On 5/16/02 6:24 PM, "Todd Moody" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> When comparing GIMP and Photoshop, please don't fall into the trap where you > simply > look at all the features that Photoshop has that GIMP doesn't. Consider this: > Photoshop is the darling of the digital imaging community. As a consequence, > nearly everyone's work looks technically similar, and a lot of the effects are > identifiable. Use a different program, use a different algorithm. Rendering > of > certain effects, and processing of images in certain ways, results in subtle > differences; some are visible, some are too subtle to see. When I produce > a work that I'd like to be taken seriously, it is my goal to hide my > brushstrokes. > A piece is more impressive if no one can tell how you pulled it off. Thanks for the information Todd. I will definitely keep that in mind when I am fortunate enough to be able to compare. Since this is just a growing hobby of mine (my next fling) I tend to frown upon paying out the full price, but would love to be able to use the flagship programs. I like them, what can I say? I buy Apple, drive Cadillac, and want Adobe ;) I was able to get the full InDesign 2.0 for $360 off eBay, and I will try to get Photoshop like that later. And thanks Eric for your input. I'll give Graphics Converter a shot as well. I see they have a trial version. Walt -- Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular? -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
