Expensive Software!

[1hope]

I would love to have something like Photoshop 7. I love creating stuff, but the program cost like $600.00. How can so many of you afford that? I am using Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.1 which I got for free with my scanner. Any suggestions on how to get a better graphic program cheaper? Thanks!!

 

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GIMP - open source, GNU, Photoshop alternative. For either Unix-based OS, or Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.

http://www.gimp.org/

 

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[kdet]

I would love to have something like Photoshop 7. I love creating stuff, but the program cost like $600.00. How can so many of you afford that? I am using Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.1 which I got for free with my scanner. Any suggestions on how to get a better graphic program cheaper? Thanks!!

I paid less than a 100 for PSP 8 and I think it's the best graphic program anywhere. It comes with an animation program free.

 

[paulewog]

Hmmm you're probably talking about Photoshop Elements for under $100?

I think you can get an academic version for $300.

Photoshop Elements is worth it though, it's about $60 or $70, and is almost as good as Photoshop, though with some very handy things taken out, like multiple undo's.

Gimp is cool though, if you learn to use it

 

[1hope]

I paid less than a 100 for PSP 8 and I think it's the best graphic program anywhere. It comes with an animation program free.

May I ask where you got yours? I know one time I had an advertisement to buy Photoshop 7 for $35, but pathetically, I didn't have it to spare at the time.

I tried to download Gimp, but for some reason every link I've tried had lead to a dead end. I'll keep looking.

I'm not a student ....I'm on disability, so I doubt anybody will give me any price breaks.

*sigh* I'm still looking for a graphic card that doesn't cost a heap.
jko gave me a link .... pricegrabber.com. but I couldn't find anything in my price range.

Ah well, the good new is - things are starting to look up for me . I'll get those things sooner or later .....but if anybody hears of any bargains on that stuff ...please let me know. I am kind of excited about getting more advanced graphics . As, I said, I love doing that sort of stuff.Thank You

 

[kdet]

May I ask where you got yours? I know one time I had an advertisement to buy Photoshop 7 for $35, but pathetically, I didn't have it to spare at the time.

I tried to download Gimp, but for some reason every link I've tried had lead to a dead end. I'll keep looking.

I'm not a student ....I'm on disability, so I doubt anybody will give me any price breaks.

*sigh* I'm still looking for a graphic card that doesn't cost a heap.
jko gave me a link .... pricegrabber.com. but I couldn't find anything in my price range.

Ah well, the good new is - things are starting to look up for me . I'll get those things sooner or later .....but if anybody hears of any bargains on that stuff ...please let me know. I am kind of excited about getting more advanced graphics . As, I said, I love doing that sort of stuff.Thank You

www.jasc.com
You can download the demo for 30 days and try it to see if you like it.

 

[1hope]

Is there a very big differnce between Photoshop and Paintshop? I downloaded the free treial of Paintshop 7 (thanks for the link sweetkitty) and it's actually a lot like a free program I have called Serif PhotoPlus 5, only I doubt Photoshop is spyware.

 

[jko]

Pohoto Shop does not have spyware. If you want Paint Shop Pro 8 for around $50 go to ebay, brand new unused.

 

[1hope]

I've wondered for awhile if the sellers at ebay can always be trusted? Has anybody ever bought anything over ebay?
On my quest to find a more advanced graphic program, I went back to Photoplus and found an upgraded version of the program I had. It's good but not nearly as good as Photoshop for one reason only - plugins!! It does have a plug-in folder - but it's empty. I couldn't find any (free) plugins at the Photoplus home page or anywhere on the internet. I've gotten good at finding the free stuff! I did find a free 3D program, it seems to be for amateurs and beginners but I'm going to try it.
I also found OriensEnhancerGOLD. its good, but still.....I want Photoshop 7 or 8. I might give ebay a try. Thanks for the help

 

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[kdet]

I've wondered for awhile if the sellers at ebay can always be trusted? Has anybody ever bought anything over ebay?
On my quest to find a more advanced graphic program, I went back to Photoplus and found an upgraded version of the program I had. It's good but not nearly as good as Photoshop for one reason only - plugins!! It does have a plug-in folder - but it's empty. I couldn't find any (free) plugins at the Photoplus home page or anywhere on the internet. I've gotten good at finding the free stuff! I did find a free 3D program, it seems to be for amateurs and beginners but I'm going to try it.
I also found OriensEnhancerGOLD. its good, but still.....I want Photoshop 7 or 8. I might give ebay a try. Thanks for the help

My hubby has bought tons of things using Ebay..we only had one problem and that is when we recieved a DVD in Spanish instead of English and they took care of it right away.
He has bought software,auto parts, books, a Bible for me..a little bit of everything I guess

 

[DariusXhavok]

Imagine how i feal as a lover of making 3d the cheapest good program i can buy is 2000$!

 

[Alenci]

How can so many of you afford that?

The sad truth is that many simply download software they can't afford, and the sadder truth is that others download even software that they can afford. This is not right, nor is it fair to the companies.

My suggestion is to run open-source programs on an open-source OS. It's cheap and there's plenty of great software out there!

 

[elisablaze]

There is also PhotoImpact by Ulead which I hear is a great program. I haven't used it too much but if your interested in my copy of it send me a pm.

I do have Photoshop but you know, I hardly ever use it. I have always used PaintShop Pro. I find it easier to learn and use.

~ Melissa

 

[doofus125]

I would love to have something like Photoshop 7. I love creating stuff, but the program cost like $600.00. How can so many of you afford that? I am using Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.1 which I got for free with my scanner. Any suggestions on how to get a better graphic program cheaper? Thanks!!

I have to ask, but by chance do you have an HP Scanjet 3300???

 

[1hope]

I have to ask, but by chance do you have an HP Scanjet 3300???

 

[Joseph E.]

I use photoshop.... Very good program for the money.

 

[Kelly]

Do you know anyone with a student ID and proof of credits? Buy it throught them.

 

[Samus Aran]

Imagine how i feal as a lover of making 3d the cheapest good program i can buy is 2000$!

You can download the Maya Learning Edition for free now. AFAIK, the only restriction with using it is that you can't use it in commercial products.

(Bascially, you can't make money off of using their free tool)