Need advice for image editing software

1. Josh
   Member

   

   Hi Everyone,

   Ok, here's the deal:  I'm editing a film with Avid Liquid 7 and need some Image Editing program to PAINT OUT some wire-work that was done in-camera, and also a pesky boom shadow on a wall.  I know "Photoshop CS3 Extended" is capable of handling video clips, but I'm looking for a lower-cost alternative.  Is there such a thing?  And of course, it must be capatible with Avid Liquid 7.  This situation has put my film on hold, so any information would be hugely appreciated!!!

   Posted 4 years ago #

2. DrAW
   Member

   

   I just upgraded from PS-CS2 to CS3 Extended and was not aware that CS3 did video editing.  Sorry I can't help but I want to follow any responses to you.  I would also be interested in knowing a bit about doing this in CS3 Extended.

   DrAW

   Posted 4 years ago #

3. Josh
   Member

   

   Dear DrAW,

   I didn't mean that CS3 Extended can be used for traditional video editing, just image enhancement and painting on video frames.  I've pretty much decided to go with After Effects for my painting needs.

   Josh   

   Posted 4 years ago #

4. Ken
   Member

   

    Josh,

   You can't get much lower-cost than The Gimp.  Its a freeware paint program available for Windows, Mac, UNIX, and Linux.  It's powerful.... but it has a different sort of user interface that takes some getting used to.

   http://www.gimp.org

    Ken Hull

   Posted 4 years ago #

5. brandon0409
   Member

   

   I was going to mention GIMP as well.  I began using it alot lately.

   Unfortunately I don't think still imaging is quite what he was looking for.

   You mentioned a painting out some wire work.  I would assume that an after effects such as Adobe or FCP Motion would do something like that but I am not 100%.

   Good luck.

   Please let us know if you find something.

   Posted 4 years ago #

6. klopex
   Member

   

   I currently own Jasc Paintshop Pro (version 9) and it has a useful clone tool.  I have used it to paint out things and to improve appearances.  Here are two pictures from my web site, before and after:

   http://klopex.com/pictures/2005/memorials-2/big/PICT0219-0.jpg

   http://klopex.com/pictures/2005/memorials-2/big/PICT0219-2.jpg

   I believe I paid $100 USD for PSP.  I cannot speak to the differences between what I have and the PSP Photo X2 that Jasc/Corel sells now...

   Good luck!

   Posted 4 years ago #

7. Brieson
   Member

   

   Photoshop Elements almost dose exactly the same stuff as Photoshop CS3 but only costs $100, but it is way less powerful.

   Posted 4 years ago #

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