Graphics editor software

The field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.

PixBuilder Photo Editor
DigiKam
XnView
LView Pro
Erdas Imagine
GimPhoto
cosmigo Pro Motion
Adobe Photoshop Elements
KolourPaint
sK1
UFRaw
GraphicsMagick
PhotoScape
Picasa
Photogenics
Unified Color HDR PhotoStudio
GIMPshop
ArtRage
Shotwell
Paint.NET
Embroidermodder
Xara Photo & Graphic Designer
Balsamiq
Phatch
Fotografix
Autodesk SketchBook Pro
LightZone
Corel Photo-Paint
ArcSoft PhotoImpression
Pixlr.com
Inkscape
IrfanView
XPaint
Sodipodi
Color It!
Swift 3D
Darktable
RawTherapee
F-Spot
NeoPaint
Serif Photoplus
Pixelmator
TVPaint
CodedColor
Chasys Draw IES
LazPaint
Pictor Paint
PhotoPerfect
Macromedia FreeHand
PicMonkey
Rawstudio
LibreOffice Draw
G’MIC
Apache OpenOffice Draw
QFX
Ability Photopaint
Pixia
Xara Xtreme LX
Zoner Photo Studio
GrafX2
Corel Painter Essentials
CinePaint
SVG-edit
Tux Paint
GraphicConverter
Fatpaint
OmniGraffle
Serif DrawPlus
Ulead PhotoImpact
FastStone Image Viewer
PMview
Iridient Developer
ImageMagick
Project Dogwaffle
SAI
ACD Canvas
Photo Mechanic

knowledge

sector-specific

Graphics editor software is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Imagesetter: Imagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines. They optimise the templates for the best possible result by determining the right arrangement of text and image on the print sheet. The product is then set onto photo paper or film.
Prepress technician: Prepress technicians prepare printing processes by formatting, setting and composing text and graphics into a suitable form. This includes the capture of text and image and processing it electronically. They also prepare, maintain and troubleshoot printing presses.
User interface developer: User interface developers implement, code, document and maintain the interface of a software system by using front-end development technologies.
User interface designer: User interface designers are in charge of designing user interfaces for applications and systems. They perform layout, graphics and dialogues design activities as well as adaptation activities.
Typesetter: Typesetters ensure that printed text is correctly set and visually pleasing. While typesetting was originally done manually and later employed techniques like linotype and phototypesetting, almost all typesetting is now done digitally using design programs or specialised typesetting programs.
Computer science lecturer: Computer science lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, computer science, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, grading papers and exams and leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their field of computer science, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.
Prepress operator: Prepress operators create a prepress proof, or sample of what the finished product will look like. In many printing contracts, the client at this stage decides whether the print can go through as planned. Since the printing processes for proofs are different from those used in the final process, proofs are always an approximation.
Digital media designer: Digital media designers create and edit graphics, animations, sound, text and video to assist in the creation of integrated multimedia products. They may perform activities related to the web, social networks, augmented reality and virtual reality but exclude the production of music using physical instruments and complex software sound synthesis tools. Digital media designers may program and build websites, mobile applications and other multimedia products.
Webmaster: Webmasters deploy, maintain, monitor and support a web server to meet service requirements. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance. They coordinate the content, quality and style of websites, execute the website strategy and update and add new features to websites.

Graphics editor software is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Animation director: Animation directors supervise and recruit multimedia artists. They are responsible for the quality of the animation, that the production is delivered on time and within budget.
Animator: Animators use software to create animations, these are rapidly sequenced together images to create an illusion of movement.
Print studio supervisor: Print production supervisors organise the activity of one or more teams of machine operators in printing, binding of books and finishing of printed materials. They aim to optimise production processes.
Manufacturing manager: Manufacturing managers plan, oversee and direct the manufacturing process in an organisation. They ensure products and services are efficiently produced within the timeframe and budget given.
Graphic designer: Graphic designers create text and images to communicate ideas. They make visual concepts by hand or using computer software, intended for publishing in paper or online media such as advertisements, websites, and magazines.
Animation layout artist: Animation layout artists work with the cameramen and director to coordinate and create optimal 3D animation shots. They translate 2D storyboards into 3D animated shots and are responsible for camera angles, frames and lighting of animation scenes. Animation layout artists decide which action takes place in which animation scene.
Video and motion picture editor: Video and motion picture editors are responsible for the assembly and cutting of raw footage into a logically and aesthetically either for movies, television series, or domestic purposes. They reorganize scenes that have been shot and decide which special effects are needed. Video and motion picture editors work closely together with sound editors and music directors.
Special effects artist: Special effects artists create illusions for movies, videos and computer games. They use computer software.
E-learning developer: E-learning developers design and develop simpler forms of digital learning content including reference materials, slides, assessments, screen-casts, interview videos and podcasts. They write and provide content for a computer based learning application.

References

1. Graphics editor software – ESCO