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David Gilman

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06-09-2004 03:42

Hi. I use photoshop rite now, but it is a free trial. I dont feel like paying for the program, so i was wondering if there is any program jsut like it that is free. Is there any painting programs out there that mimic Photoshop, but are free???

Azelda Garcia

Join date: 3 Nov 2003

Posts: 819

06-09-2004 04:00

GIMP 2

There's even an SL GIMP2 usergroup I think

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Shadow Weaver

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Join date: 13 Jan 2003

Posts: 2,808

06-09-2004 13:46

Paint Shop Pro 8.0 @ approximately $90 USD with full tech support from JASC its creator.

www.jasc.com

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Zephria Zapata

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06-09-2004 16:30

Im not sure if these are better but found out they were free . Photo Plus 5.5and Pixia... they look like good progams but not sure right now if they are compatalbe with SL here
And of course there it gimp but not sure about instaling it to my windows system as it is linux GPL....Not sure if there is a windows safe download.

Liberty Tesla

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Join date: 1 Sep 2003

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06-09-2004 18:12

I've used the GIMP, and I've used PSP8, and found that GIMP does a much better job with one particular feature that's especially important in SL: saving Alpha (transparent) images in TGA format. In PSP, it's a multi-step process that has to be repeated each time you export to TGA, and a royal PITA; in GIMP, you just "Save As", and that's all there is to it. The GIMP also displays alpha textures nicely, showing the image translucently against a two-tone grey checkerboard background, rather than (as PSP does) an ugly white "halo" to indicate the translucent section, against a black background.

That said, PSP's user interface is nicer, and it has a few features that either GIMP doesn't have, or that I haven't figured out yet.

If you plan to make clothing, or make building textures with transparent parts (e.g., windows, curtains), use GIMP; if you plan to just do image retouching, and are willing to pay a little money to make your learning curve a little easier, consider PSP.

Siobhan Taylor

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Join date: 13 Aug 2003

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06-10-2004 22:55

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Originally posted by Zephria Zapata
Im not sure if these are better but found out they were free . Photo Plus 5.5and Pixia... they look like good progams but not sure right now if they are compatalbe with SL here
And of course there it gimp but not sure about instaling it to my windows system as it is linux GPL....Not sure if there is a windows safe download.

Yes, there is a windows version... it's a little harder to find, but it's linked from www.gimp.org

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Jonquille Noir

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Join date: 17 Jan 2004

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06-11-2004 12:43

I also use GIMP, and I actually prefer it to PS and PSP. It's free, it works, it's got some nice features that I find much easier to use than it's costly brethren's, (such as creating alpha textures) and lots of users have done nice patches and 'bells and whistles' that are also free to download.

I do get some program crashes from time to time, most often when using a couple of the Script-Fu functions, but I've learned to just skip over experimenting with those particular funtions and find that I don't miss them at all. I also haven't checked for patches for a while, so they may be fixed by now, I don't know.

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Is there any better product than Photoshop?
David Gilman Designer Join date: 10 Apr 2004 Posts: 216	06-09-2004 03:42 Hi. I use photoshop rite now, but it is a free trial. I dont feel like paying for the program, so i was wondering if there is any program jsut like it that is free. Is there any painting programs out there that mimic Photoshop, but are free???
Azelda Garcia Azelda Garcia Join date: 3 Nov 2003 Posts: 819	06-09-2004 04:00 GIMP 2 There's even an SL GIMP2 usergroup I think Azelda
Shadow Weaver Ancient Join date: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 2,808	06-09-2004 13:46 Paint Shop Pro 8.0 @ approximately $90 USD with full tech support from JASC its creator. www.jasc.com Shadow _____________________ Everyone here is an adult. This ain't DisneyLand, and Mickey Mouse isn't going to swat you with a stick if you say "holy crapola."<Pathfinder Linden> New Worlds new Adventures Formerly known as Jade Wolf my business name has now changed to Dragon Shadow. Im me in world for Locations of my apparrel Online Authorized Trademark Licensed Apparel http://www.cafepress.com/slvisions OR Visit The Website @ www.slvisions.com
Zephria Zapata Anit-Gorean & Slave Join date: 7 Apr 2004 Posts: 299	06-09-2004 16:30 Im not sure if these are better but found out they were free . Photo Plus 5.5and Pixia... they look like good progams but not sure right now if they are compatalbe with SL here And of course there it gimp but not sure about instaling it to my windows system as it is linux GPL....Not sure if there is a windows safe download.
Liberty Tesla Perpetual Newbie Join date: 1 Sep 2003 Posts: 173	06-09-2004 18:12 I've used the GIMP, and I've used PSP8, and found that GIMP does a much better job with one particular feature that's especially important in SL: saving Alpha (transparent) images in TGA format. In PSP, it's a multi-step process that has to be repeated each time you export to TGA, and a royal PITA; in GIMP, you just "Save As", and that's all there is to it. The GIMP also displays alpha textures nicely, showing the image translucently against a two-tone grey checkerboard background, rather than (as PSP does) an ugly white "halo" to indicate the translucent section, against a black background. That said, PSP's user interface is nicer, and it has a few features that either GIMP doesn't have, or that I haven't figured out yet. If you plan to make clothing, or make building textures with transparent parts (e.g., windows, curtains), use GIMP; if you plan to just do image retouching, and are willing to pay a little money to make your learning curve a little easier, consider PSP.
Siobhan Taylor Nemesis Join date: 13 Aug 2003 Posts: 5,476	06-10-2004 22:55 From: someone Originally posted by Zephria Zapata Im not sure if these are better but found out they were free . Photo Plus 5.5and Pixia... they look like good progams but not sure right now if they are compatalbe with SL here And of course there it gimp but not sure about instaling it to my windows system as it is linux GPL....Not sure if there is a windows safe download. Yes, there is a windows version... it's a little harder to find, but it's linked from www.gimp.org _____________________ http://siobhantaylor.wordpress.com/
Jonquille Noir Lemon Fresh Join date: 17 Jan 2004 Posts: 4,025	06-11-2004 12:43 I also use GIMP, and I actually prefer it to PS and PSP. It's free, it works, it's got some nice features that I find much easier to use than it's costly brethren's, (such as creating alpha textures) and lots of users have done nice patches and 'bells and whistles' that are also free to download. I do get some program crashes from time to time, most often when using a couple of the Script-Fu functions, but I've learned to just skip over experimenting with those particular funtions and find that I don't miss them at all. I also haven't checked for patches for a while, so they may be fixed by now, I don't know. _____________________ Little Rebel Designs Gallinas

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