Has any one used this service before? and is it any good? Over on this side of the pond its being labelled as a real threat to photoshop I have had a look, cant see it myself. Take a look http://www.picnik.com/
i can't see how this could be a threat to photoshop. i have never heard of/ used this service, but i would be skeptical about it. i like doing all my editing on my own computer, color corrected with a calibrated monitor. plus, i don't like paying monthly fees for things if i don't have to.
I read somewhere recently that Adobe might put a very lite version of Photoshop online. I would think Elements would be the lite version but maybe Adobe sees a need here. I certainly would love to have the ability to frame my images like I've seen PS users do but don't want to pay $600+ for it. Okay...found this link: http://money.cnn.com/2007/03/01/technol ... /index.htm It's even going to be free, at least, at the start. ;D Hmmm...anyone use Photobucket that can comfirm this?
I tried out the latest version (11) of Picnik.com last night and was quite impressed. I didn't do much to the photo below. Just straightened and put a simple border around it. It is very easy to use and if they add the ability to watermark and add text, I might bite on the paid version when launched. Right now it's all free as it's in beta. I do like the fact I can do simple adjustments through an online interface from any browser. Come in handy during lunch at work. ;D Before After
Here's an update on the forthcoming online version of Photoshop: http://blogs.business2.com/utilitybelt/ ... ado-6.html
Picnik.com has gotten to it's 1.0 release. There will be a Basic (free) version and a more advanced premium version with an annual fee of $25. Right now it's totally free so people can try it out. I did a little trying out again last night. The photo needed some basic editing (a little color enhancement and sharpening) then used Picnik's Matte Effects, Frame and Text tools to create the final work. BTW, Adobe seems committed to doing this on the web, too. Adobe sees full shift to Web in next decade
While I am waiting for either a new Macbook Pro to appear in front of me or some photo software I can afford to buy, I've been using iPhoto and Picnik.com to get by. Recently, Picnik.com added Curves to it's effects area. Picnik.com gets curves Now, how the heck do I use this? It has a few presets which are fun to play with. One is for a Velvia look which is neat. I guess I am wondering how to use this. Never had an editor with this capability before. Not sure how involved curves is in Photoshop, Picnik only can do RGB, Red, Green, Blue channels. Anyone know of a good curves tutorial?
I don't think Adobe has anything to worry about. Photoshop is a powerful art program as well, not just photo editing.
