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[alwaysamy]

What do I need to edit photos at home? Is PhotoShop the only software?

We had a trial edition of Dell Image Expert that expired, and we have Pixela, which came with our little mini digital camera. I can do some editing with Pixela, but only photos that I've taken with the camera (I think). I also have trouble changing the pixels -- I don't think you can do it manually, and when you change the first number, it automatically assigns a bottom number, so I've never been able to make something 100x100, for instance.

What about Picasa? Or is that just like Flickr?

I just want to be able to make some of my own icons, and resize photos, and I don't want to buy any kind of expensive software. Suggestions?

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[sweeper-stuff.livejournal.com]

I know this probably isn't the "right" way to do it. But I just open the pic I want to play with in Paint.
To crop: use the Select tool - Copy - Paste (into new Paint window).
To check the size (inches, cm, or pixels): Image - Attributes.
To change the size go to: Image - Stretch/Skew.
*shrug*

[amy37.livejournal.com]

Hey, who cares? If it works...

Off to try it.

[serasempre.livejournal.com]

Paint isn't a bad program to play with and can do many of the resizing type things (though I find it much harder than photoshop) but you know I am always willing to do anything you'd like. It's not the same as getting to do it yourself, but I'd be quick.

[amy37.livejournal.com]

Thanks, ma'am! I tried Paint and it worked pretty well, but we seem not to have a Text toolbar -- when I scroll down that menu, "Text" is gray. So I can't add text, which sucks.

[serasempre.livejournal.com]

I don't know if this will work for you or not, but I just now typed in Word, copied it, and then pasted it into Paint. It might be difficult to format that way if it even works for you.

[serasempre.livejournal.com]

Perhaps one of the programs on this page might be useful:
http://www.freebyte.com/graphicprograms/#editors

[sweeper-stuff.livejournal.com]

ooh! ohh! I know this one! *snerk*
It took a lot of previous playing around (and head banging) to figure this one out.
Hit the "A" text tool thingie on the left side.
Drop a little text box where you want it.
Go up and click "View"
Put a check next to "text tool bar"
Yay!
Ha!

I received the additional postcards today. They'll be going out tomorrow. Did you already mail any to any other Bronzers? I don't want to double card.

[amy37.livejournal.com]

Ah! I'll try that.

I only sent postcards to Genevieve's Lucie and newt and Hello Cutie. Thanks, ma'am!

[sweeper-stuff.livejournal.com]

I sent my postcards to: wanttoknow, Mrs.Beasley, Lady Ireland, Margot, OldManFan, Dianne, EverDawn, Mercy, Swoop, and OzLady. I just replied to an e from Dak. He asked for your home addy. He's mentioned a few times that they'd love to visit you when they're up that way. Would you be okay with that? I told him while he's up there he could pick up some hand-me-downs for us. *grin*
HUGS!

[amy37.livejournal.com]

Totally fine -- I should have emailed him, but I don't know if I still have his address. He and Barb were so sweet to come to that booksigning last summer.

And I will *send* you hand-me-downs if you want them, silly!

[sweeper-stuff.livejournal.com]

Good, I already gave him your home addy. *sheepish grin* I should have asked you first. Sorry. They're just the NICEST people. I didn't think you'd mind.
I also told him to check out your webpage (and new book).

Hey! Don't ruin my fun! I like to have "excuses" for gatherings and meeting. They can go up to see you and pick up the clothes. And then I can schedule a meeting with them (and others) so they can deliver the clothes. I like getting packages... but I also like saving money and planning gatherings. *snerk*