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boink · 06-22-2008, 06:37 PM

I was wondering if anyone here uses Gimp and Photoshop and can give a decent comparison ? I've been reading some google results and the home of Gimp of course...seems pritty good. the screen shots look pritty user friendly and similar to PS.

just checking if anyone here is a user of Gimp or hopefully bolth.

thanks

MexicanOnABike · 06-22-2008, 06:40 PM

the only thing CRAPPY about gimp in my mind is that all the tool box are independent of the view window. In photoshop, you have your main Software and all the tool box are on top of that. in gimp, it's 1 or the other. like if you maximize your picture, you will lose the view of your tool box. that was the only thing keeping me away from GIMP.

telekinetic · 06-22-2008, 06:40 PM

As I am a Photoshop user, it was very hard for me to find my way around gimp. I'm sure it is a pretty capable package, I just couldn't adapt to the interface.

boink · 06-22-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MexicanOnABike

the only thing CRAPPY about gimp in my mind is that all the tool box are independent of the view window. In photoshop, you have your main Software and all the tool box are on top of that. in gimp, it's 1 or the other. like if you maximize your picture, you will lose the view of your tool box. that was the only thing keeping me away from GIMP.

I may have a solution for that...2 monitors. oh and I have read about "gimpshop" a virsion with it's own bacground.

Manic_Skafe · 06-22-2008, 07:06 PM

I've got the 2 monitor set up as well and I still find Gimp to be a pain in the ass. With Photoshop (especially Elements) everything just seems to be exactly where you need it. Gimp's features are scattered, it's help topics are a joke and...Photoshop makes everything easier.

And I started using Gimp before Photoshop.

boink · 06-22-2008, 07:53 PM

hmm, that's not encouraging. but paying $600+ for PS vs free Gimp ?

Martian · 06-22-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Manic_Skafe

I've got the 2 monitor set up as well and I still find Gimp to be a pain in the ass. With Photoshop (especially Elements) everything just seems to be exactly where you need it. Gimp's features are scattered, it's help topics are a joke and...Photoshop makes everything easier.

And I started using Gimp before Photoshop.

This isn't confined to the GIMP. GNU projects sometimes seem to be allergic to aesthetics.

The GIMP is very powerful once you get the hang of it, but has a truly daunting learning curve. I've never used Photoshop in any meaningful way though, so I can offer no comparison.

Lasereth · 06-23-2008, 06:41 AM

GIMP has a high learning curve and the UI isn't very intuitive like Photoshop. I have seen some amazing stuff done with it though. Maybe you can search for some tutorials?

telekinetic · 06-23-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by boink

hmm, that's not encouraging. but paying $600+ for PS vs free Gimp ?

That $600 all goes into GUI design, ease of use, compatibility, and work flow management. There's a reason they are priced as they are.

boink · 06-23-2008, 05:10 PM

yeah I know...I do already know what I need to know about PS (more or less but I know it'll do a heck of alot more than I use it for) and I already have alot of video tutorials for PS too.

maybe I should check out some adds on Craigs list.

MikeSty · 06-23-2008, 10:24 PM

This post sort-of compels me to install and learn GIMP. I think I can handle the learning curve, and I've never done THAT much in PS in school to where I feel like I need it. Might as well teach myself (if I'm ever compelled to do that - installing it is a good first step!) on something free and unique as opposed to touting my warez skillz like a loser.

MSD · 06-24-2008, 08:01 PM

I can download GIMP for free and deal with the headache of the interface or I can get a free, legal copy from work. I'm enjoying my CS3. GIMP is designed by people who think like programmers, not like end users. I couldn't stand it the few times I tried to use it, especially since I taught myself PS on version 6 and it's remained pretty consistent since then.

Speed_Gibson · 06-26-2008, 02:55 PM

I prefer the interface of the GIMP much more than PS after using both - much more intuitive. There are some features in PS that I would love to have, adjustment layers being one of those.
But I would like to have a recent copy of PS to learn more about it, which also involves upgrading my computer (no intention there anytime soon, PS 7 works fine but CS 2 or later would be groaning horribly from the splash screen on) while the free option does a wonderful job for me.

Lucifer · 06-28-2008, 07:38 PM

There is a free program called Gimpshop which uses the Gimp engine and mimics the photoshop interface and menus. I'm curious, as a long time GIMP user, what the photoshop people think of it.

Speed_Gibson · 06-28-2008, 09:28 PM

One real problem I have noticed with Gimpshop (aside from the interface but that is personal bias) is the older versions used as the core. This is listed on the website <GIMPshop 2.2.8>, which is not using the numerous improvements since then up to the current 2.4.6, and it does keep improving with every release in the 2.5.x branch.

boink · 06-29-2008, 02:35 PM

ok...I installed Gimp.

no tools show up in the window at all. under "file" is an option to close. nothing else like err file/open/new whatever ...? WTF ??!?

clicking windows in hopes of getting tool menues out...nothing happens.

wow, I can see why it's free. theres nothing here at all ! I can't even drag and drop a file into the main window....

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in the Windows version, uses a plugin called 'Deweirdifier'

well...it aint' working here.

robot_parade · 06-30-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by boink

ok...I installed Gimp.

no tools show up in the window at all. under "file" is an option to close. nothing else like err file/open/new whatever ...? WTF ??!?

clicking windows in hopes of getting tool menues out...nothing happens.

wow, I can see why it's free. theres nothing here at all ! I can't even drag and drop a file into the main window....

well...it aint' working here.

