Author Topic: (POLL) Software For Sprites Editing - Which One Is Better? (Read 1384 times)

Slayer · « **on:** March 20, 2009, 08:24:22 PM »

Hi Everyone!

I started This Topic, Because I want To Know, about the programs that you use for editing, since I'm new at this, I want to discuss Our favorite Image Editing Software for Mugen.

I Made My First Edit Using Microsoft Paint 5.1,
I'm trying To Use GIMP 2.6.5, But I Still Don't Know How To use it.

I Want To Use Photoshop, But It Seems Too Hard To Understand For Me.

Which Software Would You recomend For a Newbie?

ANGELM · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:25:53 PM »

use paint like you did.

use fighter factory if u want to change the palette of the sprite.

these are the main ones that i use.

DARKTALBAIN · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:32:56 PM »

I've never used anything but photoshop since my first sprite .

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ANGELM · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:33:51 PM »

i hear so much about photoshop but never tried it.

Slayer · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:34:55 PM »

One Of The Things That I Don't Like about Paint, Is That I Can't UNDO As Many Times I Want.

I Want Something More Advanced.

ATiC3 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:35:38 PM »

Photoshop, in my opinion, is not the best for sprite editing.. unless you're trying to add glowing effects.. or trying to increase the quality of something such as a hadouken wave... For character sprites.. I recommend sticking with paint.

ANGELM · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:36:28 PM »

For a year i have been using paint and i never had a problem.

It depends on the sprites that you are making.

DARKTALBAIN · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:41:07 PM »

Quote from: Slayer on March 20, 2009, 08:34:55 PM

One Of The Things That I Don't Like about Paint, Is That I Can't UNDO As Many Times I Want.

I Want Something More Advanced.

I like photoshop because if you want to change something up you did 5 minutes ago . You can go back in the history to find it .

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Slayer · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:44:03 PM »

I'm Dowloading Adobe Photoshop CS4 11.0 Extended.

I'll Give it a Try.

ANGELM · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:47:26 PM »

hope it helps.

.:K.I.N.G:. · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:51:47 PM »

are you guys talking bout paint that comes with windows or paint shop bro?
anyway paint shop bro and photo shop are the most advanced while gimp is the most suitable for sprites and mugen.

ANGELM · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:53:52 PM »

i use the one for windows.

Slayer · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:55:17 PM »

The One That Comes With Windows.

Quote from: Slayer on March 20, 2009, 08:44:03 PM

I'm Dowloading Adobe Photoshop CS4 11.0 Extended.

I'll Give it a Try.

I'm Still Unsure...

ANGELM · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:56:34 PM »

it's your decision on what you want to use for sprites.

.:K.I.N.G:. · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:59:03 PM »

Quote from: Slayer on March 20, 2009, 08:55:17 PM

The One That Comes With Windows.

I'm Still Unsure...

ms paint is a bit old and primitive..
try all of the mentioned and see what works best for u.

Slayer · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:00:54 PM »

Quote from: ANGELM on March 20, 2009, 08:56:34 PM

it's your decision on what you want to use for sprites.

I Know, But I Still Guess Wich One Is More Suitable For Mugen.

ANGELM · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:01:53 PM »

which ever one you are good at is the one suitable for you.

DARKTALBAIN · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:03:46 PM »

Quote from: ANGELM on March 20, 2009, 09:01:53 PM

which ever one you are good at is the one suitable for you.

This is a good point . Like Mr 47 said try them all out & use what suits you best . Just not MS Paint

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ANGELM · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:09:28 PM »

they should make a poll for this.

you brung up an interesting topic up slayer.

El Chupacabras · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:10:39 PM »

You'll be best of with the one you are more familiar with. Remember, the software doesn't make the spriter, his/her skills do. I've seen so many people do great sprites with both paint and photoshop.

Slayer · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:14:06 PM »

Quote from: ANGELM on March 20, 2009, 09:09:28 PM

they should make a poll for this.
you brung up an interesting topic up slayer.

I'll Do.

Post Merge: March 20, 2009, 09:28:19 PM

That's It, If You Use Another Program Let Me Know To Add It To The Poll.

For Me I Guess I'll Try All of Them.
There's No easy Way To Know Wich One It's better 4 Each Other.

ATiC3 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:30:56 PM »

What about Paint.NET?? I haven't used it.. just getting into it actually...

I think it was supposed to replace the original Microsoft Paint, but never did.. but it's still under watch by Microsoft company or something... idk..

Technology · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:41:37 PM »

I would go for MSPaint

Sprites: MSPaint
Palettes: Fighter Factory
Textures/FX/Effects: Photoshop

danniel · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2009, 09:58:03 PM »

i use paint.net
not to complex
unlimited re do's
frankenspriting's easy
i can change the palette easy
and other things

ATiC3 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 20, 2009, 10:14:35 PM »

cool then.. I think I'm gonna stop using regular paint and go with that one again.. it kinda has a feature where you can view your most recent pics and all that.. I love switching back and forth with pictures like that without having to use photoshop!!

