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E DI T I NG S OF T WA R E
Digital image manipulation can instantly
propel your best shots to a whole
new level, which is why the editing
process is as much a fundamental part
of photography today as it was in the
days of the darkroom. In this round-up
of the best budget-friendly editing suites,
we’re taking a look at everything from
the more basic, all the way up to the
multi-featured behemoths that house
a range of features designed to give you
full control of your edits.
Whether you want to add a touch ofsubtle contrast, go mono, merge your
shots for an HDR masterpiece or create
a complicated composite image with
multiple elements, there’s something
for you in this test. Each of our choices
slides under the £100 mark, so they’re
guaranteed to be a worthy investment.
AdobePhotoshopElements 2019 .................................£85............P126
AnthropicsLandscapePro3 Studio...............................£50............P127
CyberLinkPhotoDirector 10 ...........................................£64............P128
ON1 Photo RAW 2019....................................................$80............P129
Skylum Luminar 3 ...........................................................£65............P130
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan ......................£10 p/m.....P131
Serif Affinity Photo ..........................................................£49............P132TRYING AN EDIT
We used each software
package to complete an
edit, and assessed its
strengths and weaknesses.
Points were given for power
and creative freedom.CREATIVE TOOLS
The amount and range of tools on offer,
as well as filters and presets, influenced our decision. Those
which added extra power, as well as being intuitive to use,
were highly regarded. We also considered the overall quality
of the package.