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what program for creating backgrounds ?

August 9, 2006 3:34:54 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Hey all,

I've been googeling a lot but didn't really find the answers i was looking for.
Then i saw this site, checked the wallpaper section and was like "wow".
Now, my question is: what program is beeing used for most of these beautiful wallpapers ? or maybe a better question would be: what program is the best for creating ANY wallpaper ?
I bought Photoshop CS2 recently, hopeing it would do me good but all the tutorials i found are so different them the pictures beeing showed here. So started wondering if i did make the right choice.

Any tips, advice and answers appreciated!


Thanks

Jeff,
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Reply #1 August 9, 2006 4:07:56 PM
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Photoshop CS2


CS2 should work just fine. You'll need to narrow your search a bit to find tutorials specific to CS2. Most tuorials are either Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro but there's also a host of others, ie. 3D programs like Bryce and vector programs like Corel Draw that are used. There are a few "free" versions (open source) available on the web (Try sourceforge.net)

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Reply #2 August 9, 2006 4:10:14 PM
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Wallpapers are just regular images such as jpegs(.jpg), or bitmaps (.bmp), there's no special technology behind them to make them work.  A lot of people draw them in photoshop, some use 3d rendering programs, others user Corel Draw.  It all depends on your application of preference.  No application is going to make a fantastic wallpaper on its own, so it's all about finding the graphics tools that you feel the most comfortable with.

Just don't use Bryce... Bryce is BAD 

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Reply #3 August 9, 2006 5:02:59 PM
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Could u give me the names of some good 3d rendering programs ?
Thanks for the reply's btw.
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Reply #4 August 9, 2006 7:17:59 PM
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Maya, 3D StudioMax, Bryce w/Lightning, Daz Studio, Vue, Blender (open source), Ogre (open source) etc. etc.
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Reply #5 August 9, 2006 7:57:06 PM
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I ment wallpapers like these:


https://www.wincustomize.com/Preview.aspx?Source=Nuvem/wallpapers/EROnergy.jpg

https://www.wincustomize.com/Preview.aspx?Source=Nuvem/wallpapers/HydraW.jpg

https://www.wincustomize.com/Preview.aspx?Source=Nuvem/wallpapers/Dois.jpg

What do u think ? they used a program like photoshop or more like 3d render ?
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Reply #6 August 9, 2006 8:10:33 PM
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Those look like they were at least partially hand-drawn. Scanned, then manipulated. I don't think there's any 3D in those.
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Reply #7 August 9, 2006 8:28:26 PM
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Nuvem generally uses Photoshop [essentially a 2D graphics proggy].

The number one thing he uses, however is one heck of a lot of talent and skill, something NO graphics program can EVER give you.

Everyone can theoretically use a Graphics Program - not too many can use it/them at all well.

Think of it like....yes, I have an opposing thumb and can hold a paintbrush, and yes, I know which end the paint is supposed to go on....but then so does/did Rembrant.....

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