If you had $3000 to spend on Software what would you spend it on?

CulturePlayCulturePlay Member, PRO Posts: 113
edited May 2012 in Business and Marketing Theory
I'm looking to add software to my business.

I have the Adobe suite. I need screen recording software, what do you recommend and why?
What other software tools do you recommend? I will be adding Gamesalad Pro soon.

Thanks!

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  • IsabelleKIsabelleK Member, Sous Chef Posts: 2,807
    I would buy myself Adobe After Effects :)
  • LeonardDeveloperLeonardDeveloper Member Posts: 4,630
    edited May 2012
    @tshirtbooth
    haha, Mate, Trust me Its GREAT you can edit as well.. with intros, Even brilliant voiceovers/ voice editing, Its like Final cut pro and screen flick bundled in one!, Really recommend it!,
    Get the free trial here: http://www.telestream.net/screen-flow/
  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273
    @tshirtbooth - you didn't know about this great piece of software? It's amazing!

    Perhaps get the trial and see how you like it...You'll end up getting the full version, I just know it.
  • GraphicWarehouseGraphicWarehouse Member Posts: 927
    Id hire an artist and make an amazing game or learn inkscape for free
  • LeonardDeveloperLeonardDeveloper Member Posts: 4,630
    @mjmdesign
    Games aren't always about art.. They're about creativity really
  • GraphicWarehouseGraphicWarehouse Member Posts: 927
    yeah but games do a lot better and look nicer with art
  • 3xL3xL Member Posts: 676
    yeah but games do a lot better and look nicer with art
    thats true. before angry birds, there were others like it, but lacked polished and style.

    same goes with many other games

    but to the OP, yea i would get flash or the whole adobe suite (if you need it), drawing tablet and maybe upgrade the ram on ur machine (to use said softwares to run better)
  • mynameisacemynameisace Hull, UKMember Posts: 2,484
    @tshirtbooth - Yeah, I use Screen Flow too, it's well worth the price!

    Ace
  • LumpAppsLumpApps Member Posts: 2,881
    Also think about the Deep Blue Gamesalad applications. Project Merger is on you can't do without in my opinion. I also have project attributes which is nice too.
  • GraphicWarehouseGraphicWarehouse Member Posts: 927
    dba resource centre is a must have
  • JustMe74JustMe74 Member, PRO Posts: 542
    Project Resizer. I couldn't imagine trying to do that manually.
  • CulturePlayCulturePlay Member, PRO Posts: 113
    Ok, Here is your recommended list so far for Gamesalad Developers:
    I think this will be a good resource for forum newbies too:

    1. Adobe Suite if you can afford it. Or free alternatives (Inkscape, Gimp)
    2. Gamesalad Pro or Free version
    3. Screenflow
    4. Adobe After Effects ( This one is $1000!) I'm not sure what the benefits are?
    5. DBA Resource Center - is Project Manager & Project Resizer part of this resource center?

    Can you think of any other software/resources?
  • IsabelleKIsabelleK Member, Sous Chef Posts: 2,807
    edited May 2012
    @Cultureplay Adobe After Effects is an amazing software (made for professionals) for making cool promo videos, and in-game cut-scenes. I love it :)

    There are amazing possibilites - you can even make the entire Star Wars in this app (special effects, etc), and it's easy to use.
  • LumpAppsLumpApps Member Posts: 2,881
    In AAE you can also make stuff like this:

    ;)
  • calvin9403calvin9403 Member Posts: 3,186
    art test 2 will be great, it is not very expensive(like the adobe ones)
  • EbreezeEbreeze Member, PRO Posts: 481
    I'd get some 3d software if I had $3k , like cinema 4d
  • theCodeMonsterstheCodeMonsters Member Posts: 359
    I wouldn't spend it on software, I'd get a kick a** computer set up.
  • CulturePlayCulturePlay Member, PRO Posts: 113
    @LudwigHeijden I remember seeing that trailer...so that was created with AAE?...very impressive! Thanks for sharing. I will seriously consider it now.
  • CulturePlayCulturePlay Member, PRO Posts: 113
    Here is an updated Game Developer software wish-list with approximate costs:

    1. Adobe Suite (US-$1899 or $49 per month).
    Or free alternatives (Inkscape, Gimp)
    2. Gamesalad Pro ($299) or Free version
    3. Screenflow ($99)
    4. Adobe After Effects ($1000)?
    5. DBA Resource Center - ($236) - 1 year subscription
    6. @tshirtbooth GSHelper resources - ($120) - 1 year subscription

    Feel free to make additional suggestions. What about software for creating music/sound effects etc...?
  • mynameisacemynameisace Hull, UKMember Posts: 2,484
    @Cultureplay - After Effects is included in the Adobe Suite.

    Ace
  • KaiWenKaiWen Member, PRO Posts: 93
    I would recommend Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection. You can get it under a grand now since version 6 is out. You get all the graphic apps, plus the music and video editing apps. Maybe buy a few lynda training videos. They helped me a ton with Adobe and IOS 5 development.

    Kai
  • maxbeaumontmaxbeaumont Member Posts: 616
    I would personally use it on Adobe Suite. It has a ton of great stuff in there and its well worth the price.

    -Max
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