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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: ODBAL on March 05, 2009, 03:49:19 PM
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Does anyone know of a free graphic design software package I could download? I would like to play around making some logo's for some local archery interests but paint just doesn't seem to cut it!
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Gimp is the only free software I know of. The vast majority of the GD field uses Adobe products. You can try their 30-day free trials, though they are very expensive for someone not in the field.
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gimp
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GIMP is the best thing you are going to get for free.
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Thanks guys, Gimp it shall be.
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As a graphic designer I spent years with adobe products...I haven't really touched any of it in a couple of years though. How does GIMP compare?
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For being a free program it is very good. I had the CS3 trial and there were obviously things in CS4 that GIMP did not have... But finished product wise very hard to notice one program over an other.
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It's an open source project?
That usually allows for an insane amount of expansion.
That's awesome.
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Very true! Although I haven't had any real "trying" with photoshop yet (next year :pray in school) I do find GIMP more user friendly for the every day photo manipulation
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Yeah, those six hour digital illustration classes let you get real familiar with the program... :uhoh
It's still an exciting field but I'm definitely glad to be working out doors! :rock
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You have to try Paint Shop Pro Photo X2, it's a very powerful bit of kit and you can get 30 days free trial.
http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/gb/en/Product/1184951547051#versionTabview=tab0&tabview=tab0
In a few days I managed to make these logos from start to finish.
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/Luke_831/3Badges.jpg)
Trust me, you will love it and it's cheap to buy!
I hope this helps,
Kaz, <S>
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Yeah, those six hour digital illustration classes let you get real familiar with the program... :uhoh
It's still an exciting field but I'm definitely glad to be working out doors! :rock
If you can find a job. The graphic design field has a major glut. Too many designers, not enough jobs.
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Definitely. I wasn't referring to that aspect at all, but most of my friends who are still in the industry are feeling it for sure. We all went in around the 98-01 boom. But now...not to say the fishing industry is much better. But if you're passionate at something and willing to work hard, you can still make something for yourself. So I don't want to discourage him from pursuing his interests. :aok
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You have to try Paint Shop Pro Photo X2, it's a very powerful bit of kit and you can get 30 days free trial.
http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/gb/en/Product/1184951547051#versionTabview=tab0&tabview=tab0
In a few days I managed to make these logos from start to finish.
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/Luke_831/3Badges.jpg)
Trust me, you will love it and it's cheap to buy!
I hope this helps,
Yes, thank you. I tried to DL Gimp but I couldnt get it even run on my system? And, I want to design some logo's and edit some existing ones rather than work with photo's. Thanks!
Kaz, <S>
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check out this link:
http://www.smashingapps.com/2009/02/18/11-free-and-useful-open-source-alternatives-for-designers.html
most if not all free alternatives to Adobe products.