Does ANYone use Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo x2 x3 or x4?

[beccabell78]

Hi,

Until I can invest in Photoshop, I'm trying to get used to Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo. I had x2 but recently upgraded to x4.

Does anyone else use this? Know anything about it? Or where I can find good tutorials or plugins?

I am so lost :\

Thanks!

[oldwolf]

I use X2 and have X4. I also use LR3.

What did you need to know?

[beccabell78]

Well, I know next to nothing aside from contrast, brightness, saturation, etc.

Anyway, I'm looking to do something like the photos on this website: (which I just quickly googled to give you an idea of what I'm trying to achieve) cozyimpressionsphotography.com Lovely Ladies {Austin Baby & Toddler Photographer}

Here is a photo I took that looks very dull and flat. I want that bright dreamy look but have no idea how to get it.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1132748...47490641022018

How did you learn to use PSP?

Thanks

[oldwolf]

Converting PS tutorials over to PSP terminology.

Photoshop to Paint Shop Pro Term Dictionary


Looking at videos on youtube.

https://www.google.com/search?q=pain...w=1902&bih=891

Installing plug ins so I can tinker with them.

Welcome to optikVerve Labs - Home of virtualPhotographer

Topaz Labs - Video and Image Enhancement Software

Mostly just tinkering to see what worked, what I liked and using layers to pull in multiple effects.

[beccabell78]

Thank you for the helpful tips! I will check out all of these links.

[cirasj]

I also use Paint Shop Pro and have been using it for a number of years.

[Krusty79]

I got X2 for $25 and it does everything I need and more.

Here are some cool things you can do:
Paint Shop Pro Tips and Tutorials [ Photo Manipulation ]

This guy has some good tutorials:
Paint Shop Blend Modes and Mask Layer - YouTube