Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:15 pm   Reply with quote         

Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:25 pm   Reply with quote         

Image editors like Gimp, or other high production editors like PS Elements, Coral and the likes are fine, hell even MS Paint

But if your referring to 3d programs, then this is a grey area.

Although PS now has 3d capabilities, for me personally, I like PS to the crafted, worked at and manual styled, 3d algorithms and the likes teaches very little when clicking a few buttons and sliders to get perfect shadows angles etc.

Depends what you actually are referring too.

Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:02 pm   Reply with quote         

Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:09 pm   Reply with quote         

well this boarders on 3d creation, but if it is what your comfotable with, then who am I to say

After Effects is a good product, I just like to keep it to Photoshop when doing creations for here, as it is the site ideals.

Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:56 pm   Reply with quote         

"Marco's being very generous, take a look at the Website's Masthead and read what it says."

Can you read the first line?

Just kidding!

If you want votes, it's best stick to 'Photoshop' Software, or it's look-a-like programs.

That's my 2c's worth

Wiz

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Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:51 pm   Reply with quote         

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Tue Jun 08, 2010 2:16 am   Reply with quote         

soulrock wrote:

Sanctuary wrote:

i use paint.

Same here sanc!

yeah that's why we often make all source chop

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Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:56 am   Reply with quote         

don't listen to marco... you can use 3d softwares as long as you know how to use it... meaning: use 3D and make it so it doesn't look like 3D. That's a lesson I learnt with one of the mods in here. That is 100s of times a better chopper than marco is... (heck, who isn't?)

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TheShaman wrote:

fine fine! I'm an idiot!

Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:03 am   Reply with quote         

arcaico wrote:

don't listen to marco... you can use 3d softwares as long as you know how to use it... meaning: use 3D and make it so it doesn't look like 3D. That's a lesson I learnt with one of the mods in here. That is 100s of times a better chopper than marco is... (heck, who isn't?)

"Jeez Arc', how on earth could you have learnt anything after that Frontal lobotomy you had, which BTW we all reluctantly paid for!!!!!

So... Now we'll have to get your back half done as well, incurring yet more incredible expenses. But it's the only way you see, without upsetting the RSPCA and Friends of the Earth.

BTW: We'll promise we'll leave you with that shiny wet nose, and the wagging tail, but the BALLS will definately have to come off pronto!

Wiz

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Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:24 am   Reply with quote         

arcaico wrote:

don't listen to marco... you can use 3d softwares as long as you know how to use it... meaning: use 3D and make it so it doesn't look like 3D. That's a lesson I learnt with one of the mods in here. That is 100s of times a better chopper than marco is... (heck, who isn't?)

I agree with arc on this one.....I'd try not to do a chop that is 3d exclusive, but a little use is ok in my opinion. Here is a good example of a well done chop by the202 where 3d software was used.
Source:

Chop:

Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:37 am   Reply with quote         

Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:30 am   Reply with quote         

You know the funny thing here? I started with Macromedia Fireworks (now Adobe Fireworks of course). Then I outgrew that and went to GIMP because I couldn't afford Photoshop. At first I struggled with the PS interface. Nothing was where I expected it to be. I couldn't find anything, didn't know how to get the crop to actually crop, etc., etc. etc.

Now that I have CS3 I can't imagine going back to GIMP or Fireworks.

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Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:31 pm   Reply with quote         

3D was never a no no in here... as a matter of fact, the wacom tablet I use for all my chops was earned with this entry, in which i did use 3D...

http://photoshopcontest.com/view-entry/106865/murder.html

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TheShaman wrote:

fine fine! I'm an idiot!

Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:19 pm   Reply with quote         

TofuTheGreat wrote:

You know the funny thing here? I started with Macromedia Fireworks (now Adobe Fireworks of course). Then I outgrew that and went to GIMP because I couldn't afford Photoshop. At first I struggled with the PS interface. Nothing was where I expected it to be. I couldn't find anything, didn't know how to get the crop to actually crop, etc., etc. etc.

Now that I have CS3 I can't imagine going back to GIMP or Fireworks.

I'm in the same boat you were when you switched from GIMP to PS. I recently got PS7 but have been using Paint.net (PaintDotNet) for years. I can't find my arse from a hole in the ground with PS right now so I keep defaulting back to PDN. I open my chops in PS and in just a few minutes I am so dang frustrated that I can't do or find what I need that I just close PS and open PDN. I Need a personal, hands-on tutor. (any volunteers? hehe)
And what sucks for me, GIMP is just as bad as PS, can't seem to get around in it either.