SPOOKY77 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 21, 2009, 12:40:39 AM »

I like Paint.Net the best

I say this all the time

but...it has the simplicity and ease of use of MS paint with a TON more features

Slayer · « **Reply #26 on:** March 21, 2009, 12:51:33 AM »

I'm Hearing Interesting Things About paint.net, I Think I'll Give It a Try, Tomorrow

SPOOKY77 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 21, 2009, 12:53:44 AM »

Quote from: Slayer on March 21, 2009, 12:51:33 AM

I'm Hearing Interesting Things About paint.net, I Think I'll Give It a Try, Tomorrow

You wont be disappointed

not only is it free but it is constantly updated and improved.

Slayer · « **Reply #28 on:** March 21, 2009, 01:00:35 AM »

It's Free?!

OK, I'm Convinced.

ATiC3 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 21, 2009, 03:40:25 AM »

Yeah.. I just tried it out for a long time.. and i'm definitely sticking with it!

Spidermew · « **Reply #30 on:** March 21, 2009, 09:40:28 AM »

i cant beleve still that anyone uses that crappy paint program that comes with the computer.

whenever you select an area, the background moves with you, it totaly prevents frakenspriting.

Gimp is free, totaly free, and susposted to be just as good as photoshop, just layed out differntly.

I use gimp its simple and easy and has lots of good tools.

My sprite editing tutoral videos show how I use gimp to edit sprites.

Random Regular · « **Reply #31 on:** March 21, 2009, 10:18:28 AM »

Whats so bad about MSpaint?
I use it almost 10 years, and with success.

ANGELM · « **Reply #32 on:** March 21, 2009, 10:20:55 AM »

So have I. but not the ten year part.

DARKTALBAIN · « **Reply #33 on:** March 21, 2009, 10:27:20 AM »

Quote from: SpiderMew on March 21, 2009, 09:40:28 AM

i cant beleve still that anyone uses that crappy paint program that comes with the computer.

whenever you select an area, the background moves with you, it totaly prevents frakenspriting.

Gimp is free, totaly free, and susposted to be just as good as photoshop, just layed out differntly.

I use gimp its simple and easy and has lots of good tools.

My sprite editing tutoral videos show how I use gimp to edit sprites.

There is ways to frankensprite with MSpaint . Someone has a tutorial up on youtube . It's just so much more complicated than with other programs . Photoshop I can have as many files open as I want & just drag the things I need . Ms paint you have to copy , then close that window , & open the new one& paste into it . Too much of a hassle for me . The program just seems so dated . I have a virtual console art program for the Wii that you can do more than MS paint

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Technology · « **Reply #34 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:05:57 AM »

I'll go for MSPaint it's so basic and simple.

ANGELM · « **Reply #35 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:08:31 AM »

As you can see by the poll, MSPaint is still alive.

Spidermew · « **Reply #36 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:10:37 AM »

You guys should try out other programs like gimp. Its so simple and yet you can do so much more with it then paint without the trouble paint gives out.

Random Regular · « **Reply #37 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:15:06 AM »

Quote from: SpiderMew on March 21, 2009, 11:10:37 AM

You guys should try out other programs like gimp. Its so simple and yet you can do so much more with it then paint without the trouble paint gives out.

I dont know, After almost 10 years using the same program, You kinda get used to it.
I can frankensprite with it, I can do what I want with it, but why are Photoshop and Gimp better programs?
I used Photoshop CS3 some time ago (for some days) but I cant even fill something in because it then fills for example: a whole leg instead of just a "shading"
(50 minutes wasted downloading the full ......)

ANGELM · « **Reply #38 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:15:44 AM »

Quote from: El Chupacabras on March 20, 2009, 09:10:39 PM

You'll be best of with the one you are more familiar with. Remember, the software doesn't make the spriter, his/her skills do. I've seen so many people do great sprites with both paint and photoshop.

that is why i'm staying with MSPaint.

Technology · « **Reply #39 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:16:50 AM »

Paint > Photoshop
Why? Because it's so simple to use and it's awesome at "fast" sprite editing, it's so basic though but who cares?

ANGELM · « **Reply #40 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:19:34 AM »

yea, lets not make this a serious topic.

Technology · « **Reply #41 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:43:16 AM »

Why do you prefer using MSPaint ANGELM?

ANGELM · « **Reply #42 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:44:38 AM »

look at my avatars.

SPOOKY77 · « **Reply #43 on:** March 22, 2009, 02:45:14 AM »

No Paint.Net love??

danniel · « **Reply #44 on:** March 22, 2009, 02:56:14 AM »

paint.net makes things ALOT easier
and it stays pretty simple

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