There are several preset effects to apply to a static image. This full-fledged animation program certainly increases the value of the product. The Learning Curve Of course what counts the most in photo editing the final results that you personally can attain. The clean interface allows quick results without learning all the details of every tool settings. The somewhat cryptic icons are identified by a popup tooltip.
More detailed information appears in the status bar at the bottom of the screen.
The help menu provides step by step instructions to completing a task. I was surprised by the weight of the box when it arrived. It has become a rare event to receive not one but TWO printed manuals. The 100 page Getting Starting Guide provides tutorials for all the essential projects you might want to create with Paint Shop Pro. The casual user need not read the Reference Manual.