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This is some simple, starting gear for all newbs out there.
(help me make this thread bigger by contributing :wink: )




Programs
Gimp
http://www.gimp.org/downloads/

^Less power, ideal for newbs.(free)

Photoshop
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/

^More power and for the more advanced user.($649.00)


Paintshop Pro
http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite? ... m%2FLayout

^More expensive than Gimp but less expensive than Photoshop.This program is in the middle.($80.00)


Brushes
Gimp
http://browse.deviantart.com/resources/applications/gimpbrushes/?order=9&alltime=yes

Photoshop
http://browse.deviantart.com/resources/applications/psbrushes/?order=9&alltime=yes
http://missm.paperlilies.com/01_brushes.html
http://www.echoica.net/&/125346155.php?submit=+++++I+ACCEPT+++++#anchor


Turorials
Gimp
http://www.pixel2life.com/tutorials/Gimp/All/
http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=techsupport&message.id=606970

Photoshop
http://www.good-tutorials.com/
http://www.pixel2life.com/tutorials/adobe_photoshop/
http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=techsupport&message.id=487347#M487347




Fonts
http://www.betterfonts.com/
http://www.1001freefonts.com/
http://www.typenow.net/themed.htm
http://www.dafont.com
http://www.acidfonts.com
http://www.simplythebest.net/fonts
http://www.1001fonts.com
http://www.fontfile.com

Renders
http://planetrenders.net/
http://gamerenders.com/
http://www.clantemplates.com/renders/gallery/
http://www.gfxgamers.net/gallery/index.php?cat=6
http://www.dilutedfx.com/index.php?s=fd ... owforum=47
http://www.gaming-memories.com/game-art.php
http://forums.fevergaming.com/archive/i ... f-344.html
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Post by Miyoko »

Heh draq, nice.

Be sure to add http://www.nationalsigleague.com and http://www.pixel2life.com to the list!

nationalsigleague.com is more of a battle forum tho, still has some nice content
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Too lazy to get link but heres another font site:

search "1001 Free Fonts" in http://www.google.com
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Post by YourWorstNightmare »

Here's some more tuts. Well a bit more than some, over 150 tuts for Photoshop. XD



http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=techsupport&message.id=487347#M487347
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Font site : http://www.dafont.com < Good 1
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wheres paintshop pro?

many use it
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Post by [SD]MARKsman7328 »

sticky plz or combine in a big tutorial guide for noobs or something.
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Every1 4got about this thread eh? :D

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Post by plutie »

whats up whit gimp ? I tested it once and i think i can do better logos with paint ^^
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Maby this should be sticky if it gets going..? :)
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I found myself using this thread today....I feel like a nub.....c'mon ppl! Contribute to the cause! :D

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^^add some inffoo on paintshop people do use it look at nightbloom
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Don't let it die! :shock:

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draquish wrote:Don't let it die! :shock:


Dont bump you own thread :P
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Where can i get paintshop pro?
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Mauler109 wrote:Where can i get paintshop pro?


Pay for it ! Leecher * hint * xD
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Deacon wrote:
Mauler109 wrote:Where can i get paintshop pro?


Pay for it ! Leecher * hint * xD


Just the trial version that last a month.
I'm back.

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Post by Draquish »

*update*

Added Painshop Pro.

Need your help to find brushes/tuts.Im searching on Google as I write :P

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