Which Software Program To Have/get

[Roofer]

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]

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]

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

[Wingnut]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Terp84Alum]

Cool. Thanks I just downloaded Gimp from download.com

[svensk]

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]

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

[carneyman]

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]

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.