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Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone knows of a free photoshop style set up that's safe and I can download onto my laptop please ?
Before you ask, No it's not to doctor my ugly mug for fab   lol
Thanks in advance
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If two of you hadn't suggested gimp on fab I'd have assumed it was a wind up and the next step was to suggest I needed to wear a mask for it to work !
You guys are awesome is it quite idiot proof ? |
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"If two of you hadn't suggested gimp on fab I'd have assumed it was a wind up and the next step was to suggest I needed to wear a mask for it to work !
You guys are awesome is it quite idiot proof ? "
That's why I gave the full name ha
Depends what you are doing with it ha
I haven't downloaded it for a long time so not sure about card but doubt it as they do it by license key which the current one will expire in 7 days.
If it's a one off project you can always use an online version of a photo editor
Google photoshop online and you'll get a selection of sites to use |
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"Gimp is bit of a heavyweight for basic photo editing. Have a look at an online photo editor called pixlr"
I wanted to make posters using new photos made to look like old retro style posters if that makes sense |
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"If two of you hadn't suggested gimp on fab I'd have assumed it was a wind up and the next step was to suggest I needed to wear a mask for it to work !
You guys are awesome is it quite idiot proof ?
That's why I gave the full name ha
Depends what you are doing with it ha
I haven't downloaded it for a long time so not sure about card but doubt it as they do it by license key which the current one will expire in 7 days.
If it's a one off project you can always use an online version of a photo editor
Google photoshop online and you'll get a selection of sites to use "
Cheers
Want to make posters using new pictures but alter them so they look retro |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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"Photoshop is only an app these days as I found out to my dismay when I couldn't get it on Chromebook for the kid.
She used Affinity in the end but no idea how easy it is to use. "
You can still buy older versions of photoshop.
Ebay is awash with them.
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"Photoshop is only an app these days as I found out to my dismay when I couldn't get it on Chromebook for the kid.
She used Affinity in the end but no idea how easy it is to use.
You can still buy older versions of photoshop.
Ebay is awash with them.
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Hadnt thought of that  |
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Essentially all you need is the serial code for photoshop cs5 and it will run for you as software rather than an app. This was for people who purchased it before it went pay monthly.
In all honesty I have used a wealth of photo editing and design programmes and none come close to photoshop. But if you don't have much experience they are a mine field to use as they are designed for the seasoned pro. I would just download the ones recommended and see if they do the job. Or as has been suggested, get photoshop for a week, design your poster then don't renew. The good thing about photoshop is that there are a wealth of guides on youtube etc to follow
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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago
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Yep, you've had some good advice above! However, GIMP does make most people laugh..... I have had Photoshop before but I prefer GIMP cos it's quite costly and I refuse to pay for something when you can get something as good as GIMP. It's free and open source.
If you don't know how to do something then YouTube becomes your best teacher - in fact it's just as good as! You can get it from this site it's trust worthy try:-https://ninite.com/
I have had no problems! Other packages you could use is "IrfanView". I have downloaded some good added effects filters from it's own website!
"Krita" is another but it does not have as many effects and is more geared up to Manga enthusiasts & for drawing tablets...
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"Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone knows of a free photoshop style set up that's safe and I can download onto my laptop please ?
Before you ask, No it's not to doctor my ugly mug for fab lol
Thanks in advance
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What's it for? What are you looking to do with it? |
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"Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone knows of a free photoshop style set up that's safe and I can download onto my laptop please ?
Before you ask, No it's not to doctor my ugly mug for fab lol
Thanks in advance
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"Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone knows of a free photoshop style set up that's safe and I can download onto my laptop please ?
Before you ask, No it's not to doctor my ugly mug for fab lol
Thanks in advance
What's it for? What are you looking to do with it?"
Want to make some posters using new images but doctor them so they look like they are in the style of the retro/vintage posters |
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"Yep, you've had some good advice above! However, GIMP does make most people laugh..... I have had Photoshop before but I prefer GIMP cos it's quite costly and I refuse to pay for something when you can get something as good as GIMP. It's free and open source.
If you don't know how to do something then YouTube becomes your best teacher - in fact it's just as good as! You can get it from this site it's trust worthy try:-https://ninite.com/
I have had no problems! Other packages you could use is "IrfanView". I have downloaded some good added effects filters from it's own website!
"Krita" is another but it does not have as many effects and is more geared up to Manga enthusiasts & for drawing tablets...
Hope this helps... "
Thanks for taking the trouble to offer help it's appreciated |
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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago
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"Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone knows of a free photoshop style set up that's safe and I can download onto my laptop please ?
Before you ask, No it's not to doctor my ugly mug for fab lol
Thanks in advance
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As far as I know CS6 is a free download from Adobe, you're meant to (pinky swear) be have been an prior registered customer. Google is your friend. |
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Ok, I have used a number of apps for photo editing over the years. I dislike paying over the odds for them and have settled on the following, all of them are free
For pretty foolproof simple editing, use the built in editor in Microsoft Photos.
For really detailed stuff I use GIMP - latest version is really good and gives Photoshoplike results. For something like Adobe Lightroom, try Raw Therapee (no, this isn’t a windup) it has some pretty cool functions. It lacks some of the detail stuff you get in GIMP like airbrushing but is really quick otherwise. If you want more help or images sorted, drop me a line |
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