Cool Guides
Rules for Posting Guides on Our Community
1. Defining a Guide Guides are comprehensive reference materials, how-tos, or comparison tables. A guide must be well-organized both in content and layout. Information should be easily accessible without unnecessary navigation. Guides can include flowcharts, step-by-step instructions, or visual references that compare different elements side by side.
2. Infographic Guidelines Infographics are permitted if they are educational and informative. They should aim to convey complex information visually and clearly. However, infographics that primarily serve as visual essays without structured guidance will be subject to removal.
3. Grey Area Moderators may use discretion when deciding to remove posts. If in doubt, message us or use downvotes for content you find inappropriate.
4. Source Attribution If you know the original source of a guide, share it in the comments to credit the creators.
5. Diverse Content To keep our community engaging, avoid saturating the feed with similar topics. Excessive posts on a single topic may be moderated to maintain diversity.
6. Verify in Comments Always check the comments for additional insights or corrections. Moderators rely on community expertise for accuracy.
Community Guidelines
-
Direct Image Links Only Only direct links to .png, .jpg, and .jpeg image formats are permitted.
-
Educational Infographics Only Infographics must aim to educate and inform with structured content. Purely narrative or non-informative infographics may be removed.
-
Serious Guides Only Nonserious or comedy-based guides will be removed.
-
No Harmful Content Guides promoting dangerous or harmful activities/materials will be removed. This includes content intended to cause harm to others.
By following these rules, we can maintain a diverse and informative community. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to the moderators. Thank you for contributing responsibly!
view the rest of the comments
This was the result for "Gimp vs. Photoshop" (from ChatGPT 3.5):
"The choice between GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) and Adobe Photoshop depends on several factors, including your needs, experience, budget, and the specific features you require. Here’s a comparison based on different aspects:
Cost GIMP: Free and open-source. It’s available for free, making it an excellent choice for those on a tight budget or for casual users. Photoshop: Requires a subscription. Adobe Photoshop is part of Adobe Creative Cloud, with a monthly or annual subscription fee.
Features GIMP: Offers a wide range of features suitable for most basic to intermediate photo editing tasks. It includes tools for painting, retouching, and enhancing images. Photoshop: Industry-standard tool with an extensive set of features. It includes advanced capabilities like 3D design, detailed photo manipulation, extensive plugin support, and superior RAW image processing.
User Interface GIMP: The interface can be less intuitive and feels less polished compared to Photoshop. It may take some time for new users to become proficient. Photoshop: Highly polished and user-friendly interface. It’s widely used in professional environments, so there are numerous tutorials and resources available.
Performance GIMP: Generally performs well, but can be slower with large files or complex tasks compared to Photoshop. Photoshop: Known for its performance, especially with large files and complex editing tasks. It’s optimized for professional use.
Compatibility and Integration GIMP: Supports various file formats, but may have compatibility issues with Adobe-specific formats and features. Less integration with other professional tools. Photoshop: Excellent compatibility with other Adobe products and industry-standard file formats. Seamlessly integrates with tools like Adobe Illustrator, Lightroom, and After Effects.
Customization and Extensibility GIMP: Highly customizable with a range of plugins and scripts available. Being open-source, it allows for extensive modifications. Photoshop: Extensive plugin ecosystem with many professional-grade plugins available. However, these can add to the overall cost.
Community and Support GIMP: Active community support with forums and documentation. Being open-source, updates and bug fixes can vary in frequency. Photoshop: Professional support available through Adobe. Extensive tutorials, forums, and official documentation are readily accessible.
Learning Curve GIMP: Steeper learning curve due to its interface and less polished user experience. Photoshop: More intuitive for new users, with a wealth of learning resources available, making it easier to pick up.
Use Cases GIMP: Suitable for hobbyists, students, and those who need basic to intermediate photo editing tools. Photoshop: Preferred by professionals in photography, graphic design, and digital art due to its extensive features and integration with other Adobe products.
Summary Choose GIMP if: You need a powerful, free tool for basic to intermediate photo editing, and budget constraints are a significant factor. Choose Photoshop if: You require advanced features, industry-standard compatibility, and integration with other professional tools, and are willing to invest in a subscription.
In conclusion, both GIMP and Photoshop have their strengths and can be the better choice depending on your specific needs and circumstances."
To be fair, this is a better comparison than I expected. There's some good info here but it's combined with the typical non-commital AI answer of "idrk both are good."
It says GIMP is for basic to intermediate photo editing. I think this downplays the power of GIMP. If you're proficient enough with GIMP, you can definitely do advanced editing (esp. with plugins). It also is written to imply that Photoshop is for the pros and people who need to do advanced things, which would probably mislead people new to editing and needing only "basic to intermediate photo editing" towards GIMP when Photoshop is suited well for them too and probably easier to learn. It doesn't even mention options that would be better for newbies like Adobe Elements.
For another example of what I mean when I say AI is probably not a great source for info like this, I asked GPT-3.5-Turbo "Which is better, MS Word 2003 or MS Word 2021?" It gave some decent info on the features that 2021 has that 2003 doesn't, but then concludes:
Another BS non-answer that a layman will read as "Word 2003 is best for me because I don't need 'advanced features and collaboration tools.'" Of course Word 2021 is better.