More Fan Art Questions & Answers

DreamerAZ · Post by **DreamerAZ** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:29 am

Hi, I know this question has probably been asked already. But can someone tell me how to get brushes loaded on PSP 8?

Djinn · Post by **Djinn** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:55 am

Select the brush tool, next to the brush img on the top toolbar you'll find the little triangle for the drop-down menu for setting the brushhead...

......top left of the drop-down menu, little triangle which will give another menu.....

.....about the middle of the list, you'll find "load brushes" which will let you browse your machine for brush files.

So all you gotta do is download new brushes (from where ever), stick em in a folder somewhere and then load them into PS like ^ that.

I hope.

DreamerAZ · Post by **DreamerAZ** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:57 pm

^^^Thank you soooo much for the help!!!

behrlyliz · Post by **behrlyliz** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:21 pm

I've just started trying to make a few siggies with a software that was automatically installed on my computer and I don't like it much, so I'm in the process of trying to decide which software to buy to replace it. I've noticed on this thread that most people mention PhotoShop, so I decided I wanted to buy this software, until I noticed that the price of PhotoShop CS2 was $649 (US). I was wondering if anyone knew where to find it cheaper than the above mentioned price or another cheaper software that will work just as well? My budget will only allow for me to spend no more than $150 (US). Any help would be appreciated.

Lolita · Post by **Lolita** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:51 pm

behrlyliz wrote:I've just started trying to make a few siggies with a software that was automatically installed on my computer and I don't like it much, so I'm in the process of trying to decide which software to buy to replace it. I've noticed on this thread that most people mention PhotoShop, so I decided I wanted to buy this software, until I noticed that the price of PhotoShop CS2 was $649 (US). I was wondering if anyone knew where to find it cheaper than the above mentioned price or another cheaper software that will work just as well? My budget will only allow for me to spend no more than $150 (US). Any help would be appreciated.

Unfortunately, you will never find Photoshop CS below $500. It's a professional-grade software and is therefore priced as such. Just like Microsoft Office costs hundreds of dollars, well so does Photoshop (and Illustrator).

My only suggestion is maybe to give Paint Shop Pro a try. It's not as awesome as Photoshop but it functions the same way. A lot of fanartists use this software.

My copy of Photoshop came from my buddy who works in the IT department in my office. So if you too have a friend who works in the IT department somewhere maybe he/she can hook you up.

behrlyliz · Post by **behrlyliz** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:20 am

Thanks for the info. I may just have a friend that can help me out, if not I'll have to give Paint Shop Pro a look-see.

AmorporML · Post by **AmorporML** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:38 pm

I just bought my Photoshop CS on eBay for $315, so I got a great deal. Just make sure you buy from a reliable seller and they guarantee a registration number. It's also better to buy one that has never been open.

Can someone help me with manips. I've always done them on PSP but I'd like to learn on PS, so any help would be great. Thanks!

Drogyn · Post by **Drogyn** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:24 am

Hmmm, I use Photoshop Elements. It has most Photoshop functionality and layout, but a few advanced stuff is taken out. You can make great banners with it though, and did I mention I bought mine for around $50 in the store? This really is a great deal, especially since almost everything of use in Photoshop is also in Elements. And even if you want it all, there's no harm in trying Elements first.

elodie · Post by **elodie** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:49 pm

There's also GIMP. It's completely free and from what I understand it's less powerful than Photoshop, but more powerful than PaintShop Pro. I've never used it, but I've seen some nice graphics some out of it. Two livejournal communities could probably help you with it: GIMP Users and GIMP Tutorial. Hope that helps you!

I personally use a Photoshop CS that my friend got me for free... I mean, c'mon! $600?!

I'm not making any money off little Roswell graphics! But I've also heard good things about Elements if you want to give that a try too.

RosDude · Post by **RosDude** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 3:55 am

600 bucks? That's bull.

I had my sister get my CS2 from her school for 200. And this is the latest model that I know of. If you know someone in college or are in college your self see if your school has it.

~Chad~