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Photoshop v/s GIMP

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by zephyrvid, Apr 12, 2007.

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    Wanted to know what you guys think about the mentioned softwares. Should i bother looking at GIMP? I do plan to train sometime in the future. A free software like GIMP would be a plus. My question is does it meet the industry standards like photoshop does?
     
    zephyrvid, Apr 12, 2007 IP
  2. huesped

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    Adobe's CS3 suite is just amazing and has maximized Photoshop's capabilities to a whole new level, I don't think Gimp is any competition for Photoshop now
     
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    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    There is no good alternative as phptoshop..
    GIMP would be handy for non-professionals.
     
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    If you wanted a free program to learn before buying Photoshop, you could try Artweaver, it looks more like Photoshop than the GIMP does. There is also Gimpshop, which is a version of the GIMP designed to be a bit more like Photoshop. However, the above posts are right, there isn't any real alternative to Photoshop.
     
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    there is no comparison
    photoshop costs moolah (because it's so robust)
    gimp is free

    it's like asking what's better to wipe your a$$ with - toilet paper or a leaf
    sure the leaf will do - and it's free but for cushion-y softness on your tender tush you'd opt for tp

    :D


    vanessa.
     
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    GIMP is for people that do not have photoshop. If you can get photoshop, there is no reason to use gimp.
     
    noxcel, Apr 13, 2007 IP
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    zephyrvid Guest

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    Thanks for the pointers. I'll stick to photoshop then :)
     
    zephyrvid, Apr 13, 2007 IP
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    in all my graphic design job hunting i havent heard of any one asking for gimp. therefore i think you should stick to photoshop but if you feel the urge go ahead and look at gimp for fun. But as far as used in the industry i havent heard of it being used.
     
    MohMag, Apr 14, 2007 IP
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    brainstormingin Well-Known Member

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    Photoshop is Very good and probably the best.
    But Gimp is good too.
    If you know what you are doing both can be used.
    The plus point of gimp is that its free.
    I know some studios which do special effects for Big HOLLYWOOD Movies use gimp for frame by frame wire removal and other stuff.
    That is because the whole pipeline is designed in linux.
     
    brainstormingin, Apr 14, 2007 IP
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    Photoshop wins hands down end of argument
     
    Mr.tyro, Apr 15, 2007 IP
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    I have use GIMP for my web graphics for years. Seldom do i use photoshop... although it is available on my workplace deskstop.
     
    guppyman, Apr 15, 2007 IP