Your preferred imaging programs

Transparent · Jan 27, 2004, 12:04 AM

What imaging programs do you guys use? I noticed that maybe of the pics here are from bryce and other 3d apps. Myself, I prefer good ol' photoshop. The reason being that I tend to dislike those abstract peices of liquid metal floating in the middle of a water landscape. Also, Photoshop can render 3d effects, though not the the extent of programs like Maya or 3dsmax. Those programs also make things...well... fake-ish for the lack of a better term. The lighting and reflection on things like skin are too bright and things like that.

I'm not saying that 3d is bad; it looks really good when imported to Photoshop, it's just that I prefer something more of a "illustration" effect than blobs of metal. Maybe I can incorporate some 3d in my work.

drakesteakn · Jan 27, 2004, 12:15 AM

i use photoshop 7, Bryce 5, jasc paintshop pro and stuff like that.

Madgoat1979 · Jan 27, 2004, 12:16 AM

PHOTOSHOP 7!!!

GutterPunk · Jan 27, 2004, 12:18 AM

i used the exact same as drake... im gonnna invest in elements sooon

Transparent · Jan 27, 2004, 12:20 AM

So, I gather Bryce is the way to go for 3d? I'm using Photoshop CS, by the way.

GutterPunk · Jan 27, 2004, 12:22 AM

Bryce has its limitations, been stated around a lot of being a newb tool... anymore to me a lot of the renderings are starting to look the same

wertret · Jan 27, 2004, 12:25 AM

I mainly use 3DMax 5 , Photoshop 7 and Freehand MX. I don't like Bryce, i've only have used it once to try it..

Dyre Straits · Jan 27, 2004, 12:36 AM

Here's something I did quickly in the last 10 minutes using the program I like:

GutterPunk · Jan 27, 2004, 12:42 AM

drumroll... and that program is??

Dyre Straits · Jan 27, 2004, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by disastropy
drumroll... and that program is??

OH....sorry..... PhotoImpact 7.

Transparent · Jan 27, 2004, 12:46 AM

10 minutes is quite a lot for beveled text and some brushing...

GutterPunk · Jan 27, 2004, 12:51 AM

ive never played that program how is it?

drakesteakn · Jan 27, 2004, 12:52 AM

neither have i

GutterPunk · Jan 27, 2004, 12:53 AM

who is it by? Ive heard it b4 never mess w/ it tho

Dyre Straits · Jan 27, 2004, 01:04 AM

It's made by ULead. You can get a free download version. The newest one out is 8 with version 9, I think expected soon.

www.ulead.com

Dyre Straits · Jan 27, 2004, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Transparent
10 minutes is quite a lot for beveled text and some brushing...

There's a LOT more there than just beveled text and brushing. There are the following components/elements in that:

1. Textured text selection
2. Reflection image selection
3. Lighting adjustments (2 lights)
4. Shadow selection: placement and color
5. Bevel selection, type/width/depth
....
One or two other things I'm overlooking.

EDIT: Oh, yeah...Transparency settings

Transparent · Jan 27, 2004, 01:10 AM

Oh, sorry. I didn't really notice the effects.

Dyre Straits · Jan 27, 2004, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Transparent
Oh, sorry. I didn't really notice the effects.

That's because I only spent 10 minutes on it.

GutterPunk · Jan 27, 2004, 03:36 AM

Dyre, 1 question.... Do you get good font work using your program? I noticed your beveled font, I have troubles coming up with good lettering for my work.

Markius · Jan 27, 2004, 03:39 AM

im currently self teaching photoshop7 (but i must give props to d4rkz for his help also)
and ive had a mess with terragen.....im thinking of checking out bryce.....

but i mainly like sketching, drawing etc...ill get a scanner some day

Dyre Straits · Jan 27, 2004, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by disastropy
Dyre, 1 question.... Do you get good font work using your program? I noticed your beveled font, I have troubles coming up with good lettering for my work.

I can get EXCELLENT fonts with this program! You can adjust the bevel, depth, lighting, transparency, and so much more.

What would you like to see? Something like this?

GutterPunk · Jan 27, 2004, 04:54 AM

that is too cool dude... Ill have to look into that program! I too am self teaching pshop... Did my sig today... thanks im saving that cuz it looks cool

drakesteakn · Jan 27, 2004, 04:57 AM

i will have to get that program, it does some awsome rendering.

Transparent · Jan 27, 2004, 04:57 AM

I have over 4500 fonts on my machine right now. 500 are installed right now. If I had all of them installed, loading Photoshop would take hours, maybe even make my machine crap out. :P I like the fonts included in Corel Painter 8. Nice stuff there.

Dyre Straits · Jan 27, 2004, 05:04 AM

One of the other cool things that PhotoImpact 7 provides is an Animated GIF 5 Program. THAT program allows one to save an animation as SWF file. That's how I made my own animated sig here.

I presently have 414 Fonts installed. I've had many, many more on previous systems and realized after a while that I just didn't need that many fonts! LOL

GutterPunk · Jan 27, 2004, 05:06 AM

Thats very nice... Gonna have to invest 4 sure!

