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Serif photo plus review7/27/2023 ![]() ![]() Then I sat and worked my way through the clear instructions using the provided photos and easily learned how to edit photos. I really enjoyed learning it though, as the tutorials in PhotoPlus 11 were such fun to try. I haven’t done much advanced photo editing in the past, and was slightly worried about learning how to use Serif PhotoPlus 11. To get all the tutorials, you need to purchase the DVD with the extras on it. You can start by learning just basic photo editing, and then progress to the more advanced functions by following the tutorials in the advanced projects category. There is also on screen help as you use the product. The user guide explains all the features in more depth. Serif PhotoPlus 11 also comes with a 189 page user guide. Photos are provided for use in the tutorials, so that you can try all the different features. The tutorials are what make this product so great to use. At one point, in one of the tutorials, I got a bit lost since there was an icon that it was referring to which was very similar on a different toolbar. However, it did specify the toolbar to look on, and I soon realized my mistake. You need to identify each toolbar to make it easier to follow the tutorials. There are similar icons on different toolbars. The different toolbars are a bit confusing to begin with. ![]() ![]() This helps you understand how to alter and edit the various parts of a photo. The tutorial that covers basic concepts is a necessary tutorial because it explains how a photo is structured, and explains the different layers that can make up a finished photo. This name is then referred to in the tutorials. It points out each toolbar and names them all. This is where the user guide is very useful. There are different types of toolbars, and once you are familiar with the names of each toolbar and the options on each, then it is easy to find your way around. The User Guide and on screen help, cover the method of turning a series of photos into animation. Animation is a really fun one to play with. There are other features not covered by tutorials. The tutorials are divided into five categories and cover just about all the features of the product… They make it fun to learn how to use all the functions of this product. They lead you step by step through the various features, and explain what happens when you change various settings of a photo. It could be daunting to use if it weren’t for the tutorials. Serif PhotoPlus 11 has a multitude of features. It was frustrating for a while, and almost spoiled what turned out to be a good experience with this product. I reinstalled the deleted printer and the printing still worked so I’m not too sure what happened there. I restarted PhotoPlus 11 and now it printed. I deleted my extra printer, and then the program crashed. Then I couldn’t get anything to print, not even the help section in the. With PhotoPlus 11, I had exactly the same problem when installing on my Vista machine. PhotoPlus 11 would not install and I got an error message stating that it “ will not install due to an existing unfulfilled system reboot request.” I had to apply the same registry edit that I had to apply for with PagePlus X2. I previously reviewed Serif PagePlus X2 and had problems installing it on my XP machine. To get the advanced tutorials, you need to purchase the PhotoPlus Studio Extras DVD. ![]() Serif PhotoPlus 11 can be downloaded from the website. There are about twenty tutorials in all, and twenty-five photos to experiment with. Even with this addition, it’s good value. There is a DVD with extra tutorials for advanced projects that you need to purchase if you want them. Price to Value (5 out of 5)Ĭonsidering that Serif PhotoPlus 11 comes with a range of tutorials that are fun and easy to follow, this package is very well priced. I really enjoyed learning to use Serif PhotoPlus 11. They allow you to try various aspects of photo editing. I printed out each tutorial, and then had a lot of fun working my way through the instructions and accomplishing the special effects. A variety of photos are also included for use in the tutorials. PhotoPlus 11 not only does everything you might want to do with a photo editor but it includes tutorials for many of the features as well. Photo editing covers a multitude of areas, and can have a long learning curve. I had previously had difficulties with a product from Serif that I didn’t enjoy using. I grew more concerned when I had problems installing it. Serif PhotoPlus 11 concerned me a little bit. Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Review: Photo Editing Software With a Budget-Friendly Price ![]()
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