Gimp vs Photoshop

[rcmolloy]

I have used both Photoshop and GIMP. Overall, I do like Photoshop's interface much more but I am also being very biased because I taught myself a basic understanding of Photoshop when I was about 12/13. It's pretty much a preference/buyers standpoint if you are looking to go forward with one or the other. Even though the interfaces and prices (GIMPs lack of having one ) really can settle the dispute. Try both and figure it out from there but if I had to chose one it would be Photoshop.

[Jenn Feathers]

I have used both and I would choose Adobe Photoshop over GIMP any day. Theres more tools and very easy to work on a project between their different programs.

so Photoshop.

[Gigakaiser]

Photoshop and Illustrator seem endless in their capabilities compared to paint.net and gimp.

But use the free software if you will only be making a few pieces

(this thread is very old by the way)

[Hotontherim]

I started to use GIMP when I was 13, and I finally got to learn Photoshop last year. I definitely prefer Photoshop to GIMP, although the latter is certainly a viable alternative if you want a free image manipulation program.

[Lowfategg]

I have used Photoshop and I have used gimp. I find that Photoshop is way better, but its also more expensive.

[Andrew Schreiber]

My only issue with GIMP is the user interface, this isnt to say it is bad merely that I am not used to it.

http://grimthing.com/archives/2007/0..._vs_Photoshop/ is an article that does a reasonable job. It made me think, do I really need Photoshop? Give it a read, the author does use some language that may not be appropriate for young children but he raises some very good points.

This being said, I shoot with a DSLR in RAW format, GIMP supports 8bits per channel, my raw files are 10bits per channel. If you, or your team, shoot using DSLRs in RAW format this may be an issue if you want to work directly with the RAW files.

[Not2B]

what about paint.net?

It's at http://www.getpaint.net

It's not to bad either.

[ChristopherSD]

Originally Posted by Not2B

what about paint.net?

It's at http://www.getpaint.net

It's not to bad either.

Came here to post this.

Plugins are amazing for Paint.NET.

[JoeWithTheSpecs]

I can say that Photoshop is the way to go even though it is much more expensive. I bought the Adobe Production Premium for myself with the student discount (80% OFF). It was 200$ for the CS5 version with the student discount and 100$ gift certificate.

[comphappy]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

This being said, I shoot with a DSLR in RAW format, GIMP supports 8bits per channel, my raw files are 10bits per channel. If you, or your team, shoot using DSLRs in RAW format this may be an issue if you want to work directly with the RAW files.

You need the ufraw plugin (also free and opensource) it supports up to 16-bits, I use it all the time with my DSLR.

I also have not found anything in photoshop that I cannot do in GIMP (might be hidden in that rather odd UI). I am not at all bashing Photoshop as I use it at work all the time.

What in particular were you wanting to do with GIMP, I have a bunch of tutorials for Web, Photos, and Animations.

All of the images on our team page were done (in a rushed fashion so the quality suffered on some of them) with GIMP, www.shsfirst.org

[Astrokid248]

Having used GIMP, Paint.net, and Photoshop CS3-CS6 (plus Elements 4 and PS Touch), I think Elements is the best bang for your buck, but it all depends on what you use it for. I use a Bamboo Pen and Touch to sketch and paint virtually, so I need Photoshop. But for basic editting, the freeware is a better route. Given unlimited funds I'd pick CS3 any day of the week.

[Dustin Shadbolt]

I know this is an old thread but I wanna chime in. We use both GIMP and Photoshop on the team. There are times when our students who are great with Photoshop are sick or swamped and the older mentors or other students step in to help. They prefer using gimp in this situation. However, my personal taste is with Adobe Creative Suite.

[404'd]

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[CENTURION]

Originally Posted by 404'd

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Huh? I think you may be in the wrong thread...

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by CENTURION

Huh? I think you may be in the wrong thread...

There was a spam post right after Dustin's that was removed.