Here's a small list of programs used for digital design:

(I'm not entirely an expert myself since I mainly use adobe products... so I'd really think it would be nice if people could post out programs too :), I'll add that to the main list.)




Adobe products including; "Photoshop", "Illustrator" and "Flash" (to name a few) (all kinds of programs)

Download page: http://www.adobe.com/downloads/

This is PAID SOFTWARE, you can download a TRIAL VERSION HERE
Also, Adobe requires people to register an account before letting them be able to download trials... if I'm not mistaking

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GIMPSHOP (Raster program)

download page: http://www.gimpshop.com/download.shtml

This is FREE SOFTWARE,
GIMPshop is a modification of the free/open source GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), intended to replicate the feel of Adobe Photoshop.
Its primary purpose is to make users of Photoshop feel comfortable using GIMP.
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Apophysis (Fractal program)

download page: http://www.apophysis.org/downloads.html

This is FREE SOFTWARE
Freeware fractal flame editor for Windows
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Cinema4D (3D Animation Software)

download page: http://www.maxoncomputer.com/download_demo.asp

This is PAID SOFTWARE, you can download a TRIAL VERSION HERE
The CINEMA 4D family of products has everything to satisfy your professional 3D modeling, texturing, animating and rendering needs.
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3DS Max (3D Animation Software)

download page: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet...12&id=10083915

This is PAID SOFTWARE, you can download a TRIAL VERSION HERE
Create stunning 3D in less time with Autodesk® 3ds Max® software.
This full-featured 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and effects solution is used to produce top-selling games and award-winning film and video content.
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Quark XPress (Publishing Program)

download page: http://www.quark.com/products/xpress...ate/demos.html

This is PAID SOFTWARE, you can download a TRIAL VERSION HERE
QuarkXPress® 8 complements the way creative professionals work. Strive to do better and constantly improve — employ page-layout and design software developed to help get you there.
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ArtRage (Digital Painting Program)

download page: http://www.artrage.com/artragedown.html

This is PAID SOFTWARE, you can download a "Starter Edition" here
ArtRage, the easy to use, stylish painting package that lets you get painting from the moment you open it up. You can paint with oils, sketch with pencils, sprinkle glitter, and more. You can paint with gold leaf, silver foil, and other metallic colors. You can even load in your photos as Tracing Images to help you recreate them as paintings.

For the professional user, ArtRage also offers multiple Layers for painting, and layered PSD document import and export so you can easily use it alongside your existing tools.
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Corel (such as Corel Draw, Painter X, Paint Shop Pro etc.)

download page: http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satelli.../1152796555406

This is PAID SOFTWARE, you can download a TRIAL VERSION HERE
Nothing here... if you can think of a matching description feel free to post xD!


Cheers,


PS: Please feel free to post any programs you think should be added to the list, please note that all adobe programs and corel programs are mentioned.

If you really want to help out, add some information next to the program such as what kind of program it is, if it's free or not, where you can download it.. just like I sampled with the programs above :).

And last one for now

Its good I have not used alot of people like it tho :)
Its like photoshop I guess.

Thanks in advanced.