Graphics software for skinning
Friday, October 31, 2008 by TheD2JBug | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
hello there. I'm looking for ideas for graphics software for skinning.
I have an old 'borrowed' copy of PSP7 that is showing it's age and is less than stable. So I'm looking to go legit and buy/download a legitimate copy of a new photo-editing software I can use to work on Winamp classic skins. I've tried a few and my results were as follows.
Paint.net: I don't like the interface. It seems I have to move between tabbed windows to work on multiple images ( which I do a lot when working on Winamp Classic skins.
The GIMP: I can't work around it's interface Multiple windows
GIMPShop: I found it worse then PSP for stability.
I'd like to know some opinions and sources of decent photo-editing software. This is a casual enterprise for me , so Photoshop is a no go ( $1k ... no ). Details and linkage would be appreciated. Thanks.
Reply #2 Friday, October 31, 2008 1:55 PM
I would recommend Paint Shop Pro XI, you can get it on Impulse. 
Reply #3 Friday, October 31, 2008 1:59 PM
I agree, and , I know you said no, but Photoshop and PSP 10 are all I use.
Reply #4 Friday, October 31, 2008 2:11 PM
You can have my copy of PS if you'd like...
when its pryed from my cold dead fingers. 
Like ID said.. PSP probably best bet at a reasonable price.
Reply #5 Friday, October 31, 2008 2:11 PM
PSP 10 seems more geared for photo-editing than skinning. PSP7 seemed more well rounded. Am I getting the wrong idea?
Reply #6 Friday, October 31, 2008 4:58 PM
The Corel Draw series has become a favorite choice around the designs that come out as well.
Reply #7 Friday, October 31, 2008 5:09 PM
PhotoImpact is also a great skinning app if you can get used to the UI.
Has an excellent pen tooling section and a better bevel\ lighting engine than PS layer styles.
Reply #8 Friday, October 31, 2008 5:40 PM
Speaking of which I'm waiting for the boss at work to approve my purchase of Creative Suite 4 with cs4 from Adobe.
Thus the real way to go for the investment. Then the new Corel Draw Graphics Suite 4 to go along with that one and I'll be set to go - maybe - unless Stardock comes up with something new too!
But if your on a budget - go with PSP X2 and be happy with it - it is a very good program and will do most of what you want!
Reply #9 Friday, October 31, 2008 6:21 PM
corel paintshop pro,been using since it was jasc paintshop pro 7.
great tools and easier to use than photoshop.
Reply #14 Sunday, November 2, 2008 7:18 PM
I did a walkthrough of PSP not too long ago.
https://forums.wincustomize.com/320295
For less than $100, it's a steal for the quality it delivers.
Reply #15 Sunday, November 2, 2008 7:26 PM
https://forums.wincustomize.com/320295
For less than $100, it's a steal for the quality it delivers.
Yah I ordered it from Amazon ( it was cheaper than through Impulse thanks to the .ca to .us conversion)
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Reply #1 Friday, October 31, 2008 1:50 PM
Have you tried ArtWeaver?
http://www.artweaver.de/index.php?en_version
It's free.