![]() On the same computer and same drive using Lightroom 3, thumbnails appear instantly. When I clicked on a folder on my network drive, it took about 6 seconds for the thumbnails to appear, even in a folder with just two dozen images. That said, PSP is no Adobe Lightroom or Apple Aperture. Most of us have moved on to network storage drives which do not link into the Windows schema at all. ![]() I ended up preferring the Computer tab because the Collections tab is really just a different way to see these folders-it provides a quick way to see the Windows My Picture folder. Image organization in PaintShop Photo Pro X3-you can browse through images and edit tags. You can click on a tab to see the computer listing, which shows actual drive locations. The organizer works much like the one in Adobe Bridge in that you see “collections” or albums that are used to help you keep some photographic sanity. The X3 version is a dramatic upgrade in this sense. And, any photo management seemed like a minor afterthought. In the early days, there was no way to add metadata to images or even embed a copyright claim. Interestingly, PSP has not always understood this basic mechanic. There’s disk management and importing, editing and retouching, and then exporting. Every time you connect your camera, you’ll realize you are constantly going through the same steps over and over again. That said, if you want to skip the $700 purchase price, PSP is on the right track.įor those who shoot more than about 500 photos per month, it doesn’t take long to realize you need a workflow. A few performance problems and some slightly questionable editing capabilities puts PSP in the uncomfortable position of still being in the tall shadow of Adobe. Originally developed by a tiny company in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Paint Shop has grown up into a full-featured photo workflow tool with a built-in photo organizer that includes tagging options and fast previewing, an advanced image editor, and handy integration with Flickr and Facebook.įor $70, PaintShop Photo Pro X3 Ultimate is a smart addition to a virtual photo toolbox. ![]() For years, anyone serious about photography has viewed Corel Paint Shop Pro (PSP) as the low cost alternative to Adobe Photoshop.
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