Yeah, there's definitely something up with your install.

For something along a little bit of a different line, you might want to check out inkscape: http://www.inkscape.org/

As the site says, it's "An Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format. "

I don't have much in the way of artistic/drawing talent, but it's a heck of a lot of fun to play with.

boink · 07-01-2008, 04:41 PM

thanks robot but I need a pixel based thing. vector has uses, like it's good to print from. but it dosn't help my needs.

I'll have a go w/ re installing gimp.

MexicanOnABike · 07-01-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by robot_parade

For something along a little bit of a different line, you might want to check out inkscape: http://www.inkscape.org/

As the site says, it's "An Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format. "

I don't have much in the way of artistic/drawing talent, but it's a heck of a lot of fun to play with.

for sure! I use it for all my logo needs. it's pretty powerful. but yes, not the same as photoshop/gimp.

06-22-2008, 06:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
boink Addict Location: Seattle	Gimp VS Photoshop I was wondering if anyone here uses Gimp and Photoshop and can give a decent comparison ? I've been reading some google results and the home of Gimp of course...seems pritty good. the screen shots look pritty user friendly and similar to PS. just checking if anyone here is a user of Gimp or hopefully bolth. thanks __________________ when you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer. Superstition ain't the way.

06-22-2008, 06:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	the only thing CRAPPY about gimp in my mind is that all the tool box are independent of the view window. In photoshop, you have your main Software and all the tool box are on top of that. in gimp, it's 1 or the other. like if you maximize your picture, you will lose the view of your tool box. that was the only thing keeping me away from GIMP. __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings-

06-22-2008, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	As I am a Photoshop user, it was very hard for me to find my way around gimp. I'm sure it is a pretty capable package, I just couldn't adapt to the interface. __________________ twisted no more

06-22-2008, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Manic_Skafe More Than You Expect Location: Queens	I've got the 2 monitor set up as well and I still find Gimp to be a pain in the ass. With Photoshop (especially Elements) everything just seems to be exactly where you need it. Gimp's features are scattered, it's help topics are a joke and...Photoshop makes everything easier. And I started using Gimp before Photoshop. __________________ "Porn is a zoo of exotic animals that becomes boring upon ownership." -Nersesian

06-22-2008, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
boink Addict Location: Seattle	hmm, that's not encouraging. but paying $600+ for PS vs free Gimp ? __________________ when you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer. Superstition ain't the way.

06-23-2008, 06:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	GIMP has a high learning curve and the UI isn't very intuitive like Photoshop. I have seen some amazing stuff done with it though. Maybe you can search for some tutorials?

06-23-2008, 05:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
boink Addict Location: Seattle	yeah I know...I do already know what I need to know about PS (more or less but I know it'll do a heck of alot more than I use it for) and I already have alot of video tutorials for PS too. maybe I should check out some adds on Craigs list. __________________ when you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer. Superstition ain't the way.

06-23-2008, 10:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
MikeSty The Computer Kid :D Location: 127.0.0.1	This post sort-of compels me to install and learn GIMP. I think I can handle the learning curve, and I've never done THAT much in PS in school to where I feel like I need it. Might as well teach myself (if I'm ever compelled to do that - installing it is a good first step!) on something free and unique as opposed to touting my warez skillz like a loser.

06-24-2008, 08:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	I can download GIMP for free and deal with the headache of the interface or I can get a free, legal copy from work. I'm enjoying my CS3. GIMP is designed by people who think like programmers, not like end users. I couldn't stand it the few times I tried to use it, especially since I taught myself PS on version 6 and it's remained pretty consistent since then.

06-26-2008, 02:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Speed_Gibson Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Location: right here of course	I prefer the interface of the GIMP much more than PS after using both - much more intuitive. There are some features in PS that I would love to have, adjustment layers being one of those. But I would like to have a recent copy of PS to learn more about it, which also involves upgrading my computer (no intention there anytime soon, PS 7 works fine but CS 2 or later would be groaning horribly from the splash screen on) while the free option does a wonderful job for me. __________________ Started talking to yourself I see. Yes, it's the only way I can be certain of an intelligent conversation. Black Adder

06-28-2008, 07:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lucifer Husband of Seamaiden Location: Nova Scotia	There is a free program called Gimpshop which uses the Gimp engine and mimics the photoshop interface and menus. I'm curious, as a long time GIMP user, what the photoshop people think of it. __________________ I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls. - Job 30:29 1123, 6536, 5321

06-28-2008, 09:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Speed_Gibson Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Location: right here of course	One real problem I have noticed with Gimpshop (aside from the interface but that is personal bias) is the older versions used as the core. This is listed on the website <GIMPshop 2.2.8>, which is not using the numerous improvements since then up to the current 2.4.6, and it does keep improving with every release in the 2.5.x branch. __________________ Started talking to yourself I see. Yes, it's the only way I can be certain of an intelligent conversation. Black Adder

07-01-2008, 04:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
boink Addict Location: Seattle	thanks robot but I need a pixel based thing. vector has uses, like it's good to print from. but it dosn't help my needs. I'll have a go w/ re installing gimp. __________________ when you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer. Superstition ain't the way.