Which graphics software

[IDB1]

I have some photo's that I need to manipulate into a form that can be printed as stickers..

I'm (barely) ok with photoshop but is there a better option??

 

[Supratada]

I would say there is no better software than Photoshop.

 

[bryan555]

Photoshop is perfect for photographs.
If you are dealing with solid shapes like logos, Illustrator is the one to use.
If it's for layout it's InDesign.

If I was creating stickers with photos on I would get the image right in Photoshop, Create any necessary graphics in Illustrator and put it together and add text in InDesign. I would use InDesign to create a high resolution PDF to send to the printing company.

All would be done using the CMYK colour mode.

Hope that helps.

 

[IDB1]

The stickers will be repro bike decals (if I'm significantly less crap that currently ) so not photo's . . . I have photo's to work from though..

 

[Neil]

There's Gimp which is freeware and multi-platform.

It's very capable, too - albeit perhaps not as intuitive as more mainstream payware.

 

[stewlewis]

For decals/stickers you're better off with a vector based package, Illustrator or Corel spring to mind. You can do it in PShop, stick to the vector tools though.

 

[Neil G]

As above, vector based your best bet.

 

[IDB1]

Adobe Illustrator?

I have the CS4 Master Collection, don't know what half of it does :?

 

[Lysander]

Adobe CS4- fottyshop for photo images, illustrator for vector/shapes, etc.......yer sorted for software!
Just need to get yer head round using it............magazines like Digital Arts are great for tutorials:
http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/index.cfm

 

[IDB1]

Just need to get yer head round using it............

Feeling that. . . could do with a bigger screen and some talent