Graphic Programs

jbrown2177

What graphics programs are among the best and most simple to use for GameSalad? I know most use Photoshop so I'm looking for the good ones besides that one.

quantumsheep

I use:

Pixelmator: http://www.pixelmator.com/

Pixen: http://opensword.org/Pixen/

Art Text (good for buttons/logos): http://www.belightsoft.com/products/arttext/overview.php

Bryce 6: http://www.daz3d.com/i/software/bryce?_m=d

Daz Studio 3D: http://www.daz3d.com/i/software/daz_studio3?_m=d

Akvis Sketch: http://akvis.com/en/sketch/index.php

Comic Life: http://plasq.com/comiclife

And yes, even good ol' photoshop sometimes!

quantumsheep

I use:

Pixelmator: http://www.pixelmator.com/

Pixen: http://opensword.org/Pixen/

Art Text (good for buttons/logos): http://www.belightsoft.com/products/arttext/overview.php

Bryce 6: http://www.daz3d.com/i/software/bryce?_m=d

Daz Studio 3D: http://www.daz3d.com/i/software/daz_studio3?_m=d

Akvis Sketch: http://akvis.com/en/sketch/index.php

Comic Life: http://plasq.com/comiclife

And yes, even good ol' photoshop sometimes!

quantumsheep

I use:

Pixelmator: http://www.pixelmator.com/

Pixen: http://opensword.org/Pixen/

Art Text (good for buttons/logos): http://www.belightsoft.com/products/arttext/overview.php

Bryce 6: http://www.daz3d.com/i/software/bryce?_m=d

Daz Studio 3D: http://www.daz3d.com/i/software/daz_studio3?_m=d

Akvis Sketch: http://akvis.com/en/sketch/index.php

Comic Life: http://plasq.com/comiclife

And yes, even good ol' photoshop sometimes!

scitunes

try pixelmator. it does most of what photoshop does with an easier interface and only $50 (around that)

quantumsheep

I use:

Pixelmator: http://www.pixelmator.com/

Pixen: http://opensword.org/Pixen/

Art Text (good for buttons/logos): http://www.belightsoft.com/products/arttext/overview.php

Bryce 6: http://www.daz3d.com/i/software/bryce?_m=d

Daz Studio 3D: http://www.daz3d.com/i/software/daz_studio3?_m=d

Akvis Sketch: http://akvis.com/en/sketch/index.php

Comic Life: http://plasq.com/comiclife

And yes, even good ol' photoshop sometimes!

rebump

I've been using Paint Shop Pro (on a PC with a shared drive to my Mac) since I am used to it and it has some basic features Pixelmator is lacking. I'd use Photoshop but the version I own is really old and also on the PC.

quantumsheep

I wrote a long post but it wouldn't take

So here's a synopsis:

Pixelmator
Pixen
Daz Studio 3D
Bryce 6
Photoshop
Art Text
Comic Life
Akvis Sketch

And a secret one I'll reveal once the game I'm working on is out

ktfright

Pixen and photoshop saved me!

quantumsheep

\o/

jbrown2177

I have Pixelmator, but I'm a real novice about using it..Is Pencil easier to use? It looks easier.

Toby

I use Fireworks, pretty sweet gfx tool!

beefy_clyro

What are good programs to create backgrounds and scenery, im not a good artist so dont want to have to try and start a background from scratch?

JamesZeppelin

Gimp all the way as far as free goes.

one HUGE thing i like about gimp is if you are new there are really awesome tips in all the mouse overs. Makes the learning curve on such an overwhelming program much easier.

Having been a photoshop guy since around 97 i honestly find it a little hard to settle. I always hear that you don't need it for basic stuff. But i find that even the basic stuff just feels clunky on most of the freeware / open source stuff.

I have tested most of the free stuff and i really find that Gimp comes about the closest for me.

I am currently using it now as i just purchased my first mac to try GS. I only have photoshop on my PC right now.

Crazybreadman

Adobe Illustrator all the way.

jbrown2177

Well, now we're getting a bit expensive (Illustrator and Photoshop) I'm talking about a program actually meant for animation for gaming not a full blown photo editor.

rebump

This (Jasc Animation Shop):

http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1152105040771#tabview=tab0

Coupled with Jasc's Paint Shop Pro works pretty well for testing animations. It is PC only so those with a PC (and a shared drive) or running Windows on your Mac need only apply.

QuinnZoneStudios

Actually Photoshop Elements is a pretty neat, cheaper version of Photoshop. Simpler to use and you can still do most of the same tasks but for a lot less money. I believe between $80-$100. Not too bad.
Good luck

HugeGraphics

There is NOTHING out there with as much free education available as Photoshop. Get on Google and type "photoshop tutorial" and see what happens. Then do the same thing on Youtube. Or just go straight to PSDtuts.com.

I would advise you to get PS Elements as MikeQuinn suggests, and every time you run into a snag just take a tutorial for that technique or tool on the web. You'll be doing just fine in about a 6 months.

FYI – We used Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Pro Tools, Reason and Episode Pro to make our first game.... Good luck finding a single app to do everything!

firemaplegames

I do all of my art/animation/web site graphics etc... in Photoshop.

If you can't afford Photoshop, I would download GIMP for free:

http://www.gimp.org/

It does a lot of the stuff Photoshop can do - it's been around for years, and it's free.

Then go to a site like PSDTuts.com that Huge Graphics suggested to start learning.

There is also a free tool for Mac called Pixen. I have not used it, but heard great things about it.

design219

I start with a pencil, then Adobe Illustrator, then Photoshop. I work in Flash for web, and might use it on my next project for tweening help.