Graphics software MAC non-artist

beaudoin_nbeaudoin_n Member Posts: 184
edited November -1 in Art, Graphics, Music and Sound
Hi,

I am very very very non artistic, and i can't handle the pressure of all the layers all pizzazz of the softwares like Photoshop and Gimp, even fireworks...

How about a free software that makes lines (ie vectors) a few colors..
I want to do my prototype, then have someone fine tune the looks

Thanks for any suggestions

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  • StormyStudioStormyStudio United KingdomMember Posts: 3,989
    If someone is gonna fine tune the looks, how about just drawing your ideas on paper, scan them and email them to who ever is doing the fine tuning....

    Or for Vectors, either take on Adobe Illustrator (bit of a steep learning curve perhaps), or even use Adobe Flash, the vector tools in that work so well and do what you'd expect. Free demo's of both.

    Anyone know of any actual full free vector software?
  • EastboundEastbound Member, BASIC Posts: 1,074
    Is there no paint equivalent?
  • beaudoin_nbeaudoin_n Member Posts: 184
    It is because i just want to test out size of graphics and how they look on the iPhone
  • rebumprebump Member Posts: 1,058
    Layers aren't too difficult and make trying things out a breeze with layer controls, layer hiding, and the old multiple undo.
  • HunnenkoenigHunnenkoenig Member Posts: 1,173
    Layers are good, because if you did something wrong, you don't have to start from scratch.

    You don't have to use layers in Photoshop, but you should.

    It is not a big deal and not hard to understand. Photoshop is the best software for making art. Period.

    You could use Painter on Windows or Pixen on Mac, but both are just crap :-P
    You can use corel draw for vector art.

    And read the FAQ :-P
    http://gamesalad.com/wiki/faqs:game_elements#what_is_the_quality_of_the_images_i_should_have

    "raven ( online free vector based program )"
  • goliathgoliath Member Posts: 1,440
    inkscape.
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  • SlowboySlowboy Member, PRO Posts: 329
    I would suggest that you have a good look at this....

    http://flyingmeat.com/acorn/

    It seems to be almost as good as Photoshop, but possibly slightly simplified, so you might have an easier time learning it. Also, it's totally free!

    You really should take the time to learn about layers though - they're not going to go away, and they're really very useful!

    oh, while I'm here, how about this?...

    http://www.sumopaint.com/home/

    Thinking about it, this is probably a better option for you - also totally free, but you don't even have to install it, it runs in your web browser!!
  • quantumsheepquantumsheep Member Posts: 8,188
    Pixelmator's also good. I use that and Pixen mostly.

    Dr. Sam Beckett never returned home...
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  • ckurt25ckurt25 Member Posts: 122
    Pixen is really the Mac equivalent of Paint.

    QS, do you draw with Pixelmator?
  • quantumsheepquantumsheep Member Posts: 8,188
    I can't draw to save my life!

    It just loads a bit faster, and is easier to use as far as I can tell, than Photoshop! :)

    If I *am* doing simple stuff like a box or a line or editing something, I use Pixen.

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  • scorelessmusicscorelessmusic Member Posts: 565
    +1 for Acorn :)
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