brewmaster15
11-19-2014, 07:09 AM
Many photographers use photoshop for their work. Theres nothing inherently wrong with that except that cost can be a big deterent. Many cameras come with various versions as well, which is good, but they often are not full feature. The problem arises though when you try and walk someone thru an edit and you all have different software!
I've use photoshop years ago before the CS series, I used it in the lab and in my hobby. I loved it. Since then I have switched my computers to non-windows/ non macs.. I use Linux as an operating system so photoshop was not an option. I'm a Gimp user now... Its availible as free open source download for windows and is standard in linux. Its not as flashy as photoshop, lacks some of the features, but I have always found it had enough bells and whistles to get the job done with room to spare. You can even do animation in it, and the filters are similar to windows. Raw is no problem either and it has a wide range of file format support. Once you start playing with it and get the additional user generated (open source) add ons, its a really strong software package
I've nothing against photoshop, if someone gave me a copy I'd put it on my computer if I could, but there are alternatives that would probably meet most needs. Every photo I have posted here last few years has been GIMPed.
If you get a chance, play around with it... download here..
http://www.gimp.org/downloads/
(might have to click " show other downloads")
There are help guides as well.
The nice thing about GIMP is its free and very functional.. When I made the jump to it from photoshop it was not too difficult an adjustment. It may be something we can use here as a recommended stock download for members. Something we can walk members thru in a consistent fashion.
If you do a search on the net of GIMP vs photoshop cs you'll find some good info...
http://dl.meetthegimp.org/GIMP_vs_PS_r2.pdf very good comparison PDF
Theres always your stalwart supporters in each group. I'm not anti-photoshop, but I am pro-gimp from a functional and practicality point of view its a no brainer for me.
I think a discussion of the various editting softwares , their pros and cons will be useful.
al
I've use photoshop years ago before the CS series, I used it in the lab and in my hobby. I loved it. Since then I have switched my computers to non-windows/ non macs.. I use Linux as an operating system so photoshop was not an option. I'm a Gimp user now... Its availible as free open source download for windows and is standard in linux. Its not as flashy as photoshop, lacks some of the features, but I have always found it had enough bells and whistles to get the job done with room to spare. You can even do animation in it, and the filters are similar to windows. Raw is no problem either and it has a wide range of file format support. Once you start playing with it and get the additional user generated (open source) add ons, its a really strong software package
I've nothing against photoshop, if someone gave me a copy I'd put it on my computer if I could, but there are alternatives that would probably meet most needs. Every photo I have posted here last few years has been GIMPed.
If you get a chance, play around with it... download here..
http://www.gimp.org/downloads/
(might have to click " show other downloads")
There are help guides as well.
The nice thing about GIMP is its free and very functional.. When I made the jump to it from photoshop it was not too difficult an adjustment. It may be something we can use here as a recommended stock download for members. Something we can walk members thru in a consistent fashion.
If you do a search on the net of GIMP vs photoshop cs you'll find some good info...
http://dl.meetthegimp.org/GIMP_vs_PS_r2.pdf very good comparison PDF
Theres always your stalwart supporters in each group. I'm not anti-photoshop, but I am pro-gimp from a functional and practicality point of view its a no brainer for me.
I think a discussion of the various editting softwares , their pros and cons will be useful.
al