Graphic/Drawing Programs

[Dominati0n]

You come into The Art Section, you may see someones edit or CP sig they made and be like "WOW, I wanna make stuff like that!" Well, you might not know where to start. Here is the place! Here is a list of programs (Submitted by fellow forumers and myself) that can be used to make things like that, and that you can use to design some sweet graphics with! Enjoy.


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The Gimp (I recommend this)

www.gimp.org

The GIMP is a free, easy to use program. It can be used to make some very neat professional looking graphics. I used to use this until I got Photoshop. I highly recommend this for beginners!

To Download:

First, you need to download GTK Runtime Environment
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/gimp-win/gtk+-2.8.18-setup-1.zip?download
(Select a download mirror there. For WINDOWS USERS ONLY)

Then, download the GIMP automated installer.
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/gimp-win/gimp-2.2.13-i586-setup-1.zip?download
(Select a download mirror. Must have GTK Runtime Environment. For WINDOWS USERS ONLY)

For Mac users, here is a similar program to GIMP called Seashore.
http://seashore.sourceforge.net/download.php

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Adobe Photoshop (Personal Favourite)

http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/

Photoshop is a very useful graphics designing program. Although, it costs alot of money, you can get a 30 day trial Here (http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=39&platform=Windows). (Must have an account on Adobe.com to download)


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Terragen

http://www.planetside.co.uk/terragen/

Not really a graphics program, but it can be used to make some neat landscapes that can be put to good use in signatures/other graphics. Thanks to *Chaos for showing us this program.


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Cinema 4D

http://www.maxon.net/pages/products/cinema4d/cinema4d_e.html

A 3D modeling program. People often use images made in this program (C4Ds) in their graphics to make them look much nicer. This program is expensive, but a demo version can be found on teh link provided


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Drawplus 4

http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/DrawPlus/default.asp

I've never used this program before, though my friend tells me it is pretty easy to sue to design basic graphics. I can't really say much about it.


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Paint.net

http://www.getpaint.net/

Paint.net is a free program. It can be used for basic drawing

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Paint Shop Pro X

http://apps.corel.com/lp/pspx/3360/

A decent program for drawing and graphic designing. It costs 55$ to buy. I'm not sure if there is a demo or not

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Macromedia/Adobe FlashProfessional 8

http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/flashpro/

Proffesional Flash graphics designing program. Never used it myself, and I'm geussing it's expensive (Like many other Adobe products)

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SmartDraw

www.Smartdraw.com

Get proffesional results in minutes. Free trial availabe.

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Macromedia Fireworks 8

https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/i...duct=fireworks

Person who provided us this program didn't leave any info. 30 day trial.

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Arcsoft Photostudio

Professional photo editing software. Free trial on the site.

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Blender

http://www.blender.org

Open Source 3D Modeler and renderer, for those who cannot afford a high end 3d program.

If you take the time to master blender you can create stunning works.

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Apophysis (free)
http://www.apophysis.org/

Fractal Flame editor and renderer

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Xaos (free)
http://wmi.math.u-szeged.hu/xaos/doku.php

Fractal zoomer and renderer

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Ultra Fractal (59USD-129USD)
http://www.ultrafractal.com/

High end fractal design and advanced fractal renderer

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Easy GIF Animator

http://www.blumentals.net/egifan/download.php

Easy GIF program. 20$ to buy, try the trial, though.

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Babarosa Gif Animator 3.6

Babarosa Gif Animator provides the fast and easy way to create compact gif animations for the web. Animations can be quickly assembled from imported images(13 formats). You can also design animation directly in the program using vector graphics, image, and text edit tools. Palette optimization, data compression and colors reduction give you a possibility to obtain small size GIFs.

Download: http://www.soft32.com/download_557.html

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Please tell me any programs you guys use ;)

If you are looking for help on how to use these programs, please, do NOT ask here. Most of these programs I do not use, so please google search, or email someone who you know uses the programs. If you are going to submit a program to be added, please say the name, link, and provide a small description.

DO NOT QUOTE THIS POST. DO NOT SPAM THIS THREAD.

[The Dumb Bunny]

Two words. STICKY MATERIAL;)

nice job dom :D

[eminem0413]

thats real good, thanks! i use gimp for my avvy and sigs. but i have a mac, could you varafy what format each program is? well you might want to add seashore (gimp for mac)

[Dominati0n]

thats real good, thanks! i use gimp for my avvy and sigs. but i have a mac, could you varafy what format each program is? well you might want to add seashore (gimp for mac)

To see what each program is for, you should check out the website provided. Since more then half of these programs were submitted by other forums, I myself don't know so much about of them. I'd think that most them would have versions for both Mac and PC.

[eminem0413]

well i sitll think you should put in seashore, you could put it in with gimp, like say this for gimp:

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The Gimp (I recommend this)

www.gimp.org

The GIMP is a free, easy to use program. It can be used to make some very neat professional looking graphics. I used to use this until I got Photoshop. I highly recommend this for beginners!

