Photoshop question.

[BlightWarden]

Been looking online at photoshop prices and I'v seen them from 13 bucks to 500 bucks. Which photoshop do those of you making skins and other things like pictures and such use? Which is recommended and why? What features do the ones you use offer that I should be aware of?

The program costs alot so I don't want to buy anything til I have more information on what to get. My primary use would be for pictures and skins. But I am unaware at the programs full potential so I don't know what else it can be used for.

Thanks for any and all replies.

 

[WastedSavior]

Have you used The Gimp? It's a free program that works quite well.

I'd experiment with it first, and if it's not enough then i'd start considering photoshop.

Well, thats my Two Cents.

 

[BlightWarden]

No I'v never heard of a Gimp program, Whats it like? Is the name just Gimp or should I google something more specific?

Thanks btw!

 

[WastedSavior]

http://www.gimp.org/

It's what i use

 

[Varine]

I use Photoshop CS3, but that costs like $600. If you don't like Gimp and want to upgrade, go with something like Photoshop Elements 6; you can probably find it for $100, probably less, on Amazon.

 

[BlightWarden]

http://www.gimp.org/

It's what i use

Thank you for the help, I will check it out, I hope I can do some cool stuff with it, I am a complete newb to photoshop programs so it will be fun to learn.

Thanks again! +rep.

 

[PurgeandFire]

Photoshop CS3 is worth the money (kind of) if you are good with art. Instead of wasting your time getting Photoshop, maybe get a graphics tablet because they are very useful for skinning. (I don't have one though ) Then you can use GIMP and if you gain enough experience, you can move on to Photoshop.

 

[WastedSavior]

Lol thank you, thats the nicest thing anyones said to me in a long time. :thup: