I am looking for a program that will allow me to do just about anthing I can imagine with an image that is still somewhat easy to use. Any advice or tips from graphic artists would be greatly appriciated!
2006-08-19 05:00:32 · 7 answers · asked by scottsandshannons 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
You are getting some good answers here!
Perhaps you should go in a progressive sequence.
1. gimp is free
2. Paint Shop Pro is around 100 dollars
3. Adobe Photoshop is .... 600?
Sorry, I don't know prices since my work pays for my software. But you could start and then work your way up.
There are some pretty common elements (like T for Text) in all the programs.
One of the biggest hurdles is to understand layers.
In my opinion, there are four areas to jump on right away....
a. the toolbar
b. filters
c. layers
d. formats
Eventually you'll begin to focus on the area you want to work in -- will it be ads for magazines or designing album covers or web graphics or any of the many areas.
Remember -- it's supposed to be fun!
2006-08-19 05:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a lot of people, amateur and professional alike, use "photoshop" or "open canvas." They may not be totally easy to use, BUT there's hope. You can google "photoshop tutorials" or the like and find all sorts of great tutorials on how to do really cool stuff in the programs. They allow you to do pretty much anything, and as long as you tinker around in them long enough, you'll find them.
The programs are relatively pricy, but if you're a student you can get a great discount.
My suggestion is you get a screen name at deviantart.com and use the search feature to find people's submissions of tutorials. They're clear, easy to figure out, and a created by artists, not stuffy programmers.
2006-08-19 05:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by megan_of_the_swamp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the best ones on the market are Adobe, Corel Draw and Qwark. I use Corel Draw the most. I think it is most user friendly without having to take classes. If you need training in this program there's a web-site you can go to for help.
www.anzai.com/
2006-08-19 05:13:50 · answer #3 · answered by drbarnum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Photoshop CS is a good place to start. Check out various programs by Adobe Inc. and Macromedia. They are the best in my opinion.
2006-08-19 05:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by Chris S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it depends on what field of graphic designing you're interested in wheter its publication,web,animation. but basically for me the best graphic artist tool is adobe photoshop
2006-08-19 06:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by slim_migs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi
2006-08-19 05:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a professional tool use QuarkExpress.
If you are just interested in an excellent free Graphics tool try,
http://www.gimp.org
Have fun but be safe.
2006-08-19 05:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