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Which Photoshop Should I Buy?
Posted on 11/30/11 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 11/30/11 at 12:34 pm
I figured this would be the best place to ask. Any way, I design my own t-shirts. Originally, I took the photos or drew designs, pay LSU graphic design, and they edit them for me (create to vector if necessary). Im looking to cut that step out of the process. I understand that there are several versions, so I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction- any advice is appreciated.
This post was edited on 11/30/11 at 12:36 pm
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Posted on 11/30/11 at 12:38 pm to MrCoachKlein
I use GIMP. It's free.
Posted on 11/30/11 at 12:45 pm to MrCoachKlein
Free program suggestions for you to get started:
GIMP (raster)
Inkscape (vector)
eta: I didn't help at all if you're deadset on photoshop, sorry. Other's will know more (i only have a free middle eastern version of photoshop from 05)
GIMP (raster)
Inkscape (vector)
eta: I didn't help at all if you're deadset on photoshop, sorry. Other's will know more (i only have a free middle eastern version of photoshop from 05)
This post was edited on 11/30/11 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 11/30/11 at 12:50 pm to tetu
I've played around with GIMP, but I feel that photoshop is more capable of accomplishing what I need to be done. I have a buddy who is going to show me the ropes, I don't think I'll have a problem learning. I'll look into inkscape though, I appreciate the help
Posted on 11/30/11 at 1:09 pm to MrCoachKlein
You might want to look at Illustrator in addition to Photoshop. That is where I start when I do any logo/design vector work.
Posted on 11/30/11 at 1:14 pm to MrCoachKlein
It depends. If you are doing design, you will likely need vector software. Adobe's software is called Illustrator.
Can GIMP do everything that Photoshop can do? No. And Inkscape cannot do everything that Illustrator can do. But the final design is more dedicated to the skill of the artist than the software platform. Both of those free programs have a lot of functionality.
Photoshop or Illustrator is better. But it's not magic. They can be difficult to learn to use and nearly impossible to master- meaning there is always going to be someone better than you. But it's a question of what you need for your specific application.
I personally do shirt designs with Paint.net and Inscape. I would love to use Adobe software but cannot justify the cost for a hobby. People do win shirt design contests on shirt.woot and Threadless with freeware.
I would not purchase Photoshop Elements. You can do all of that with freeware.
Can GIMP do everything that Photoshop can do? No. And Inkscape cannot do everything that Illustrator can do. But the final design is more dedicated to the skill of the artist than the software platform. Both of those free programs have a lot of functionality.
Photoshop or Illustrator is better. But it's not magic. They can be difficult to learn to use and nearly impossible to master- meaning there is always going to be someone better than you. But it's a question of what you need for your specific application.
I personally do shirt designs with Paint.net and Inscape. I would love to use Adobe software but cannot justify the cost for a hobby. People do win shirt design contests on shirt.woot and Threadless with freeware.
I would not purchase Photoshop Elements. You can do all of that with freeware.
Posted on 11/30/11 at 1:45 pm to timdallinger
quote:
Photoshop or Illustrator is better. But it's not magic. They can be difficult to learn to use and nearly impossible to master- meaning there is always going to be someone better than you. But it's a question of what you need for your specific application.
This is the answer. I use Photoshop CS5 and Illustrator CS5. There is a reason they aren't cheap, they are the best.
This post was edited on 11/30/11 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 11/30/11 at 2:17 pm to MrCoachKlein
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pay LSU graphic design
GDSO? Was this some official arm of LSU Graphic Design School, or just some students that are enrolled?
Btw, if you want to do Tshirt design, I would pick illustrator over photoshop if you're only going to get one. Might as well get the design suite and have photoshop as well. The kind I would recommend (for macs at least) depends on how old the computer you're running is.
Posted on 11/30/11 at 2:18 pm to Nortizzle
quote:
And it would be cheaper if people would stop stealing the software and putting it on torrent sights. But whatever.
no it wouldn't. Adobe has a monopoly on that type of software anyway.
Posted on 11/30/11 at 2:58 pm to Nortizzle
quote:
I use Photoshop CS5 and Illustrator CS5
I have CS4 on my laptop at home and CS5 at work. It's what I use to create anything original. Pretty easy to import photos and livetrace them as well.
It IS $$$, though. If you can find CS4 that somebody is selling, grab that. No need to get the newest and most $$$.
Posted on 11/30/11 at 8:27 pm to BayouBlitz
I do a ton of t-shirt graphics. I have Photoshop & Illustrator CS4 & CorelDraw X4. I understand that the graphics industry is married to Adobe products,
but I've run circles around every Adobe/Illustrator "artist" we've ever hired while using Corel. IMHO
much easier to learn & use and much more versatile
than Illustrator. Less expensive too. Also comes
with (full version) Photopaint for bitmap work.
Another product worth a look is Xara. Designer Pro is an absolute bargain for all it can do (vector, bitmap, web, etc).
but I've run circles around every Adobe/Illustrator "artist" we've ever hired while using Corel. IMHO
much easier to learn & use and much more versatile
than Illustrator. Less expensive too. Also comes
with (full version) Photopaint for bitmap work.
Another product worth a look is Xara. Designer Pro is an absolute bargain for all it can do (vector, bitmap, web, etc).
Posted on 11/30/11 at 8:35 pm to MrCoachKlein
Just letting you know, that if you DO plan on dropping cash on Photoshop, CS6 is going to be announced and released in the near future. I have the pre-release version, and it's lovely.
Also:
As a developer I'd love to agree, but as much as I hate to say this, you're wrong. Photoshop was expensive from the get go because it's not intended to be for everyone. It is a "professional" grade tool from Adobe's Creative Suite. It's not a pirating issue, it's a people want professional level tools but don't understand that the high price brings a better quality program.
Also:
quote:
And it would be cheaper if people would stop stealing the software and putting it on torrent sights. But whatever.
As a developer I'd love to agree, but as much as I hate to say this, you're wrong. Photoshop was expensive from the get go because it's not intended to be for everyone. It is a "professional" grade tool from Adobe's Creative Suite. It's not a pirating issue, it's a people want professional level tools but don't understand that the high price brings a better quality program.
This post was edited on 11/30/11 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 11/30/11 at 8:59 pm to Dijkstra
quote:I can agree with this.
As a developer I'd love to agree, but as much as I hate to say this, you're wrong. Photoshop was expensive from the get go because it's not intended to be for everyone. It is a "professional" grade tool from Adobe's Creative Suite. It's not a pirating issue, it's a people want professional level tools but don't understand that the high price brings a better quality program.
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