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Best Software for designing magazines

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by anjoe, Jan 28, 2008.

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    Hi guys
    I need to know which is the best software for designing magazines.
    ie, in terms of efficiency, community support, online tutorials, ease of work....
     
    anjoe, Jan 28, 2008 IP
  2. bobchrist

    bobchrist Active Member

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    I would suggest Adobe pagemaker.
     
    bobchrist, Jan 28, 2008 IP
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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  4. ~WAYNE~

    ~WAYNE~ Peon

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    InDesign CS3. also thats what all the major magazine makers use
     
    ~WAYNE~, Jan 30, 2008 IP
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    designfxpro Well-Known Member

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    yeah...the guys are right..you might consider using indesign well coreldraw and pagemaker will also do. Actually I think it's safe to say that Indesign will be better because it has a close resemblance to illustrator and PS when it comes to functions and tools ( but not all).
     
    designfxpro, Jan 30, 2008 IP
  6. callumchapman1991

    callumchapman1991 Guest

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    Most magazines use Quarkxpress actually :p
     
    callumchapman1991, Jan 31, 2008 IP
  7. ~WAYNE~

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    really? because i was told in my media class that it was InDesign.
     
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    InDesign is really Gd
     
    everythinghost, Jan 31, 2008 IP
  9. designfxpro

    designfxpro Well-Known Member

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    yeah I forgot to mention that QuarksXpress is also good. It's just a matter of which you feel will be more convenient for you to use in case of function and usability of the software's interface.
     
    designfxpro, Jan 31, 2008 IP
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    Quark is losing it's market share mainly because Adobe makes everything else so importing and working with files between Illustrator/ Photoshop is easier with InDesign. Not to mention InDesign rocks :D
     
    eruct, Feb 1, 2008 IP
  11. callumchapman1991

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    Yeah, quark is, or was, one of the leading programs used for editing.
    But because Photoshop is used by probably every magazine editor out there, it's just easier to use another Adobe program.
    I mean i'd rather use either one of these just as an ordinary word processing program to be honest.. but my college doesn't have either of them so it's a pain.
    We're stuck with Microsoft word and paint shop pro :|
    eurgh.. disgusting.
     
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    Adobe Indesign or QuarkXpress..that is the best..or maybe try Adobe PageMaker..;)
     
    reezluv, Feb 1, 2008 IP
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    I also recommend Indesign to you, though I'm not so familiar with it. And in addition to Indesign, I may also recommend some tools, such as kvisoft digital magazine software to you. That may trigger you inspiration about making unique and special digital magazines
     
    leiyduo, Mar 30, 2012 IP
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    Now a days QuarkXpress or Indesign is the best in the industry to making magazine layouts....!! It's just a matter of which you feel will be more convenient for you to use in case of function and usability of the software's interface.
     
    ankushkohli, Mar 31, 2012 IP
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    Adobe Indesign will make things easier for you, and its becoming 'the one'. Even if you were not used to it, I would take a few days to get familiarized, because it works well with Photoshop.
     
    HostJail, Apr 3, 2012 IP
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    Adobe Indesign for sure. It is integrated with Illustrator and Photoshop. Everything is smooth and easy.
     
    petergg, Apr 4, 2012 IP
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    inDesign, Quarkexpress and Corel Draw they are the best and I was using Corel in printing and layout.
     
    tooltip, May 3, 2012 IP
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    Adobe Photoshop or Adobe In Design are good for magazines.First try these.
     
    HawnanNahian, May 3, 2012 IP
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    You can try any of the three:
    Adobe Illustrator
    Coreldraw
    Adobe Indesign
     
    ken.sweet, May 4, 2012 IP
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    The industry standard is Adobe InDesign. There may be cheaper alternatives, but if quality is your top concern, I wouldn't look anywhere else.
     
    Graphicsfx, Nov 27, 2012 IP
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