Art programs for Macs

Postby **rii namuras** » Thu May 11, 2006 2:44 pm

(My family's been looking for a new computer, but now that Mega's intending on getting an Xbox or PS[something] for all his gaming needs, Dad's considering getting a Mac for me for my art, rather than a PC for gaming as orginially planned.)

(My question is: What are some good art programs for say, a iBook or PowerBook? I would like something along the lines of OpenCanvas (which, alas, doesn't work on Macs, otherwise I'd have one already), and definatly not Photoshop. Price isn't a huge deal, as I'd be willing to invest a bit into it, but as always, the cheaper the better.)

Postby **Anime Dad** » Thu May 11, 2006 7:21 pm

Depends on the kind of artwork you're doing, but if you're going to be doing anime-style work, you could try Manga Studio http://www.e-frontier.com/go/mangastudio/datasheet which has a Mac version available. It does color too!

Postby **glitch1501** » Thu May 11, 2006 8:40 pm

may i ask why not photoshop? especially if price isnt a huge issue?

which are you looking for a raster or vector program?

Postby **Warrior 4 Jesus** » Thu May 11, 2006 8:52 pm

Maybe because while Photoshop is very good and very comprehensive it has a steep learning curve?

Postby **rii namuras** » Fri May 12, 2006 9:55 am

(I tried Photoshop after using Elements for some time and then using OpenCanvas longer, and just plain liked OpenCanvas better. Honestly, OpenCanvas does the same stuff, albiet a bit harder to figure out, for $50 rather than $400. Just a personal preference thing.)

(And yes, I'm doing anime, so thanks, I'll check that one out, Anime Dad.)

Postby **Mithrandir** » Fri May 12, 2006 12:59 pm

If you are going to be in school during that time, you might check out whether you can get photoshop at the academic price. It might be a good fit. I know you said you didn't want to use that, but it sort of is the standard.

Postby **glitch1501** » Fri May 12, 2006 3:14 pm

im not sure what type of program open canvas is...is it more like photoshop(raster) or illustrator(vector)?

Postby **rii namuras** » Fri May 12, 2006 4:02 pm

(Well, Mith, I'm homschooled (and will be in high school for the next three years, not counting this one), so I technically can get academic discounts, but I really dislike Photoshop. And of course, I never am one to use the standard.

)

(And glitch, OC works similar to Photoshop, so I'm assuming it's a raster, though I'm not sure because I never heard those words before just now.)

Postby **Warrior 4 Jesus** » Fri May 12, 2006 8:08 pm

No, OpenCanvas is more similar to Illustrator I thought? I seriously doubt OC has most of Photoshop's features.

Postby **rii namuras** » Sat May 13, 2006 8:45 am

(Well, I don't know, because I've never used Illustrator. I might try it out though, if you say it's more like OC.)

Postby **brandon-chan** » Sun May 14, 2006 4:39 pm

hey dudes! I am a huge supporter of open source. mainly becuz its FREE, but they do have a lot of Open Source open for the MAC! U should download GIMP! I love it! its a lil bit different from photoshop but its free! but dude mac has a lot of choices out there for design. they are the number 1 computers for that. I love mine. i also think if u don't want 2 buy photoshop and don't want GIMP then try Elements. I haven't bought any of the new elements becuz they seem to be focused more on Photo Albums but I hav Elements 2.0 and love it. Click Here

Postby **rii namuras** » Sun May 14, 2006 5:43 pm

(I have Elements. I use it for backgrounds and stuff, but it is evil for CGing. The blur tool doesn't work as well as that of OpenCanvas.)

(And by the way, I'd be a dudette. Or whatever.)

Postby **brandon-chan** » Sun May 14, 2006 6:41 pm

sry i didn't really mean that u were a dude. i was just sayin dudes... anyways sry. just try gimp if u can

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