Looking for some graphics software

[ICIT2LOL]

Have had a look at Paint Net and Gimp but am not sure if they will do what I want to do.

I haven't had much to do with graphics per se' and haven't got a really decent GPU and I don't mind a paid for app as long as it isn't going to break the bank.

So any suggestions please?

 

[seavixen32]

If you want a freebie you might want to consider Google's Picasa: Picasa

If you don't mind paying, Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 would fit the bill. Obviously, it's not as powerful as its big brother, Photoshop CS5, but it's a hell of a lot cheaper.

http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

Corel's Paintshop Pro is another option.

http://www.corel.com/corel/product/...038&segid=5900044&storeKey=us&languageCode=en

You can download trials of Photoshop and Paintshop Pro allowing you to try before you buy.

 

[Arc]

Exactly what you want to do , John ? There are many a programs based on your requirements.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Thanks Andrew and Arc I am just starting to get an interest in doing some of the fancier stuff as in the sigs and also retouching photos.

The latter I have done some simple stuff in the past with photos mainly and feel like I would like to move on a bit. I have Picasa and I haven't really done much with it except as I said photos.

I have done quite a bit of water colour painting in the past ie paintings that reflect precisely the object, person, or scene in question. But this "electronic" method offers a bit of a challenge and results that I find appealing.

Anyway I might try out those two paid for and see what I can do with them and any others that you might suggest.

 

[MilesAhead]

Gimp can do just about anything PS can do. It's a matter of learning to use it. The UI feels a bit different to Windows users. But it's very powerful. I messed with it a bit myself. But I really don't have a need for heavy graphics editing. The stuff I want to do I can do with Paint.NET. But if I had occasion to use it more and I wanted to use free software, I'd go with Gimp.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ok Miles I'll give that a go as well might as well try the lot and it's free eh?

 

[Arc]

Yes, John! GIMP is absolutely free. Almost as powerful as photoshop is, and a huge lot of professionals use gimp only. Miles said it right that you are to practice a bit. Moreover, if anything troubles , we all are here...our gfx team .

So go ahead, and amaze as

 

[kado897]

you might like to have a look at ChasysDraw. It's free.

 

[MilesAhead]

Ok Miles I'll give that a go as well might as well try the lot and it's free eh?

Yup. Plus it's my understanding you can use many PS plugins with it. It's been a few years since I checked it out. Also once you learn it, if you ever do Linux you'll know that graphics app already.

 

[Katherinez212]

You have a lot of option to do like Corel's Paint shop Pro or you can download trial of diifferent softwares.
Thanks

 

[tagen]

Looking For some graphics software...

Hey There -

Have you ever tried PhotoFiltre ? It's a freeware program (actually there are two versions: PhotoFiltre which is free and PhotoFiltre StudioX which is a paid version. Honestly though they really are twin programs - the free version was updated this year and has all of the effects, tools, and support for layers and alpha transparency that the paid version has.

It's similar to Paint.NET but I find it a lot more comfortable to work with. You can download it at Major Geeks if interested... PhotoFiltre 6.5.3 Download

Also included a screenshot so you have an idea of what the program looks like.

GOOD LUCK!

-Tagen