GIMP vs Photoshop

[krissuba]

read online that photoshop is one of the most sought after prog for linux.. which is interesting cos you would think that gimp will fulfill casual photoshop users..
I have yet to meet a large bunch of ppl who die die have to use a PS feature not found in gimp ..
what say you?

There is always the saying that the best always not the best. or the good is not so good. I am a freelance photographer and over the past 10 yrs or so have covered many high profile events including F1 at Sepang,IR ground breaking, RC,CC events,elections,National Day e.t.c. I use GIMP for my photos. I downloaded from internet some time ago and started using and never regretted. do visit my site and see the photos www.krissubaphotography.blogspot.com Many of my customers include American Embassy,French Embassador, APEC delegates, Asian Summit. locals and expats. I cover all events from simple BBQ to elections,CNY dinner,HARI Raya, Deepavali dinner e.t.c.

The only problem I have is lack of support from customers. After one event the customer disappear and return only after one year. I am now in 50's and seeking regular events. If anybody needs an assistant photographer to cover any event except wedding I am available. my email : elephant18@gmail.com

 

[velasco]

There is always the saying that the best always not the best. or the good is not so good. I am a freelance photographer and over the past 10 yrs or so have covered many high profile events including F1 at Sepang,IR ground breaking, RC,CC events,elections,National Day e.t.c. I use GIMP for my photos. I downloaded from internet some time ago and started using and never regretted. do visit my site and see the photos www.krissubaphotography.blogspot.com Many of my customers include American Embassy,French Embassador, APEC delegates, Asian Summit. locals and expats. I cover all events from simple BBQ to elections,CNY dinner,HARI Raya, Deepavali dinner e.t.c.

The only problem I have is lack of support from customers. After one event the customer disappear and return only after one year. I am now in 50's and seeking regular events. If anybody needs an assistant photographer to cover any event except wedding I am available. my email : elephant18@gmail.com

Oh well. Firstly, this is not a thread to hijack and advertise your services.

Secondly, with all due respect, I personally believe that the works which you have displayed on your blog is far from professional works- in terms of technicalities, artistry and aesthetic aspects. I am also left dubious by the indications of notable organizations in your clients listing above. I don't want to appear critical or judgemental but I really feel that one needs to produce a certain degree of standards moreso if their clients are prominent figures/organizations.

Just urging you to reflect and perhaps you can conduct some kind of reality check. I'm just a hobbyist, but this is my sincere opinion.

OT= I believe that Photoshop is very overrated. Jasc/ Corel Paintshop Pro Series's appreciation by the masses is long overdue :cry:

 

[mrericlee]

Where is lowest cost option to buy Photoshop CS4?

 

[rvxing]

Where is lowest cost option to buy Photoshop CS4?

Student edition cost $99/-, check the website, need copy of a student pass

http://www.mine.com.sg/mall/productlist/4891

 

[slaam]

wow $99?? that's cheap!
LR 2 is more ex?? can't be yah?

 

[UandMe]

wow $99?? that's cheap!
LR 2 is more ex?? can't be yah?

Supposedly for academic (student, teacher etc) use only. Somemore is the whole bundle of Adobe software, not only Photoshop.

Think they would rather you buy this then to go and download pirated version online, which they dun earn a single cent.

 

[Alpc]

Yes... BUT, NOT for commercial use - means cannot use it to do post processing and then sell it.

It's more like getting you hooked and then force you to buy the full version if you want to sell your services.

 

[benlong]

Hi

i am new here.....what about PS Elements? cheaper than full PS

 

[prolensdreamer]

Hi

i am new here.....what about PS Elements? cheaper than full PS

PS element price is reasonable.

 

[eng_keow]

Photoshop is really good. I have been using CS2 but it does not support the newer formats. It is still good though. So sad that one cannot get the academic version unless a student or teacher. The original version has priced me out - SGD1200/-. How to afford this kinda prices if you are not using it for commercial gain.

 

[nemesis32]

Is there a Lightroom academic version?

 

[osocan]

Photoshop is really good. I have been using CS2 but it does not support the newer formats. It is still good though. So sad that one cannot get the academic version unless a student or teacher. The original version has priced me out - SGD1200/-. How to afford this kinda prices if you are not using it for commercial gain.

If it's really for personal use, there neednt be more than one copy per household. I am sure there are enough students and acad staff to cover all households

 

[kadeck]

i think we should hv one sticky thread for gimp just like photoshop@www.

who agreesss?

Agree. I can use GIMP on my netbook, which means I can do touch up during travel

 

[Jango]

Agree. I can use GIMP on my netbook, which means I can do touch up during travel

Dude..you replied to a 4 year old post..:sweat:

 

[opzjon]

i use GIMP because it's free. If you have the bucks then go for Photoshop.

But if you want to avoid major PP then start shooting nice pictures instead of fixing it later. :bsmilie: ;p

 

[slaam]

Dude..you replied to a 4 year old post..:sweat:

hahah why not?
both software are still ard and ppl are still learning (both i hope)
Started this thread precisely for education + awareness.

:thumbsup:

 

[Doctor Inferno]

Definitely Photoshop, it is also especially because of the 64 bit support and the tons of plugins.

 

[sshayndell12]

Some people say it is better because you dont have to pay through your teeth to get it or you dont have to pirate it but IMO photoshop is alot better than GIMP. I find gimp very slow and hard to use but im sure some people would say the opposite

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[flintflameinferno]

this is like comparing apple to orange...
gimp is free opensource software, sure it has it own limitations, but in hand of an artist, it will be usefull...

Photoshop, in other hand is an industry standart for design, multimedia & VFX but also expensive, not everyone can afford to buy, that where an application like gimp (or blender for 3d apl) is a godsend..

 

[Thakur limbu]

Hi

i am new here.....what about PS Elements? cheaper than full PS

Hi guys , I haven't use Gimp so I don't know lot about Gimp but normally any kind of freeware for photography can do normal adjustments and touch up. In my view Photoshop is designed for beginners to pro level standard. If you are only looking for a software that can let you adjust normal color/ contrast/brightness/ normal photo retouch than such freewares are enough for you but if you want to do extreme and normal photo manipulation/adding effects on photo/digital painting/ drawing/sketching/ normal photo animations/ photo retouch and enhance/ creating HDR images with normal various exposer photos/liquifying images u should choose Photoshop.either you buy or pirate it up to you.may b Gimp doesn't have "liquify/puppet wrap/ content aware/ wrap" etc etc features.conclusion:- know the purpose of software and what kind of software you are looking for.