Whats the best?

Posted August 15th, 2012 by Clichecon

I'm new to this designing t-shirt biz, BUT can any help me on what program is best to use?? is there any free, I can check out and try before I buy?? I have plenty of art work people have said they would wear, Never took it seriously, but now I want to have fun with it. Thank you so much.

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Craig Robson said about 9 months ago

photoshop, illustrator, manga studio, velda draw.
haxereth said about 9 months ago

Craig Robson said:photoshop, illustrator, manga studio, velda draw.

But mostly Velda Draw.

It's not free though, so check out GIMP!
http://www.gimp.org/

Most of the others (photoshop/illustrator, ect) do have free trials you can use as well.
Johnny Keko said about 9 months ago

+1 for Velda Draw.
Matt Borchert said about 9 months ago

Velda Draw is freaking amazing but the problem is actually getting a copy. They are extremely picky with who they even let buy their software...elitism at its best.

Industry standard is photoshop / illustrator, so I'd start there. Both offer a free 30 day try, along with an Adobe plan to have every piece of software they offer for $30/month for the first year and like 50 a month after that. A good deal overall.
DanielAndHisArt said about 9 months ago

I like Photoshop the best. I am more familiar with it and can work faster in it than other programs. If i HAVE to draw something straight from a tablet i like Manga Studio because it runs smoother and the line-work flows better for my computer/me.

I would find a trial version of Photoshop first and see how you like it, then if you enjoy working with it purchase the full program.
Bedlam77 said about 9 months ago

wasn't there a link to velda draw where its free if you post about it on twitter/facebook/tumblr/pinterest/behance/dribble and one other i just cant remember the last one
johnsaurus said about 9 months ago

Velda Draw. Hands down the best program I've ever encountered!
cmeyers said about 9 months ago

Bedlam77 said:wasn't there a link to velda draw where its free if you post about it on twitter/facebook/tumblr/pinterest/behance/dribble and one other i just cant remember the last one

long time ago/limited promotion only.

gimp for free, photoshop trial for free, purchase photoshop/illustrator if you can.
Clichecon said about 9 months ago

has anyone tried lightroom 3?
DanielAndHisArt said about 9 months ago

if you are going to do shirt designs i would suggest not using lightroom.
Matt Borchert said about 9 months ago

Lightroom is really intended for people who want to edit photos on a budget, not ideal for artwork.
Sam Weinberg said about 9 months ago

DanielAndHisArt said:if you are going to do shirt designs i would suggest not using lightroom.

Using lightroom for shirt designs is like using MS Paint for wedding invitations.
deekin said about 9 months ago

Ps3.