Why are photo applications so bloody expensive?

Apex · March 9th, 2011, 03:51 PM

I have Adobe Photoshop 6.0 on my PC. I was thinking that it would be awesome to have it on my Macbook so I don't need to keep using the PC for photo editing/creating. So a while back I got 7.0.

I know, I know, I should have read the box better. It isn't supported with OS X 10.5+ YAY. So I can't use it (anyone have an older mac that wants my copy? I sell it to you for CHEAP).

I decided to see what current items Adobe has out right now. The student/teacher edition is priced reasonably, but since I'm not enrolled anymore, I'd have to get the full copy. Yay for me, I need to spend an extra $400 for CS5. YAY.

Any student want to buy it for me, not open it and ship it to me?

I can't believe how expensive that is, then again, a company does need to make money somehow....

Alex · March 9th, 2011, 04:26 PM

GIMP.

http://gimp.lisanet.de/Website/News/News.html

Not quite photoshop, but free. And pretty darned powerful.

bluepoof · March 9th, 2011, 04:46 PM

My husband does a lot of graphic manipulation with Pixelator (http://www.pixelmator.com/, $60).

Live2ride · March 9th, 2011, 04:48 PM

I have studied in graphic design / web design through classes, it will be my major. I can personally say that, in my experience the programs are worth every penny. I get a great deal of enjoyment out of creating digital art and it's also a strong passion of mine. You can download a free 30-day trial of photoshop CS5 here and I strongly recommend that you check out some of the tutorials on photoshoplady.com. The site has tons of tutorials and to be honest it helped me enhance my skill / experience a lot, even after years of experience in photoshop. I hope the free trial will hold you over long enough to get the real thing.

Apex · March 9th, 2011, 06:07 PM

I looked up CS5 and the free trial is a 30 day version. I just need to get the cheaper version. I shall be patient.

CynicalC · March 9th, 2011, 06:29 PM

Quick question, what are you looking to get out of your photo app? GIMP is a good open source option. I also used to use JASC Paint shop pro, which was better than photoshop IMO (now made by corel, so I don't know how it's changed)

But depending on what your needs are, something like lightroom or illustrator might be better suited for you.

Apex · March 9th, 2011, 06:29 PM

That Pixelmator looks interesting, but I do feel I need something with more power than that. I'll look into it more. Interesting though.

Scarmack · March 9th, 2011, 07:04 PM

Only if there was a way to get programs fo free, hmmmmm

bdavison · March 9th, 2011, 07:12 PM

If you want photoshop quality results but without the price...there really is only on option in my opinion.

Corel PaintShopPro X2 Ultimate.

I use it for all my photo editing. It will do anything photoshop will do with half the effort, and less time.

It originally started as a paint program, but has progressed into a full fledged photo editing program as well.

Its also fairly reasonably priced at around $99. If you look around you might be able to find a copy of it for around $60. Buy it in the box...and get a registered copy.

k-os · March 9th, 2011, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarmack

Only if there was a way to get programs fo free, hmmmmm

I agree. Not too hard to do.

Apex · March 9th, 2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavison

Corel PaintShopPro X2 Ultimate.

I would download the demo for that, but it is only available for PC's.

CZroe · March 9th, 2011, 08:37 PM

My sister just got the student version of Adobe PS CS5 and installed it on my PC. I have no idea how to use it though.

want1sobad · March 10th, 2011, 06:54 AM

+1 for GIMP

its what i've used for all my 250r mock-ups

CZroe · March 10th, 2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

+1 for GIMP

its what i've used for all my 250r mock-ups

But... but... you said "Photoshop" in your thread title!

want1sobad · March 10th, 2011, 12:20 PM

if i said "GIMP services at your request", no one would know what the hell i was talking about

March 9th, 2011, 03:51 PM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Why are photo applications so bloody expensive? I have Adobe Photoshop 6.0 on my PC. I was thinking that it would be awesome to have it on my Macbook so I don't need to keep using the PC for photo editing/creating. So a while back I got 7.0. I know, I know, I should have read the box better. It isn't supported with OS X 10.5+ YAY. So I can't use it (anyone have an older mac that wants my copy? I sell it to you for CHEAP). I decided to see what current items Adobe has out right now. The student/teacher edition is priced reasonably, but since I'm not enrolled anymore, I'd have to get the full copy. Yay for me, I need to spend an extra $400 for CS5. YAY. Any student want to buy it for me, not open it and ship it to me? I can't believe how expensive that is, then again, a company does need to make money somehow.... __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 9th, 2011, 04:26 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	GIMP. http://gimp.lisanet.de/Website/News/News.html Not quite photoshop, but free. And pretty darned powerful. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 9th, 2011, 04:46 PM	#3
bluepoof ninjette.org sage Name: Carolyn Location: San Carlos, CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2002 Yamaha XT225 Posts: 597	My husband does a lot of graphic manipulation with Pixelator (http://www.pixelmator.com/, $60). __________________________________________________ www.bluepoof.com

March 9th, 2011, 04:48 PM	#4
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I have studied in graphic design / web design through classes, it will be my major. I can personally say that, in my experience the programs are worth every penny. I get a great deal of enjoyment out of creating digital art and it's also a strong passion of mine. You can download a free 30-day trial of photoshop CS5 here and I strongly recommend that you check out some of the tutorials on photoshoplady.com. The site has tons of tutorials and to be honest it helped me enhance my skill / experience a lot, even after years of experience in photoshop. I hope the free trial will hold you over long enough to get the real thing. __________________________________________________

March 9th, 2011, 06:07 PM	#5
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I looked up CS5 and the free trial is a 30 day version. I just need to get the cheaper version. I shall be patient. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 9th, 2011, 06:29 PM	#6
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Quick question, what are you looking to get out of your photo app? GIMP is a good open source option. I also used to use JASC Paint shop pro, which was better than photoshop IMO (now made by corel, so I don't know how it's changed) But depending on what your needs are, something like lightroom or illustrator might be better suited for you.

March 9th, 2011, 07:04 PM	#8
Scarmack ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Sharpsville, PA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 99	Only if there was a way to get programs fo free, hmmmmm

March 9th, 2011, 07:12 PM	#9
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	If you want photoshop quality results but without the price...there really is only on option in my opinion. Corel PaintShopPro X2 Ultimate. I use it for all my photo editing. It will do anything photoshop will do with half the effort, and less time. It originally started as a paint program, but has progressed into a full fledged photo editing program as well. Its also fairly reasonably priced at around $99. If you look around you might be able to find a copy of it for around $60. Buy it in the box...and get a registered copy.

March 9th, 2011, 08:37 PM	#12
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	My sister just got the student version of Adobe PS CS5 and installed it on my PC. I have no idea how to use it though.

March 10th, 2011, 06:54 AM	#13
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	+1 for GIMP its what i've used for all my 250r mock-ups

March 10th, 2011, 12:20 PM	#15
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	if i said "GIMP services at your request", no one would know what the hell i was talking about

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