I am an artist and I would like to start working with some of the computer programs out their. I would like use an Adobe product, but I am unsure what the differences are between Illustrator and Photoshop. With the name illustrator, I would assume this would be the logical choice, but from what I gather, alot of artist seem to prefer Photoshop. Can anyone recommend which would be better in my case? Please don't recomend one mainly based on price, only it's merits. I am willing to spend any amount of money, but if possible I would only like to purchase one product.
2007-01-21 06:14:14 · 7 answers · asked by Danny 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
In my opinion, drawing in Photoshop takes a little "getting used to" compared to Illustrator. I do, however, prefer Photoshop over Illustrator since I am a genetically artistic and can incorporate photographs of my own fine art work into my computer art.
If you have free time, click the link below to find tutorials on both programs. The tutorials are availble all over the internet, but I really like this one. You can look through some of the tutorials for "effects" to see what fits your own personal style. Then, by looking at what others have created, you can decide which one to buy. They are both excellent programs but if you aren't looking to make a career out of graphic design you will need to decide which program has the biggest potential to benefit your own, natural style-it will more than likely be Photoshop.
2007-01-21 08:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by Surreal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type is a real issue between the two softwares. Use of type for design in photoshop is a no-no, as they do not come out as sharp as in Illustrator or InDesign.
Photoshop is mainly for use with photographs, Illustrator for drawing and graphic design.
InDesign is the industry standard now for graphic layout work, replacing old school Quark software.
I personally, still use photoshop more than any of the other softwares, because of it's color correction features, filters, opacities, styles and brushes. I just find it more versatile. I only use the other two mainly for type.
I hope this helps.
2007-01-21 10:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by worldofjunimoon.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, save your money and try Dogwaffle first. This is a freeware product for illustrators that has many of the same brushes and effects as Adobe. If you can handle this then you can either upgrade to their pro version or go ahead and buy the name brand ones later.
I would also advising getting a tablet & pen. Mine is by Wacom; it also comes with a wireless mouse (which I actually prefer because the drawing surface is too small for me working with the pen)
2007-01-21 10:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by mabster60 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use both and like both. If you do painterly type work then go with Photoshop. It is the best out there.
Illustrator is great if you are doing more graphic work.
I suggest you got to adobe and download there free trials of each software.
If you want one that does it all I would suggest going with Photoshop.
And if money is no object get both!
http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/
You get it all and more in that package!
2007-01-22 01:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by D R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
photoshop is more a picture software and it uses pixels- this is what you would use if you are doing pictures, scanned images, or low end graphics
illustrator is more of a graphic software it uses vectors (lines) instead of pixels- this is a program for high end graphics and makes everything very clean cut
if you are wanting to free hand images instead of graphics photoshop is better
if you want high end graphics illustrator is better
i find photoshop easier to use but illustrator gets easier with use
2007-01-21 07:07:17 · answer #5 · answered by idkzowzow 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends on the kind of artwork you are doing.
I think illustrator is better for graphic art and photoshop is better for images--photos, scans.
I use Photoshop. It is a powerful program with much to offer.
jm
www.motzkin.com
2007-01-21 06:31:14 · answer #6 · answered by jm 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use photoshop. To put it simply It is more like drawing on paper, if you are using the brush tool.
Illustrator is used more for vector work, and shifting the lines to your liking isn't going to happen.
2007-01-21 06:40:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well it's not free...but....Microsoft Visio... is awesome for maps, charts, Diagrams, etc.
2016-03-29 07:43:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