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Offline ODBAL

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Graphic Design Software
« on: March 05, 2009, 03:49:19 PM »
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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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2009, 04:13:08 PM »
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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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2009, 04:13:43 PM »
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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2009, 05:36:53 PM »
GIMP is the best thing you are going to get for free.
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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2009, 05:55:35 PM »
Thanks guys, Gimp it shall be.
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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2009, 06:06:34 PM »
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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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2009, 06:19:07 PM »
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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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2009, 06:22:33 PM »
It's an open source project?
That usually allows for an insane amount of expansion.
That's awesome.
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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2009, 06:25:23 PM »
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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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2009, 06:32:06 PM »
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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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2009, 07:04:25 PM »
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.



Trust me, you will love it and it's cheap to buy!

I hope this helps,

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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2009, 07:17:47 PM »
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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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2009, 07:29:41 PM »
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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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2009, 07:44:46 PM »
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.

(Image removed from quote.)

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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Re: Graphic Design Software
« Reply #14 on: March 05, 2009, 08:17:44 PM »
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.
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