cableguy Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I have never attempted any graphic work on the computer before but I have always had an interest in sports uniforms (which of course why I am here) and having seen the work you guys do in "photoshop" it has whet my desire to try it myself...my question is:What is the exact name of the software you use and what version is best? Also an aproximate cost would be appreciated and comments on ease of usage.thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskeraddict Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 If I were you, I'd go to adobe.com and get a free trial of Photoshop. That way you can decide which one you want and decide if you want to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRamsFan Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Photoshop is very expensive. Here is a good free alternatives:http://www.getpaint.net/index.htmland another alternative, for $45http://www.mediachance.com/pbrush/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Or you could get a full brand new edition of Paint Shop Pro for $99. And trust me, the difference between PSP and Photoshop is well... price about $550. Most people don't even come close to touching what photoshop or any graphics program can do. I've used Photoshop CS2 and still use PSP7 and except for a few filters, I'm still trying to figure out why Photoshop is all the hullaballoo. Oh wait the name! Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkaKrock5cent Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have never attempted any graphic work on the computer before but I have always had an interest in sports uniforms (which of course why I am here) and having seen the work you guys do in "photoshop" it has whet my desire to try it myself...my question is:What is the exact name of the software you use and what version is best? Also an aproximate cost would be appreciated and comments on ease of usage.thanks in advance if you have lime wire i here you just download it from there for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativelysain Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 if you have lime wire i here you just download it from there for free. ^Not a good idea. I would suggest doing the free trial, and if you feel like you want to do it for real, then look into buying the retail version. Follow me on twitter @jrsainGo Heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Or you could get a full brand new edition of Paint Shop Pro for $99. And trust me, the difference between PSP and Photoshop is well... price about $550. Most people don't even come close to touching what photoshop or any graphics program can do. I've used Photoshop CS2 and still use PSP7 and except for a few filters, I'm still trying to figure out why Photoshop is all the hullaballoo. Oh wait the name!Working with layers, ease of work with illustrator files, etc. plus the fact that photoshop is the industry standard. Having pro slapped on the end of a product's label just equates to the fact they charge for it. What professional uses PSP? Trust me, the money charged for photoshop is justified.With that said, most people on this board won't touch most of the capabilities of Photoshop. Then again, Illustrator is best suited for logo design. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have never attempted any graphic work on the computer before but I have always had an interest in sports uniforms (which of course why I am here) and having seen the work you guys do in "photoshop" it has whet my desire to try it myself...my question is:What is the exact name of the software you use and what version is best? Also an aproximate cost would be appreciated and comments on ease of usage.thanks in advance if you have lime wire i here you just download it from there for free.And there you have the reason it costs hundreds of dollars.Plus, it keeps the hacks out when it costs that much. Well...some of them at least. (not a dig at anyone here...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgie6543 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Photoshop is very expensive. Here is a good free alternatives:http://www.getpaint.net/index.htmland another alternative, for $45http://www.mediachance.com/pbrush/index.htmldon't forget The GIMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclopsis Joe Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have never attempted any graphic work on the computer before but I have always had an interest in sports uniforms (which of course why I am here) and having seen the work you guys do in "photoshop" it has whet my desire to try it myself...my question is:What is the exact name of the software you use and what version is best? Also an aproximate cost would be appreciated and comments on ease of usage.thanks in advance if you have lime wire i here you just download it from there for free."Doctor Grant says 'that's a very bad idea'!" I don't speak for democrats, democrats don't speak for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRamsFan Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Or you could get a full brand new edition of Paint Shop Pro for $99. And trust me, the difference between PSP and Photoshop is well... price about $550. Most people don't even come close to touching what photoshop or any graphics program can do. I've used Photoshop CS2 and still use PSP7 and except for a few filters, I'm still trying to figure out why Photoshop is all the hullaballoo. Oh wait the name!Working with layers, ease of work with illustrator files, etc. plus the fact that photoshop is the industry standard. Having pro slapped on the end of a product's label just equates to the fact they charge for it. What professional uses PSP? Trust me, the money charged for photoshop is justified.Unless you are a professional, getting paid for your work, I don't think the price is right. For non-professional purposes, there are plenty of programs, such as the ones I mentioned, which are more than sufficient, at a fraction of the cost.I am a professional web designer, and so I do have Photoshop, but it's an old one - version 5.5. Even then, I am using Image Ready for most of my stuff now because Photoshop's colors won't calibrate correctly with my new LCD monitor. For designing, I work in Real Draw Pro most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 ...Then again, Illustrator is best suited for logo design.illustrator may be more popular, but freehand is just as good if not better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumway Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 If you're a student you can find discounted prices on Photoshop. Also there is eBay.Adding onto this, last time I checked, you can get Photoshop for $285 with one of the student discounts through Gradware. Illustrator's cheaper, but I'm not sure of a price...InDesign runs around 200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkaKrock5cent Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 ok i'm a little mad because i just downloaded paint.net and i can't use victor templates so could some one help or is it not ment for that stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyb58 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 i got paaint shop pro 9 for free but i still use version 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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