Gimp or photoshop
Mar 4, 2012 00:11:37 #
A friend of mine suggested I use Gimp instead of photoshop.....my question is which one is better?
Mar 4, 2012 00:17:35 #
If you haven't purchased Photoshop, try downloading The Gimp first. It is Open Source software, so it won't cost you anything.
From my experience, both have a bit of a learning curve, but both are incredibly powerful programs.
From my experience, both have a bit of a learning curve, but both are incredibly powerful programs.
Mar 4, 2012 00:21:10 #
Mar 4, 2012 00:23:35 #
Gimp will do most of what Photoshop will do, especially the versions before CS5. Gimp is free. Both have a large learning curve but will do things no other editing programs will do. There are loads of learning tutorials out there for both.
Mar 4, 2012 00:24:24 #
Mar 4, 2012 00:31:20 #
No comparison ... photoshop is better.
Gimp does about 90% of the things.
A better program than Gimp would be photoshop elements 10 .. It does perhaps 95% of what photoshop can do plus there is a guided feature that is very helpful.
Comparing Gimp to Photoshop is like comparing a VW to a BMW .. both will get you where you want to go ...one will save money... the other is flashy and well built.
Gimp does about 90% of the things.
A better program than Gimp would be photoshop elements 10 .. It does perhaps 95% of what photoshop can do plus there is a guided feature that is very helpful.
Comparing Gimp to Photoshop is like comparing a VW to a BMW .. both will get you where you want to go ...one will save money... the other is flashy and well built.
Mar 4, 2012 00:44:03 #
Mar 4, 2012 02:01:31 #
I think VW owns BMW. Whatever that means.
I have tried Gimp. I vastly prefer Photoshop.
I have tried Gimp. I vastly prefer Photoshop.
photogrl57 wrote:
No comparison ... photoshop is better.
Gimp does about 90% of the things.
A better program than Gimp would be photoshop elements 10 .. It does perhaps 95% of what photoshop can do plus there is a guided feature that is very helpful.
Comparing Gimp to Photoshop is like comparing a VW to a BMW .. both will get you where you want to go ...one will save money... the other is flashy and well built.
Gimp does about 90% of the things.
A better program than Gimp would be photoshop elements 10 .. It does perhaps 95% of what photoshop can do plus there is a guided feature that is very helpful.
Comparing Gimp to Photoshop is like comparing a VW to a BMW .. both will get you where you want to go ...one will save money... the other is flashy and well built.
Mar 4, 2012 02:02:57 #
Mar 4, 2012 02:04:50 #
randymoe wrote:
I think VW owns BMW. Whatever that means. br br I... (show quote)
Now they need to change the name to GMW LOL
Mar 4, 2012 02:12:34 #
what i did i downloaded gimp watched video's how to use it then tried picasa played with it an watched utube about using it. then downloaded photoshop elements10 30 day free trial an did the utube thing with it same with lightroom an the utube thing. glad i did gimp first sorta broke me in using editor programs an wasn't rushed by no 30 day limit trial. but what i wished i had done was watch utube vid's before i downloaded the elements. about everything adobe has has a free 30 trial. an really you can have 6 - 8 months or longer before you buy if you do buy. but to me lightroom is little more complicated than elements. probly be next year before i play with photosop cs5 videos on it looks like a deep well. i di like the lens setting on lightroom to self adjust to better image acording to what lens you used on each picture.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whJJ5odMDhw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whJJ5odMDhw
Mar 4, 2012 02:15:56 #
Thank you everyone for all the info....I will definitely check everything out before i download or buy anything...
Mar 4, 2012 02:32:07 #
wished i had understood this in camera histogram stuff earlier than i did. learn all you can about this histogram my advice. don't know what youre experience with cameras is or what kind of camera you use but if it has a histogram, that info button on camera is my buddy. it pats me on the back an it calls me a dumb a _ _
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whJJ5odMDhw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whJJ5odMDhw
Mar 4, 2012 02:36:35 #
my only camera is 35mm, my digital point and shoot died, been looking for another camera....just not sure which one I want as of yet.
Mar 4, 2012 02:38:49 #
It is really all about money.
If you are very low budget go Gimp, what an unfortunate name, but no shame.
Picasa is very easy, fun and free. I use it all the time despite having the latest Photoshop and PS Elements and Mac iPhoto.
Photoshop Elements is a great price point and excellent for everyone except the spenders and experts. Also it loads on both Mac and PC. I use both.
Up to date Photoshop fits my spendy ways. I am no expert, but I have been buying upgrades for 6 versions over 12 years and will upgrade to the latest next month. But you do need to decide Mac or PC. Boo!
I am old and need to use any advantage I can afford. I ride a very lightweight and expensive bicycle not because I am an athlete, but because I need every advantage to even keep the young and healthy in sight.
Then we have Capture One. Strictly extremely high budget Pros only. Google it. LOL
If you are very low budget go Gimp, what an unfortunate name, but no shame.
Picasa is very easy, fun and free. I use it all the time despite having the latest Photoshop and PS Elements and Mac iPhoto.
Photoshop Elements is a great price point and excellent for everyone except the spenders and experts. Also it loads on both Mac and PC. I use both.
Up to date Photoshop fits my spendy ways. I am no expert, but I have been buying upgrades for 6 versions over 12 years and will upgrade to the latest next month. But you do need to decide Mac or PC. Boo!
I am old and need to use any advantage I can afford. I ride a very lightweight and expensive bicycle not because I am an athlete, but because I need every advantage to even keep the young and healthy in sight.
Then we have Capture One. Strictly extremely high budget Pros only. Google it. LOL
stansgrl63 wrote:
Thank you everyone for all the info....I will definitely check everything out before i download or buy anything...
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