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  1. Since I see so many posts over time with people asking what programs people use to make signatures, I've decided to act on the idea originally by Peter and compile a list of programs that I've come across, along with prices and a short description of each program. Well here goes:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Adobe Photoshop - Quite possibly the most popular image editing software available. Very powerful, and can be used in a variety of ways. http://adobe.com Price: $650 USD

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Jasc PaintShop Pro - An imaging program similar to PhotoShop but not as powerful (in my opinion), but is an inexpensive alternative to achieve similar effects created with PhotoShop.

     

     

     

    http://www.jasc.com/products/paintshoppro/ Price: $84 USD

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The GIMP - A free imaging program similar to PS and PSP. Not very user friendly, but it's free!

     

     

     

    http://gimp.org Price: $0 USD

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    DAZ/Corel Bryce 5 - A 3D rendering program. Used in a variety of ways, from modeling to landscape scenes. A very good entry level program for someone starting out in 3D.

     

     

     

    http://bryce.DAZ3D.com Price: On Sale Until 7/28 for $59.96USD

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Maxon Cinema4D - Another 3D rendering program, but this one is very powerful and is intended for the more intermediate user. I kinda consider it the "User Friendly Version" of 3D Studio MAX. I highly recommend this program.

     

     

     

    http://maxon.net Price: $595 USD

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    discreet Studio MAX 6 - By far one of the most powerful 3D programs I've had the opportunity to use. This program will do almost anything imaginable. Unfortunately its VERY expensive to buy licensing, as its targeted toward game developers and movie makers. Instead of this program, I suggest using gmax, a lite version of 3ds Max.

     

     

     

    http://discreet.com Price: $3,495.00 USD for licensing.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Alias Maya 6.0 - Another program similar to 3ds Max yet even more expensive. This program is used by most techical schools to teach intro to 3D modeling and animation. (Great program)

     

     

     

    http://aliaswavefront.com Price: $6999 USD

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    e-on Software Vue D'Esprit 4 - Vue d'Esprit 4 is the ideal tool for creating realistic, natural 3D graphics and animation. Designed for ease-of-use, both for the traditional 2D graphics designer and for 3D artists, Vue d'Esprit lets you create incredible volumetric skies, realistic landscapes, glowing materials, planets and more. SolidGrowth technology lets you generate completely unique vegetation.

     

     

     

    http://e-onsoftware.com Price: $179 USD

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Terragen - Terragen is a rather powerful, free, and easy to use landscaping program. Creates very nice pieces when used correctly.

     

     

     

    http://planetside.co.uk Price: Free

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Fortunately for me, I've had the opportunity to use all of these wonderful programs as I work part time in a firm. I know that some of the prices on these programs shoot through the roof, but please, PLEASE, don't download pirated software. The only software you should download are trials from the companies if they offer them. The authors of these programs work hard to achieve what they have, and they deserve to be rewarded.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    I will be adding more to this list as I go on; this is just a start to this post.

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