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Adobe Photoshop CS2

If you work with digital photos for a living or as a serious hobby, then you need Adobe Photoshop CS2.

22/04/2005

Google SketchUp

Google SketchUp is a flexible, powerful app for quick 3D sketching on the fly, but professionals will want the US$500 version.

08/05/2006

Adobe Photoshop CS3

With its streamlined tools, enhanced nondestructive editing capabilities, and better performance, Adobe Photoshop CS3 will look very attractive to almost any user.

28/03/2007

Adobe Illustrator CS3

Though it remains an excellent vector drawing tool, there's not a lot in Adobe Illustrator CS3 to compel CS2 users to upgrade.

18/05/2007

Ulead PhotoImpact 10

For experimenting with image editing without learning esoteric jargon, this program is a delightful and inexpensive introduction.

27/04/2005

Photodex ProShow Gold

Photodex ProShow Gold is fast and deep, but it puts the focus on photos and video, not text.

20/02/2006

Reallusion CrazyTalk Pro 5

The latest version of facial animation program Crazy Talk is still freaking us out — in a good way.

18/03/2008

Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0

Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 adds even more power to an already top-flight image editor/organiser package. Equipped with a chic interface and a fantastic toolbox, Elements is the best choice for digital photographers who want to put their photo collection in order and share with others.

10/11/2005

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended

The professional's choice for image editing spawns Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended to appeal to select vertical markets, but it delivers mixed results.

28/03/2007

Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006 (Windows)

Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006 is an easy-to-use and powerful image editor with a great organiser.

21/09/2005

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