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Mr. Malik
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p.1 #1 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

So I am thinking of pickign this up to create collages and albums and different types of layouts for photobooks. I was wondering if anyone has used it, or is using it as a part of their workflow?

I am open to suggestions for any alternative software that are just as good if not better.

I would like to know your experience with this software please.

Cheers.

Nov 19, 2009 at 03:57 PM

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p.1 #2 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I just got mine, can't speak from experience with it yet, but this program is very powerful for designing layouts.

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:06 PM

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p.1 #3 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I've had it for a few years, the only reason I still have an old PC laying around is so I can use it for designs. Very solid, very user friendly... I recommend it.

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:32 PM

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p.1 #4 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

Search is your friend.

Fotofusion thread: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/751997/

Album design programs: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/745310/
(with links to more)

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:41 PM

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p.1 #5 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

Thanks Linda...

I actually typed Fotofusion in the search box and it did not populate any results....

So i created this thread.

Thanks for the links.

Cheers.

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:49 PM

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p.1 #6 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I have it. Using it to create a collage for my son's 1st birthday party. Using the auto collage feature saved me some serious time.

Nov 19, 2009 at 05:01 PM

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p.1 #7 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I like it, that said, I'm fairly certain there are better options for a "professional" designer. It just so happens that I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night, though...

Nov 19, 2009 at 06:31 PM

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p.1 #8 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I really wish I could use this. I was about to purchase it, but realized that it only works with Windows (at least as far as I know). I WISH there was something like this for Mac as I rather do everything in PS CS3 manually than use Windows.

(Never found time to learn inDesign - noobish of me)

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:05 PM

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p.1 #9 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

Saad, it's well worth it to pickup a cheap PC just to use FF. Damn good program that can do practically everything you would want to do with an album designer.

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:28 PM

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p.1 #10 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

i have been using fotofusion since is came out - love the program = there is just not much it can't do - if you know how.

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:29 PM

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p.1 #11 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

Which version are you guys using? Looks like the middle version does nearly everything the top of the line version does. Any reason to pay the $300 for the extreme version?

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:44 PM

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p.1 #12 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I don't remember the differences, exactly, but it had to do with file output size. I don't think you can output 2 page spreads with the middle version. There are some other differences, but as I remember, that was the big one for me.

Nov 19, 2009 at 08:06 PM

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p.1 #13 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

The full version allows you to work on and export an entire project (album), while the middle version is page-by-page. There are also some differences with output size and formats but for me the ability to work on the whole album at the same time is a must.

I've downloaded the trial and am itchin to buy it. It does seem good. Can anyone comment about how well it interfaces with graphistudio albums? Thanks.

Nov 19, 2009 at 08:37 PM

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p.1 #14 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

actually after you get the hang of it, fotofusion really kicks but. you never get the same thing twice and you can easily put in borders etc.

Doug

Nov 19, 2009 at 09:06 PM

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p.1 #15 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I've been using it for about a year now. It's extremely userfriendly and fast, yet allows you to create classic/simple to more complex designs.

Nov 19, 2009 at 09:27 PM

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p.1 #16 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I think I have to pick this up now for sure.

Thanks everyone for the feedback.

Nov 19, 2009 at 09:28 PM

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p.1 #17 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I have the extreme version and I can crank out a 40 spread album in under 10 hours. I just did a 15 spread album in 3 hours actually. I wouldn't buy any other album software.

Nov 19, 2009 at 10:55 PM

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p.1 #18 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

YES, Fotofusion is the bomb. I have used it for years and would not use anything else. Get the Extreme Edition - totally worth every dime.
Steve

Nov 19, 2009 at 11:01 PM

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p.1 #19 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

Yup.

Word.

+1.

Nov 19, 2009 at 11:06 PM

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p.1 #20 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I have the extreme version. I don't remember exactly what the limitation with the middle version was that made it useless but there was one. Maybe it was the spread size.

Oh and the dude who said 10 hours for 40 spread album was obviously including things like picking the images and maybe even some adjusting... otherwise if you already know what you're gonna do the spreads are superfast to put together.

Nov 19, 2009 at 11:25 PM

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p.1 #21 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

From their website:

Mac support
Mac owners are reporting great results running our software on their Intel-based Macs with the help of either VMWare or Parallels. These are two inexpensive third-party tools that enable Windows applications to run on Intel-based Macs.

The software performs just as fast as on a Mac system, and it appears as "just another window on the Mac desktop" (you can run our software and native Mac apps at the same time).

Nov 19, 2009 at 11:40 PM

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p.1 #22 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I use it - Indesign just looked too complicated when i started messing around with it when I first started. Fotofusion does everything i need quickly. I also layout blog posts in it.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:33 PM

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p.1 #23 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I have used it and it's ok recently I have started using photojunction remix and really like it. Free now as well. Just throwing out another option

Greg

Nov 20, 2009 at 05:46 PM

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p.1 #24 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

biggkat wrote:
From their website:

Mac support
Mac owners are reporting great results running our software on their Intel-based Macs with the help of either VMWare or Parallels. These are two inexpensive third-party tools that enable Windows applications to run on Intel-based Macs.

The software performs just as fast as on a Mac system, and it appears as "just another window on the Mac desktop" (you can run our software and native Mac apps at the same time).

yeah, I was going to ask why people don't know about this. I saw the fotofusion demonstrated 2 weeks ago on a mac and it was just the same. all you need is to use parallel.

Nov 20, 2009 at 06:19 PM

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p.1 #25 · Lumapix Fotofusion Anyone?

I've used it for a few years. I've done more albums this year than any in the past. My couples like it. Other photographers...well...

http://www.celebrationfocus.com/album_samples/2007-DHWA/DHWA-1.html

I seem to be getting more couples on their second time around...

As far as posed pictures....they pick 'em...that's what they want.

Nov 20, 2009 at 07:40 PM


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