New and Lost

[viva1angel]

I have never had a go at digi scrapping and thought i would have a go. i got a couple of free kits from 2 Peas But now dont know what to do with them, what programme do i need to use to do it?

Thanks
Emma

[hesjane]

Hi Emma

Welcome to the world of digi scrapping:wacko: :lol: I only started digi scrapping in January this year, but now love it and am becoming a bit of an addict!

I use Adobe Photoshop CS2 - but it is an expensive package. I wouldn't have had a clue without taking Bridget's fantastic online courses (which I found on here). Two hours in a chatroom with other newbies to digi every Tuesday and we were soon on our way. In fact I posted my first ever digi layout after only two lessons (and as I still love it, it can't have been too bad:lol: ) You can download a 30 day trial of this programme to see if you like it or not and the link is http://www.adobe.co.uk/products/tryadobe/main.html

I know others use Adobe Photoshop Elements - can't say what that's like, but you can also download a trial of that and the link is http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=40&platform=Windows

Hope this helps.....but if you are ever stuck on anything someone will also help you on this site.

[Little Possum]

Hi Emma - a great website to check is...

www.jenjen.typepad.com/digiscrap/

Jen's lovely and has all the kind of info you'd need to find your way around :)

[viva1angel]

Will PSP 8 work???

Thanks for all info :D

Emma

[flowergirl_jess]

To start you off all you need is a program that will support layers. I use photo shope elements 4. You can download a free trial version of that from the adobe website.

Alot of people have their own various opinions about what program to use, but basically it comes down to what program you feel comfortable with. But the basic principle is a program that would support layering.


There are tons of programs out there. This is a break down of some of them.

Learning curve .. how much of the program do you need to learn to get started, so difficult or easy. Time.. how long to take to learn it.. Cost.. well that is self explanitory.... Flexibility... well how much does the program offer. shadows, text, layering, photo editing etc..

Adobe Photoshop
Learning Curve High
Time High
Cost High
Flexibility High

Adobe PhotoShop Elements
Learning Curve Medium
Time Medium
Cost Low
Flexibility High

JASC Paint Shop Pro
Learning Curve Medium
Time Medium
Cost Medium
Flexibility High

Ulead PhotoImpact
Learning Curve Medium
Time Medium
Cost Medium
Flexibility High

Microsoft Digital Image Pro
Learning Curve Low
Time Low
Cost Medium
Flexibility Medium

Corel Draw
Learning Curve High
Time High
Cost High
Flexibility High

FotoFusion
Learning Curve Low
Time Low
Cost Low
Flexibility Low

CK Scrapbook Designer
Learning Curve Low
Time Low
Cost Low
Flexibility Low

HP Scrapbook Assistant
Learning Curve Low
Time Low
Cost Low
Flexibility Low

Ulead My Scrapbook
Learning Curve Low
Time Low
Cost Low
Flexibility Low

Hallmark Scrapbook Studio
Learning Curve Low
Time Low
Cost Low
Flexibility Low


hth..

[garnet_gal]

grief dont confuse her.... when i first started and that was only a few months ago i used photoshop elements 3.0 and i find it very handy for doing loads of different elements such as buttons wich u can get tutorials on u get tutorials for doing like basically anything really but theyt help you loads and if i were u id go and look at some on this website:http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/university/tutorials/tutorials.shtml#PS its rly good and if u want embellishmenst for them i just saved these pictures onto my pc 9well its not actually mine, itsmy dads but ya know) you can just go on here: http://www.pagesoftheheart.com/digitalscrapbook/ just click on the links on the left of the page when u get there to take you to soem embellishments (i ust right clicked n saved picture as cus u hav to pay for em):D hope that helps!! i always like to help a digiscrapper!!:D

[lindadragonfly]

Downloading freebies is one thing but right-clicking and saving so you don't have to pay isn't right and I would advise you NOT to do this!!!!!
Lin

[flowergirl_jess]

I wouldn't recomend the right clicking either. If you don't want to pay, there are tons and tons of freebies out there, they are easy enough to find. the right clicking to avoid to pay is more like stealing and i would NOT recomend that. These designers put in an awful lot of time, and their talent. I have tons of resources on my blog to lots of tutorials, downloads, designers etc.