I just saw this while my boss is editing one of his pictures in the office to upload in Facebook. I found it really cool. It’s interface looks simple enough but it looks like it’s capable of heavy editing stuff. Let’s see how much can it enhance or rather assist my mediocre creativity skills.
It’s a 15MB software so it’s easy to install. And the best thing about it – it’s free! Be careful where you download it though. You wouldn’t want your machine installing additional spywares and shit.
Get it straight from: http://picasa.google.com/
Done installing!
1st reaction: It’s like an advanced Instagram and a significantly reduced version of Photoshop (even that is an understatement). Well, it has all these instant editing functions. And for most recreational users like me, this is more than enough. I’m sure you will enjoy this one.. At least I know someone who will. L
Sample editing: (Few clicks, here and there) I will post more if I get the chance, and the mood. You know how it is, these days if you read the few entries.
Raw image
Edited image
Here’s a link to a detailed review of the software – Picasa Digital Photo Software – Review and Rating
Description:
– Picasa scans your computer for pictures and organizes them into albums based on folders and dates.
– Monitor selected folders for new pictures (including network drives).
– Organize with virtual folders called Albums. Add keywords & search by keyword, caption, and album information.
– Remove red-eye, crop, rotate, one-click enhance, auto and manual tuning, add text, and retouch . All edits can be reversed.
– One-click effects: sharpen, B&W, sepia, warm, tint, film grain, soft focus, glow, saturation, etc.
– Export photos as Web pages, movies, collages, and posters; Create Gift CDs for sharing.
– Email pictures or share online with Google Web Albums, Blogger, YouTube, and Google Earth.
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