[ninthchamber99]

I have decided to make my own Afro Samurai theme. I have been modding my iPhone since its release, so I am familiar with most things involving the phone and where files are located. I was using other icons/themes people created on here and changed them to fit my desire.

Well, since no one has made an Afro Samurai theme, I wanted to make my own theme from scratch. My question for everyone is what is the best photoshop program that is not too expensive. I downloaded a program called Paint.Net for my Windows Vista computer since it was free. It is ok, but my icons have a white trim around all of them which makes them look cheap. What should I use for a more clean, pro look to my icons that wont cost me an arm and leg. I was thinking about Adobe's program but that is pretty costly.

Thanks to all!!

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[dkaye]

Photoshop CS. Haven't upgraded to the newest version yet since I'm comfortable using this one. Paint.net is not nearly as robust and more tailored for quick edits.

I've heard a lot of good things about Photoshop Elements and it's not nearly as costly - $100 for the full program.

[ninthchamber99]

Thanks man. Yeah, I saw that Paint.Net was not as robust when I started looking at other user created icons. They were 10 times better than the ones I made. Thanks again for the response. Other people please feel free to voice your opinion to my question as well, the more the better!! Cause i sure someone else out there is wondering the same things as I am.

[AverageMan]

i use Photoshop 10 CS3 which is no longer for purchase but if you would like to know further about it PM me its a great program

[ninthchamber99]

Thanks, but I think I will buy Photoshop Elements 7, since it is only $100.

[soulthoughts]

I used Paint.net for all my graphics and never had a problem.

[luksoccer]

photoshop cs2 is good bit old but

[cpjr]

Photoshop CS3, Elements....and a few other Adobe goodies.

[Chefanim]

I use Photoshop and Paint.net

Here is a page about addons to enhance the functionality of Paint.net
Paint.NET • View forum - Plugins - Publishing Only

[VesperX]

I use Paint.NET. It suits my needs just fine.

[bhz1]

Photoshop CS3 on my Macbook and PaintShopPro X on my Windows systems. Im still learning Photoshop but I find PSP X to do what I need quite well. I wish I could run it on my Macbook. Owning several Windows PC's I cant rationalize running Parallels on the Macbook. I do run Crossover Mac Pro but PSP X is not compatible.

I just have to google for instructions for just about everything I wnat to do n Photoshop. For me, the advantage of PSP X is that it not only has a red eye correction but it does just about the best job on demon "pet eyes". Mostly I photograph anumals so that feature is important to me.