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What is the best graphic software that you use?

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by pedagangaff, Apr 10, 2007.

  1. ewriter

    ewriter Banned

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    #21
    I think photoshop is the best software for graphics.
     
    ewriter, Apr 14, 2007 IP
  2. pixel_dust

    pixel_dust Peon

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    #22
    I would have to disagree with that
    I WOULD agree with the fact that photoshop is probably the best raster/bitmap graphic software
    but it doesn't handle vector
    and a vector-less graphic world would be quite sad indeed


    vanessa.
     
    pixel_dust, Apr 14, 2007 IP
  3. JochenVandeVelde

    JochenVandeVelde Peon

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    #23
    Adobe Photoshop, duh!
     
    JochenVandeVelde, Apr 14, 2007 IP
  4. RRWH

    RRWH Active Member

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    #24
    Horses for courses - I use several different graphics programs for different tasks.

    I use 5 or 6 different programs to deveop RAW images from a DSLR camera, I use the GIMP to finish off some photo's, I use several specialist photo software packages for different graphics tasks, Fireworks for simple web graphics and for tasks like saving out screenshots good ole Paint works just fine.

    If you feel the need to buy the latest computer then pay a small fortune to get photochop then by all means do it - it just isn't the most suitable program for ALL graphics jobs.

    Then again, maybe your original question was just too broad - you forgot to mention the context of the use.
     
    RRWH, Apr 14, 2007 IP
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    #25
    PHOTOSHOP works the BEST for me! nothing else than dat
     
    bennjoe, Apr 14, 2007 IP
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    #26
    photoshop and illustrator easily the best.
     
    matrix0978, Apr 16, 2007 IP
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    #27
    ha-ha, love the ref.

    I always tell people Gimp as an alt. to PS...of course it might help if i try the program someday!!!
     
    timsdd, Apr 16, 2007 IP
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    #28
    Photoshop with the help of Image ready ROCKS
     
    mparves, Apr 16, 2007 IP
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    #29
    That is rotten. You have never used the GIMP and will blindly recommend a $300+ piece of software over a totally free one that is probably 6 months behind Adobe's product.

    I use open source for everything web related and strongly recommend the GIMP (raster) & Inkscape (vector)

    I only switch to Illustrator / Photoshop if my work is going press. There is very little open source stuff can do to get around the Pantone patent issues (without some serious hacks) and I don't thing GIMP can handle CMYK images. My version is about a year old so hopefully someone can correct me on this by now.

    Viva la Open Source
     
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  10. pedagangaff

    pedagangaff Peon

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    #30
    Haha.actually I'm using free trial of adobe photoshop.doanload it every month.Is GIMP as good as photoshop.This is my first time heard about GIMP.Should I switch to GIMP?aaa
     
    pedagangaff, Apr 16, 2007 IP
  11. Will.Spencer

    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    #31
    One of the beautiful things about GIMP is that you can try it yourself and see if it meets your requirements.

    Download a Windows installer for GIMP here: http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/
     
    Will.Spencer, Apr 16, 2007 IP
  12. pedagangaff

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    Thanks Will.Spencer.I'll try it myself.Hehe.
     
    pedagangaff, Apr 16, 2007 IP
  13. Jonathan Hue

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    #33
    Hello

    If you are working as a team then i think you can go for shuffling and switching for many applications. But if you are an individual then i suppose try looking forward of becoming an expert. Play around and fiddle with all the controls, learn basic tutorials, practice all the examples given and then start giving yourselves assignments.

    Me and my team has been using photo shop and fireworks. We prefer adobe over others as they have established themselves as authority in the graphic design applications. New versions come with new enhancements which need to be learned and practiced.

    Again: Adobe Photo Shop!

    Thank you
     
    Jonathan Hue, Apr 17, 2007 IP
  14. timsdd

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    #34
    you can re-DL and reuse the trial :confused:

    most programs are savvy enough, no matter how much you try to remove traces of the program, somehow it knows you've already used the trial!
     
    timsdd, Apr 17, 2007 IP
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    Valve-Hosting Peon

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    #35
    Photoshop is def. the best. Illustrator is possibly more powerfull but a bit more tricky to use.

    Photoshop for Websites and Illustrator any day for Pure creativity.
     
    Valve-Hosting, Apr 18, 2007 IP
  16. pedagangaff

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    #36
    hmm..Maybe you are right.I'll definitely need to buy it(photoshop) someday..By the way,I had seen some example of GIMP software.Quite good.Not far different from photoshop.Maybe I'll consider to switch to GIMP.

    :D :D :D
     
    pedagangaff, Apr 18, 2007 IP
  17. Magnus Vogel

    Magnus Vogel Greenhorn

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    #37
    Hi,

    I think Photoshop is still the best. But if your budget is limited, you can use Gimp. It's similar to Photoshop in many ways.
     
    Magnus Vogel, Dec 8, 2009 IP
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    Illustrator.......No Alternatives.......:eek:
     
    lakmallogo, Dec 25, 2012 IP
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    My favorite best graphic software is Adobe photoshop 7.0 i use this software all time.
     
    sojol, Dec 26, 2012 IP
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    Photoshop for photo editing, creating web graphics, etc.
    Illustrator for logos, business cards, other stationery stuff.
     
    bohed, Jan 2, 2013 IP