Best photoshop software?

[jamesbeaumont]

Hi guys, I really enjoy looking at photos which have been edited in photoshop, seeing what crazy things can be done so I was looking at getting photoshop myself. Does anyone have suggestions on which is the best version, where I can get it and how much? I have windows vista and would mostly use it for editing photos of my mini

Thanks for your help!

James.

[Paul]

I've no idea how software licensing works, but CS3 is the latest version of Photoshop, but CS2 would be fine, if you can pick up a cheap 2nd hand copy you'll be more than happy. There are alternatives, but Photoshop is the bees knees.

[Bhozar]

I keep meaning to check out GIMP and GIMPShop. They are free opensource alternatives to Photoshop, but with a few less features. GIMPShop makes it have a similar menu system to Photoshop.

when I get some time I'll give them a try, as the cost of Photoshop licences isnt cheap.

A second hand copy would do. Just make sure its legit. I cant remember if it authenticates the licence key over the internet. If its a dodgy copy it wouldnt work.

[DaFlake]

Definetly check out Gimp as it may do what you need it to do for a lot less. Photoshop rocks, but it is far from cheap.

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program

Gimp has been around for a really long time so it is tested it just had a primary market of Linux and UNIX.

[Paul]

Couldn't get on with GIMP myself, but then I've used Photoshop since the mid-90s so it's hard to change.

[DaFlake]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Couldn't get on with GIMP myself, but then I've used Photoshop since the mid-90s so it's hard to change.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE photoshop and I am one of those people that actually paid for it. However, looking back, I could have done everything that I wanted to do with Gimp which is free and used that cash elsewhere. So, if you have never used a product like that, Gimp is not a bad deal and it has matured well.

[Paul]

Agree.




I also paid, but then it's a business expense.

[LMB]

Is Photoshop different to Adobe Photoshop? Or are they the same thing?

[Paul]

One and the same.

[DaFlake]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Agree.




I also paid, but then it's a business expense.

Lucky you...

[Paul]

Plus before that I'd just use Abi's office Macs with it on, seeing as we live with the office that's never too much of a chore!

[CrazyPhil]

Adobe Photoshop is Print and Design industry standard - I wouldn't use anything else !!!

[DaFlake]

Yes, for you pro's that have income relying on it I highly recommend it but Gimp is not a bad tool and been around for a long time. For us home users that might actually use it like four or five times before we get bored of it, photoshop can be a waste of money.

[CrazyPhil]

it's best to buy as a CS package, then you get Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and a few other bits. Not bad, and a CS package is about the same as Quark Express alone!!!

I can say that Indesign is fantastic as is Illustrator, as I do all my decal artwork as vector graphic in Illustrator which gives perfect control of size and color.

[:: Jon ::]

CS2 is more easier to use than CS3 but then CS3 has the HDR option,

Bit Torrent has them on offer