Free stuff is always good, and there's plenty of it out there - if you know where to look. we'll start by listing the top 5 completely free graphics programs for all you budding artists and designers out there.
As an aside, although these are all completely free, they all offer you the option of donating - which is something anyone who enjoys using the software should consider.
5. Gimp
This is the open-source equivalent of photoshop and is highly recommended - the interface is a little different but there is a build which mimics the look of photoshop more closely gimphoto.
4. Inkscape
A free vector imaging program which is undoubtedly the best free software in this particular sector - it does however have a slightly high learning curve - but plenty of help and tutorials online.
3. Paint.net
A really nice free paint package with an active community that helps add lots of functionality through plugins - visit their forum to find out more.
2. Picasa
Ok, it's not really a graphics program (it's google's free photo editing and sharing tool) but it does have a few nice retouching tools and is an excellent way to organise all your photos.
1. Pencil
Free animation software, great for those of you with a tablet (or just a dab hand with a mouse!) and a desire to animate.
Friday, February 19, 2010
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