what would be best for starting?

[ipoodacat]

hey guys in the while ive been wandering the forums (dont post much, zomg ) anyway ive gotten an interest in GFX and i was wondering, what would be best for starting off with? photoshop or GIMP?


constructive critisizm please

thank you!

[BSG.Flash]

Photoshop.
Better to know it early on.

[apeguy]

Photoshop! Gimp = fail. Gimp has SOOOOO many icons, photoshop is easier, simpler, and MORE SMEXY! >

[Ryguy]

GIMP would be better for starting but photoshop would be better if you want to do good

like i was told when i was starting

GIMP pro=Photoshop noob

[ipoodacat]

thanks guys, really good info there! i downloaded GIMP last night to try it out, daom :O lol

gna be a while before i can start doing something even use-worthy hah

anyway ill probably spend more time here and less time on the other forums while my skills slowly get better

thanks again!

[[MPGH]Doc]

Ummm well i say phtoshop and just go do some tutorials once youve read enough of them you know where everything is in photoshop and you can start to make half-decent ones without needing a tut.
I've never used GIMP but ive heard its like comparing windows movie maker to sony vegas 9 (or something along those lines)

[Czar]

Gimp is more easy for simple animations and photo-manipulation..
But PS has many more features, however the interface can be confusing to a beginner..
-I suggest Gimp.. or you read a few tuts from out on the net

[SpaWn]

I suggest PS, you'll always want it, it's more advanced then gimp and has more features, then look at some tutorials here or over at good-tutorials to get you a nice start.

[griminal]

Photoshop is the BEST photo editing software there is. download or buy = (idontrecomend)
and read some tutorials.

[Empire]

-_- gimp has its flaws and there are a lot of stuff ps can do that gimp can't.

[BSG.Flash]

-_- gimp has its flaws and there are a lot of stuff ps can do that gimp can't.

I downloaded GIMP a while back.
Didn't like it, too confusing.

[-Jerry™]

Download Photoshop

[Alen]

Photoshop or Corel Paint Shop Pro. Best to start out. If you want to actually draw stuff (like the renders) get Painter.

[moosicgawd]

Photoshop CS2,CS3, or CS4.
End of story.