Graphics

erm im getting sick of seeing threads like this

Im confused, threads like what? Graphics? Sorry sometimes im not the sharpest pencil in the box...

Shake:

Graphics Today at 01:24 PM
Topic Started By: Kezil | Last Reply By: NetSyn
Thread Is In: AntiOnline's General Chit Chat | Total Replies: 0

I don't see no post by Kezil ;) And someone actually DID reply ;)

haha
same with me too!
looks like a bug!

Well, so you know what I started this thread for:
Does anyone here know of some good graphics programs and/or books to learn how to use them? Google searches are unnecessary as I'm trying to find out what you think are the best. Thanks for any help. (wonder what happened?)

Hi Kezil,
There's all kinds of programs out there. I think you should get the GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program). You can use it to edit photos, draw pictures, create logos, and other stuff. You can get it for Windows or Linux (Comes with most Linux Distros). And it's free. For cheap people like me that's a big plus! There is on-line help to learn how to use it, but a book I have is called "GIMP for Web Professionals," by Michael J. Hammel, published by Prentice Hall, 2001.

There are others out there as well, like Procreate's Painter, Adobe's Photoshop, JASC's Paint Shop Pro, and others of the same nature. But the GIMP, like Preacherman481 said, is free, and works just like Photoshop (except it takes up less memory).

GIMP: http://www.gimp.org
Adobe Photoshop: http://www.adobe.com/store/products/photoshop.html
Procreate's Painter: http://www.procreate.com/
JASC's Paint Shop Pro: ftp://ftp.jasc.com/pub/psp704ev.exe or http://www3.jasc.com/pub/psp704ev.exe

Hi Kezil,

Good day to you :). I personally love Adobe Photoshop. It's a good program with cool plugins for editing and creating images. Aside from the good links stated by the others, I would add-up the following links for tutorials:

1) www.designsbymark.com
2) www.magicpixel.com.au/html/workwel.html
3) www.planetphotoshop.com/
4) http://www.teamphotoshop.com/photosh...als/ps_tut.php


Moreover, the type of software you need also depends on what kind of image you plan to build. The complexity of an image varies and sometimes you need to use two or more prorams. Thus, it really depends on what you plan to create :) ...Good luck and have fun!!!

---- A blessed day to everyone :) ------

I recommend Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Limited Edition...

Great for editing and creating original masterpieces.