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Title: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: Bodhi on March 16, 2008, 04:55:38 PM

Just curious what graphics program other skinners use when they are doing their work?

Any good shareware out there?

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: moot on March 16, 2008, 05:08:05 PM

GIMP is the free alternative to Photoshop that I most often see recommended. 
The payware alternative to Photoshop I most often see is Paint Shop Pro by Corel (I think), and Painter (although this one is more illustration oriented IIRC).

Here's a list of free graphics editors at wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_raster_graphics_editors
I can't comment on them myself, though.

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: Motherland on March 16, 2008, 05:14:23 PM

<-Uses GIMP.

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: rogerdee on March 16, 2008, 05:25:50 PM

i use psp 8 always been good for me

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: Xasthur on March 17, 2008, 05:38:56 AM

I use Photoshop 7. It's an old version but it makes the cut for me.

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: Greebo on March 17, 2008, 06:32:31 AM

I use Paint Shop Pro 7, which was bought around ten years ago. Newer programs or versions don't seem to add much functionality WRT skinning, the new features are more aimed at those who are editing digital photographs. I suspect Photoshop might have better filters than PSP but I can't be bothered to learn a new program just for that.

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: Krusty on March 17, 2008, 09:20:10 AM

Photoshop 5.0 patched up to 5.1 to get the bug fixes.

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: JeepinAZ on March 18, 2008, 06:58:13 PM

Been using Photoshop CS1 but I may try my next set in Illustrator CS1. I can draw much better in Illustrator although I'm getting better w/ Photoshop.

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: Speed55 on March 18, 2008, 07:39:50 PM

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i128/speed55/faces.jpg)
Using gimp and a wacom tablet. Drawing for fun.

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: USRanger on March 18, 2008, 07:49:49 PM

I have Photoshop CS3.  Anyone else have it?  It seems like there's a whole lot it can do, especially after adding plugins & such.  I'm just wondering what the difference is from other(previous?) versions.

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: Bodhi on March 18, 2008, 08:16:10 PM

US Ranger, what did you pay for it?

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: TicTok on March 20, 2008, 12:57:49 AM

Paint Shop Pro 8 here.....Tic


(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s57/TicTok_album/FAU-1C_GR.jpg)

Title: Re: What graphics program do you use?
Post by: Puck on March 20, 2008, 04:14:40 PM

I use vi in hex mode and edit the bits by hand.

Ok, fine. 

Illustrator for panel and rivet lines and anything else that looks mechanical
Photoshop for paint, dirt, shadows, weathering, and anything else that needs depth or color

My F4U-1 template (from which I've never sent a submission) has over 200 layers to give you some idea just how anal I am about separation.  Originally I started with Gimp, but my skill set grew up with Photoshop so in the end I stuck with it.  I've also not found a tool comparable to Illustrator to use alongside it.

Right now I'm forcing myself not to do anything with skins...I just don't have that much time to pour on what is, ultimately, just a bit of eye candy.  Otherwise I'd be rebuilding my La5 templates and finishing the F4U template and...and...and...and not getting any work done on solid state cooling systems, electronic controls, woodwork, house remodeling, or the other things I need to do.