What Imaging Program Is Winning Your Heart?

     by Troy Segler, VP of Programs  August 2005

     It is my privilege to invite you to our August general meeting of the Oklahoma City Computer Club. We strive to bring you information that will make your computing experience most enjoyable. This month you will learn about the MS Digital Imaging Suite 10. The presentation will be conducted by Charlene Francis and J. P. Williams.
     These two persons have been volunteering in many ways to assist both newbies and those experienced in computing to gain confidence and knowledge through their efforts.
     MS Digital Image Suite 10 offers imaging technology that puts you in control of organizing, editing and enhancing your photos. A number of companies are in the business of providing imaging programs. Microsoft has graciously provided our club with a copy of their product. Charlene and J. P. will put the pieces together using their experiences with other programs.
     This suite consists of two programs: Digital Image Pro 10, which is the image editor, and a separate (but integrated) Digital Image Library, designed to help you organize your photos. The library allows you to search by keywords, dates, ratings and more to help you locate pictures you want from your collection of photos. The editor has advanced editing features such as Selection Tools, Smart Erase and the Blending Brush which helps you get professional editing results easily. When editing of your photos is finished, it is a simple process to automatically stitch together a panorama from multiple pictures, create prints or share your photos through e-mail on the Web.
     Charlene Francis is the SeniorNet* representative for Oklahoma City and the leader of the SeniorNet Users Group (SNUG). The SeniorNet group is affiliated with the Oklahoma City Computer Club.
       *SeniorNet is an International non-profit organization that has established and supported 240 plus Learning Centers since 1986. Their mission is to enhance the lives of older adults through their use of computers and the Internet, enabling them to share their knowledge and wisdom with other generations and with the world. Their by-line is “Bringing Wisdom to the Information Age.”
      J. P. became associated with the Computer Club of Oklahoma City over 10 years ago after retiring from Tinker. He has been a leader of several study groups. J. P. developed an interest in imaging long ago while working with family records and is the current Imaging study group leader. He is currently the Study Group leader of Imaging Plus. Members of the club have learned to respect his knowledge and approach to computing.
      We will begin the meeting at 7:00 PM on the 18th of August. Come to Suite 201 of the 3000 Center Building. A map is provided on our Website: www.ccokc.org .

Attendees on the third Thursday of July heard a very impressive presentation by Calvin Weeks regarding the sanctity of computer systems and methods used by computer bullies to create havoc on our machines. He said it is becoming easier for these persons to gain control of our computer.

Wishing you a good month, I am, Troy Segler.