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jamesbeaumont · Nov 2nd, 2007, 11:53 AM

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 · Nov 2nd, 2007, 12:08 PM

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 · Nov 2nd, 2007, 01:38 PM

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 · Nov 2nd, 2007, 01:45 PM

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 · Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:00 PM

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

DaFlake · Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:03 PM

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 · Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:10 PM

Agree.

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

LMB · Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:29 PM

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

Paul · Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:37 PM

One and the same.

DaFlake · Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Agree.

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

Lucky you...

Paul · Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:50 PM

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!

Phil Craddock · Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:57 PM

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

DaFlake · Nov 2nd, 2007, 03:02 PM

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.

Phil Craddock · Nov 2nd, 2007, 03:34 PM

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 :: · Nov 2nd, 2007, 03:58 PM

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

Bit Torrent has them on offer

DaFlake · Nov 2nd, 2007, 05:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by :: Jon :: (original)

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

Bit Torrent has them on offer

As well as the trojan virus to go with it.

James · Nov 2nd, 2007, 05:38 PM

I use macromedia Fireworks which is quite good, I gave photoshop a try because everyone else seemed to use it but I found it took a lot longer to do simple things which fireworks could do quickly, having said that photoshop has a lot more advanced features..

:: Jon :: · Nov 2nd, 2007, 06:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

As well as the trojan virus to go with it.

Never had any problems... Only windows suffer from that... Mac is untouchable

Paul · Nov 2nd, 2007, 06:20 PM

Fireoworks is really a different kind of package, very good all the same.

Jordan210 · Nov 2nd, 2007, 06:35 PM

I use CS2

I want to try CS3

Nov 2nd, 2007, 11:53 AM	#1
jamesbeaumont Addicted to MINI... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 452 Offline	Best photoshop software? 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. Chili Red R56 Cooper

Nov 2nd, 2007, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 10,429 Online	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. Global Moderator

Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 10,429 Online	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. Global Moderator

Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 24,876 Offline	Is Photoshop different to Adobe Photoshop? Or are they the same thing? Global Moderator

Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 10,429 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Agree. I also paid, but then it's a business expense. Lucky you... Global Moderator

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Nov 2nd, 2007, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	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.

Nov 2nd, 2007, 01:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 1,174 Offline	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.

Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Couldn't get on with GIMP myself, but then I've used Photoshop since the mid-90s so it's hard to change.

Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Agree. I also paid, but then it's a business expense.

Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	One and the same.

Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	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!

Nov 2nd, 2007, 02:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 2,060 Offline	Adobe Photoshop is Print and Design industry standard - I wouldn't use anything else !!! Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Nov 2nd, 2007, 03:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 10,429 Online	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. Global Moderator

Nov 2nd, 2007, 03:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 2,060 Offline	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. Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Nov 2nd, 2007, 03:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
:: Jon :: what a 5h1t hole My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 15,110 Offline	CS2 is more easier to use than CS3 but then CS3 has the HDR option, Bit Torrent has them on offer EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Nov 2nd, 2007, 05:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 10,429 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by :: Jon :: (original) CS2 is more easier to use than CS3 but then CS3 has the HDR option, Bit Torrent has them on offer As well as the trojan virus to go with it. Global Moderator

Nov 2nd, 2007, 05:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 963 Offline	I use macromedia Fireworks which is quite good, I gave photoshop a try because everyone else seemed to use it but I found it took a lot longer to do simple things which fireworks could do quickly, having said that photoshop has a lot more advanced features..

Nov 2nd, 2007, 06:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
:: Jon :: what a 5h1t hole My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 15,110 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) As well as the trojan virus to go with it. Never had any problems... Only windows suffer from that... Mac is untouchable EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Nov 2nd, 2007, 06:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Fireoworks is really a different kind of package, very good all the same.

Nov 2nd, 2007, 06:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jordan210 Cyber Police My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your House ! Local Time: 02:48 PM Posts: 9,536 Offline	I use CS2 I want to try CS3 MINI2's Resident Dyslexic

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