Mel Brackstone

Cool ,I sure need it …That’s a beautiful and original idea …

I don’t need it but I’m up for helping you judge

Oh.. I have photoshop…and although I would love it… I know that there are some others who deserve it so much more.. This is a wonderful idea!!

a generous gesture

just logging in to say that’s a wonderful idea … i have photoshop, one day i’ll figure out how to use more than .0002% of it, but i think its a wonderful thing you’re doing.

Thats nice of you Mel. Already have PS3 and LR.

I can say Paint Shop Pro that it is a good program. Very user friendly. I have used it at work for Web development. That said I do not know how similar Photo XI version is.

Well done Mel. Very generous. Lucky for whoever wins them.

Oh cool Mel and very generous!

Robin, both these are PC versions….sorry, I’ll put that in the text. I believe you can run PC proggies on mac now can’t you?

Thanks Shazza, you’re in :)

i am in the same situation i have a mac as robin

Paint Shop doesn’t come in a mac version, to run it you’d need to have Leopard and dual install windows, or for an earlier OS you’d need to download boot camp and do the same. I’d not recommend running a power hungry program like an image editor in an emulator, that’d be painful!

Very generous, Mel. PSP is a great program, I found it did some things a lot better than photoshop, and it’s easier to use. Less bells and whistles perhaps, but I bet 99% of people don’t use 99% of photoshop’s capabilities anyhow! (I enjoy making up statistics)

doesn’t mean i can’t go for you never know when you’ll get a pc

Very generous, but don’t need it, will be interesting to see who pops up with a need. Would be happy to help judge too if you need a hand.

Thanks for that info Steven, I have heard its as good as or even better than photoshop for some things, and yes, very few people use the full capabilities of any of the programs they use.

Thanks David! You’re in!

good luck guys however corel is not for me… thanks

Wow!! That is a very nice thing you are doing. I could say I am very needy, but I would feel quilty. Good luck with this.

I have older versions of PSP (7-10) ... I have used PSP for about 12 years now … all the way back to Windows 3.11 .. man I’m old … I have looked at the new version .. just haven’t been able to buy it yet … but I can make do with the older ones for now …

Best of luck to all who enter …

What a kind person you are Mel …

My mum uses it most of the time (despite my best efforts to convert her) and sings it’s praises.

I definitely don’t NEED it …. and don’t feel qualified to judge, so I shall once again applaud your gesture Mel and sit back and wait to congratulate the winners!! :)

I have it but don’t use it, but very generous offer of you to make.

HI Mel!
Very generous :) ...My daughter are in desperat need for an easy to use photo edit software for windows….she hate that butchers knife ;)

Very nice of you to do this Mel.

Hmmmm, is this another “Primary” contest….LOL Very nice of you to do this Mel, I’m sure
there’s someone here who could use a good editor, so anyway you look at it, it’s a good gesture on your part, good luck folks.

If it is pc u can’t use it on a mac i have a mac and u would have to have a pc this is awesome of u doing this well done in getting them as a prize

Far out mate gee i really could do with that but i guess im a bit late i have a pc wow i will swap it for a box of chocolates that i got for chrissy and NOT allowed to eat maybe i should check out that sight

WOW what a great idea Mel way to go everyone!!! show us your works :)

You certainly deserve a gold star!

FOR ALL YOU MACOPHILES (of which I am one)

Yes – certain macs can run PC programmes
They need to be the latest versions with an Intel chip (eg latest iMacs, MacBookPro, MacBook, MacPro etc)

They will need to be booted up with “Bootcamp” to run with installed windows (eg would recommend XP vs VISTA due to difficulty with drivers etc especially with printers and scanners)
OR concurrently with a programme called parallels http://www.parallels.com/en/landingpage/dskd10_4/?gclid=CMWVjpCx6JACFQUBiQodgDEzQA)

Codeweavers “Crossover mac” doesn’t seem to support this programme at this stage…

For those with older macs using PowerPC chips – sorry!

:-)

I’m heading that way myself, I think Ashley…..thanks for the info.

Mel, this is a terrific thing you’re offering! I really need an editor, however a friend has offered Photoshop, with lessons, so I would feel greedy jumping onto this offer! Good on you for sharing your goodies! Can we all look at the submissions later??? And the winners? (I love a comp, even if I’m not in it lol)

Any entries will be here for all to see, Denzil :)

Good onya Mel! Very generous….I have Adobe CS2 suite so won’t partake but am definitely interested to see what people come up with! :)

Oh bugger… then I suppose CS3 counts as a good editing program eh? Oh well – good luck to all who enter

What a fabulous idea and very generous of you Mel. Good luck to all of those that enter (as I actually have Paint Shop Pro XI myself – I shan’t be entering)

Mel this is very generous of you to think of us…Thanks! Sorry I need all the help I can get but i run a mac

Glorious offer. I use PSP 9 and although I also have Photoshop (both versions) PSP gets it all done quicker, simpler, and (imho) better.

