Gimp VS Photoshop
Apr 19, 2021 00:52:52 #
Bill_de wrote:
Just a couple of years ago I bought a new computer. I couldn't install CS5.. I called Adobe and they got it installed and running for me ... no charge. Adobe is not the big greedy ogre some make them out to be. Give them a call. The worst that can happen is they can't help.
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Bill, I am trying to possibly use Adobe but don't want to call them unless absolutely necessary. Thanks for your thoughts.
Apr 19, 2021 00:57:36 #
johngault007 wrote:
GIMP capabilities are probably good enough for abo... (show quote)
I've been looking at video tutorials quite a bit lately. The GIMP program seems more user friendly for me. The ease of transition would be to buy the subscription to Photoshop. The Affinity Photo has many people giving it a very high rating and it's most like Photoshop. It's a tradeoff for each program.
Apr 19, 2021 05:34:05 #
Everything I learn is difficult (some sort of dyslexic issue the experts said) but I have found Paintshop Pro a not to hard transition from a previous Elements package.
I also used GIMP when a teacher asked if I could help out with some editing tutorial for disadvantaged kids and found it O.K. At my level it seemed to be just as good as Elements.
I have heard that AFFINITY is harder to get to grips with (Club members) but most seem to think it's worth the effort.
I would take a favourite image and try all the free trials.
I also used GIMP when a teacher asked if I could help out with some editing tutorial for disadvantaged kids and found it O.K. At my level it seemed to be just as good as Elements.
I have heard that AFFINITY is harder to get to grips with (Club members) but most seem to think it's worth the effort.
I would take a favourite image and try all the free trials.
Apr 19, 2021 06:26:01 #
BrentHarder wrote:
Recently I made a HUGE error: I got an email messa... (show quote)
One pays for what they get, and one never gets what they don't pay for. Updating your OS to remain current is not necessarily a bad thing. Trying to keep a 9 yr old software application that is no longer supported by the publisher could be very frustrating, as is using less than adequate software, especially if one works in the industry. There are few applications that have the depth and scope of Photoshop and the Adobe ecosystem.
Apr 19, 2021 07:01:45 #
Updates can be tricky. Sometimes good and sometimes bad. I got two Windows updates two days in a row. No problems, though. I got my three Macs in 2012, and I can no longer update. I guess they've reached Nirvana.
As for being "user friendly," all it takes is practice. The more time you spend with Affinity, the friendlier it will become.
As for being "user friendly," all it takes is practice. The more time you spend with Affinity, the friendlier it will become.
Apr 19, 2021 07:08:25 #
I've been a photoshop user for ~20 years, and find the $10 monthly subscription a bargain. But if you're absolutely opposed to subscription services, you may want to try Affinity or On1. Out of curiosity I downloaded Gimp several years ago, and decided it just wasn't worth the investment in time.
Apr 19, 2021 07:38:55 #
Adobe DOES have a $20/month option, which includes more cloud storage. But I don't use the cloud for my photos (I do use it as a backup backup including photos) so I ignore the $20/month subscription and stick with the $10/month version. I'm only interested in the Adobe software, not the Adobe cloud. If you do a lot of mobile work you may have a different view.
Apr 19, 2021 08:09:26 #
BrentHarder wrote:
Recently I made a HUGE error: I got an email messa... (show quote)
You could get a trial of Paint Shop Pro, I've found it easier that both Adobe ( a lot of years ago) or Gimp
Apr 19, 2021 08:12:03 #
.......but somewhat interesting in that the two responders totally ignored the original question. I too am interested in hearing about GIMP. I use the Photos program on my Mac - not bad but has gaps. Perhaps GIMP does not suffer those GAPS.
(Great Photo Application Software). hey - I just developed a name, now I need the program!
(Great Photo Application Software). hey - I just developed a name, now I need the program!
Apr 19, 2021 08:15:33 #
I was struck by a UT title "I have used PS for 25 y and just discovered that ..." Now that is a learning curve!!!
