
Customize your digital workflow with new photo management capabilities. Use multiple views, including thumbnails and image previews, to quickly select photos.
New--RAW Lab, Image Quality and Control
Make RAW adjustments during the loading process and work with even more RAW camera formats--faster than ever before.
New--Easy Batch Processing
Make adjustments to one photo, then easily apply the same changes to multiple other photos right in the enhanced Organizer.
Enhanced--Speed and Performance
Get more speed and editing horsepower with more multi-threading support for multi-core processors.
Enhanced--Express Lab
Apply common edits in just one click. Remove noise, sharpen images, and quickly adjust contrast, local tone mapping and more.
New Advanced Photo-Editing Tools
New--Smart Carver
Seamlessly remove objects from an image with professional quality. The Smart Carver also lets you expand or contract objects without distortion.
New--Vibrancy
Boost color in the least saturated areas of a photo without affecting the rest of the image.
New--Object Extractor
The integrated Object Extractor isolates an object--even challenging cases such as flyaway hair and fuzzy pet fur--so it can be copied to a new background or a new background can be pasted behind it.
New--On-Image Text Editing
With the updated text engine, it's easier, faster and more natural to apply text to an image. Adjust font, color, placement, position, size and wrapping of the text in context of the image. Reselect the text on the image and continue typing, or apply text on a path.
New--HD Video Slideshows
As an increasing number of DSLR cameras capture HD video, PaintShop Photo Pro now offers tools that let you combine photo and video projects. Create HD slideshows and movies of your photos and videos, all with the same tool.
New--Windows 7 Compatibility
PaintShop Photo Pro X3 is fully compatible with Windows 7, as well as Windows XP and Windows Vista. Take advantage of new Windows 7 speed and performance to experience a whole new level of creativity.
Bonus--Corel Painter Photo Essentials 4
This fun program lets you turn a photo into a unique work of art in just 3 easy steps:
Choose a photo and the painting style you want to apply.
Let the Smart Stroke painting technology create a stunning painting.
Touch up your masterpiece by hand if desired.
Bonus--KPT Plug-in Filters
A natural addition to your photo-editing software, KPT plug-in filters help you quickly create remarkable image transformations and original effects. PaintShop Photo Pro X3 includes KPT Goo, KPT LensFlare, KPT Projector and KPT Equalizer.
Built-In Photo Projects and Sharing
Easy Photo Sharing
Quickly share photos and videos directly on Flickr, Facebook and YouTube. You can also email, print at home or order prints online*.
Built-in Photo Projects
Using the new Project Creator, its fast and simple to make great-looking photo books, HD slideshows, collages, cards and more
What's included?
Main application
Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3: Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 gives you the power to easily organize, edit, and share professional-quality photos. Make photo improvements faster in the enhanced Express Lab, or go further with powerful new editing tools. Create amazing photo books and projects, upload to Flickr, Facebook or YouTube, print or share by e-mail. Combining single and multi-photo editing tools, online sharing and simple HD video integration, your entire digital workflow is now available in one high-performance package.
Supporting applications
Corel Painter Photo Essentials 4: If you want to do more than just edit and print photos, Corel Painter Photo Essentials 4 is the ideal way to get started with digital art. Using the unique Auto-Painting palette, you can create a stunningly realistic work of art from a photo in just three easy steps. (English only)
Corel Instant Viewer: This component provides a quick, direct way to view photos on a PC, allowing you to scroll through your photos and send them to PaintShop Photo Pro X3 for editing. (English only)
Simplify your digital workflow
Enhanced--Photo Organizer
Customize your digital workflow with new photo management capabilities in PaintShop Photo Pro X3's Photo Organizer. Use thumbnails and image previews to quickly select your photos.
New--Easy Batch Processing
Make adjustments to one photo, then easily apply the same changes to multiple other photos. Edit one, apply to many, right from the Organizer.
Enhanced--Express Lab
The new interface makes photo editing faster than ever. Preview photos and videos or make changes in this speed-editing mode. Quickly adjust contrast, apply local tone mapping, remove noise and sharpen images. You can also adjust levels, clarity and white balance, batch-edit multiple photos and more.
Do more with advanced photo-editing tools
New--Smart Carver
Seamlessly remove objects from an image with professional quality. Smart Carver also lets you expand or contract objects without distortion.
New--Vibrancy
Boost color in the least saturated areas of a photo without affecting the rest of the image.
New--Object Extractor
The integrated Object Extractor isolates an object--even challenging cases such as flyaway hair and fuzzy pet fur--so it can be copied to a new background or a new background can be pasted behind it.
Fix it fast in Express Lab
Don't let the small stuff slow you down! Enjoy one-click access to common photo fixes.Learning Center
The award-winning Learning Center empowers anyone to harness the power of advanced photo editing, regardless of your previous software experience. It builds your confidence and makes it easier to develop your skills by helping you complete tasks within seconds of launching PaintShop Pro Photo.
Makeover Tools
Make sure the people in your photos look their best with tools that are fun and easy to use. Help your subjects look thinner in seconds, whiten bloodshot eyes, smooth wrinkles, paint on a tan and remove blemishes.
Enhanced--Remove Digital Camera Noise
Remove "noise" artifacts that interfere with the clarity of your digital image--faster than ever! One-Step Noise Removal smooths photos with a single click. Digital Camera Noise Removal gives you precise control over how these corrections are applied.
Get creative with projects and photo sharing
Enhanced--Built-in Creative Projects
PaintShop Photo Pro X3 is the only pro-quality photo enthusiast software package to so closely integrate creative projects with photo editing. The new Project Creator is a fast and simple way to make a great-looking photo book, collages, cards and more--all in addition to PaintShop's easy online sharing options.
New--Easy Photo Sharing
Share photos and videos where and how you want, using email, Flickr, Facebook and YouTube. Print at home, order prints online, email or quickly burn a DVD to enjoy on your TV.
Layer Styles
Easily apply artistic effects to individual layers, such as drop shadows, embossing and reflections.
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