Hey Mike - sorry for the slow response - but, I'm glad to see you brought this up. Since, when I'm not wearing my VFP hat - the other hat is a 3D CG one. But, I also work w/other 2D SW besides just 3D.
In regards to Photoshop - you should get Photoshop Elements. I've been using it for YEARS now. Its basically a Cut-down version of Photoshop. And, depending on what you need to do - it will probably be completely sufficient for your needs. Many of the larger computer stores - and even BestBuy - carries it for like $99. I've actually tried Gimp - but, I really didn't like it. Also, just to note - I haven't upgraded my PS Elements in a number of years now. But, the version I had - it was based upon Photoshop - but, based upon an older release. Now, as for Illustrator - that's really Vector based (as opposed to Photoshop which is bitmap based). I've really never had a need for a Vector based program - so, never really bothered with it. I did, a good number of years ago - work with Flash at this co. in NJ - where I was working with a team of Freelancers going 2D animation Clean-up(which totally SUCKED as a Job - and the place was setup like a CG sweatshop - very strange indeed!). If you really want a Vector based program - you might do a search on the Net for one that is OpenSource. Just curious to know what you are looking to do with the SW? -K- -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Copeland Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 12:47 PM Anyone have any advice for which software to look into for Graphics Design on the Windows platform? I'm looking for something in the realm of Adobe Illustrator...Adobe Photoshop, but without the price tag. Not necessarily free, just less $. About the only ones I'm familiar with is Gimp and Corel Draw. Any others? Thanks in advance for any feedback! Mike Copeland _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/289ea162f5642645b5cf64d624c66a140e260...@us-ny-mail-002.waitex.net ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
