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what's the best software for PRINT & web? - 1/12/2005 15:28:50
I am getting more and more requests for a whole solution -- I will do the logo, website, etc. and they want brochures, sales sheets and more. What would be the best and least expensive (hopefully they will be the same) software for this?? It has to be major printer shop compatible.
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RE: what's the best software for PRINT & web? - 1/12/2005 17:42:24
Hi Summer
As far as I know, for the best quality possible, there is not a program that exists that could do it. You will either get one great, and the other awful, or both awful.
For my Web Work I use a mix of Photoshop (for graphics) and Dreamweaver (for coding)
For any print work, either Macromedia Freehand, or Adobe Illustrator.
The way to get best quality is to have two porgrams, one designed for each task.
I know this isn't the answer you want to see, but, I think it's the best answer you'll get.
Dan
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RE: what's the best software for PRINT & web? - 1/13/2005 8:39:01
I have all the MS Applications and was using MS PhotoDraw for logos, etc.
I have the Corel WP Suite and PSP. I love using Publishers because I have been using computers since I was 5 (I am 26), starting out with PASCAL and LOGO and the like. I really am not comfortable with AI, but everyone seems to accept them.
My problem right now is that when I save something as a PDF using the PDF995 printer driver, it has white space around the graphics (png files). See http://www.protect-a-bubusa.com/inserts/snuggle_bub_8.pdf
My husband is a student at an online college, so I wonder if I can get the student discount for him and pick up some nice copies of good software. I can't afford to buy the software, but I can't afford not to, you know?
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RE: what's the best software for PRINT & web? - 1/13/2005 12:14:10
quark xpress is available for pc but it's around £1000! adobe indesign is getting very popular and is around half the price. I don't think publisher would be a good choice unles you can find a printer who will take it.
corel is good but not so many printers have it - though most/all would take pdfs. illustrator/freehand would be the way to go, with photoshop for the graphics.
ask around a few printers thay you might use and see what they can accept.
whatever it is it's prablably going to be expensive, but then print design is ;)
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RE: what's the best software for PRINT & web? - 1/13/2005 12:16:38
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My husband is a student at an online college that opens the door to some amazing pricing for "educational" versions which are 100% complete...proviso that they are not "supposed" to be used for commercial use (<blush>) Macro MX 2004 suite that retails for $995 is $179
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RE: what's the best software for PRINT & web? - 1/13/2005 12:50:42
though they will want them in cymk so that rules out doc... and i'm not so sure about publisher as well :)
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RE: what's the best software for PRINT & web? - 1/14/2005 10:01:10
Publisher does all sorts of CMYK things... and it compacts to send to a commercial printer and all that... I just can't find any more printers that will use it, especially in China!
I got a copy of AI 10 for $25 (full version)... I have PSP... anything else that would top it off but still be affordable?
I got a few student priced versions of software... the discounts made me sick -- Windows XP OS for $8.00 !! But I can't find any good graphics programs.
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RE: what's the best software for PRINT & web? - 1/25/2005 16:15:54
The "BEST" products are made by Adobe - that is why most graphic artists and print houses swear by them.
Photoshop for graphic design.
Illustrator for print design.
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RE: what's the best software for PRINT & web? - 2/1/2005 9:41:06
Personally, Adobe Creative Suite. Includes everything you need for graphics...web, print, etc. It is not inexpensive, but then none of the "all-inclusive" packages are. There are many excellent programs out there. Find one that fits your price range, then spend a bit more, and invest heavily in time to master it.
You will be greatly rewarded through time investment.
Good luck,
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RE: what's the best software for PRINT & web? - 2/17/2005 22:39:05
Have to agree with everybody here. No one product will do all you want at the capabilities you want. Adobe is the most popular not because of it's price or easy learning curve, but because it generally can do the most.
That said you should be able to get a very good deal using your husband's education discount. For years I took one class a semester after graduating just for the discount on software.
If you get really lucky may find somebody willing to sell old versions as new ones come out.
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