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Re: software for graphics?

Matt Probert

2006-06-08, 7:26 pm

On Sat, 03 Jun 2006 19:14:39 GMT, sir robert blake <4444D@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>When creating buttons or general web graphics (eg enhancing images), what
>is your favorite software?
>
>I have an old version of webstyle (rarely use it tho).....but a long time
>fave, long since discontinued, is Adobe's Imagestyler.
>
>Any others you would recommend?

Using Windows I use a combination of the Gimp and Paint Shop Pro.

Not that this should be taken as any recommendation of either of these
products.

Matt

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Paul Watt

2006-06-08, 7:26 pm

"sir robert blake" <4444D@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97D7CFB8D7D3Eghtyu@140.99.99.130...
> When creating buttons or general web graphics (eg enhancing images), what
> is your favorite software?
>
> I have an old version of webstyle (rarely use it tho).....but a long time
> fave, long since discontinued, is Adobe's Imagestyler.
>
> Any others you would recommend?

I use Fireworks, i'm sure you can get the MX version for a reasonable price
on ebay.

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Charles Sweeney

2006-06-08, 7:26 pm

sir robert blake wrote

> When creating buttons or general web graphics (eg enhancing images),
> what is your favorite software?
>
> I have an old version of webstyle (rarely use it tho).....but a long
> time fave, long since discontinued, is Adobe's Imagestyler.
>
> Any others you would recommend?

Generally, I don't create graphics, but I do edit images.

Paint Shop Pro has served me very well, but more recently I have been using
the very good (free) XnView http://www.xnview.com

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Charles Sweeney
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2006-06-08, 7:26 pm

"sir robert blake" <4444D@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97D7CFB8D7D3Eghtyu@140.99.99.130...
> When creating buttons or general web graphics (eg enhancing images), what
> is your favorite software?
>
> I have an old version of webstyle (rarely use it tho).....but a long time
> fave, long since discontinued, is Adobe's Imagestyler.
>
> Any others you would recommend?

Fireworks - any version. Great program for any type of web graphics. I just
upgraded to Fireworks 8 and really like it. Should you decide to use it, I
would also recommend www.lynda.com for their video tutorials because it's a
tough program to dig through on your own.

sir robert blake

2006-06-08, 7:26 pm

many thanks for all the tips, folks

I am gonna look around and see if there are any demos of the recommended
softwares in the thread

I may be back with more questions! :)

Tony

2006-06-08, 7:26 pm

sir robert blake wrote:
> When creating buttons or general web graphics (eg enhancing images), what
> is your favorite software?
>
> I have an old version of webstyle (rarely use it tho).....but a long time
> fave, long since discontinued, is Adobe's Imagestyler.
>
> Any others you would recommend?

Photoshop Elements - v2 (I don't like the new interface as of version 3)

generally runs about $20-50 on ebay

Toby Inkster

2006-06-08, 7:26 pm

sir robert blake wrote:

> When creating buttons or general web graphics (eg enhancing images), what
> is your favorite software?

The mighty GIMP conquers all!

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lord blake

2006-06-08, 7:28 pm

Toby Inkster <usenet200605@tobyinkster.co.uk> wrote in
news:vuofl3-1k7.ln1@ophelia.g5n.co.uk:

> sir robert blake wrote:
>
>
> The mighty GIMP conquers all!
>

I never got into that software...what draws people to it? (apart from
being free)

Toby Inkster

2006-06-08, 7:28 pm

lord blake wrote:

> I never got into that software...what draws people to it? (apart from
> being free)

Are you related to the brave Sir Robert Blake, who continually battles
against the mighty dragon of political corruption?

I can only speak for myself, but I like The GIMP simply because it's a
very capable graphics tool.

I used to use Paint Shop Pro on Windows, but after I switched to a better
operating system, I was no longer able to run PSP. So I asked around for
what was the best Linux-based image editing program and the resounding
answer was The GIMP. I picked up a copy (version 1.2-ish as I recall) and
started using.

The interface was a little clunky, but has improved partly as a result of
my own familiarity with it increasing; and partly as a result of interface
changes in later versions.

Since then I've never found it lacking in a feature I need, so have never
found the need to look around for a replacement -- The GIMP does the job,
does the job well, and does the job for no initial down-payment.

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lord blake

2006-06-08, 7:28 pm

Toby Inkster <usenet200606@tobyinkster.co.uk> wrote in
news:g90ll3-t6p.ln1@ophelia.g5n.co.uk:

> lord blake wrote:
>
>
> Are you related to the brave Sir Robert Blake, who continually battles
> against the mighty dragon of political corruption?

this is the one and same, Sir Toby.

In order to further infiltrate the establishment, I decided to accept
their offer of a lordship.

> I can only speak for myself, but I like The GIMP simply because it's a
> very capable graphics tool.
>
> I used to use Paint Shop Pro on Windows, but after I switched to a
> better operating system, I was no longer able to run PSP. So I asked
> around for what was the best Linux-based image editing program and the
> resounding answer was The GIMP. I picked up a copy (version 1.2-ish as
> I recall) and started using.
>
> The interface was a little clunky, but has improved partly as a result
> of my own familiarity with it increasing; and partly as a result of
> interface changes in later versions.
>
> Since then I've never found it lacking in a feature I need, so have
> never found the need to look around for a replacement -- The GIMP does
> the job, does the job well, and does the job for no initial
> down-payment.

You have got me interested again. I must download the latest version. I
had tried the software on a couple lof occasions - the last time being
maybe a couple of years ago. but I had quickly dispensed with it -
clunky interface, and seemed very basic in features.

I see you mention Linux. Ye-haaaa.....I have been tempted for ages to
try it. i was reading an article this week which said that loads of
developers are working on linux now - and now have similar numbers as to
those working on windows.

It would be great if linux were to take over. I am fed up with Gate's
dominance of the market.