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Can I design cover page with Photoshop?

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by apnaforum, Jul 2, 2014.

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    Hello Guys,

    Can I design a cover page for a book with adobe photoshop? OR should i design with adobe illustrator?

    please help me guys.

    Thanks,
     
    apnaforum, Jul 2, 2014 IP
  2. makcapri

    makcapri Greenhorn

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    You cannot design anything in adobe photoshop. Adobe photoshop is image editing application only. Go for illustrator or something else.
     
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  3. apnaforum

    apnaforum Greenhorn

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    But as i know many peoples using adobe photoshop for templates designing, cover pages designing etc.
     
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  4. makcapri

    makcapri Greenhorn

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    As far I know, it is only for images editing or modification. No idea what you saying.
    You can make templates/designs but you cannot create logo or images.
     
    makcapri, Jul 2, 2014 IP
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    andrej Notable Member

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    Of course you can. Just don't forget to set the resolution to 300dpi and use CMYK colors (for printing purposes).
     
    andrej, Jul 3, 2014 IP
  6. Keith Nimble

    Keith Nimble Greenhorn

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    Use InDesign to layout your cover page.
     
    Keith Nimble, Jul 3, 2014 IP
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    sherwina Well-Known Member

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    you can use the photoshop on designing cover page specially if you have already a script for making e-book template/cover
     
    sherwina, Jul 3, 2014 IP
  8. apnaforum

    apnaforum Greenhorn

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    thank you guys for your replies. Please correct me if i am wrong, "I can design any cover page on photoshop with resolution of 300dpi" right?

    But friends, if i want to design LOGOS in photoshop then what should i do? because as i know now mostly peoples making logos with illustrator. And i dont know about Illustrator. I am good at photoshop. please help me.
     
    apnaforum, Jul 6, 2014 IP
  9. Keith Nimble

    Keith Nimble Greenhorn

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    Illustrator is a better tool for doing logos, but you could use Photoshop. It would be like using a rock to pound nails -- it does the job, but why not use a hammer?
     
    Keith Nimble, Jul 7, 2014 IP
  10. apnaforum

    apnaforum Greenhorn

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    @Keith Nimble: Actually i am very much aware about photoshop. but i dont know much about illustrator. and i will have to learn illustrator. this is why i want to design logos with photoshop and continue my freelance logo designing job.
     
    apnaforum, Jul 7, 2014 IP
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    If you want to work in Photoshop, then work in Photoshop. What are you most comfortable using? You can use PS, Illustrator, CorelDraw, etc...it all comes down to preference. I work almost exclusively in PS for designing - it's the industry standard along with Illustrator. If you'll be primarily designing logos then Illustrator will offer you more options from the vector design aspect. If you have to learn both PS & AI you'll find you can create vectors and import them into PS quite easily...best to learn them both if you have the time.
     
    Vagz, Jul 7, 2014 IP
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    Photoshop is a Image editor, but it's your choice to make your Cover page from Photoshop, Illustrator, Picasa, PhotoFunia..etc
    We are using in place of Cover page

    -> Family Photo & Friend Circle Photo
    -> Imagination Art
    -> Lovable or Remember-able pic
    -> Graphics
    -> Abstract art
     
    kanha sahu, Jul 10, 2014 IP
  13. kanha sahu

    kanha sahu Member

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    digitalpaoin1.jpg
     
    kanha sahu, Jul 11, 2014 IP
  14. Keith Nimble

    Keith Nimble Greenhorn

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    Definitely do what you're comfortable doing. Glad to hear you're open to learning Illustrator - many people wouldn't be open-minded like that.
     
    Keith Nimble, Jul 11, 2014 IP
  15. Riots

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    You can use photoshop to create anything. plain and simple
    just choose the correct document type and size.
     
    Riots, Aug 16, 2014 IP
  16. Matthew Rogers

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    Photoshop is ok to use for that function but it would be better if you use illustrator as it is specifically created for creating as Photoshop is for editing. If you are more familiar with Photoshop, go right ahead as it is more than capable to create a cover design.
     
    Matthew Rogers, Aug 16, 2014 IP
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    Bookcovers = Photoshop Yes
    Logos = illustrator yes
     
    Riots, Aug 16, 2014 IP
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    You can also design on
    1. GIMP
    2. Krita
    3. Paint.NET
    4. ChocoFlop
    5. Cinepaint
     
    jasmeencress, Nov 8, 2014 IP
  19. John Osel O. Diaz

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    Technically you can use Photoshop and Illustrator to do that but It would be easier to use Adobe InDesign. InDesign is a program for making magazines or books.
     
    John Osel O. Diaz, Jan 28, 2015 IP
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    hm... Tell me 3 reasons why not and i`ll agree. looks like you never did a book cover before
     
    F5DesignStudio, Jan 28, 2015 IP
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