1. Graphics Creation/Editing Software Evalution Fabian A. Blanco EDIT 5395 – Spring 2011

2. Adobe Photoshop CS5 Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 The GIMP 2.6 Options

3. Features Professional Grade Script and Plug-in Compatible Advanced Layer, Color, and Web Features Puppet Warp Tool Numerous tools available to manipulate all aspects of image Cost: $699 Adobe Photoshop CS5

4. Adobe Photoshop CS5

5. Features Many Automated Photoshop Tools Smart Tools (ex. Red-Eye Correction) Online Sharing Features Photo Collection Organizer Cost: $99 Adobe Photoshop Elements 9

6. Adobe Photoshop Elements 9

7. Features Open Source Software Many tools available in Adobe Photoshop Advanced Layer and Color Options Script and Plug-in Compatible Cost: Free The GIMP 2.6

8. The GIMP 2.6

9. Recommendation: The GIMP 2.6 Reasoning Free Can be used to see how students respond to the advanced tools Further evaluation can be done based on their response Recommendation