Digital cameras and digital imaging systems are hot this year. If you're thinking of giving digital imaging products as gifts this year, this guide can help you choose the right software and related graphical gifts for the special people in your life. Do you see yourself in any of the descriptions below? If so, use the handy "Email this page!" link on each of the top picks to send a hint to Santa!
Gifts for Aspiring Artists
Digital artists are not afraid of technology. They get excited about the possibilities when computers and software can be used together to express themselves in digital art. I've selected several creative software titles and related items which would make great gifts for any digital art enthusiast, whether professional or amateur.
Gifts for the Digital Darkroom
More and more photographers are turning to digital imaging, not only for photo corrections and enhancements, but for new and interesting ways of expanding their craft. Here's a selection of gifts that are sure to be an asset to any digital darkroom whether the recipient works with digital film or traditional film and scanner. Includes a mix of products for both serious and amateur photographers.
Gifts for Photo Fun-atics
Photo fun-atics love to use computers, software, and their personal photos together in fun and crafty projects with a personal touch. Here's a selection of gift ideas that would be ideal for anyone who enjoys working with family photos in new and creative ways.
Gifts for Web Designers
Web designers are constantly tuned into the latest Web technology. They design Web sites and create Web graphics for business or for pleasure. Whether you're shopping for someone who dabbles in Web design as a hobby, or is into serious Web publishing, this selection of web graphics software is sure to help them out.
Graphics Tablets
Also referred to as a digitizing tablet, graphics pad, or drawing tablet, a tablet is an alternate type of input device that can be used in place of, or in conjunction with, a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device. I don't know a single person who works with graphics software and wouldn't love to have one of these--they make a great gift for any graphics fanatic.
Photo Editing Software
Photo-editing software is the fastest growing consumer software category today. Store shelves and download sites are saturated with hundreds of graphics products, and the choices can be overwhelming. Some of these are highly specialized tools, but an all-purpose photo editor is the one tool that anyone who works with graphics should have. Here's help for finding the one that's right for YOU.
