Paint Shop Pro Vs Photoshop

krahmaan · 08-29-2007, 01:47 AM

I've done a few designs to upload to the web. I know a little Corel Draw but I've been using regular Paint. I'm starting to experiment with Power Point as well, but I want to keep up with all the new dynamic graphics out there.

I'm wondering which is better, Paint Shop Pro or Photo Shop?

chicgeek · 08-29-2007, 09:49 AM

I prefer photoshop for my working style, though I'm sure some others are opposite.

Moved to graphic design.

**3ncryptabl3_lick** · 08-29-2007, 05:18 PM

I'd say neither is better in terms of 'end result'. You can accomplish the same thing in both applications. If you can afford it, go for PS. If you can't, go for PSP.

Personally, I've never used PSP. I'm strictly PS.

krahmaan · 08-29-2007, 11:09 PM

Thank you both for your replies!

I appreciate it!

realitygazer · 09-11-2007, 11:08 PM

personally, I've been using PSP for quite a while since I know how to. I've seen personal webpages uses it most of the times and that's how I get started with that program. It's easier to navigate but since I know PS, it's a much simpler, advanced and gives better output.

krahmaan · 09-11-2007, 11:24 PM

realitygazer,

I had a neighbor who using PSP. Man he could create some awesome effects out of his own drawings he did by hand. He would scan them into his computer, then add all types of wicked effects to come out with creations that looked like ancient paintings.

I been working with PS, and I haven't mastered it yet. But I did see a lot if good things you can do with the layering aspect. I know I just have to keep working with it to see what I can come up with.

I appreciate your post.

cloudtrance · 09-11-2007, 11:17 PM

Photoshop is the best image editing software out there. I don't think PSP is quite up there in the same league.

sinster · 09-12-2007, 12:05 AM

I go for photoshop

AnnaSky · 09-12-2007, 01:32 AM

I'd say photoshop if you can afford it. But PSP is good also, although not as many features as photoshop.

Clarissa101 · 09-12-2007, 01:37 AM

I don't know how to use paint shop pro, so I prepare Photoshop

Double_Q · 09-27-2007, 07:04 AM

I'm using PS now.

havent tried PSP yet
so I dont know which one's better.

IMO, looks like PS has more features~

scorpionagency · 09-27-2007, 02:49 PM

I'm the Odd Ball here.... While I do agree that PS has become the Industries Standard & that PSP also has some very good traits.

I am the guy that holds up picket signs out front of Adobe & other Monopolizing Corporate Conglomerates when I see them bumping out the little guys & forcing the smaller companies to close down.

I support the smaller software firms trying to make a name & compete. my primary Digital Design Software of Choice is Serif DP8 (Serif DrawPlus

...

DP8 is my primary Graphics tool... I can Hand sketch, scan, Convert to image format, Drag it into DP8, & utilize all the similar feature's as PS & PSP has. Including but not limited to: Layering, Animation, PFD, 3D effects, Light Box effects, Filters, Fills, Fades, Transparencies, Image Slicing (With HTML Output), DPI Control, Etc......

The Only thing it can't do that may or may not cause a problem with a potential client is the editable layered file format not being compatible with Adobe software. Then again people with Strictly PS projects are normally just piece work anyways... I much prefer the Complete project from the ground up giving me full control of the tools used to accomplish the final product.

Designers Like Artists, each have their own techniques, Styles, Preferences, & most definitely their own collection of tools. Serif Software being one of Many that are in my Design/Art tool Box....

As far as telling you which one is best between PS & PSP, I have used both... The best can only be decided by what software you are more comfortable with using & produces the best outcome (In complements to your style).

My personal choice, is Neither......

theredheadknows · 12-18-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by scorpionagency

I'm the Odd Ball here.... While I do agree that PS has become the Industries Standard & that PSP also has some very good traits.

I am the guy that holds up picket signs out front of Adobe & other Monopolizing Corporate Conglomerates when I see them bumping out the little guys & forcing the smaller companies to close down.

I support the smaller software firms trying to make a name & compete. my primary Digital Design Software of Choice is Serif DP8 (Serif DrawPlus

...

DP8 is my primary Graphics tool... I can Hand sketch, scan, Convert to image format, Drag it into DP8, & utilize all the similar feature's as PS & PSP has. Including but not limited to: Layering, Animation, PFD, 3D effects, Light Box effects, Filters, Fills, Fades, Transparencies, Image Slicing (With HTML Output), DPI Control, Etc......

The Only thing it can't do that may or may not cause a problem with a potential client is the editable layered file format not being compatible with Adobe software. Then again people with Strictly PS projects are normally just piece work anyways... I much prefer the Complete project from the ground up giving me full control of the tools used to accomplish the final product.

Designers Like Artists, each have their own techniques, Styles, Preferences, & most definitely their own collection of tools. Serif Software being one of Many that are in my Design/Art tool Box....

As far as telling you which one is best between PS & PSP, I have used both... The best can only be decided by what software you are more comfortable with using & produces the best outcome (In complements to your style).

My personal choice, is Neither......

Thanks for the refreshing change of pace! The Redhead

krahmaan · 12-18-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by theredheadknows

Thanks for the refreshing change of pace! The Redhead

Why not share some stuff with us Redhead?
I'd love to see something from PSP too.
My old neighbor was pretty good with that program.
Very creative.

krahmaan · 12-19-2008, 12:45 AM

Here's something I just drew with the mouse. Then I took it into photoshop to add some effects. It's kind of hard drawing with the mouse, but it came out alright.

scorpionagency · 12-21-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by theredheadknows

Thanks for the refreshing change of pace! The Redhead

HaHa, cool.... Old post.. Serif DrawPlus X2 (Upgraded from 8 ) is still my primary tool & I'm still a loyal Serif customer.. However due to demands, I do admit to having the Adobe CS3 suite, CorelDraw x3, Psp x2, & a few more here (Strictly for format conversions on delivery). This insures compatibility with any of my clients software's. I now deliver in over 78 extensions/formats.

Basically, I do all my design work using Serif DrawPlus X2 & a Genius G-Pen Graphics Tablet. Once the work is approved, I transfer it over to a couple other brand software's & start rendering in different extensions for compatibility.

I still support the small guys, however the corporate giants have made it difficult to deliver in extensions clients can claim full rights to & modify if needed later. Full rights delivery includes master (Editable) extension files, anyone who doesn't deliver the master files technically still owns all copyrights to the design seeing that they can prove more in a court of law with masters.

It's nice to see that people follow my posts here

gcynet · 10-05-2007, 03:09 PM

I've used both PSP and PS but I always go back to PSP. Basically, PSP has come a long way and can do almost all the stuff that PS can do, at least for the stuff I need to do. PS seems too bulky for my needs.

I'm not doing any crazy image effects, I use it only for basic web graphics so PSP was plenty for me.

redeemer_spawn · 10-05-2007, 03:14 PM

I'll go with Photoshop it helps me a lot in my works.,

Dan Williamson · 10-05-2007, 05:59 PM

Both are good at the things that they can do. But the main thing is the user that uses them.

krahmaan · 10-05-2007, 08:40 PM

All good points.

Right now I'm learning to take some of my old skills I learned from Corel to PS. I did my first work using the layering feature and I love it. It's making creating new stuff so much easier. When I make something really spectacular I'll post it so I can get some feedback.