Which Graphic Design Software is the Best?

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by VelocitySC, Feb 28, 2006.

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Which Design Software is the Best?

Poll closed Mar 30, 2006.

  1. Adobe Photoshop

    26 vote(s)
    89.7%

  2. Adobe Illustrator

    1 vote(s)
    3.4%

  3. QuarkXpress

    1 vote(s)
    3.4%

  4. Corel Paint Shop Pro

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Macromedia FreeHand MX

    1 vote(s)
    3.4%
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  1. aspidov

    aspidov Well-Known Member

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    #21
    You can't ask which one is the best, because one does something the other doesn't. You can ask, what is the most popular, that question is much more smarter.
     
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  2. gUrLaLiEn

    gUrLaLiEn Peon

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    #22
    adobe photoshop is still the best. though im really not good in using it. but its user-friendly... ;)
     
    gUrLaLiEn, Mar 2, 2006 IP
  3. VelocitySC

    VelocitySC Peon

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    #23
    Thanks for all the great feedback... Photoshop it is.

    I think it meets the majority of our requirements and seems to still be the best according to everyone here.
     
    VelocitySC, Mar 3, 2006 IP
  4. Tam

    Tam Peon

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    #24
    I couldn't put my finger on one ... each has benefits over others. I use Photoshop because I think it has the best capabilities with bitmaps, but lacks the compression capabilities of Fireworks. And of-course Illustrator is exceptional with vectors, and so on. I use them all except QuarkXpress.
     
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  5. fdlinda

    fdlinda Peon

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    #25
    Photoshop here too. The others have their uses and qualities but if it came down to it and I had to choose 1 program, it would certainly be Photoshop :)
     
    fdlinda, Mar 5, 2006 IP
  6. KevinK

    KevinK Well-Known Member

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    #26
    s posted above by others already… You are comparing apples and oranges :)

    Get Adobe Photoshop CS and learn how to code HTML, you will be off for a good start.

    Look up vector graphics and raster graphics on Wikipedia.
     
    KevinK, Mar 5, 2006 IP
  7. hooperman

    hooperman Well-Known Member

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    #27
    Alternatively, save $350 and buy Fireworks. You can do everything you need with it (bitmap editing, vector images, css/javascript popup menus, gif animations, web optimization, slicing etc).

    But then I am biased.
     
    hooperman, Mar 5, 2006 IP
  8. Skribblez

    Skribblez Notable Member

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    #28
    Nothing can beat Photoshop imho.
     
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  9. hooperman

    hooperman Well-Known Member

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    #29
    Is there any reason you think that Skribblez? A bit of explanation might benefit someone reading this.

    Saying "Nothing can beat Photoshop imho", doesn't really help anyone, because they don't know what you're basing your opinion on. :)
     
    hooperman, Mar 7, 2006 IP
  10. nOR

    nOR Peon

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    #30
    amen brother :cool:
     
    nOR, Mar 7, 2006 IP
  11. chachacallis

    chachacallis Well-Known Member

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    #31
    Photoshop is the best,it is kind of difficult to learn at the start, but after that it is quite easy to do lots of stuff with it.
     
    chachacallis, Mar 7, 2006 IP
  12. hooperman

    hooperman Well-Known Member

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    #32
    Yes, it's a huge program. I've had a go at learning it and found it really difficult, but I'll have another stab at it some time. To be fair, it does seem to be able to do more effects with its filters but FW does everything I need.
     
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  13. nOR

    nOR Peon

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    #33
    I'm the only one who voted NOT Photoshop XD


    and the shepherd herds his sheep     :cool:
     
    nOR, Mar 7, 2006 IP
  14. lucid_one

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    #34
    Yep, Adobe all the way. Photoshop for raster, Illustrator for vector. The web would be a lot nicer if people realised the power of Illustrator for creating logos - crisp, clean, editable and scalable. Acrobat and InDesign are excellent products too.
     
    lucid_one, Mar 7, 2006 IP
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    Sholva Peon

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    #35
    I like working with photoshop on bigger stuff and usually more "arty" images.

    paint shop pro works well when I'm designed small graphics especially if I'm delving into the world of paletted images (8bpp or less png/gif etc.)

    sometimes the gimp even when I'm feeling open source. :D but i haven't used it enough to be crafty with it.
     
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  16. nOR

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    #36
    whoa someone voted for Freehand! interesting ;)
     
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  17. Nightsurfer

    Nightsurfer Peon

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    #37
    can some one give me advice to where I can find beginners tutorials for 3 ds max on the net.
     
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  18. lakmallogo

    lakmallogo Member

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    #38
    My best is Illustrator
     
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