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carsismeZ06 · 07-01-2008, 06:16 PM

I've never done a photoshop ever in my life, and I'm tired of asking "Oh, Dragoneye, could I get a Camaro with..." and instead, I want to just be able to make it myself without annoying anybody. I was wondering what photo-editing program is the best for a beginner like me. (I'd prefer If I didn't have to buy it, rather download it) I want to eventually be able to do stuff like this...

CatiaJockey · 07-01-2008, 06:20 PM

The gimp is free, learning curve is rather steep from what I've been told tho.

carsismeZ06 · 07-01-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CatiaJockey

The gimp is free, learning curve is rather steep from what I've been told tho.

Yeah, I tried it and I didn't like it because it was too hard to figure out.

lil_red_v6 · 07-01-2008, 07:06 PM

photoimpact

Blizzard · 07-01-2008, 07:08 PM

Well i have Photoshop 7 *cough* and the key is um well from well you know......
Did I tell you the price I paid......um.....yeah.

So lime is kinda cool. *cough*

lil_red_v6 · 07-01-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blizzard

Well i have Photoshop 7 *cough* and the key is um well from well you know......
Did I tell you the price I paid......um.....yeah.

So lime is kinda cool. *cough*

and it will give you a virus trust me

carsismeZ06 · 07-01-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

and it will give you a virus trust me

I just want to be able to get a picture of a Camaro, change the color of it, and slap stripes on there and change the color of those. That's it.

*Mindz* · 07-01-2008, 07:38 PM

Photoshop 8.0 CS2 is what I use. I started with 6.0 way back when. You're best bet would be to try and find someone that can supply you with a copy of an older photoshop for little cost. I'm not an avid user of anything else and the best way for you to learn photoshop is to use photoshop. We just got CS3 here at work so I'm having fun learning about the new stuff. Not that I'll ever use it though.

Blizzard · 07-01-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

and it will give you a virus trust me

Thats why its on my other comp.

Jinx · 07-01-2008, 09:38 PM

I use Photoshop CS3 Pro. Its a good program, but older versions serve well.

EllwynX · 07-01-2008, 10:13 PM

My version of Photoshop is 6.0. I haven't come across anyone with a newer version so I could use their copy to update it.

And I find the inexpensive, more limited, programs much more difficult to use/understand than the more extensive Photoshop.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-02-2008, 08:06 AM

Go to Adobe.com and download any of the photoshop products, you can use them for free for 30 days I think. Then you'l either have to buy or ..... you decide.

At least that way you can try it and see if you like it.

skeet07 · 07-02-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

and it will give you a virus trust me

mIRC is nice, safe and unblocked mostly everywhere there are filters

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-06-2008, 01:27 PM

I'm using Photoshop 5.0 LE (Which is the equivilant to Photoshop Elements of the Mid-90's) So......yeah, we're talking stone-age Photoshop, here

I've used the newer versions (including CS3) but I've never felt the need to spend hundreds to upgrade a bunch of features I don't use. (yet)

If you're serious about using Photoshop, I reccommend getting the newest version of Photoshop Elements. It's relatively cheap (~$100), and will do everything you want it to. You can download a trial version to figure out if you like it here:
http://www.adobe.com/downloads/

There's a learning curve involved, because it doesn't tell you how to do everything. But if you play around with it for a while, I think within a month you'll feel like a pro.

07-01-2008, 06:16 PM	#1
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	New To Photoshopping I've never done a photoshop ever in my life, and I'm tired of asking "Oh, Dragoneye, could I get a Camaro with..." and instead, I want to just be able to make it myself without annoying anybody. I was wondering what photo-editing program is the best for a beginner like me. (I'd prefer If I didn't have to buy it, rather download it) I want to eventually be able to do stuff like this... __________________

07-01-2008, 06:20 PM	#2
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	The gimp is free, learning curve is rather steep from what I've been told tho. __________________

07-01-2008, 07:08 PM	#5
Blizzard Searching for the truth Drives: 85 K-10, 13 1LE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 635 View My Garage	Well i have Photoshop 7 cough and the key is um well from well you know...... Did I tell you the price I paid......um.....yeah. So lime is kinda cool. cough __________________ 2013 1LE 1SS RS TPW 4/29

07-01-2008, 07:38 PM	#8
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Photoshop 8.0 CS2 is what I use. I started with 6.0 way back when. You're best bet would be to try and find someone that can supply you with a copy of an older photoshop for little cost. I'm not an avid user of anything else and the best way for you to learn photoshop is to use photoshop. We just got CS3 here at work so I'm having fun learning about the new stuff. Not that I'll ever use it though. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

07-01-2008, 09:38 PM	#10
Jinx Owner of Shunt Drives: 2001 Mustang GT vert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Trunk, NC Posts: 323	I use Photoshop CS3 Pro. Its a good program, but older versions serve well. __________________ Support the "JINX CAMARO FUND" at http://www.zazzle.com/jinxdesign

07-01-2008, 07:06 PM	#4
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07-01-2008, 10:13 PM	#11
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	My version of Photoshop is 6.0. I haven't come across anyone with a newer version so I could use their copy to update it. And I find the inexpensive, more limited, programs much more difficult to use/understand than the more extensive Photoshop.

07-02-2008, 08:06 AM	#12
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Go to Adobe.com and download any of the photoshop products, you can use them for free for 30 days I think. Then you'l either have to buy or ..... you decide. At least that way you can try it and see if you like it. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

07-06-2008, 01:27 PM	#14
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I'm using Photoshop 5.0 LE (Which is the equivilant to Photoshop Elements of the Mid-90's) So......yeah, we're talking stone-age Photoshop, here I've used the newer versions (including CS3) but I've never felt the need to spend hundreds to upgrade a bunch of features I don't use. (yet) If you're serious about using Photoshop, I reccommend getting the newest version of Photoshop Elements. It's relatively cheap (~$100), and will do everything you want it to. You can download a trial version to figure out if you like it here: http://www.adobe.com/downloads/ There's a learning curve involved, because it doesn't tell you how to do everything. But if you play around with it for a while, I think within a month you'll feel like a pro. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather