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Posted by Nick Johnson
Nick Johnson
11,194 Points

Gimp should be on Treehouse.

With all of the tutorials for 1 billion dollar drawing and photo editing programs that most people can't get, Why is there not a tutorial for an amazing free software called GIMP. It has a learning curve, but it does many basic features that Photoshop does and most importantly, it is free. Seriously, there should be a course on this program instead of the paid ones, more people will learn to create great things without paying a ton of money for a program that does most of the things that gimp, which is free does.

Ricky Catron
Ricky Catron
13,023 Points
Ricky Catron
Ricky Catron
13,023 Points

Sorry for deleting that comment and all the posts. I think that was either spam, a virus, or someone being a little rude. The comment was oddly thought provoking but so far off topic I deleted it anyway.

I would enjoy a GIMP tutorial and it would likely inspire me to try design some more because I refuse to drop that kind of money on something which is not my main focus.

Goodluck! --Ricky

1 Answer

Sharon Smith
Sharon Smith
8,747 Points
Sharon Smith
Sharon Smith
8,747 Points

Short version-- GIMP's not on Treehouse because it won't help you get a job. Employers expect you to know Photoshop. If you don't, you're putting yourself at a significant disadvantage in the job market-- particularly since you'll be up against so many other applicants that do know Photoshop already.

Plus, you don't have to pay a thousand dollars to use Photoshop. You can get a monthly subscription to PhotoshopCC for $10-15 a month, I think, plus there's a month's free trial.