[thelist] Simple/cheap Image manipulation program

[Abhay S. Kushwaha]

> 1 - load image from camera on computer,

This is done through the camera management software suite. Usually the
software that allows the camera to be connected to the PC makes the
camera storage appear as a removable drive -- all your client needs to
do is copy from there to the local hard disk. RTFM, eh? ;)

> 2 - crop image if needed,
> 3 - resize and save image in 3 sizes - in pixels, (400 wide, 110
>     wide, 50 high), keeping the proper proportions on all smaller
>     images.

I would assume that since your client is using a camera with capacity
to shoot 1200x1600 pixel images, it is a fairly decent model. Most
models come with a software CD that have image manipulation software
bundled along. You should advise your client to take a look and you
could probably take it up from there.

Otherwise, a friend of mine uses "Image Converter" that was gifted to
him (www.ggcomputer.com/icae.htm) but costs just under $30... He says
it allows him to do what he wants so it must be good enough.

ACDSee (for more than twice as much - $70 or thereabout) comes with a
basic image manipulation software as well. I have v2.42 and use it for
quick jobs. I am satisfied with it but the newer versions should have
better/more features. (http://www.acdsystems.com)

HTH
[abhay]