*Official*Free Art Software Compendium - Page 2

skate_uk · 06-03-2006, 02:08 PM

ive downloaded that blender freeware for anitation etc.. and its soooo difficult to use i just cant figure i out, anybody - PLEASE help me

Rendaw · 07-07-2006, 01:23 AM

Krita: http://www.koffice.org/krita/
I have heard a bit about this, while I don't actually use it. It is supposed to have a more sane environment than the Gimp, supports color profiles, and is soon to have natural media brushing, by some other name (because that's trademarked).

GSumi: http://www.gtk.org/~otaylor/gsumi/
I use this for all my sketching, doodline, meandering, hand exercises, and even writing sometimes. It is a BW only drawing tool, with unbelievably tiny memory usage and pressure curve support for more natural usage. Its name comes from the japanese word for ink... according to its website. Note: it requires the old GTK, which must be manually compiled for tablet device support. I reccomend installing packaged versions of all the GTK requirements (ex: pango, atk) to reduce the number of complications. GTK 1 should be able to be installed parallel to GTK 2 with no problems.

These are both for Linux, but with enough effort they could work on Windows too.

07-22-2006, 06:36 PM

Artweaver is a Windows freeware program to simulate natural brush tools. It is therefore suitable to leave your creativity free run. Artweaver offers you a clear program window, which can be used without training immediately.

Artweaver Website

Folks who've tried it compare it to Corel Painter with a few differences. Enjoy.

graphikeye · 08-17-2006, 10:53 AM

I was just about to start a thread and ask if anyone here uses the GIMP. I think it's an awesome piece of free software. Two thumbs up.

neocoolstar · 02-06-2007, 05:03 PM

anyone knows a good software that can enhance manga?

kaerhon · 04-02-2007, 04:40 PM

So I wondered... Is OpenCanvas1.1 free of use? Can we use it for commercial works, without any licence or authorisation? It's THE question which annoy me...

JBizzle · 04-10-2007, 03:08 PM

Sorry to bump this thread, but I noticed you don't have Sketchup on your list of 3D programs. Great for architecture, but no NURBS (ie, curves). And yes, OpenCanvas is free (as are all opensource programs).

ghevan · 06-16-2007, 05:43 PM

Gogh a simple sketch program for Linux. just untar and run gogh. It works nicely on my box except for the undo.

http://www.goghproject.com/

BTW: Last version of krita includes line antialiasing so its perfect for lineart. using krita for coloring is not as simple as it should be, you need to struggle a bit with brushes.

No windows versions that I know of

kaerhon · 06-22-2007, 03:30 PM

And do you know if open canvas can be used on Linux? I tried to use it many times, and it doesn't work... I thought it was sad for me...

sorry for this useless post

ghevan · 06-25-2007, 05:51 PM

kaerhon: Just one time I could run open canvas 4 on linux, it only run on an old version of wine, earlier versions have been impossible to make it run on wine. (in ubuntu at least, haven't tried it on gentoo, but I assume the same result)

But according to wine HQ is possible to have it running without hassle.

For linux I recommend using krita for line art (just make some custom brushes on gimp first) and GIMP for coloring.

srilyk · 07-17-2007, 07:01 AM

A great program for viewing images and cropping and resizing is IrfanView.

I use it for just about any rotation/resize/cropping needs that I have. Easy, tiny, and powerful. Yum!

DN · 07-22-2007, 12:56 PM

I found this list today on LifeHacker.com. There were quite a few good ones I hadn't heard of before.

http://www.snap2objects.com/2007/07/...sign-programs/

Djinn · 11-11-2007, 04:31 PM

inkscape is a servicable opensource replacement for illustrator. can do some stuff that illustrator cannot.

Also good is scribus, which is opensource and opreates much like inDesign for publishing and design.

