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A Nerd 23:57 05-09-2011
I want to download a gif creater that might be easy to use and understand for a novice. Free would be nice but I am open to other suggestions. Any recomendations, and links? Needs to come with instructions, the gif creator that is!

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Who am i? 13:36 05-10-2011
Hello.

Gimp

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TinCow 14:52 05-10-2011
I also highly endorse GIMP. It's essentially Photoshop, but free and opensource. It's the only image editor I use.

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A Nerd 15:40 05-10-2011
Thanks, looks good. Which file do I download? There are so many, it confuses me!

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Xiahou 16:26 05-10-2011
You probably want this.

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A Nerd 16:33 05-10-2011
Thanks! :)

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A Nerd 10:04 05-11-2011
Are the instructions downloadable or part of the application download? I installed it and fooled around with it somewhat, but in reality, I have no idea what I am doing! Thanks! :)

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TinCow 13:31 05-11-2011
Manual is a separate download. You can find it here:
http://www.gimp.org/docs/

It does take a bit of getting used to. If you're used to Photoshop, things are not in the same locations. However, once you get used to it, it's a good program. Does everything you need, and it's free. Hard to ask for more.

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Xiahou 14:37 05-11-2011
For me, whenever I need to learn how to do something in GIMP, it's just as easy as typing "gimp" and whatever it is I'm trying to do with it into Google. Usually there's no shortage of guides, tutorials, instructional videos, ect to be found.

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A Nerd 17:54 05-11-2011
Thanks! I think a tutorial would be the best! :)

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Lemur 14:47 05-12-2011
Another vote for GIMP. The only reason not to use it was the lack of professional print color separations, but there are plugins for that now. And who uses printing presses anymore?

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A Nerd 14:57 05-12-2011
I want to make those goofy little repeating video thingies. I found a link with tutorials for beginner, intermediate and expert. I am going to start with those. I am sure there are many more I can look into. :)

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