GIMP 2.9.6 Released

Re:GIMP 2.9.6 Released by michrassena on Friday August 25, 2017 @02:02PM (#15100718)

This is the first I've heard of Affinity Photo. The feature list looks very complete, for what I use on a regular basis. Are you a long-time Photoshop user? How does it compare?

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Re:GIMP 2.9.6 Released by fractallyte on Saturday August 26, 2017 @01:40AM (#15104235)

Affinity Photo is excellent. It's a way yet from parity with Photoshop, but is certainly competitive. And it's subscription free!

If you're into vector illustration, Affinity Designer is a straight replacement for Adobe Illustrator.

Also consider awesome software such as Studio Artist (https://synthetik.com/), and Escape Motions offerings (https://www.escapemotions.com/).

Any conscientious artist should evaluate and consider these alternatives, if only to break up the industry's idiotic enslavement to Adobe.

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Re:GIMP 2.9.6 Released by 120photo on Friday August 25, 2017 @03:00PM (#15101207)

I have used PS for 15+ years mostly for photography work. I would not describe myself as a power user but so far I like it. The biggest advantage PS has over anything else (including GIMP) is training, the Adobe ecosystem has so much rich training out there. Most of what I need I have found in Affinity Photo and it even does some things better. The interface is similar to PS that a transition is not too difficult. The app is still at 1.5 so I'm sure there are features I will find missing at some point.

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