Which Software Program To Have/get

Roofer · April 5, 2007

I used to use photodeluxe and it was easy for me to use. Since I now have a new vista operated computer, I have to find something new. Paint seems confusing to me. I want to make some backgrounds for some pictures I have. Any suggestions?

Wingnut · April 5, 2007

The Gimp is freeeeeeee.

Gimp.org

And because it's free and open source, you can download extensions for it...Such as the one that turns its mildly anti-user-friendly interface into one about identical to Photoshop.

Roofer · April 6, 2007

Never heard of that wingnut. It doesn't say anything about working with vista. How do you like it?

Wingnut · April 6, 2007

I've not used it in quite a while...As I've got Photoshop 7 as well as CS2.

I didn't even think about it being compliant with Vista...Hmmmmm...

Schmids5.3l · April 7, 2007

Nut, what version of gimp do you have/prefer? Im at the homepage and skimmed thru everything, and theres quiet a few versions/manuals. From what I've read gimp 2.2 is the only solid version until 2.3 comes out.

I just want to learn how to do some minor stuff like signatures, wheels, hoods ect. Is 2.2 good for that kind of stuff?

Wingnut · April 7, 2007

It's every bit as powerful as Photoshop, maybe even more so because it's open source, and lots of people make extensions for it.

But I use Photoshop for most of my stuff, I rarely use The Gimp any more...Heck I probably have 2.0 or something. I DO find that text is easier with Gimp for some reason...At least to me.

Schmids5.3l · April 7, 2007

Sounds good, Im going to try it out since its cold outside and the ball-n-chain is working today.

Terp84Alum · April 18, 2007

Cool. Thanks I just downloaded Gimp from download.com

svensk · April 21, 2007

Image editing, and illustration I use Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Painter, Adobe After Effects, Fireworks.

3D modeling and animation I use Autodesk Maya 7.5. and 3D Studio Max 8

Schmids5.3l · May 1, 2007

I gave up on gimp that day I downloaded it...

carneyman · May 1, 2007

I gave up on gimp that day I downloaded it...

Same here...I couldn't even tell if I had the d@mn thing installed right-side up or not...

Schmids5.3l · May 21, 2007

Same here...I couldn't even tell if I had the d@mn thing installed right-side up or not...

I accidentally closed one of the 2 tool bar menus, and couldnt bring it back up. Everytime I closed the program and re-opened it, it became harder and harder to use.