Photodirector 11 - beta and free offer

**Bill_R** · 06-06-2011, 06:23 AM

Has anyone tried this yet? What are your thoughts?

For those that aren't aware if tou try the beta before June 20 and provide feedback then you get thr rleased version for free (RRP $99). PhotoDirector 2011 Beta Version ? Professional Quality Photo Editing Software

I can't say I'm overly impressed by it but YMMV. It's worth a try.

fccwpe · 06-13-2011, 06:49 AM

I loaded it and liked it, but the day after I loaded it it crashed. I found that I liked the ease of use of the controls so much that I decided to revert my computer back to factory defaults just so I could use the program again. I loaded it and uploaded all my photos. It worked for a day and crashed again.

Nice program, but prone to crashing.

bobmaxja · 06-13-2011, 07:36 AM

I am using it for more that a week, no crashe. like it very much. I am using Windows 7

Corros · 06-19-2011, 05:10 AM

I tried it for a couple of days, but I don't want to pay for this basic type of software. It has to less options and no difference from free software.

Corros' Photo Blog: Cyberlink Photodirector beta

rawr · 06-19-2011, 04:10 PM

I have tried it too. It works OK and is quite pleasantly fast, but it is limited in what it can do. My main issue with the software is that it also adds nothing new/useful/powerful to the table over the commercial and freeware software I already use - DCU4, LR, Elements, DXO, Faststone, Hugin etc.

It's interesting to see that it's interface is a total clone of Lightroom's. Adobe probably won't be amused.

Corros · 06-20-2011, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by rawr

I have tried it too. It works OK and is quite pleasantly fast, but it is limited in what it can do. My main issue with the software is that it also adds nothing new/useful/powerful to the table over the commercial and freeware software I already use - DCU4, LR, Elements, DXO, Faststone, Hugin etc.

It's interesting to see that it's interface is a total clone of Lightroom's. Adobe probably won't be amused.

I think Cyberlink will start in this business. And I don't think it's a bad start, but the software has nothing new. But for the price, it's a great piece of non-destructive RAW conversion. That's new about it!

Sekul · 06-20-2011, 06:34 AM

Tried last week.
I think is just fine, too similar to lightroom if you ask me.

With my k-r, the PEF file looks underexposed and the colors were dull, but using DNG (from camera) the exposure is just right and the color seems to be a little more saturated

hueseo · 06-22-2011, 07:52 PM

why i can't install it on OS win 7, pls help me

photolady95 · 06-22-2011, 08:44 PM

I had it installed on my windows 7 64bit, no problems til I tried using it and then tried to save my work. It said I needed to pay or close the program. I closed it, and uninstalled it.

**Bill_R** · 06-22-2011, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by photolady

I had it installed on my windows 7 64bit, no problems til I tried using it and then tried to save my work. It said I needed to pay or close the program. I closed it, and uninstalled it.

Possibly because the trial ate is up. Ended on 20th.

photolady95 · 06-22-2011, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by Bill_R

Possibly because the trial ate is up. Ended on 20th.

Nope. I downloaded it the same day you put the link up. Installed it, and started using it, went to save my work at the same time I was using it on the same day. That's when it said I had to buy it to save my work.

This isn't the first Beta software I have used.

**Bill_R** · 06-22-2011, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by photolady

Nope. I downloaded it the same day you put the link up. Installed it, and started using it, went to save my work at the same time I was using it on the same day. That's when it said I had to buy it to save my work.

.

Odd. Must be a different build or a trial instead of the same beta. I have no option to save but easily export the adjusted photo. Have had prompts to backup the database of adjustments but that's all. Possibly they implemented that in a later build to use as a "trial".

fccwpe · 06-29-2011, 06:48 AM

I got the email this morning with my free official download and key. I will check it out this evening

**Bill_R** · 06-29-2011, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by fccwpe

I got the email this morning with my free official download and key. I will check it out this evening

ditto. I just installed it and can't see any changes. I think a few bugs have been fixed.
Installation of RTM offers to uninstall the beta and preserves everything you had there which is good. There is now a support forum.
I've noticed that if you purchase the 2011 version you get a free uograde to the 2012 version so that must be in the making.