To Download:

First, you need to download GTK Runtime Environment
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/g...1.zip?download
(Select a download mirror there. For WINDOWS USERS ONLY)

Then, download the GIMP automated installer.
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/g...1.zip?download
(Select a download mirror. Must have GTK Runtime Environment. For WINDOWS SUERS ONLY)

and download seashore for mac here: *link here*

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[Dominati0n]

Can you provide a link to Seashore for me?

[eminem0413]

ok, one sec *looks arount internet for link* found it:

http://seashore.sourceforge.net/download.php

[Babidu]

Thats cool, thank you D0mination.

I think it is helpfull.

:mod:

[Dj Dave]

i use powerpoint for my edits and so does qazar.
i think you should add this to the list and is easy to use.
if you want to see my work look in my thread.

dj dave :D

[Dominati0n]

i use powerpoint for my edits and so does qazar.
i think you should add this to the list and is easy to use.
if you want to see my work look in my thread.

dj dave :D

I thought I already had that down. Could you provide a link and a small description, please?

[Brock Lensar]

Thanks alot for posting this again like you did on mc:D

[The Dumb Bunny]

Woot! Congratz dom on the sticky!

You deserve it

[nonnogj]

wow great job i will try some of them:D

[Bellito]

GIMP is made for Mac too. Tiger users should install the X11 package off of their install disc, while Panther users should download X11 from Apple's website.

[Doomy22]

D0mination, can you please make an avatar like balthasar's and joeypeng's and intel's with the word "Doomy"? It's the one with the graffiti-like writing and that symbol behind it.

[Dominati0n]

D0mination, can you please make an avatar like balthasar's and joeypeng's and intel's with the word "Doomy"? It's the one with the graffiti-like writing and that symbol behind it.

uh, no. I'm tired of people asking for them, and I'm no longer giving them out for just anyone.

[Doomy22]

uh, no. I'm tired of people asking for them, and I'm no longer giving them out for just anyone.
Well can you tell me how to make one myself? So you don't have to make it. By the way, what brand is that symbol anyways?

[Ironrocker]

Very Nice. Glad it is a stikey. Good guide!

[Oagalthorp]

I have GIMP downloaded, but how do I actually do the work?

[Holagurrl25]

What's that program with the 9 fingers on the hand as the logo?
I used it at school for art, and it had a computer pen with a pad, and you could use "pencils", "markers", "chalk", etc.
And it had cool designs you could fill in with a paint bucket.

[Whilo]

Hello,Dominati0n.Just wanted to tell you that I downloaded the GIMP thingy,but I don't really know how to use it.Could you teach me?

[TheRealJaMeS]

What about Photo Filtre? thats pretty sweet

[Darth John]

wow i only knew aboutt maybe 3 of those programs... there are so many out there :D

[Bassplayer]

Thanks for this thread! I really need this.

[Oagalthorp]

Hello,Dominati0n.Just wanted to tell you that I downloaded the GIMP thingy,but I don't really know how to use it.Could you teach me?

I have GIMP downloaded, but how do I actually do the work?

We have a problem using GIMP. As you can see, we have it all downloaded, but we don't know how to actually use the tools and edit pictures.

EDIT: Wait, I didn't see the bottom of your post. Sorry.

[Meh 626]

I have some infomation for Macromedia Flash 8 & Fireworks 8,

Flash 8:
Cost ~$700US and can create games, webpages, animations , interactive things and more.

Fireworks 8:
Fireworks is a program for creating graphics or touching up photos. Cheaper than photoshop but not as good.

Flash 8 & Firworks 8are bothe part of the Studio 8 pack of 4 products (I think its 4 or 5)

Hope it Helps :D

[Fuzzykiwie]

How do i use gimp? i got it but it wont work for me at all.

woops didnt read the bottom

[Laxster™]

Yes! Thank-You. I was waiting to find a trial for Photoshop.

[flubby10]

Gimp is confusing i cant really use it i mean i have it but i dunno how to use it.

[Dominati0n]

Hello,Dominati0n.Just wanted to tell you that I downloaded the GIMP thingy,but I don't really know how to use it.Could you teach me?

We have a problem using GIMP. As you can see, we have it all downloaded, but we don't know how to actually use the tools and edit pictures.

EDIT: Wait, I didn't see the bottom of your post. Sorry.

How do i use gimp? i got it but it wont work for me at all.

woops didnt read the bottom

Gimp is confusing i cant really use it i mean i have it but i dunno how to use it.

I love GIMP, and am pretty pro at it. But, It is VERY hard to explain. I would recommend going to www.gimptalk.com and looking at tutorials (find some beginner tutorials) or google "GIMP Beginner help". Or, contact some other artists around the forums, a lot of them probably use GIMP.

[Guardian Ou]

I just noticed that you don't have Babarosa Gif Animator on there. Here is what i have on it.


