Software:trying to choose and not buy ALL

[AKAndrews]

I am a little overwhelmed - I am interested in the following:


Alien's Snap Art
Buzz Pro or buzz some version
ArtMaster
something else I should be considering instead?

Is there a great deal of overlap? Do any stand out as superior?

Thanks for your advice

[Xaran]

I would give a thumbs down for Artmaster.

Christine

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by Xaran

I would give a thumbs down for Artmaster.

Christine

Add a second thumbs down to Artmaster.

re: Snap Art
Download the demo. It's fully functional and good for 30 days.

[AKAndrews]

Good info on ArtMaster - thanks

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by AKAndrews

I am a little overwhelmed - I am interested in the following:


Alien's Snap Art
Buzz Pro or buzz some version
ArtMaster
something else I should be considering instead?

Is there a great deal of overlap? Do any stand out as superior?

Thanks for your advice

More thoughts...
* ArtMaster has Buzz-like functionality built-in (both from the same company).
* Snap Art & Buzz are plugins. AM is a stand alone application.
* Not much overlap. Apples/oranges in terms of what each produces IMO.

I like/use Impressionist a lot more than any of these.

[palms1]

Originally Posted by DannyRaphael

I like/use Impressionist a lot more than any of these.

you forgot the important bit Danny Impressionist is free

Palms

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by palms1

you forgot the important bit Danny Impressionist is free

Palms

Excellent point.

Speaking of FREE, use the forum search tool (click Search above, use Advanced Search) to search thread titles for PAINT ENGINE -- another great freebee about which much has been written here at RetouchPRO.

[Kraellin]

deep paint 2 and image analyzer are also freebies, as is 'the gimp'.

[skydog]

Personally I liked Art Master when I tried it and liked the effect, but I found it too EXPENSIVE.

[cazubi]

I really like Buzz. Art Master is okay, but not worth the money. Lucis is a useful plug-in for me. I like Buzz and Lucis because I can access them in the PS filters.

Cathy

[AKAndrews]

Thanks again for info.

Which buzz product would your recommend?

-April

[cazubi]

Buzz.X if you are using a Mac, or Buzz.Pro 3 for PC. You can download trial versions to try out the software before buying.

Cathy

[plugsnpixels]

Here are some visuals and other info for you:

Snap Art (note the discount)

buZZ.X

LucisArt (note the coupon code)

I don't have info on ArtMaster because they won't return my emails! I need to try again. Snap Art may well be your best bet for all-around flexibility and artistic coolness. Alien Skin makes excellent software.

[AKAndrews]

Good stuff, thanks!