[horsegrl24]

Just out of curiosity, what software do you guys use for graphics design? I use Photoshop CS4 and pretty much love it.

[omochan]

horsegrl24, on 16 March 2011 - 08:12 PM, said:

Just out of curiosity, what software do you guys use for graphics design? I use Photoshop CS4 and pretty much love it.

Usually it depends on a few factors, but most of the time, I use CS4 as well. CS3 was my favorite though. Can't lie about that.

[Creecher]

Like what omochan said, it depends on the situation.

All together I use:

Photoshop CS4
Fireworks CS4
GIMP

[horsegrl24]

CS4 is the only one I know how to use, what would be a good one for giving 2D shapes and text more of a 3D type look?

[BetaWar]

I use Blender 3D (pretty good for 3D, though the learning curve is steep), Gimp, PS, Illustrator, and Firewords (I know that is a lot, but they all have their own uses, strengths and weaknesses).

PS has some nice new 3D features with CS5 (may be in CS4 as well, I don't own that version though). Basically I prefer to use Illustrator because I can control things easier with the touchpad or mouse (and while I have a tablet my artistic ability leaves a lot to be desired so I normally like the better accuracy I can get from using pathes - though PS's pen tool is more intuitive than Illustrator's...).

[EarthShaker]

I use Photoshop CS5 when I'm on my Windows and Gimp on linux. It's been mostly Gimp and It pretty much does what I'm looking for.

[horsegrl24]

Hmm interesting, food for thought for me.

[blaxarbush]

The entire CS5 master collection. my business offers services in all areas of media so it would be required more me to have the software. But even though you may be focused on say just lash animation. you may need programs such as photoshop, and illustrator, aand soundbooth to enhance the graphics within your animation. It is also cheaper to purchase the entire master collection then just aspecific bundle and buy the other programs from adobe. so i recommend the entire master collection from adobe. And for 3D software. Newtek Lightwave. version 10 if you are using mac. Just because the way the program works. But 9.6 i have found works best on pc.For making music and sound effects Get the software called Reason 5. by Propellerhead. And for making beats or instrumental music Fruity Loops 9.0 XXL producer edition.

[devonator]

i prefer gimp, its fast to load up, light and easy to use. comes with a bunch of plugins or you can write your own.
and its free lol

This post has been edited by devonator: 06 June 2011 - 09:36 PM

[brandon_v]

I use a range of Adobe CS5 software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, and InDesign. All these programs work great together for a pretty efficient work flow.
For 3D, I use Maya 2011 and have just recently gotten a look at Mudbox 2011. Awesome stuff.

[Lemur]

I use a zebra mechanical pencil, 50-100lb paper, and a standard drafters blue pencil.

What? No one does prototypes and sketches anymore?

On a more serious note Photoshop Cs3 and Aptana/Notepad++.

[RetardedGenius]

I stumbled across Aptana Studio 3 and I must say that it's brilliant - try it if you haven't already! Historically I've always used Adobe products but now I'm looking at open-source alternatives, I downloaded GIMP two days ago but haven't played around with it properly yet (the inability to dock the two windows kinda sucks). I am interested to know how many people are using GIMP as an alternative to Photoshop on a professional basis.

[asker]

For graphics, i still use the older Photoshops. I find them the same. Or, pixlr.com, an online photo manipulator.

[dougyno1]

Hey guys,

what would you all recommend as good starter software to a complete novice ???

cheerz!!!

[hiddenghost]

BetaWar, on 17 March 2011 - 02:58 PM, said:

I use Blender 3D (pretty good for 3D, though the learning curve is steep), Gimp, PS, Illustrator, and Firewords (I know that is a lot, but they all have their own uses, strengths and weaknesses).

PS has some nice new 3D features with CS5 (may be in CS4 as well, I don't own that version though). Basically I prefer to use Illustrator because I can control things easier with the touchpad or mouse (and while I have a tablet my artistic ability leaves a lot to be desired so I normally like the better accuracy I can get from using pathes - though PS's pen tool is more intuitive than Illustrator's...).

What have you done with blender? It's a pretty cool program.