In need of advice...

Spike'sRose · Sep 04, 2005, 10:53 PM

I need some advice on what to do for graphics... Here's the deal...

I love to make signatures, banners, avatars, wallpapers, etc... However, I don't have a good program for editing images. I'm stuck with Microsoft Picture It...

Are there any suggestions for what I should do? Should I buy Photoshop, or some other program you may know of?

I must admit, some of the signatures I've done aren't bad! I've been able to make the most of PIcture It... Opinions welcome on my sigs! (There's 3 below - plus the one I have now) Thanks!

Motoko_san · Sep 04, 2005, 10:56 PM

Well I herd photo shop Elements is pretty good and i'm getting it next week so I can't say for sure and oh yeah,I think your sig is too big ^^;;

*Agent Orange 216* · Sep 04, 2005, 10:57 PM

The only reason to pay for a program like Photoshop is if you feel like your current program doesn't allow you to reach your potential. Those all look good to me, although I'm sure someone out there can see some minor fault in them. However, if you feel like you should be doing better and the software is all that's holding you back, I'd say you should definitely get Photoshop.

Always glad to help. Look forward to seeing what you can do with your new software when you get it!

Spike'sRose · Sep 04, 2005, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Motoko_san

Well I herd photo shop Elements is pretty good and i'm getting it next week so I can't say for sure and oh yeah,I think your sig is too big ^^;;

That isn't all my sig... The only one that is my sig is the FFVII one...LoL The others are the examples I gave. Sorry for any confusion.

Agent Orange 216 - Yes, I can see faults in them... And I do feel that my software is partially to blame. I do believe I should invest in Photoshop... beacuse the one I have isn't cuttnig it! Thanks!

Slothrop · Sep 04, 2005, 11:15 PM

I like the GIMP, personally. It's legal and free.

http://www.gimp.org/

I would also like to say that you've done a fantastic job with the software at your disposal.

*obliteration* · Sep 05, 2005, 02:02 AM

If you feel that you want to do more artistically and that the program you're currently using is a hinderance, then yes, I advise you pick up a copy of Photoshop.

Spike'sRose · Sep 06, 2005, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slothrop

I like the GIMP, personally. It's legal and free.

http://www.gimp.org/

I would also like to say that you've done a fantastic job with the software at your disposal.

Thank you for the link to GIMP! I will check that out... And thank you for the compliment... I've tried to utilize what I do have... And it isn't much... But I've found ways to combine different options that the program offers to create different looks.

Suzy · Sep 06, 2005, 12:13 PM

Adobefotoshop is great for makin lots of things such as wallpapers,anime,avatars etc. You should check it out ^^.

know1 · Sep 06, 2005, 05:31 PM

Photoshop is indespensible, but if you are talking about making these things from scratch- pen and tablet work or hand drawn scan rendering, then I suggest adobe illustrator. If you ever plan on making a living from art, get both (although you'll end up owing your first born to adobe).

If I can suggest something that is more valuable than programs, it's color theory. The biggest mistake one can make is in the poor choice of color scheme. You can have a nicely composed image ruined by non-complimenting colors. For quick reference, you can always use a web color chart like THIS ONE , but it won't help you understand what's truly happening.

SoapyFace · Sep 06, 2005, 06:22 PM

Photoshop is what I use, and I am fairly happy with it. I suppose it really is your own descision in the end which program you think you would like to use. ^^

Barronmore · Sep 06, 2005, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slothrop

I like the GIMP, personally. It's legal and free.

http://www.gimp.org/

I would also like to say that you've done a fantastic job with the software at your disposal.

I have to second the GIMP. It's very comparable to Photoshop and it's worth your time to check out.

Also check out PAINT.net, a free replacement for Microsoft Paint (XP machines only).

http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/paint.net/

I personally feel GIMP is better the PAINT.net, but I have both installed.

I would only get photoshop if you feel it's worth the money. GIMP will do everything Photoshop does, but some people find it harder to use. I think you would do fine with it.

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