   Paint program woes >_<
  Does any one know of a good, preferably free, paint program? I decided to actually make some of my own bitmaps for my next game, but I''m gonna need a bit more power than what MS Paint has to offer. I looked at the GIMP, but I had a lot of trouble trying to install(WinXP), since it seemed to want GTK, the installation of which I couldn''t figure out . Adobe Photoshop also looked pretty good, but for me it would be pretty hard to get my hands on a copy. So I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good paint program, or knows how to set up the GIMP and GTK on windows.------------------------------BASIC programmers don''t die, they just GOSUB and don''t return.  
  Photoshop is indeed expensive, but I would highly recommend its little brother, Photoshop Elements.  You don't get all the fancy stuff, but its significantly cheaper then regular Photoshop, and it is definitely vastly superior to MS Paint.Link to trial version.You can even download a trial version for free.  If you want to buy it, it is $99, which I must say is IMO money well spent.  Sorry, never used the Gimp myself, so I can't help you there.[edited by - Bossk on September 11, 2002 11:48:20 PM];  I have Paint Shop Pro, and in my opinion, its worth the money.  Cost about 90 dollars I think.  But it comes with tons of features, like gif editing, photo touching, etc...The best way to draw your bitmaps is by drawing on paper then scan it and edit it.  Or use one of those electronic pen thing.  ;  Trust me, try hard to install the GTK and then GIMP. It is well worth it.  ;  I love the GIMP.GIMPGIMP for Windows Get this and go here!;  How is it hard to install the GIMP or GTK+? There are nice installers for each linked from the page (gimp.org -> Download -> Gimp for Windows -> Downloads -> and you end up here). Install GTK+ before the GIMP. I recently had a chance to try it on a Windows machine (again) and it is an easy installation (and it''s stable in Windows now, which I was happy to see).  ;  I don''t think my mom could figure it out. Get this and go here!;  Lol, they seem to have issues with the GIF patent  (I mean gimp)  ;http://www.gimp.org/~tml/gimp/win32/Yep smart_idiot''s link is the one I used to get it. It works like a charm, try that one.I also can save gif''s, it was part of a seperate package, but I could still do it.BTW: nice image.    Do not meddle in the affairs of moderators, for they are subtle and quick to anger.ANDREW RUSSELL STUDIOSCool Links :: [ GD | TG | MS | NeHe | PA | SA | M&S | TA ]Got Clue? :: [ Start Here! | Google | MSDN | GameDev.net Reference | OGL v D3D | File Formats | Go FAQ yourself ]    ;  The download for the GTK was corrupted on that site . Maybe i''ll try it again later.------------------------------BASIC programmers don''t die, they just GOSUB and don''t return.  