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Graphic Creation

by keystothemind
10 replies
I can't afford photoshop I'm afraid, at this stage the price tag is just out of the question, but I need to be able to create and edit decent graphics for copy writing, banners and other odds and ends.

So far I have been trying to manage with Paint and MS Word, and getting the good jobs done by freelancers, but I'm at the point now where I realize that if I need it done properly, I need to do it myself!

Is there any software which is free / affordable that would allow may to create, re size, edit and arrange website graphics?

Any tips much appreciated.
Cheers
Nathan.
#creation #graphic
  • Profile picture of the author RMC
    gimp.org

    Also, if you're interested I have a site with lots of templates you can use in gimp for like headers and ecovers, etc.

    Not trying to be all spammy so I won't post the link here, but you can PM if you want some good graphics resources.
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  • Profile picture of the author keystothemind
    Cheers, downloading Gimp now.

    I guess another thing I'll need is access to some standard stock graphics.
    Any suggestions?

    Cheers
    Nathan.
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  • Profile picture of the author nomadic1
    istockphoto.com, shutterstock.com. Although they aren't free.
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  • Profile picture of the author Pat Ordenes
    sxc.hu
    is very good for images.
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    >GRAPHICS WSO<
    All kinds of GRAPHICS (ebook covers, headers, etc...) done professionally and guaranteed!
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  • Profile picture of the author CDarklock
    I personally prefer Paint.NET, which is also free.
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  • Profile picture of the author GrantFreeman
    Big Mike might have some stuff that's usefull.

    GFX Writer V2.0 Header Creator | Create headers, ebook and report covers, graphic software boxes; low cost alternative to PhotoShop...

    (not an affiliate link)

    G
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  • Profile picture of the author jaiganeshv.com
    Paint.Net and GIMP are good and they both can be handy for any designer.

    Thank you.
    Jai
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  • Profile picture of the author LivingCovers
    Here are some resources for you;

    Royalty Free Photo Sources
    Below is a List of Free or Royalty Free Stock Photo Sites.
    As a Designer you always need good quality Images
    at affordable prices. The sites below offer high quality
    images for free or for a small fee.

    If you design Website Templates you need to purchase images from bigstockphoto.com as this is the only site which license agreement
    allows the usage for template work.

    pixelperfectdigital.com
    photosforfree.de
    gulli.snygo.com
    morguefile.com
    photobreed.com
    picturestation.net
    free-stock-photos.com
    freeimages.co.uk
    intuitivmedia.de
    FotoDatenbank.com
    GetThePixel.com
    photocase.de
    stock.d2.hu
    graphicsource.de
    visipix.com
    bigfoto.com
    creativity103.com
    freestockphotos.com
    freeimages.com
    openphoto.net
    picswiss.ch
    imagecase.com
    istockphoto.com
    foto-archiv.at
    corbisstockmarket.com
    laterramagica.com
    photoknack.com
    photospin.com
    royaltyfreephotos.com
    imije.com
    imageshop.com
    picturestock.de
    digitalvision.com
    tonystone.com
    webshots.com
    picturestation.net
    stock.b-man.dk
    imagepoint.biz
    gal.mvc.ru
    photosforfree.de
    sxc.hu
    pixel-picture.com

    And a good editing software I use for all my graphic projects is called corel draw X3 and it's not free.You can have a look at the projects this editing software has produced for all my clients in my sig below.
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  • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
    Here's an excellent resource for free stock photos.

    Free Photos - Free Images - Royalty Free Photos - Free Stock Photos - FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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