GIMP or Photoshop

robster1225 · 07-14-2006, 10:45 AM

Curious how many people use the different programs. I just started using GIMP, but I'm thinking about buying photoshop. But, i'm just curious.

silvam14 · 07-14-2006, 11:32 AM

I use photoshop and illustrator.

I find illustrator is a great way to "Re-master" logos from scratch.

robster1225 · 07-14-2006, 11:41 AM

speaking of illustrator, for the finanically strapped folks, there is an open source alternative to that. Inkscape (i'm not sure of the link, but you can google it) is free and from what I hear is a pretty good vector program.

I haven't tried using it for OOTP Logos yet, but it sounds like a great way to do it.

SSG Troyer · 07-14-2006, 01:25 PM

Neither. I use PaintShop Pro.

eriqjaffe · 07-14-2006, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robster1225

Inkscape (i'm not sure of the link, but you can google it)

www.inkscape.org

cephasjames · 07-14-2006, 07:13 PM

I'm all about FREE! That's why I choose GIMP.

StorminZ · 07-14-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvam14

I use photoshop and illustrator.

I find illustrator is a great way to "Re-master" logos from scratch.

Likewise ... when it comes to creating new logos from scratch, the best tool -- IMHO -- is a vector program such as CorelDraw, the Corel counter to AI.

If using existing bitmapped graphics, Photoshop (or PSP or CorelPhotoPaint) is a great program for editting (e.g., adding effects).

As for freeware programs, other alternatives can be found at Free Serif Software ... checkout PhotoPlus 6 (~ to PhotoShop) and DrawPlus 4 (~ to CorelDraw).

Happy logo-ing!!!

Layton is my Homeboy · 07-14-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

I'm all about FREE! That's why I choose GIMP.

Not only is it free, but it is actually more flexible and has more features, too!

robster1225 · 07-14-2006, 09:02 PM

cool, I'm going to keep experimenting with GIMP. I made my avatar earlier today, and it wasn't to hard. I like the result.

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07-14-2006, 10:45 AM	#1
robster1225 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,617	GIMP or Photoshop Curious how many people use the different programs. I just started using GIMP, but I'm thinking about buying photoshop. But, i'm just curious.

07-14-2006, 11:32 AM	#2
silvam14 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dedham, MA Posts: 10,016	I use photoshop and illustrator. I find illustrator is a great way to "Re-master" logos from scratch. __________________ Senior "Nancy Boy" of the OOTP Boards _______________________________________________

07-14-2006, 11:41 AM	#3
robster1225 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,617	speaking of illustrator, for the finanically strapped folks, there is an open source alternative to that. Inkscape (i'm not sure of the link, but you can google it) is free and from what I hear is a pretty good vector program. I haven't tried using it for OOTP Logos yet, but it sounds like a great way to do it. Last edited by robster1225; 07-14-2006 at 11:44 AM.

07-14-2006, 01:25 PM	#4
SSG Troyer All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Somewhere to the left of 2nd base Posts: 1,598	Neither. I use PaintShop Pro. __________________ MWT Did Tennesee Delaware Mississppi's New Jersey? Idaho ... Alaska!

07-14-2006, 07:13 PM	#6
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,736	I'm all about FREE! That's why I choose GIMP. __________________ 5000+ Generic Logos Free for the Taking FREE: Uniforms and logos for 500+ teams spanning 1871-present Great Lakes League: 10 Conferences, 100 Teams Pre-OOTP 23 Custom Cap & Jersey Template v3.0 by Deft and NoPepper (with layers from other various artists) that I use: Caps, Jerseys

07-14-2006, 09:02 PM	#9
robster1225 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,617	cool, I'm going to keep experimenting with GIMP. I made my avatar earlier today, and it wasn't to hard. I like the result.