Graphics+Activity+Three

Graphics Activity Three Original Image:  Edited Image (Picture 2 Life):  Edited Image (Picnik):  Discussion: For Graphics Activity Three, I chose to use Picture2Life and Picnik to edit an image from my College Graduation in 2009. Both programs were fun and simple to utilize in comparison to GIMP. For example, I could actually click on the "Add Border" tool in each program and it would add a border. However, when I click on various tools in GIMP, I am usually forced to start over because I perform an action in the program that I didn't want to do. I realize that Picture2Life and Picnik probably aren't the most robust image editors, but I liked how they were arranged and easy-to-use. Furthermore, I felt like there were numerous tools to edit and improve my image. There were also many ways to save the finished product - from downloading the image to a computer to sharing it with friends on a social networking website. I think that both programs were similar in their tool selection, interface, export capabilities, cost, and effects. However, it was difficult to explore Picnik which is one major difference (and setback) because the creators wanted you to upgrade to the Premium Version. It's amazing when a program, such as Picture2Life, is free with a plethora of tools and effects. Ultimately, I would utilize these programs in both my professional and personal life. I believe that I could edit images for my students or even create a collage or an animation. It wouldn't necessarily have to be pictures of the students, but it could be images about an animal or person that we are learning about in our lesson. Students could also easily use both of these programs to create projects within the classroom.

Add various effects or touch-ups to an image ||
 * **Criteria:** || **Picture2Life** || **Picnik**  ||
 * **Tool Selection ** || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Numerous Tools: Upload, Edit, Crop, Resize, Flip, Invert or Rotate an Image, Add Caption, Text, Border or a Shadow to an Image, Change the Brightness, Contrast, Color, Saturation or Hue, Add various effects to an image || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Numerous Tools: Upload, Edit, Crop, Resize or Rotate an Image, Add Text, Stickers, or a Border,Change the Exposure, Shadows, Contrast, Color or Saturation,
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Interface ** || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Simple and easy-to-use || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Simple and easy-to-use ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Speed ** || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Slow, Ten or more seconds to view the changes made to the image || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Quick, Seconds to view the changes made to an image ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Export ** || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Able to save the image in the program or download to a computer and save as a JPEG, May also save the image to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Photobucket, and Picasa, or you can send the picture through an e-mail || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Able to save the image in the program or download to a computer and save as a JPEG or PNG, May also save the image to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Photobucket, Send the picture through an e-mail or print it out ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Flash/HTML ** || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">HTML || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Flash ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Max. File Size ** || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">N/A || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">2640 (width) by 1980 (height) ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Max. Resolution ** || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">N/A || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">2640 (width) by 1980 (height) ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cost ** || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Free || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Free or Cost $24.95 for Premium Members ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Layers ** || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">No || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">No ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Effects ** || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a Collage, Collection or Animation, Upload and Edit an Image with Different Features in the Program, Share and Export an Image with Family and Friends || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a Collage, Print Pictures, Upload and Edit an Image with Different Features in the Program, Share and Export an Image with Family and Friends ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Killer Feature ** || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">I don't guess there were any KILLER features, but I enjoyed this program because it was easily accessible with the easy-to-use layout and simple features. || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">I also liked this program because it was quick and easy-to use. I think it would be much more enjoyable with a lot of KILLER features if I was a Premium Member! ||