Transparent · Jan 27, 2004, 05:06 AM

Adobe's ImageReady lets you save as SWFs as well. I never really tried it though, so I have no idea of the quality.

Dyre Straits · Jan 27, 2004, 05:09 AM

Well, I hate to divulge the truth of how I got PhotoImpact 7, but, if you have any computer shows around you ought to check them out if they have any software vendors. I've been tinkering with PI since an early version....3 or 4, I can't remember now. But, when I saw version 7 not long ago on the software table, brand new, for $14.99, I had to pick it up.

drakesteakn · Jan 27, 2004, 05:12 AM

man i wish i was that lucky.

GutterPunk · Jan 27, 2004, 05:16 AM

15.00 cheap! nice!

Jan 27, 2004, 12:04 AM	#1
Transparent DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 80 Rep Power: 0	Your preferred imaging programs What imaging programs do you guys use? I noticed that maybe of the pics here are from bryce and other 3d apps. Myself, I prefer good ol' photoshop. The reason being that I tend to dislike those abstract peices of liquid metal floating in the middle of a water landscape. Also, Photoshop can render 3d effects, though not the the extent of programs like Maya or 3dsmax. Those programs also make things...well... fake-ish for the lack of a better term. The lighting and reflection on things like skin are too bright and things like that. I'm not saying that 3d is bad; it looks really good when imported to Photoshop, it's just that I prefer something more of a "illustration" effect than blobs of metal. Maybe I can incorporate some 3d in my work. __________________

Jan 27, 2004, 12:15 AM	#2
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,041 Rep Power: 57	i use photoshop 7, Bryce 5, jasc paintshop pro and stuff like that. __________________

Jan 27, 2004, 12:16 AM	#3
Madgoat1979 VTX NuTz!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 763 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	PHOTOSHOP 7!!! __________________

Jan 27, 2004, 12:18 AM	#4
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 70	i used the exact same as drake... im gonnna invest in elements sooon __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Jan 27, 2004, 12:20 AM	Thread Starter #5
Transparent DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 80 Rep Power: 0	So, I gather Bryce is the way to go for 3d? I'm using Photoshop CS, by the way. __________________

Jan 27, 2004, 12:22 AM	#6
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 70	Bryce has its limitations, been stated around a lot of being a newb tool... anymore to me a lot of the renderings are starting to look the same __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Jan 27, 2004, 12:25 AM	#7
wertret Still watching... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Orihuela (Spain) Posts: 1,560 Rep Power: 0	I mainly use 3DMax 5 , Photoshop 7 and Freehand MX. I don't like Bryce, i've only have used it once to try it.. __________________ "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night."

Jan 27, 2004, 12:42 AM	#9
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 70	drumroll... and that program is?? __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Jan 27, 2004, 12:46 AM	Thread Starter #11
Transparent DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 80 Rep Power: 0	10 minutes is quite a lot for beveled text and some brushing... __________________

Jan 27, 2004, 12:51 AM	#12
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 70	ive never played that program how is it? __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Jan 27, 2004, 12:52 AM	#13
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,041 Rep Power: 57	neither have i __________________

Jan 27, 2004, 12:53 AM	#14
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 70	who is it by? Ive heard it b4 never mess w/ it tho __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Jan 27, 2004, 01:10 AM	Thread Starter #17
Transparent DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 80 Rep Power: 0	Oh, sorry. I didn't really notice the effects. __________________

Jan 27, 2004, 03:36 AM	#19
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 70	Dyre, 1 question.... Do you get good font work using your program? I noticed your beveled font, I have troubles coming up with good lettering for my work. __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Jan 27, 2004, 03:39 AM	#20
Markius DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,350 Rep Power: 0	im currently self teaching photoshop7 (but i must give props to d4rkz for his help also) and ive had a mess with terragen.....im thinking of checking out bryce..... but i mainly like sketching, drawing etc...ill get a scanner some day __________________ DriverHeavens Aussie... "Lifes tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late"

Jan 27, 2004, 04:54 AM	#22
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 70	that is too cool dude... Ill have to look into that program! I too am self teaching pshop... Did my sig today... thanks im saving that cuz it looks cool __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Jan 27, 2004, 04:57 AM	#23
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,041 Rep Power: 57	i will have to get that program, it does some awsome rendering. __________________

Jan 27, 2004, 04:57 AM	Thread Starter #24
Transparent DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 80 Rep Power: 0	I have over 4500 fonts on my machine right now. 500 are installed right now. If I had all of them installed, loading Photoshop would take hours, maybe even make my machine crap out. :P I like the fonts included in Corel Painter 8. Nice stuff there. __________________

Jan 27, 2004, 05:06 AM	#26
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 70	Thats very nice... Gonna have to invest 4 sure! __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Jan 27, 2004, 05:06 AM	Thread Starter #27
Transparent DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 80 Rep Power: 0	Adobe's ImageReady lets you save as SWFs as well. I never really tried it though, so I have no idea of the quality. __________________

Jan 27, 2004, 05:12 AM	#29
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,041 Rep Power: 57	man i wish i was that lucky. __________________

Jan 27, 2004, 05:16 AM	#30
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 70	15.00 cheap! nice! __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt