Images in logos?

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by wvccboy, Oct 27, 2006.

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    Hey everyone,

    I've just started using Photoshop about a week ago and I've been searching for images or vector images to use in my logos.

    Creating images are possible I know but it's much easier if I can find something to put into them.

    What do you do when you make logos, do you get them somewhere (if so, where :)) or do you make them.

    Thanks for the help!
     
    wvccboy, Oct 27, 2006 IP
  2. Richie_Ni

    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    Use your imagination and do it yourself.As you are a newbie,you could find some logos use for reference,but don't just modify it and use it.
     
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  3. jestep

    jestep Prominent Member

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    Normally any vector graphics are handled in adobe illustrator or another vector based program. Because of that it is nearly impossible to find pre made adobe photoshop vectors.

    I recommend getting a cheap copy of illustrator. Go for version 8 or 9. You can find illustrator vectors all over the place, and you can import them into photoshop from illustrator, or you can just use illustrator for your vector graphics.

    Istockphoto has a ton of images.

    Also, you can import an .eps file into photoshop, but it will be rasterized. Photoshop will prompt you for how large you want to import it as, so make sure it is large enough not to loose any quality if you print it.
     
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    ramakrishna p Notable Member

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    To Design logos and Icons play around with shapes in Photoshop. Learn a lot about using Pen tool. Do little bit search in Google for sites that are providing free images. I suggest instead of putting images in Logo try to design a logo with available tools in photoshop.
     
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    Menard Peon

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    There are also free PSD files around the web that you might could use.

    Here are some links:

    http://www.freepsd.com/logo

    http://www.thefreelogomakers.com/personalLogos/default.asp
     
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  6. wvccboy

    wvccboy Notable Member

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    Awesome tips guys.
    I'll have to try out the demo of Illustrator first and check out what it has to offer :p

    Thanks guys ;)
     
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    zchatila Well-Known Member

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    For photoshop, check out this list of free psd's, patterns, brushes and more. They are all very useful if you want to make your own logo's.

    http://falafelboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=89

    There's a lot of free stock photo threads in the forum. You may want to check those out as well.

    There's also free logo generators on the internet that you can use. For example:
    http://cooltext.com/
     
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    wvccboy Notable Member

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    Nice thanks. Seen that topic here on DP before...
    CoolText, it's not very unique lol but thx for the link ;)
     
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    nice tips..thank you guys...;)
     
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