Both are freeware.

fshoo` · 11-20-2007, 05:10 AM

http://www.giantscreamingrobotmonkeys.com/monkeyjam/

A simple program used for animation. I got a workshop from a 'pro' who explained the principle of the program. It's really easy to use. The site tells the rest. All free of charge.

pofo · 12-12-2007, 05:37 AM

I know Pixia ( http://park18.wakwak.com/~pixia/ ) has been mentioned before. Just wanted to point out that version 4 came out in English a few months ago.
Pixia is a nice enough freeware program for drawing and painting and it has one feature that I absolutely love: excellent line smoothing. This is something that's right up at the top (together with more advanced brush settings) of my wishlist of things to be implemented in Photoshop. With a bit of practice you can get very nice smooth lines even with a mouse using Pixia. I haven't done much in the way of line art lately, but awhile back I regularly sketched in Photoshop and then went over to Pixia for inking.

DN · 02-11-2008, 12:47 PM

http://www.collectingsmiles.com/colors/

For those of you with a DS, it looks like you can color on it.

Evil Iori · 02-11-2008, 04:00 PM

Whoa, that's awesome. Now I wish I had a DS.

Red Hot Hoshi · 02-11-2008, 05:02 PM

same here...

WolvenSorceress · 02-25-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DN

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Paint.Net - Requires .net on windows and is improving all the time. At the very least, it has layer support. I think they're working on tablet support.

I tried to download the .net on my computer (it's Windows XP) but it says that the .net is not a supported program. Is there anyone that could help me out?

Ninken · 03-10-2008, 02:36 AM

I recomend the DS coloring thing. Works great.

07-22-2006, 06:36 PM	#23
Goldenavatar Posts: n/a	Artweaver for Windows - freeware Artweaver is a Windows freeware program to simulate natural brush tools. It is therefore suitable to leave your creativity free run. Artweaver offers you a clear program window, which can be used without training immediately. Artweaver Website Folks who've tried it compare it to Corel Painter with a few differences. Enjoy.

08-17-2006, 10:53 AM	#24
graphikeye Karbonite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 32	question answered I was just about to start a thread and ask if anyone here uses the GIMP. I think it's an awesome piece of free software. Two thumbs up. __________________ I was, And I am. So shall I be to the end of time, For I am without end. Kahlil Gibran

02-06-2007, 05:03 PM	#25
neocoolstar <3 to all Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 35	anyone knows a good software that can enhance manga? __________________ Bouncing with Joy!

07-22-2007, 12:56 PM	#32
DN I'm standing behind you. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 3,183	I found this list today on LifeHacker.com. There were quite a few good ones I hadn't heard of before. http://www.snap2objects.com/2007/07/...sign-programs/ __________________ Sketchbook

11-11-2007, 04:31 PM	#33
Djinn Born of Fire Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 245	inkscape is a servicable opensource replacement for illustrator. can do some stuff that illustrator cannot. Also good is scribus, which is opensource and opreates much like inDesign for publishing and design. Both are freeware. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- It was but yesterday I thought myself a fragment quivering without rhythm in the sphere of life. Now I know that I am the sphere, and all life in rhythmic fragments moves within me. -Sand and Foam Khalil Gibran

06-03-2006, 02:08 PM	#21
skate_uk Karbonite Join Date: May 2006 Location: lancashire, England Posts: 12	ive downloaded that blender freeware for anitation etc.. and its soooo difficult to use i just cant figure i out, anybody - PLEASE help me

07-07-2006, 01:23 AM	#22
Rendaw Karbonite Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 65	Krita: http://www.koffice.org/krita/ I have heard a bit about this, while I don't actually use it. It is supposed to have a more sane environment than the Gimp, supports color profiles, and is soon to have natural media brushing, by some other name (because that's trademarked). GSumi: http://www.gtk.org/~otaylor/gsumi/ I use this for all my sketching, doodline, meandering, hand exercises, and even writing sometimes. It is a BW only drawing tool, with unbelievably tiny memory usage and pressure curve support for more natural usage. Its name comes from the japanese word for ink... according to its website. Note: it requires the old GTK, which must be manually compiled for tablet device support. I reccomend installing packaged versions of all the GTK requirements (ex: pango, atk) to reduce the number of complications. GTK 1 should be able to be installed parallel to GTK 2 with no problems. These are both for Linux, but with enough effort they could work on Windows too.

