Drawing software with raised hand
This software is best suited for learning manual drawing on a computer, while Gimp is more designed for transformations. Stabilizes mouse movement for a treadless contour, as on paper. In fact, even Photoshop users may prefer MyPaint for a clean drawing. Its limited interface requires focusing only on the contour, and numerous brushes replace filters and other tools.
Some of this software was adopted by Krita when the decision was made in 2012 to make it a more specialized tool in the art of screen painting.
Krita (Swedish word for "pencil")
This software, developed for Linux, was also worn for Windows and has been a growing success for two years (it has been around for 15 years!). Deliberately focusing on drawing like MyPaint, it also tries to add Gimp features, approaching Photoshop's ease of use. But this is not an image processing tool, which is essentially Gimp.
One of the goals of the software is to create comics, and it offers options to facilitate it. Version 5 adds a script editing feature and a new and improved animation system. These tools are not convincing and the animation language resembles PHP with ordinary trigonometric functions. We have at least the same number in Kanwas.
An image and photo editor running on .NET, hence its name and Windows, it has gradually enriched itself, but far from having the capabilities of GIMP, but it has the advantage of ease of use. An intuitive interface helps you capture images quickly. The thumbnail list provides direct access to editable images. Most tool options are modified by icons on the toolbar.
The plugin allows you to make your software compatible with Photoshop files.
It also has its drawbacks: Lack of context for options. Because you cannot select a color for text or for drawing, the same color applies to all tools. Similarly, brush widths are applied to shapes and other elements in general. This requires more frequent parameter changes.
The lack of an airbrush is extremely lacking.
The search for documentation most often sends to the forum. This is a minimal service!
Special effects are possible thanks to the main filters included in the software, and the following effects can be implemented:
- Convert a photo to a picture, color, or sketch.
- Oil paint from the photo.
- The effect of fogging the image or blurring the face.
- Anti-aliasing to eliminate defects.
- Red eye removal.
- Image contrast sharpness.
- Stylized author's portrait.
Version 4.0, more easily expandable, was planned for 2011. It is available from June 25, 2014!
The original software is free, but not open source. The latest version, the source of which was published, is 3.36. Therefore, it is not possible that someone will take responsibility for software development.
The download is not easy, you need to go through several screens designed to display ads, you get a download link. This can be avoided and malware installed by downloading it on Ninite.
Add comic book bubbles to photos
Textbook Paint.NET. With JavaScript, a little interactivity is possible.
Create a tile that can be used as a pattern for a single background
Textbook Paint.NET. With a blue cloud in the example.