well i find illustrator CS to be very help full because I what took me hours before only takes like a few sec.

Photoshop and Flash works best for me... also include ImageReady for animating gifs

My first work with graphics was in Corel so many moons ago. I now like plain old Paint for windows and use it with a combination of Flash and other photgraph softwares. I have been criticized for not using what is "best". People have recommend Photoshop and other things to me, but I am stubborn and like to do things my own way. I figure people should do things the way they are comfortable.

I agree with webstreak, graphic software is a tool and you can use whatever you like as long as you get the job done.

I say this because I read job oppertunities/openings that require the employeee to know illustrator, Corel and Adobe GoLive for example.

For everyone who just can't get their head around PS you should use RDP it's much easier but you can produce some real nice stuff. I'm stuck with it ATM because my PS just gets a UE and shuts down the computer. So yea im having to use it now, it's not a bad program at all. CS2 is better but for starters in the graphic world download RDP

Just like drawing is an art I kind of think you become a master at the program you enjoy using and know well ... whats RDP neon outta curiosity?

what`s RDP? I use PS cs2 as cs3 i hate the interface, and there are no new stuff, and speed hasn`t improve (i made tests.)

Originally Posted by ghiavolu

what`s RDP? I use PS cs2 as cs3 i hate the interface, and there are no new stuff, and speed hasn`t improve (i made tests.)

Real Draw Pro
It's like photo shop but much easier to use but can still export psds. Im getting along alright with it seeming it's the only program I've got becuse my photo shop packed up few days ago and I can't seem to fix it =? thats alot of money down the drain.

Can ya not go to adobe and get a replacement :/ how do you mean packed up?