What Program do you use ...

[suze]

I use CS3. Works wonderfully! I've only used CS2... so that's all I have to compare to.

[Paula]

I use CS3. I had only had it for less than a year when CS4 came out. LOL

[Paula]

To answer your questions:

What do you like or dislike about the program you use?
I don't dislike a thing about it!! =)) I can't believe I ever scrapped without it!

Why did you choose the program that you are currently using?
I started digi-scrapping with PSP X but when I switched over to Mac, I had to upgrade to PSE4 since they don't make PSP X for Mac and I didn't want to use a Windows emulator. When I upgraded to Leopard, PSE4 kept crashing on me, so I downloaded a free trial of CS3 and quickly fell in love!! Since my trial was going to end on my birthday, my DH surprised me with the serial numbers for the licensed version of it! =))

[scrappurple]

Wow .. this really helps. It is so interesting to see who uses what and why. I have been using CS3 for about a year and CS2 before that. I never used Elements, but I hear over and over that Element users don't want to switch to CS or above because it is to hard to use. I don't even know the differences, so it has been interesting to read why you all use the programs that you have.

So, another question ... how do you learn about the computer program you have? Do you buy tutorials? Learn from a friend? Learn on your own?

[sammi]

PSE 5

[HeatherKS]

I started scrapping last year with PSE5 and recently upgraded to PSE6 when I got the software with my Bamboo Fun tablet. I got an upgrade deal ($299) from Adobe last month so I just ordered CS4 last week. I can't wait to get it and see what all the fuss is about but after reading the responses I'm even more nervous about figuring it all out!

[FireWolf]

I'm using CS3 ATM, simply because I can't be bothered to do my yearly format yet and install CS4.

[Stacey42]

Thanks for the link Nikki. I thought I had seen something like that before but I coulnd't find it

[Brooke W]

I use PSE6 on my laptop. I got it because I could afford it,lol. I really do love it but I'm trying to learn CS 3 extended on the Mac, which I inherited from my Dad, otherwise I could've never afforded it.
The CS3 I've only tried to learn in earnest in the past week but I can tell I am really going to love it too.

[switchwiz]

I use PSPX2, I've been using it for years and still have lots to learn about it--but I might be getting CS4 soon, and I don't know how I'll get transitioned over to it

[nesser1981]

I have CS3 and I'm happy with it. Probably won't upgrade again until I actually start making money from it. LOL!

[4noisyboys]

I used PSE4 for 2 1/2 years. I decided to upgrade to CS4 a few weeks ago, and when I did, I had to completely wipe PSE4 off of my computer because of problems installing CS4. I've had to get used to CS4 quickly...and I'm moving around in it pretty well. There is just so much more I can do in there than I could in Elements...and I love how fast it is to install actions..and they all work in there!! I don't have to have anything specially made for elements. I know there is so much more that it can do than I know about...so it's going to be fun learning!

[EvaK]

I use both PSPXI and CS3 (and Illustrator CS2) for my designing. I started out many moons ago (making siggy tags and email stationery) using PSP7 and just fell in love with it. I started using CS2 a couple of years ago and then upgraded to CS3 right before CS4 came out. I almost always have both PSPXI and CS3 open at the same time and switch between the two. If I can't seem to get the effect I want in one then I go to the other. I do all of my previews in PSPXI.

[Leila]

Originally Posted by EvaK

I use both PSPXI and CS3 (and Illustrator CS2) for my designing. I started out many moons ago (making siggy tags and email stationery) using PSP7 and just fell in love with it. I started using CS2 a couple of years ago and then upgraded to CS3 right before CS4 came out. I almost always have both PSPXI and CS3 open at the same time and switch between the two. If I can't seem to get the effect I want in one then I go to the other. I do all of my previews in PSPXI.

Eva, did you upgrade to CS3 before or after CS4 was announced? If it was after, they'll upgrade you to CS4 for free.

[EvaK]

Originally Posted by Leila

Eva, did you upgrade to CS3 before or after CS4 was announced? If it was after, they'll upgrade you to CS4 for free.

I don't remember. LOL I did know that CS4 was coming out, but I am not sure if they had announced it yet or not. I will check into it. Thanks for the heads up.