I just (somewhat inadvertently) upgraded from Picasa 3 to Picasa 3.9. And guess what? They've added two whole sections of image processing lifted right from Picnik.
I have to admit that I've always taken a basic approach with Picasa and manipulated my images rather than using a canned approach so I've been a bit at a loss why everyone bemoaned the demise of Picnik.
BUT! (Yes, that's a big but. Not to be confused with a big butt. Very important.)
The new tools have some sweet effects like Neon, Polaroid, HDR-ish, Posterize, and Pencil Sketch.
Pencil Sketch, people! I've been smitten with other bloggers use of Pencil Sketch (or something similar) and it just landed in my lap.
And Posterize and I are destined to have a happy relationship too.
I have a Netflix (Game of Thrones, Disk 5) waiting, but I just had to play a bit and show you why I'm tickled.
Pencil sketch with some color:
I love this soft pastel look. Just imagine what I can do with this once the new grand-daughter arrives!
And Posterize:
Not the best photo to show Posterize perhaps but much better than if I'd shown you the somewhat zombie-ish look of the Neon action. No bunny deserves that!
The one thing that blogger/users of Picasa 3 will immediately notice is a missing "Blog This" button. I can help with that!
Go to the Tools tab at the top of Picasa. Hit Configure Buttons. Double click Blog This--and might as well add Collage while you're at it. (Or single click and then Add. )
Presto! You're in business!
I admit that it's fun to have some new options in photo-editing.
I have to admit that I've always taken a basic approach with Picasa and manipulated my images rather than using a canned approach so I've been a bit at a loss why everyone bemoaned the demise of Picnik.
BUT! (Yes, that's a big but. Not to be confused with a big butt. Very important.)
The new tools have some sweet effects like Neon, Polaroid, HDR-ish, Posterize, and Pencil Sketch.
Pencil Sketch, people! I've been smitten with other bloggers use of Pencil Sketch (or something similar) and it just landed in my lap.
And Posterize and I are destined to have a happy relationship too.
I have a Netflix (Game of Thrones, Disk 5) waiting, but I just had to play a bit and show you why I'm tickled.
Straight out of the camera:
Pencil Sketch:
Pencil sketch with some color:
I love this soft pastel look. Just imagine what I can do with this once the new grand-daughter arrives!
And Posterize:
Not the best photo to show Posterize perhaps but much better than if I'd shown you the somewhat zombie-ish look of the Neon action. No bunny deserves that!
The one thing that blogger/users of Picasa 3 will immediately notice is a missing "Blog This" button. I can help with that!
Go to the Tools tab at the top of Picasa. Hit Configure Buttons. Double click Blog This--and might as well add Collage while you're at it. (Or single click and then Add. )
Presto! You're in business!
I admit that it's fun to have some new options in photo-editing.
Enjoy!
The photo editing is fun, but a new grand-daughter is divine! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I am living in the dark ages, I never heard of any of this stuff.. I just cross my fingers and hope for the best. But very cool, with the pencil work! New Grand daughter, You lucky dog! I hope she lives ever so close so that you can spoil and love her to bits... every day.
ReplyDeleteVery fun... reminds me of befunky.com a little.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to a granddaughter on the way!! Hope all is well your way:) We are fluctuating between winter and spring. The daffodils are up and ever so cheery even when it's gray outside.
Thanks for leaving such a sweet comment on my Fresh Produce dress. I wanted to stop by here and see what you had been up to and I can see you have been busy photo editing. So fun isn't it? I was sad when I knew picnik was going away but I have found a new friend in PicMonkey. I only wish they would store my photos too but I like the editing tools well enough that I am okay with it even if they don't.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great weekend.
pam
Just stumbled across your blog and this post. I'm new at this and there's so much to learn. Thanks for the tip!
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