What Graphics program you use?

[monaghan]

I'd suggest taking a look at the Gimp (http://www.gimp.org), it's no more complex than something like photoshop (however it is different), if you want Gimp that looks more like photoshop, then take a look at gimpshop (http://www.gimpshop.com), thne you could possibly use some of the photoshop tutorials to do some of the basics, then if you get the hang of it and decide you really want the photoshop extras, you can shell out the cash later.

[UKSBD]

Thanks, I've just downloaded and playing with it now.
Only problem so far is I can't right click on images and open with Gimp I
have to open Gimp first then browse to the image.
Any idea if I can do it the other way?

[monaghan]

You can set file associations (can't remember off the top of my head the correct way and it varies from windows version to windows version), but I generally tend to select Open With" from the right click menu and it will remember that you've opened it with gimp previously and pop this in the list of programs you can open it with.

[UKSBD]

Thanks again,
Yes, that is what I normaly do, right click > open with.
but when trying it I was getting an error message.

Solved the problem now though, I was trying to open via the Gimp shortcut
on my desktop rather than going in to program files.
All sorted now.

[bumfluff]

Normally you can use file associations in Windows, but sometimes it isn't remembered even if you check the "always use this program for this type of file" box, in which case you normally have to set it in the program preferences. Irfanview is a program I always have that trouble with.

[mark08]

i use photoshop, illustrator and in design.

[lin robinson]

UKSDB you might also take a look at paint.net if your needs are simple. It has a very open, simple interface. It's really great for merging layers--the simplest, most sane method I've seen. Also a handy tool for rotating and zooming one image over another.
Changing sizes, etc. works very well also. Easy way of aligning layers by reducing transparency.

Gimp is the hot set up for logos, in my book, especially with their alpha-logo filter.

Another cool thing on GIMP that people ofter overlook is the "colorify" contol on Colors menu. It's not the same as "colorize"--you can select or hexidecimal generate a custom color, then instantly convert a graphic to a monochome in that tone. (helps to desaturate and lighten the graphic first). This is great for creating pages where all the graphics have the same look and color. Or turning a cityscape or some such into a pastel wash background for a banner.

[UKSBD]

Originally Posted by lin robinson

UKSDB you might also take a look at paint.net if your needs are simple. It has a very open, simple interface. It's really great for merging layers--the simplest, most sane method I've seen.

Thanks, but I have had Gimp now for over a month, but still not found time to play around with it or use it
Probably just familiarity, but I still just use irfanview.

One of these days I will have a good look at it, and then maybe look at pain.net too.

[TOliver]

Macromedia dreamweaver 8, Adobe photoshop 7

[TOliver]

Sorry forgot to mention Adobe photoshop CS and macromedia flash also little of GIF Animator