[gcaster51]

I am looking to purchase Adobe Photoshop, but there are so many different kinds it has me confused. Elements 4, Elements 5.0, CS2, CS3, CS3 extended, 7.0 etc. I want to spend around $150. Preferably one that can do action sequences.

[slipe]

You can probably forget about getting any version of Photoshop for $150 legally. Elements doesn’t come with Image Ready but there are some animation tools in the “save for web” area. Elements is a good program and in your price range. The latest version is 5.

If you are interested in animation I would suggest this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ULEAD-PHOTO-IMPA...QQcmdZViewItem Ulead sells Gif Animator 5 alone for $50 and it is included. Gif Animator 5 is the latest version but has been around a while. PhotoImpact 11 is one back but the latest version 12 isn’t that much improved.

Photoimpact is a good editor. It has two interfaces. One for advanced users and one for those not so advanced. It is reportedly a little less intimidating to get started with. Gif Animator 5 is well liked.