Photoshop: Do I really need it and why?
Eero Tuovinen:
What you specifically need an image editing software for is this: you need to be able to change the color spec of the document, you need to be able to resize it, you might need to be able to cut it and you might need to save it in a different format. Last I checked, GIMP can't handle CMYK color files; a stupid limitation, but if it's still in place, the program simply isn't suitable for print-ready layout work in color.
It is theoretically possible that your artist will bring you image files that never necessitate any of these simple procedures: if he knows the file format, image size, color spec and other qualities you need, then in theory nothing would prevent him from sending the files to you ready to use. In that case you would not need an image editor, as you could just put whatever you get directly into your layout.
Double King:
Photoshop is great. I hear good things about Gimp. Keep in mind that if your system software is fine with it, you should be able to find an older copy of PS on ebay with valid serial codes much below retail pricing. Until Apple mandates i migrate to the newest version of Adobe software, i plan on sticking with the CS3 era products.
greyorm:
Quote from: Eero Tuovinen on June 01, 2009, 02:10:46 AM
Last I checked, GIMP can't handle CMYK color files; a stupid limitation, but if it's still in place, the program simply isn't suitable for print-ready layout work in color.
That issue has been solved via plug-in for years.
Seamus:
I decided to go with GIMP, since I am already familiar with it from my old job.
Greyorm: I just downloaded the most recent version, do I need to do anything else in order to get the plug in for the color issue?
greyorm:
You'll need to download and install it. Link provided for the former, check the directions in GIMP for the latter. (Honestly, though, I can count on one hand the number of times I've had to use CMYK, so I don't know if you'll ever actually need to use it unless your printer specifically requests it or an artist sends you a CMYK file.)
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