Adding Reply Topic PhotoShop Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post pleaseremove Posted at 4:09 pm on Jan. 15, 2006 As someone who has been getting into Photoshop for sometime now, I’m always looking for cheaper ways to do things. There is a project that I have been watching for some while now, and I think the time has come when it is ready to get a mention. It's called Gimpshop and it's just a port of TheGimp into an interface where it works in similar ways to Photoshop. Now it isn’t perfect and its still in very early beta testing, but for all those who want to rid themselves of that copy of Photoshop they should not have, this is a good opportunity. I have now been playing with this for several hours and have found once you get past a few of its quirks, it’s very good. Now yes, it hasn't the power of Photoshop, but it is far more than most people would ever need. I found The Gimp very difficult to get to grips with, whereas this is very simple. You can get versions for Mac, Linux and Windows, so there is no excuse for not giving it a go. Windows: Clicky (8meg) Linux: Clicky (10meg) Mac: Clicky (40meg) - Note, you will also need Apples X11 from here (Edited by pleaseremove at 11:06 pm on Mar. 17, 2006)

Replies jthomas1999 Posted at 3:10 pm on April 7, 2009 I use Gimp and it works fine for me. Lisa11 Posted at 3:26 am on April 4, 2009 It has much more editing and multimedia option than the other. Rocky anonomouse Posted at 8:27 pm on Jan. 10, 2009 I bought Photoshop cs4 (legally) and I love it. It seems much easier to use than all other clones (gimp included). If you don't have the money, though, I would recommend the GIMP or paint.net, or, the online, amazing, SumoPaint. the real anti christ Posted at 5:17 pm on Nov. 21, 2008 I LOVE GIMP!! OMFg this might be hard for me to use, I like the interface of The Gimp. sglider12 Posted at 9:18 pm on Sep. 5, 2008 Quote: from SidVan at 4:56 am on Dec. 31, 2007 photoshop is the industry standard along with illustrator, so it should be the best That doesn't mean anything. It's what you are willing to do in either of them (Gimp and Photoshop) and how you apply yourself to them. Here go to my deviantART page. I bet you can't tell what was done in PS and what was done in Gimp. Go ahead. Try it. http://www.sglider12.deviantart.com/ Anonymous Posted at 11:55 pm on July 9, 2008 Post from this position was omitted due to content violations danniboi Posted at 10:47 am on Feb. 6, 2008 i have photo shop am well chuffed coz it anit broken yet!!!! SidVan Posted at 4:56 am on Dec. 31, 2007 photoshop is the industry standard along with illustrator, so it should be the best Delirium Posted at 11:37 am on Dec. 15, 2007 Quote: from Quinon at 5:49 am on April 22, 2006 Im happy with my photoshop, if it ain't broke, dont fix it. I agree. I have been using Photoshop for years and its always treated me well. Also CS3 is just the greatest thing I have ever bought. GIMP isn't bad for what it is, I have used it before but for someone who is use to Photoshop it just doesn't compare. The plus to GIMP is its good for someone who really can't afford Photoshop or who really doesn't need the power it has [like the OP said at the beginning]. rejectedcherries Posted at 7:22 am on Nov. 2, 2007 I LOVE PHOTOSHOP!!! I had to use it in my Graphic Arts class in highschool. I kind of miss it but i wish it wasn't so expensive. Jof Posted at 8:04 am on Oct. 20, 2007 Gimps rubbish. smiling thought Posted at 8:37 am on Oct. 5, 2007 Can't turn my back on CS3...it rocks! Plus, the systems at school all equipped with CS3 as well...just seems like the right thing to use... and I'm used to the cmd's as well.   Hexer Posted at 6:19 am on Aug. 25, 2007 Quote: from pleaseremove at 12:01 pm on Aug. 24, 2007 Student edition. It's a full version and the extended version is only about £120 then. The only restriction is legally you can't make money from work done on that version. So true. If your an artist, you buy your paints/canvas/paper/oils/brushed etc, because they're your tools. For a graphic artist, photoshop is a key edition to your digital capability's, and 169 euro / $299 is a solid, and relatively cheap investment if your serious about graphics.   It's still such a shame that Adobe is quite harsh on students compared to other companies. I remember when you could get the Macromedia suite as a student for around £100. Quote: from bluemidget1 at 12:27 pm on Aug. 24, 2007 Yeah, but £120 is still a hell of a lot for a student who has to pay rent, living expenses, education expenses and tuition fees. Add that you can't make money from the work and you're paying £120 for something to make work for deviantart and not much else. You couldn't even sell the prints on DA under the rule. :( Don't be small minded...   If your studying photography them you need to buy an SLR camera, if your studying art, you need supplies, if your studying many other subjects you need £100's in books....  as such, photoshop for £120 is an acceptable expense for a graphics student! If your talented then you only need a £10 set of french curves, and a cheapo set of pencils/ink with some paper for your rest. bluemidget1 Posted at 4:27 am on Aug. 24, 2007 Quote: from pleaseremove at 4:01 am on Aug. 24, 2007 Quote: from bluemidget1 at 8:32 am on Aug. 24, 2007 The only reason people pirate software is because the companies place ridiculous prices on them.    For example... Adobe Photoshop CS3 costs just under £400, who has 400 quid to spend on graphics editing? Professionals who can get that back in 1 job maybe, but not normal people.    BitTorrent is my friend. :) Student edition. It's a full version and the extended version is only about £120 then. The only restriction is legally you can't make money from work done on that version. Yeah, but £120 is still a hell of a lot for a student who has to pay rent, living expenses, education expenses and tuition fees. Add that you can't make money from the work and you're paying £120 for something to make work for deviantart and not much else. You couldn't even sell the prints on DA under the rule. :( pleaseremove Posted at 4:01 am on Aug. 24, 2007 Quote: from bluemidget1 at 8:32 am on Aug. 24, 2007 The only reason people pirate software is because the companies place ridiculous prices on them. For example... Adobe Photoshop CS3 costs just under £400, who has 400 quid to spend on graphics editing? Professionals who can get that back in 1 job maybe, but not normal people. BitTorrent is my friend. :) Student edition. It's a full version and the extended version is only about £120 then. The only restriction is legally you can't make money from work done on that version. Most recent 15 of 38 previous replies displayed.