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Graphic design on Macbook pro

  • 14-08-2011 12:29PM
    #1
    Beave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭


    Hey guys, I have just gotten my very first Mac, a new MacBook Pro with Lion, I do a small bit of small time graphic design and have been using Photoshop 7 for years now. I'm looking to get a similar prog/app for my new machine, any recommendations?

    I really want something that I can create a new image from scratch, and drag images onto it and manipulate and then export as jpeg, pdf etc.

    I see PSelements in the AppStore but I'm afraid it will be too basic and only allow touch ups on imported photos.

    Any advice or recommendations would be great

    :)=
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Comments

  • #2
    Gordon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,522 ✭✭✭✭Gordon


    Is Lion not compatible with photoshop?


  • #3
    Beave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭Beave


    Gordon wrote: »
    Is Lion not compatible with photoshop?
    I'm sure it is, I was just looking to see if anyone had any other recommendations or had used pse before I go ahead


  • #4
    Colonel Panic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭Colonel Panic


    Beave wrote: »
    I'm sure it is, I was just looking to see if anyone had any other recommendations or had used pse before I go ahead

    Pixelmator is decent. It's got similar functionality to PS Elements and shares a lot of the same shortcut keys.


  • #5
    Greentree_uk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭Greentree_uk


    Gimp?

    http://www.gimp.org/macintosh/


  • #6
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,448 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    gimp is horrible to use on a mac though as it uses x11 window system.

    constantly clicking on a tool item twice to get it to activate is a major pain in the balls.

    stick with photoshop OP (i'm a gimp/photoshop user)


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  • #7
    Beave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭Beave


    Cheers guys, can't get GIMP to work, doesn't seem to load on LION


  • #8
    sarkozy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭sarkozy


    Well, like, if you're a graphic designer, wouldn't you already know the full Adobe line-up is available via various Creative Suite packages for OS X? And you wouldn't 'design' in Photoshop anyway.


  • #9
    Beave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭Beave


    sarkozy wrote: »
    Well, like, if you're a graphic designer, wouldn't you already know the full Adobe line-up is available via various Creative Suite packages for OS X? And you wouldn't 'design' in Photoshop anyway.

    WOW, did I offend you by using the term Graphic Design?? As I implied I just dabble, excuse me for asking for a little advice from those who know more than me


  • #10
    sarkozy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭sarkozy


    Hey, I still answered your question. It's a tough environment for professional designers.


  • #11
    melekalikimaka
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,686 Mod ✭✭✭✭melekalikimaka


    stick with adobe, theres a skin for gimp to mimic ps if you wanna go on the cheap


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