Re: PhotoRetouch Pro Software

[Charles Bandes <byronbulb@mac.com>]

One thing that _is_ attractive about PRP which I forgot to mention is 
that it has pretty advanced color management/profiling software built 
in, much much more sophisticated than things like Profiler Plus - and 
it comes with a set of really nifty calibration targets. Not that 
this justifies the huge pricetag, but it makes the full package a lot 
more attractive to me. I still think I will probably hold firm on not 
getting it, but I'm tempted.

Worth considering -

Is CDC4x as good as Genuine Fractals? (I think it might be)
Is JPEG removal something you would pay for in a plugin? (I might)
Is profiling software something you were planning on buying?

If those three answers are "yes" then the package is well worth the 
$300 educational price if you qualify for it. For me, I already have 
Profiler Plus, and I'm starting to think that profiling my 2000p is a 
lost cause anyway, so I can't answer yes to all of the above even for 
the ed pricing.

And, tho I really like this software (well, from the demo) I 
definitely don't think it's a viable photoshop replacement - just a 
neat companion piece.

>Photoshop is the industry standard. Hard to believe another program
>would have all of or most of photoshops features. And photoshop is less money.
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>Len Horton wrote:
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>>  Does anyone have experience with this software?  Once you have tried it, do
>>  you prefer it versus Photoshop 6 or 7?  How does the CDC 4x interpolation
>>  compare with bicubic interpolation and some of the interpolation actions
>>  developed for Photoshop 6 and 7?  Is it worth the $749?  Is there any way to
>>  get a non-demo copy for less money?  All comments are appreciated?
>>
>>  Len
>>  Atlanta
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