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I have been using PSP7 for a while but have not spent the time and effort to get proficient with it. Also have PS6 but have very little experience with it so far.Question - What could I do, in regards to making textures, with PS that I can not do in PSP? In other words, should I spend the time and effort to learn PS or just try to learn PSP better. Am starting to make rolling stock and buildings and am incorporating photos when possible.I know this one is hard to answer but I would like some opinions anyway. Specific examples would be appreciated.Thanks in advance, Bill
Modeling the Uintah NG Railway, with it’s 7.5 % grade, 66 degree curve, and the largest NG locomotives used in North America. http://home.attbi.com/~bpratt15/
RE: Should I switch from PSP7 to PhotoShop6?, dadbill, Jul-01-03, 02:25 AM, (1) RE: Should I switch from PSP7 to PhotoShop6?, nicober, Jul-01-03, 09:45 PM, (3) RE: Should I switch from PSP7 to PhotoShop6?, pwillard, Jul-04-03, 09:41 PM, (5) RE: Should I switch from PSP7 to PhotoShop6?, heffed, Jul-01-03, 03:34 AM, (2) RE: Should I switch from PSP7 to PhotoShop6?, MarkMyers, Jul-03-03, 07:57 PM, (4) RE: Should I switch from PSP7 to PhotoShop6?, dgauci, Jul-05-03, 03:08 PM, (6)
I bought my first copy of Paintshop Pro at the checkout line in Longs Drugs for $4.95 in 1994. Gee, that means I've been using versions of PSP for almost ten years, now! Since then I've seen the price go up to $95, but nowhere near the price of Photoshop. Now not to step on any Photoshop users toes, but right there the price would definitely be a factor. Are there any users of both programs that can tell me if there is anything Photoshop can do that PSP can't, cause I dunno. My daughter uses Photoshop, she can't point out any differences...
I use Paint Shop Pro (PSP) since version 4 to 7 and I use also Corel Photopaint (CPP) since version 3, to 9 both are very good and versatile. Photoshop 6 (PS) since only two weeks.My opinion is that PS is absolutly incredible and powerful but not easy to manipulate. I think the investment in time to learn PS will be really valuable. I don't think to abandon the two others cause I prefer to use some tools in one than the other.Ex. I prefer manipulate the Clone Tool from CPP better than PSP. In PS the Perspective, Distort & Skew tools are absolutely powerful and easier to use than the two others. In relatively few time I realise some operations that seem impossible in the 2 others. A 45 degree angle shot of a wagon can be recovery for a reskin in MSTS. It will not a very great reskin but I think it will be valuable. Don't forget I'm novice with PS.Some filters are great like Cloud for weathered. You can add a lot of style effects to increase your possibilities of work.One thing is sure PS is the reference in the graphist world but very expensive. If you have two or more why not to use the better tools in each program that increase your possibilities.
I've been a Photoshop user for many, many years. A long time ago, I did a bit of a shoot out between it and PSP. I found Photoshop to be much more powerful than PSP. Things have probably changed considerably since then.If you already have both programs, why not try to do the same procedure in them and decide which one you like best. All it really boils down to is user preference. Whichever seems most comfortable for your working style should be what makes your decision.-Jeff
I use Photoshop 7, not because it's better than anything else, but it is the program I know the best. And it works for me. And gives quality output. Just like PSP. So as long as the skin is good...does the program really matter?Just playing devils advocate for the fun of conversation.....
>I have been using PSP7 for a while but have not spent the >time and effort to get proficient with it. Also have PS6 but >have very little experience with it so far. Upgrade to PSP8. A much improved product. I've been using PSP since version 2, the improvements of PSP8 over version 7 are significant. I've used PS 6 before at work, but have never found anything I do that PSP can't handle so I only use PSP8 both at home and work.Unless your a graphics professional, I don't personally think PS is worth the money investment.
Some filters are great like Cloud for weathered. You can add a lot of style effects to increase your possibilities of work.One thing is sure PS is the reference in the graphist world but very expensive. If you have two or more why not to use the better tools