06-06-2011, 06:23 AM	#1
Bill_R Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 262	Photodirector 11 - beta and free offer Has anyone tried this yet? What are your thoughts? For those that aren't aware if tou try the beta before June 20 and provide feedback then you get thr rleased version for free (RRP $99). PhotoDirector 2011 Beta Version ? Professional Quality Photo Editing Software I can't say I'm overly impressed by it but YMMV. It's worth a try.

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06-13-2011, 06:49 AM	#2
fccwpe Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perris, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 380	I loaded it and liked it, but the day after I loaded it it crashed. I found that I liked the ease of use of the controls so much that I decided to revert my computer back to factory defaults just so I could use the program again. I loaded it and uploaded all my photos. It worked for a day and crashed again. Nice program, but prone to crashing.

06-13-2011, 07:36 AM	#3
bobmaxja Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,170	I am using it for more that a week, no crashe. like it very much. I am using Windows 7

06-19-2011, 05:10 AM	#4
Corros Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gouda, Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 165	I tried it for a couple of days, but I don't want to pay for this basic type of software. It has to less options and no difference from free software. Corros' Photo Blog: Cyberlink Photodirector beta

06-19-2011, 04:10 PM	#5
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	I have tried it too. It works OK and is quite pleasantly fast, but it is limited in what it can do. My main issue with the software is that it also adds nothing new/useful/powerful to the table over the commercial and freeware software I already use - DCU4, LR, Elements, DXO, Faststone, Hugin etc. It's interesting to see that it's interface is a total clone of Lightroom's. Adobe probably won't be amused.

06-20-2011, 02:53 AM	#6
Corros Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gouda, Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 165	Originally posted by rawr I have tried it too. It works OK and is quite pleasantly fast, but it is limited in what it can do. My main issue with the software is that it also adds nothing new/useful/powerful to the table over the commercial and freeware software I already use - DCU4, LR, Elements, DXO, Faststone, Hugin etc. It's interesting to see that it's interface is a total clone of Lightroom's. Adobe probably won't be amused. I think Cyberlink will start in this business. And I don't think it's a bad start, but the software has nothing new. But for the price, it's a great piece of non-destructive RAW conversion. That's new about it!

06-20-2011, 06:34 AM	#7
Sekul Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 102	Tried last week. I think is just fine, too similar to lightroom if you ask me. With my k-r, the PEF file looks underexposed and the colors were dull, but using DNG (from camera) the exposure is just right and the color seems to be a little more saturated

06-22-2011, 07:52 PM	#8
hueseo Guest	why i can't install it on OS win 7, pls help me

06-22-2011, 08:44 PM	#9
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,721	I had it installed on my windows 7 64bit, no problems til I tried using it and then tried to save my work. It said I needed to pay or close the program. I closed it, and uninstalled it.

06-22-2011, 09:47 PM	#10
Bill_R Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 262 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady I had it installed on my windows 7 64bit, no problems til I tried using it and then tried to save my work. It said I needed to pay or close the program. I closed it, and uninstalled it. Possibly because the trial ate is up. Ended on 20th.

06-22-2011, 10:32 PM	#11
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,721	Originally posted by Bill_R Possibly because the trial ate is up. Ended on 20th. Nope. I downloaded it the same day you put the link up. Installed it, and started using it, went to save my work at the same time I was using it on the same day. That's when it said I had to buy it to save my work. This isn't the first Beta software I have used.

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06-22-2011, 11:42 PM	#12
Bill_R Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 262 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady Nope. I downloaded it the same day you put the link up. Installed it, and started using it, went to save my work at the same time I was using it on the same day. That's when it said I had to buy it to save my work. . Odd. Must be a different build or a trial instead of the same beta. I have no option to save but easily export the adjusted photo. Have had prompts to backup the database of adjustments but that's all. Possibly they implemented that in a later build to use as a "trial".

06-29-2011, 06:48 AM	#13
fccwpe Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perris, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 380	I got the email this morning with my free official download and key. I will check it out this evening

06-29-2011, 05:33 PM	#14
Bill_R Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 262 Original Poster	Originally posted by fccwpe I got the email this morning with my free official download and key. I will check it out this evening ditto. I just installed it and can't see any changes. I think a few bugs have been fixed. Installation of RTM offers to uninstall the beta and preserves everything you had there which is good. There is now a support forum. I've noticed that if you purchase the 2011 version you get a free uograde to the 2012 version so that must be in the making.