Babarosa Gif Animator 3.6

Babarosa Gif Animator provides the fast and easy way to create compact gif animations for the web. Animations can be quickly assembled from imported images(13 formats). You can also design animation directly in the program using vector graphics, image, and text edit tools. Palette optimization, data compression and colors reduction give you a possibility to obtain small size GIFs.

Download: http://www.soft32.com/download_557.html

[bluedarkblue]

Woah! Is Blender free, or not? I would really like to know, always wanted a program like that.

EDIT: Oh, nevermind, it IS free!?!?! Awesome! But now can someone tell me if 16 MB is a lot?

[Dominati0n]

What's that program with the 9 fingers on the hand as the logo?
I used it at school for art, and it had a computer pen with a pad, and you could use "pencils", "markers", "chalk", etc.
And it had cool designs you could fill in with a paint bucket.

I am not sure, but I think it may be Kidpix, which is popular with some schools.

Spem, added Babarosa.

Darkblue, 16 MB isn't THAT much, but bigger then most files.

[digitalree]

sweet post
STICKY
this is the kind of things the moderators are porid of now i wont need to make spam to ask the question

kid pix my sister and brother love that prgram they tell me they can burn stuff with it
(yeaaaa he he he )

[mr.hockey]

I use seashore it iw really good for basics and people just getting started doing edits and avatars like me!

[dogsrock445]

I use something called DogWaffle, It is exellent for shading, and very easy to use, Download the demo here:Click (http://www.thebest3d.com/pdpro/)

[penguinp]

Hey I got some questions. For the gimp one it's free and douse it take alot of space on my computers harddrive or is it not to bad? After I do to gimp how do I download it and stuff? Go to downloads then what version?

[Beckett360]

I use the GIMP. Its a really advanced program and hard to use.

[Dominati0n]

Hey I got some questions. For the gimp one it's free and douse it take alot of space on my computers harddrive or is it not to bad? After I do to gimp how do I download it and stuff? Go to downloads then what version?

It is 100% free, and takes a bit of space, not too much though. Follow the instructions in the first post to download it.

[CrazyGeezer]

I have used flash and I recently ran out of my 30-day trial so then i went to see how much it was and it was 699$.I was like what the :mad:

Anyways i have animating programs more like animating than making pictures. I 'll post links when I find them again.

[CrazyGeezer]

Srry for the double-post but here they are

Pivot Stick Figure Creator2.2.5
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/stickfigure.html:Well create stick Animations
Easytoon
http://pixel-zone.rpgdx.net/shtml/downloads.shtml:OLD TV colors but a great program to make anything.

Those are the two I'm using right now so you can add it if you want.

[coolmanos]

can u give a discreption for seashore? i might download it.

[11dx11]

I've sucssesfully downaloaded gimp, But where do I find all these backgrounds?

[mr.greenman]

I just made a sig with gimp but it's 49 KB and it has to be only 40/ How do I fix this?

[GreenTea4]

Wow thanks for these! I really needed something other than boring old Paint.:|

[Mumble139]

Thanks d0mination.I really needed a animator program!

[khfan2000]

maybe u could have put pivot on the list? its an easy to use aniamtion stick program:O :cool:

[Guardian Ou]

Should this thread be re-created? Dominati0n has not been online for 3 weeks. -_-

[Hot Pizza]

Should this thread be re-created? Dominati0n has not been online for 3 weeks. -_-

No. This thread isnt that much updated, and im sure the progams list Dom posted on the main topic, is good enough for everyone to see and use.
There is no need to make more threads about this, as well it sint needed to add more progams, since those are enough.

[Guardian Ou]

No. This thread isnt that much updated, and im sure the progams list Dom posted on the main topic, is good enough for everyone to see and use.
There is no need to make more threads about this, as well it sint needed to add more progams, since those are enough.

Yes. But what about the programs previously stated that have not been added onto the list. The only solution in my eyes is to remake this thread, or have a moderator update it.

[DrLong]

This PWNS Dominati0n! I can see that you did a well good search on Google or what ever you used!

[Glopstane]

I definatly suggest easy gif maker thats what i used to make my avatar!:O

[Scooby Mad]

Cool! Thanks For That :)

I Usually Use Adobe Photoshop CS3

Adobe Design Premium CS3 Is Very Good!

[coolpenguin]

hey umm mostly all those u have to pay for, does anyone know a really good paint program thats free besides gimp

[Luigi Rocks6]

Another good website is Called Cooltext.com

[L3von]

Flash is great. I use it all the time :D

[Lil-Homie15]

i use seashore on my mac , its pretty easy to use and fun to. i made my avvy and sig on it LOL!:D

[blackops121]

i need help i dont know how to actually make the stuff with GIMP so if you could tell me how to make it lol thx

[Pingu 14792]

Yeah!
Thanks Dom!
This list is so cool!

I downloaded many programs!
Not all of them are good, but I like 2 of them!

Thanks, Pingu 14792