There are times when cheating by using plugin or stand alone one tune programs do the job quite will and effortlessly. I have used Topaz plugins before Topaz was Topaz. Jixipix is also interesting. Flamingpear has many free and "older" free plugins, being lazy my favorite is R-B swap [part of old free] a click and my 520 nm IR has the sky blue and trees red.. gone is the red sky. Plugins of course will work in GIMP. Affinity is great and upgrades free. There are many editing programs and one need not be chained to Adobe PS or Ltroom
For those who like the word Adobe, PSE is a low-cost choice and works well if you add Elements+. $12
As you walk down the PSE hall many PS doors are there but locked... Elements+ opens those doors so you can use the tools in those rooms just like the big boys who pay Adobe to use PS by the month.
"The "surface" Photoshop Elements functions are quite sufficient for a beginner. As you advance, though, you may miss one or another <many> undocumented functions. Here "Elements+" will be of service to you."
http://elementsplus.net/
http://elementsplus.net/help/en/index.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vkMJ-OB_b4
There are times when cheating by using plugin or stand alone one tune programs do the job quite will and effortlessly. I have used Topaz plugins before Topaz was Topaz. Jixipix is also interesting. Flamingpear has many free and "older" free plugins, being lazy my favorite is R-B swap [part of old free] a click and my 520 nm IR has the sky blue and trees red.. gone is the red sky. Plugins of course will work in GIMP. Affinity is great and upgrades free. There are many editing programs and one need not be chained to Adobe PS or Ltroom
For those who like the word Adobe, PSE is a low-cost choice and works well if you add Elements+. $12
As you walk down the PSE hall many PS doors are there but locked... Elements+ opens those doors so you can use the tools in those rooms just like the big boys who pay Adobe to use PS by the month.
"The "surface" Photoshop Elements functions are quite sufficient for a beginner. As you advance, though, you may miss one or another <many> undocumented functions. Here "Elements+" will be of service to you."
http://elementsplus.net/
http://elementsplus.net/help/en/index.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vkMJ-OB_b4
Apr 19, 2021 08:27:21 #
Hi Brent,
As a magazine editor, I used PS (subscription) daily but now moving into semi-retirement I've found PSE with an add-on called Elements+ to give me almost all of the "stuff" I had with the subscription software. The poster before me included the link for Elements +. Go to their website and see what their software adds to PSE. You might be pleasantly surprised like I was. Take care & ...
As a magazine editor, I used PS (subscription) daily but now moving into semi-retirement I've found PSE with an add-on called Elements+ to give me almost all of the "stuff" I had with the subscription software. The poster before me included the link for Elements +. Go to their website and see what their software adds to PSE. You might be pleasantly surprised like I was. Take care & ...
Apr 19, 2021 08:29:12 #
BrentHarder wrote:
Recently I made a HUGE error: I got an email messa... (show quote)
Your post reminded me to investigate how to turn off the "Automatically Check For Updates" "feature" that caused me to once hastily and accidentally click the "Update" button instead of the "Remind Me Later" [when I didn't want to be reminded at all]. Knowing that updating would result in turning my LR6 to dust by upgrading the OS, I managed to halt the update/upgrade mid-stride, but this morning resolved to figure out how to prevent that accidental click in the future. Turns out it's fairly easy if anyone else is interested: Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner, go to System Preferences, then to the App Store or if you don't see that, search "Update" then "Advanced" and unclick the box which says "Automatically Check For Updates". You can always reverse this by reversing the process.
Apr 19, 2021 08:47:23 #
BrentHarder wrote:
DirtFarmer, thanks for bringing up the point of spending the money to use for your hobby. It's an option that makes sense. I am possibly thinking of just paying the money. It's up to $20 per month for me now.........not $10.
The photography plan with 20 GB of cloud storage is $9.99 per month, with 1TB it is $19.99. Keep your photos on your local drive and it is under $10 per month.
Apr 19, 2021 08:55:29 #
I guess I am the strange bird here, I am a Linux user and have been for 30 years and have only ever used GIMP along with programs like Darktable, Raw Therapee and Digikam, all free and open source, and I find them all to be able and capable to do what I need to do. Any new software will require a learning curve and it just comes down to what time you are willing to invest to learn it. There are many youtube videos for learning GIMP as well as the others.
Apr 19, 2021 09:10:23 #
Not having such issues with my Dell and Windows 10. I have my Photoshop CS6 Exended DVD ROM. Something tells me once I do succumb to Adobe"s subscription plan, I should be able to sell my copy of CS6 for a good price. Though I have thought of just putting it on my wife's PC as a just in case.
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