I’m moving to Mac soon but will be running either bootthingy or VMWARE – just so I can continue to use Paintshop Pro. If ONLY they’d get out a MAC version!

I wont enter :

a) because I probably couldnt win
b) because I don’t need XI (though I’d love it)
c) because there are lots out there who are getting by with good but more limited tools who deserve it more.

A wonderful gift for the new year – you’re great Mel.

Well I guess I will enter a photo .. can’t hurt .. at the very least it will get my poor pic some more attention .. it is so lonely at the bottom of the view count pile … LOL …

I think with the newer version of PSP I would be able to better enhance this image … thanks …

Oops … try again …

http://www.redbubble.com/people/serenedreams/art/400639-4-rosebud-dancer

Jocelyn Hyers

Great Jocelyn, thanks for kicking it off with the first upload :)

Great offer Mel but I also dont need it I got PSP6 and 9 also PS and corel drawI only use it now and again

I would love to have a pro porgramme as i do not have one yet. Do I upload the most crap picture I have, to show you my need??(s) And sorry to sound daft, how do i upload a pic on a comment?

ooops sorry re read the top in which you explain the upload bit, i will try and decipher it when I get home.

Hopefully this works otherwise forget it.

Yes I do need it, it would be nice.

Good on you Jaffa and Nathan.

What happens when you don’t have the ability yet to upload photos or have photoshop – I’d dearly love it (and dream of it) but can’t afford it. :( If I could I’d upload lots!
Very generous of you

Write a story on why you can’t upload, earthangel, that might swing it in your favour :)

Are you wanting me to post my “best” photo that I can get from now till Feb. 29? What kind of picture are you looking for?
I only have the GIMP (it’s free) as I’m still a student and canot afford expensive software.
And I agree with previous commenters, this is very generous of you, I appreciate it!

I want you to post a photo, Isaac, that shows you’re creative.

Doesnt seem to be working…?what am I doing wrong..?

http://www.redbubble.com/people/muse/art/400974-4-slumber!

This would be great! Thank you for your generosity, and good luck to all who enter!

Let’s see if that works…

It’s worth a shot. Good luck everyone.

Ok, thanks Stephanie, I found out where my directions were wrong, so I’ll change that in the text up there ^

I’ll try this again. Thought that the pictures were being posted for only the creator of the topic to see.

I dont have any programmes but would love one though.!.creative pic huh.ok..here goes..what a wonderful offer and I cant pass it up.. So very kind of you_{! Good luck everyone}!

Mel, thank you for this amazing oportunity! Yet, im a foreigner and I use Photoshop CS3, but for some reason rarely on photos..
Would you mind me taking advantage of this post for promoting my art ?? pweety pleez ^_
‘http://images-3.redbubble.com/rbimages/mybubble_work_main_view/Melbourne_first_week.jpg’

if i had any idea whats an exclamation mark i would have gotten away with it… but nooo…... hahaha :) GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

This is an exclamation mark, Ori ! Here’s a couple more!!! :)

lol silly me :P thanks again Mel !!!!

James Luccarda

He’s looking you in the eye Mel and saying please oh pretty please give my dad some new software to make me look pretty lol!!!!!

hey Mel
have tried with programs I have to make this better, but it still lacks something
Paul

hi mel, i’ve been working with a pretty basic camera and have managed to come up with some pretty decent images, but paintshop would come in pretty good to play around with the not so good ones.

Ok Mel.. here is my photo.. im givin it a go.. I just brought my very first dslr (actually slr of any description) which took for absolutely ever and while im not complaining… im still trying to edit things with picassa…sad as it sounds… im still having a blast along the way though and learning new things everyday… cheers..

“http://www.redbubble.com/people/kaylenelise/art/710701-2-hold-my-hand”

I would love to get the pair of pants out of the corner of this picture. I don’t have a program advanced enough. thanks for offering give-away!

Pretty pretty please… I know i could do so much more with better software ….

I take all my photos with my mobile phone, ive never sold anything (yet), am i sounding like a hard luck story?... i could do with all the help i could get

Hey that works! Thanks Mel…

so who won?

Cheryl

Thanks Mel! Good deed you did there. :-D

Cheryl

Great idea Mel! I dont need paintshop XI as I have had Paintshop Pro Photo x2 for a few months now .Good luck to all trying for it as its a great program though a different version to mine! I expect it is still compatible with a lot of plugins if the user wants to extend effects and have them too as I have !