Customer Reviews

Photo Explosion 2.0

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I have used the first version of this software for some time now. I recently received the new version 2.0 through the mail. I am quite happy with it! The application is still simple to use and easy to understand even for the novice.

It has some great features:

1. tons of text effects

2. over 1,200 frames and boarders

3. 600+ photo effects

4. the ability to clone

5. over 2,500 different photo projects

6. slide shows with music on your DVD player

7. Palm pilot software

I don't know anything about the rebate deal that someone complained about. I don't understand how that review helps anyone - talking about the rebate. But to each his own.

Listen, I have used this software on every single one of my photos in the past year. And I have gotten NOTHING but highest compliments on the photos. This is honest to God's truth!! I have a page on a very very popular website about dogs, and everyone has complimented the photos - everyone who has seen my page. So photo explosion and nova aren't THAT bad, huh?

You can do just about anything with your photos. I have had this for a year or more maybe - time flies when you are having fun. And it is every bit as fun as it was the day I bought it. What's more? I keep learning new things every time I use it. I use this to make calendars, labels, crafts, iron ons, make gag sheets like magazine covers, id name tags, body switches, the list is endless of what you can do in the project area.

As far as the photo part, WOW!! The list is endless there as well. You can morph, put stars (bright sparkling ones) bubbles, adjust transparencies, even put a very realistic spotlight on the picture and choose the colors of it. You can antique the photos, - make it part black and white / part color. I just LOVE Photo Explosion.

So, why do I give it four stars then? Not because it isn't incredible, but just in hopes that Photo Explosion will use that to put more props in. I am a prop lover. And there are a lot. But for a prop addict like myself, I want MORE!!!! LOL!

You know, I just don't like when people post reviews while they are emotional from ONE bad experience. I don't think that is fair to them. And I love this product. It really is worth it. Several people have asked where I make my pictures and I proudly tell them Photo Explosion. I came here to buy one for a friend in Scotland actually. And just had to make sure that you heard about the software and not about some resentful rebate confusion review. Have fun!!! You will LOVE IT! I promise!!!!!!

My recommendation is to avoid all Nova Development products if there is a rebate involved, or you think you might need to deal with customer service. This company does NOT pay rebates on time, if at all, and has some of the WORST customer service you will ever encounter. No Wonder, turns out they have an F grade with the BBB and are the subject of numerous complaints with the Attorney General's office. My advice: Avoid ANY products by Nova Developement at all costs.

If you are buying this for making alterations to your photos its not bad

But if you are like me and you want to burn your pics to a dvd slide show with music forget it. Tech support is rude too- on the bright side they are free (to my understanding) but perhaps thats why they are rude.

either way the program does not support mp4's (it does support mp3 and wav) what i tunes uses so you can forget music with your slideshow and then in order for your computer to support the program for burning you will have to remove whatever other program that is using your burner there is no flip flopping- a lot of work little reward

I thought it was excellent software. Very easy to use and great for whatever project you need to do.

I bought this for the fact it said I could made dvd type photos. I have searched every inch of this program and cannot find out how to do that. I feel I have now wasted my money on this.

If all you want is to 'fix up' a photo and print it,this will do you just fine. If you want to add a funky frame, or simple special effects, it's good. If you really want to get artistic, you need to keep looking. It's very good at doing the basic things, but you can't really expect to get sophisticated results. It is very easy to use, and does do a great job on refining brightness, contrast, etc.

This software is so easy to use. It doesn't have ALL of the uses that some software has but for the small time photo nut, this is perfect. It has a great array of frames. Very useful.

Great program for the beginner and advanced, very user friendly. Lots of options and choices. I highly reccomend it.