Editing Photos

[Caladon]

Can someone recommend any professional-ish image editing software? I am specifically trying to morph peoples faces onto well known images (for example... http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/r/1/bu sh_gollum.jpg ) for a work presentation, though not animated morphing... just a static image. Thanks, Cal

[ACtheTROLL]

Photoshop is the king ($640)..
Paintshop pro is almost as good and just 25% of the price
(you can d/l a 30 day trial)
http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?c=Conte nt_C1&cid=1150905725000&lc=en&pagename=uk/Layo ut&trkid=ukgoogjascq406

The gimp isn't as good as psp .... but it's free (www.gimp.org)

photoshop elements is good and cheap but basic ($99)

.... but it depends on your skill level

your example looks easy enough ... but it still requires a reasonable level of skill to do something like this (and a decent package).

You will see amazing examples of artwork done with windows paint ... or a sharp stick ... but these guys are incredibly talented ... and probably walk on water also

Adobe Photoshop is expensive ($640) is a very steep learning curve ...

From your question I assume you aren't a graphic designer ... so don't try to run ... PSP or the gimp are probably worth considering - if only because you can try them for free.

Photoshop Album Starter Edition is also free - but basic
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopalbum/s tarter.html

[MTIH1992]

You Can also get a crack for photoshop CS2 from all good Torrent Websites.

[boobesque]

how dare you. do you not realise that billion dollar companies like adobe need that extra $640?

[Caladon]

thats true... will send them a cheque dated 1st of May... 3001!