 Melissa L. Zavadil |
Plug ins for photoshop Can someone explain how plug-ins for photoshop work? Is it a program that adds features to the photoshop program itself where you can use different stuff within photoshop or do you have to have a completely different program? Also, I have looked at the different plug-ins on the internet and now I am even MORE confused. Could someone make some sence out of this. Also, what plug-ins would you recomend or not recommend? I went to a local store and they did not seem to understand WHAT I was talking about. HELP PLEASE!!
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Michael H. Cothran |
You are correct in your assessment of a "plug-in." Once installed, they act as part of PS, and are opened within PS. There are a gazillion of them available online, each serving a specific purpose or function. One does NOT buy a plug-in for the sake of buying a plug-in. You buy one because you need or want its specific functions. No one can recommend what plug-ins you need or want. YOU must define your need, and then locate a plug-in that serves that purpose. If you cannot think of something that you want or need that PS either does not do, or does not do that well, then I would suspect that you really don't need any. Michael H. Cothran www.mhcphoto.net
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Melissa L. Zavadil |
That was an interesting response as you are assuming that I do not know what they do. To be more specific; I am looking in particular for more filters, type fonts and brushes. I would also like to add a slew of different textures to my base. If someone could help me locate a replicable plug in with no viruses attached I would apprieciate it. Like I said they do not seem to be carried by the stores around me so the resources I can go to are limited. I would like help in locating a reputable business with no viruses etc. I saw some free ones on the internet but again I would rather pay than deal with issues. Is there a particular plug in that people recommend by a certain maker/company that they stand behind that offers an easy display and numerous options.
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Mellanie |
I've downloaded lots of fonts and popular plug-ins and have never had a problem with viruses....
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Melissa L. Zavadil |
I am confused on this download part. I thought that it was like software that you could buy upload to your computer and it would be there. But it doesn't happen that way. If you buy a software program it has a way to load and then you have an icon to access it. This is the part where I am confused how do you get it to actually be IN photoshop? I am missing a very important piece to this puzzle, and the answer is probably REALLY STUPID, so I am almost embarrased to ask. But I have no one to ask but here? Once it is downloaded why doesn't it show up in photoshop? I originally thought that I needed a program to do this but as michael stated above there is not a program.
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Christopher A. Vedros |
Most of the plug-ins I have downloaded have an installer that will extract the necessary files and copy them to the plug-ins folder under photoshop (or another location you specify). If the plug-in doesn't come with an installer, then you just need to copy it to the plug-ins folder yourself. Any plug-ins that are placed there should automatically be available in Photoshop. I haven't tried adding any brushes or textures, so they might go in a different folder. If you do a Google search for "free photoshop plug-ins" you will find tons of junk and occasionally something useful. I've downloaded lots of plug-ins and other programs from www.download.com Of course, the usual warning applies: NEVER, EVER download anything if you don't have an automatic virus scanner running in the background. If you go to download.com, type "plug-in" in the search box. I always take the time to read the descriptions and even the user reviews before I download something. This will usually tell you if the program contains any adware. Of all the free or cheap plug-ins I've found, most were not even worth the time spent testing them. Apparently, there are dozens of developers out there who think I really need their help to distort my image beyond recognition, and turn it green and purple. Good luck.
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Melissa L. Zavadil |
Chris!! I can't tell you how awesome you are! You are a wealth of information--its great getting to know you! :) Might you share one more thing? How do you copy it to the plug ins folder?
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Open "program files" on the hard drive, then open "adobe", then the file that's tiled whatever version you have, you'll see a folder that says "plug in". That's the folder you save it to.
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Christopher A. Vedros |
Thanks Melissa, that's a really nice thing to say. I'm really enjoying BP, and I can't tell you how glad I am that I stumbled across this site. I promise you, I've gotten more advice here than I've given out. I only wish I had the time to try some of the great ideas I've gotten here.
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