Survey: Graphics Programs

June 16, 2004 2:17 PM from

If you had about $100 (US) to spend on graphics programs, which ones would you buy?

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Reply #1 June 16, 2004 2:24 PM from

This is probably gonna be your most referred to program

http://www.jasc.com/products/paintshoppro/?

Its Paint Shop Pro

Otherwise your probably looking at Photoshop Elements 2.0

http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopel/main.html

Both come in at less than $100

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Reply #2 June 16, 2004 2:27 PM from

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PSP all the way - been useing it for nearly 10 years now

Reply #3 June 16, 2004 2:31 PM from

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I got Photoshop Elements bundled with my scanner. Haven't really ran it yet.

Not too sure if I'd jump on the PSP bandwagon before thoroughly testing Gimp.

Reply #4 June 16, 2004 3:00 PM from

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kid pix!!!

Reply #5 June 16, 2004 4:38 PM from

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You can pick up PSP7 on Ebay pretty cheap. $20-30 or so.

Reply #6 June 16, 2004 4:44 PM from

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PSP 8 all the way. been usin it for a while so I'm used to it, and don't wanna have to start over

Reply #7 June 16, 2004 5:44 PM from

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Definitely PSP......been using it since Win3x...

Reply #8 June 16, 2004 6:15 PM from

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PSP 8.10!

Reply #9 June 16, 2004 7:06 PM from

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Major Dittos....PSP 8.10....I'm basically a n00b with graphics proggies and it's easy to use and there is a wealth of info and tutorials available on the net

Reply #10 June 16, 2004 10:01 PM from

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Okey-dokey. Thanks. I figured it'd be either PSP or Bryce. I'll have to try the demo.

Reply #11 June 16, 2004 10:08 PM from

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Bryce is something totally different...

Reply #12 June 16, 2004 10:11 PM from

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I think PSP5 is available for free download...and/or on Magazine CDs....that'd be an ideal starting point....free and enticing and the same interface as the later [more powerful] versions...so what you learn on the freebie will benefit you on subsequent purchased versions...

Reply #13 June 16, 2004 10:32 PM from

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IPlural: I know *that*.

Reply #14 June 16, 2004 10:38 PM from

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I think PSP5 is available for free download...and/or on Magazine CDs

It was, that is how I got my copy. PC Plus http://www.pcplus.co.uk/ gave away the full version of PSP5 some time ago. It was in issue Issue 201 - Disc 3.

Reply #15 June 17, 2004 2:14 AM from

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I'll add to the PSP chorus. It's all I use....

Reply #16 June 17, 2004 7:49 AM from

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I've downloaded the free 60-day trial from Jasc's website wow, is that ever easier to use than the GIMP!

Reply #17 June 17, 2004 10:22 AM from

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I'd probably buy a big ole set of pencils, some charcoal, some sketch pads and maybe a couple of canvas boards

Reply #18 June 17, 2004 4:15 PM from

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Art Studio, Melbourne Draw, Degas, Kadinsky and recently PSP5

Reply #19 June 17, 2004 4:58 PM from

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Terragen!

woohoo! lol..

Reply #20 June 17, 2004 7:08 PM from

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_footsie_ got it right, of course. You will learn FAR MORE about graphic art, etc with the 'real' media.

It 'should' be a prerequisite for anyone attempting digital art.

A scrap of paper, pen and/or pencil will cost next to nothing as well....

Reply #21 June 17, 2004 7:12 PM from

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PSP here!

Reply #22 June 17, 2004 8:57 PM from

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Welllll.... I can't draw worth anything...

So, while we're on the subject, are there any books you'd recommend on learning how to draw?

Reply #23 June 17, 2004 9:23 PM from

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http://www.sodipodi.com/ if you want to try out vectors.

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