Bows Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I'm in class currently and we are messing around with Photoshop. I quite like the program and I was wondering if anyone knows if you can purchase it online or if you actually have to go into the store and buy it. Also, if you can purchase it online -- you'd obviously be able to download it from the site? I'm assuming it'd be somewhere on the Adobe site right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MageUK Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 You can buy it online but you're not going to like the price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgelemmons Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 If you're in class, I'd strongly recommend checking if you can get any kind of student deal - a new (not an upgrade) Photoshop CS5 runs $699. However, ordering a download is possible here (not sure if you'd be able to apply the student discount this way). Just click buy and select download for delivery method. Especially if you're just messing around with it, I'd recommend a free image-manipulation program such as GIMP to start. CS5 does have some awesome features, but it's not worth it unless you're seriously contemplating a career. Thanks to Uno for the awsome sig <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bows Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Good lord that's expensive. I expected maybe 100-150 dollars at most. I'll try out GIMP first though. Graphic Design is a career I'm looking into, so it would be worth it eventually. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Also download the Photoshop Elements demo and try that, I've used it for years and it's a very nice program for ~$80USD. 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bows Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Well, besides those programs I heard the Corel DRAW was pretty good as well. I headed to my Animation class and gave that a shot, it's pretty simple for the most part. I think I might just find a torrent for Photoshop, which is what my teacher said I should do. I'm not sure if that's a good idea or not though. So, whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Just do it. Funny that your teacher recommended it though. Seriously though it is a pretty standard thing to do. Adobe knows that people pirate it which is why the software can be so pricey. The fact is Adobe's customers are college campus's, design firms and freelance artists... not someone just learning the ropes. The major thing with the price isn't the software its self but the license for it. I'm a 4th year Communication Graphics student and still am running a pirated copy of the software. (btw just download the trial off of adobes site, at least gives you 30 days free and a fast download) I know it might not be morally right but honestly aside from checking into a student discount you don't have much of an option. Going with a different software, such as GIMP, will really only hinder you later on if you choose to pursue graphic arts. (Since you will need photoshop). Also Corel DRAW is for an entirely different purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bows Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Just do it. Funny that your teacher recommended it though. Seriously though it is a pretty standard thing to do. Adobe knows that people pirate it which is why the software can be so pricey. The fact is Adobe's customers are college campus's, design firms and freelance artists... not someone just learning the ropes. The major thing with the price isn't the software its self but the license for it. I'm a 4th year Communication Graphics student and still am running a pirated copy of the software. (btw just download the trial off of adobes site, at least gives you 30 days free and a fast download) I know it might not be morally right but honestly aside from checking into a student discount you don't have much of an option. Going with a different software, such as GIMP, will really only hinder you later on if you choose to pursue graphic arts. (Since you will need photoshop). Also Corel DRAW is for an entirely different purpose. Thanks for the tip, and if you would be so kind as to recommend a site that I can get a pirated version from? You don't have to do it here, you can e-mail me or PM me. I'd appreciate it, I'm also going to download the trial right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_odie Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 He has to leave it as a tip as that is the point were it would violate the rules of the forum. Any more than that would have to be in a private conversation. :) Personal addition to the thread: Just be careful with torrents, many of them are untrustworthy. Many people just reinstall the trail version over and over again. :P RIP MichaelangelopolousThanks to cowboy14 for the pimp sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bows Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 He has to leave it as a tip as that is the point were it would violate the rules of the forum. Any more than that would have to be in a private conversation. :) Personal addition to the thread: Just be careful with torrents, many of them are untrustworthy. Many people just reinstall the trail version over and over again. :P Gotcha, Nic. :) However if I was to reinstall over and over again, wouldn't I lose worked saved in the trial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbrideau Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 No, what you do will be saved in the folders you choose to save them. As for torrents being untrustworthy, I think that's pretty rare as I would be surprised if people seeded viruses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSBDavid Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 No, what you do will be saved in the folders you choose to save them. As for torrents being untrustworthy, I think that's pretty rare as I would be surprised if people seeded viruses. Zombies. Mal-ware occupied computers can unknowingly seed software. Also, the FBI can "seed" torrents then trace the IP of anyone who downloads and bust them. [software Engineer] - [Ability Bar Suggestion] - [Gaming Enthusiast] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Good lord that's expensive. I expected maybe 100-150 dollars at most. I'll try out GIMP first though. Graphic Design is a career I'm looking into, so it would be worth it eventually. Thanks guys.Ha, welcome to the world of graphics software. 3D programs can set you back $3,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das1330 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 No, what you do will be saved in the folders you choose to save them. As for torrents being untrustworthy, I think that's pretty rare as I would be surprised if people seeded viruses. Zombies. Mal-ware occupied computers can unknowingly seed software. Also, the FBI can "seed" torrents then trace the IP of anyone who downloads and bust them. The government does not track bittorrent downloads - even if you were sued for downloading something it would be a civil, not a criminal suit so the government would not be involved. That said, Adobe does not mind students torrenting photoshop - it is students' familliarity with the program that perpetuates their control of the market, as virtually all graphic artists use adobe software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 That said, Adobe does not mind students torrenting photoshop - it is students' familliarity with the program that perpetuates their control of the market, as virtually all graphic artists use adobe software. Yup. Adobe wins out even if a student pirates their software as opposed to using something like GIMP. Also just look around for a crack, not a full torrent. I'm not sure how technical I'm really allowed to get here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Seeing as Adobe are market leaders for creative software, they can charge however much they want. @n_odie: You can't constantly re-install - Adobe has mechanisms in place to detect if you are doing so. 2257AD.TUMBLR.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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