That reminds me. I tend to forget that I own a content directory for Poser (and DS in this case). Under the category of Content Creation, you will find a list of Photomanipulation Software like GIMP, Photoshop, Inkscape and others. You can follow the links, and it will take you to the home page (in most cases) of each software. You will most likely find links to test or even free versions of the software. There's about 37 links currently active there right now.
There was a version of GIMP developed that was meant to work like Photoshop, and could even use Photoshop filters, brushes, and other items at the time. This was around I think the CS2 era. That being said, I will point out that the project, which had been Open sourced, was essentially hijacked by someone who was profiteering, registered a website in the projects name, loaded it with adware, and flooded the free software sites with his cloned version. As a result, development of the project stopped, and the original creator of this offshoot of GIMP has abandoned it. It can still be found, but care must be taken as it is much harder to find the official version. It is limited to the capabilities of pre CS2 Photoshop - but it's workflow and names of tools and menu organization were set up to match Photoshop to make it easier to transition to/from Photoshop or use tutorials and resources intended for Photoshop. I am reluctant to post any links to it until I can vette the links and know if it is the orriginal or the spam loaded hack. I do not want anyone to be subjected to unwanted adware.
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Just for information ONLY, I'm posting this link to a YouTube video you may be interested in.
Hi folks! Been a bit out of touch the last two years. Getting a better handle on dealing with diabetes issues now. SO, Dawn 2.0 isn't out yet. But what I see in this thread elevates her right on UP there. Thank You to ALL of you working on Dawn 2.0! Can't wait to get her into my Runtime!
I use PP 2014 and PP 11. Just did me a "Birthday Build" of my PC. It really NEEDED it as 12 years was just too long. I got the Umph to GO now
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I don't recall what 2D graphics software I started with years ago, but it only lasted about a 1 to 1 1/2 years, because the company that produced it stated on their forum they would not be making it available, except in a suite of 2D software apps, going forward.
I was digitally trained on a beta version of Wasatch Portfolio now probably gone. Photoshop 3 was pushed on me and I hated it at firat because of the steep learning curve. But a th time Adobe had the market cornered on Macs as offering the best most used and popular industry standard apps. I stayed with their products when I transferred to a service bureau/grande format print shop. If I had had my druthers I would have stuck with WASTCH Portfolio.
Same for me. I got 7 free with a magazine, I think. Then I upgraded to CS, then to CS2. Then I couldn't afford any more upgrades.
Still using that. Had to get the special download after they ended support. It was free to those who had it legally already. The original version wouldn't load anymore. Still works. A few hiccups, but nothing major.It's funny you should mention that. I think I actually got a trial version of Poser 2 in a computer magazine. Honestly, that was twenty years ago, so I can't remember.Same for me. I got 7 free with a magazine, I think. Then I upgraded to CS, then to CS2. Then I couldn't afford any more upgrades.
Dana