04-02-2007, 04:40 PM	#26
kaerhon Karbonite Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	So I wondered... Is OpenCanvas1.1 free of use? Can we use it for commercial works, without any licence or authorisation? It's THE question which annoy me...

04-10-2007, 03:08 PM	#27
JBizzle Karbonite Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10	Sorry to bump this thread, but I noticed you don't have Sketchup on your list of 3D programs. Great for architecture, but no NURBS (ie, curves). And yes, OpenCanvas is free (as are all opensource programs).

06-16-2007, 05:43 PM	#28
ghevan Karbonite Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mexico Posts: 5	Gogh a simple sketch program for Linux. just untar and run gogh. It works nicely on my box except for the undo. http://www.goghproject.com/ BTW: Last version of krita includes line antialiasing so its perfect for lineart. using krita for coloring is not as simple as it should be, you need to struggle a bit with brushes. No windows versions that I know of

06-22-2007, 03:30 PM	#29
kaerhon Karbonite Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	And do you know if open canvas can be used on Linux? I tried to use it many times, and it doesn't work... I thought it was sad for me... sorry for this useless post

06-25-2007, 05:51 PM	#30
ghevan Karbonite Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mexico Posts: 5	kaerhon: Just one time I could run open canvas 4 on linux, it only run on an old version of wine, earlier versions have been impossible to make it run on wine. (in ubuntu at least, haven't tried it on gentoo, but I assume the same result) But according to wine HQ is possible to have it running without hassle. For linux I recommend using krita for line art (just make some custom brushes on gimp first) and GIMP for coloring.

07-17-2007, 07:01 AM	#31
srilyk 42 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,547	A great program for viewing images and cropping and resizing is IrfanView. I use it for just about any rotation/resize/cropping needs that I have. Easy, tiny, and powerful. Yum!

11-20-2007, 05:10 AM	#34
fshoo` For sure. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,511	http://www.giantscreamingrobotmonkeys.com/monkeyjam/ A simple program used for animation. I got a workshop from a 'pro' who explained the principle of the program. It's really easy to use. The site tells the rest. All free of charge. __________________ Sketchbook Website

12-12-2007, 05:37 AM	#35
pofo hopeless situation elder Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,639	I know Pixia ( http://park18.wakwak.com/~pixia/ ) has been mentioned before. Just wanted to point out that version 4 came out in English a few months ago. Pixia is a nice enough freeware program for drawing and painting and it has one feature that I absolutely love: excellent line smoothing. This is something that's right up at the top (together with more advanced brush settings) of my wishlist of things to be implemented in Photoshop. With a bit of practice you can get very nice smooth lines even with a mouse using Pixia. I haven't done much in the way of line art lately, but awhile back I regularly sketched in Photoshop and then went over to Pixia for inking. __________________ sketchbook deviant art account thesis

02-11-2008, 12:47 PM	#36
DN I'm standing behind you. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 3,183	http://www.collectingsmiles.com/colors/ For those of you with a DS, it looks like you can color on it. __________________ Sketchbook

02-11-2008, 04:00 PM	#37
Evil Iori Join Date: December 2010 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,364	Whoa, that's awesome. Now I wish I had a DS. __________________ PK Sketchbook - http://www.polykarbonbbs.com/showthread.php?t=3667

02-11-2008, 05:02 PM	#38
Red Hot Hoshi 赤い星が熱くないよ！ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,591	same here... __________________ "millions of people die of art-attacks every single year." - Crayonblood

03-10-2008, 02:36 AM	#40
Ninken Swedish Muscles Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: sweden Posts: 841	I recomend the DS coloring thing. Works great.

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