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    What shall I use for web graphics editing?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tanya004, Jul 24, 2006.

  1. tanya004

    tanya004 Newbie

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    Hi Everybody!
    We'd like to open a new department for web site design, but I know nothing about PRO graphics software. Can you tell me what software to choose and what it will cost me?
    Thanks in advance for your help!
     
    tanya004, Jul 24, 2006
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Adobe Photoshop is a great application. Cost depends on the best price you can find, but budget at least $300-$400USD. Try pricewatch or ebay or just Google for it. Elements is the scaled down version, which costs around $60USD.
     
    kegobeer, Jul 24, 2006
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    iOsiris Notebook Evangelist

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    1. Adobe Photoshop
    2. GIMP 2.0 / GimpShop (If your on MACs this would be great)[Free]
    3. Paint Shop Pro
    4. Photo Impact
    5. Paint.Net [Free]
     
    iOsiris, Jul 24, 2006
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  4. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    Adobe Photoshop is the world leader in Professional Photo/Picture editing software. Do be aware that you do need to do quite a few tutorials before everyhting makes sense.

    You might also want to try Corel Draw graphics Suite X3, which has some excellent features that Photoshop does not have.

    Do remember that Adobe Photoshop is more popular and so there are a lot of plug-ins for Photoshop for specialised graphic design.
     
    Lil Mayz, Jul 24, 2006
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  5. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    If it is actual graphics and only a few pictures Fireworks is also pretty good, but no one know how long it will be around now that Adobe has bought Macromedia. It will most likely be integrated into Photoshop, which btw is beginning to get bloated.
     
    cashmonee, Jul 25, 2006
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