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moceanz24 · 20-12-2006, 16:25

For your web pages, do you design your graphics mostly in Photoshop (or another raster image program) or Illustrator (or another vector image program)?

Larixk · 20-12-2006, 16:35

both of course. Grids, lay-outs and other vectorial stuff in illustrator, photo's and such added in PS.

Worm · 20-12-2006, 17:16

I got both programs, but i find illustrator hard to use, so i never use it..

moceanz24 · 20-12-2006, 17:25

I use Illustrator CS2 for about 90% of my graphic design. I really don't like using photoshop for more than cropping photos.

xenon · 20-12-2006, 19:32

I use photoshop mainly as i have no need for my images to be vector based. If i was designing a logo, then i would make a vector image.

What is it with the crazy, nonsensical polls.

moceanz24 · 21-12-2006, 02:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenon

I use photoshop mainly as i have no need for my images to be vector based. If i was designing a logo, then i would make a vector image.

What is it with the crazy, nonsensical polls.

I just wanted to know how many, if any, other people out there try to do things in Illustrator instead of photoshop. Even if it would be easier in photoshop. I do it because I can easily change the size or shape of the drawings without compromising quality.

Dusteh · 21-12-2006, 04:47

As designing for the web (XHTML/CSS - not flash) revolves entirely around raster graphics, and the precise positioning of pixels... I find theres little need for Illustrator unless you happen to be gash at using Photoshop.

hawken · 21-12-2006, 05:47

as I've said before, using illustrator is MUCH better for translating to CSS conceptually, also it allows more flexibility, better font manipulation and so on.

I am a long time Photoshop layout user, recently making the switch. I would advise anyone to bite the bullet and do the same. Layouts in raster graphics is so last season!

5P4C3 cunt!

d*d · 21-12-2006, 06:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusteh

As designing for the web (XHTML/CSS - not flash) revolves entirely around raster graphics, and the precise positioning of pixels... I find theres little need for Illustrator unless you happen to be gash at using Photoshop.

Actually, since Photoshop is for image manipulation but Illustrator is a graphic layout programme I find there's little need to use photoshop unless your gash at Illustrator. Best to use both of course

emil · 21-12-2006, 07:13

both. wtf is with these polls lately anyways?

Dusteh · 21-12-2006, 08:06

Photoshop will show you what the text and so on will actually look like once saved for output - whereas if you zoom into your document 200% in illustrator, it just keeps anti-aliasing the layout because its vector - so dealing with the fine details like drop shadowing or whatever is guess work until you actually save as raster.

pedge · 21-12-2006, 08:50

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Originally Posted by emilpaun

both. wtf is with these polls lately anyways?

I agree - they should be for something more useful...

...ok folks what's it to be? MAC OR PC?

theangel · 21-12-2006, 09:23

I prefer to use Illustrator all this while especially for vector images. While Photoshop, they gave great effect on photo/images.

With Illustrator, I could have do great illustration, once you know the basic of how the tool/feature works, you will easily discover more of it, and make your illustration real life!

Anyway, Photoshop also do good illustration like drawing manually~

Afterall, I use both in doing design!

Maerk · 21-12-2006, 11:00

Both usually, if a site design is looking to be very very structured and has little in the way of curves I'd probably use Photoshop for most things, really depends on the style, if its curvy and more funky, i'd design it in illustrator then convert it all into photoshop (or flash) when it gets closer to being finished.

John Good · 21-12-2006, 12:05

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Originally Posted by Larixk

both of course. Grids, lay-outs and other vectorial stuff in illustrator, photo's and such added in PS.

everything said there, no need to go further.

pgo · 21-12-2006, 17:51

Uh...raster, obviously.

moceanz24 · 21-12-2006, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusteh

Photoshop will show you what the text and so on will actually look like once saved for output - whereas if you zoom into your document 200% in illustrator, it just keeps anti-aliasing the layout because its vector - so dealing with the fine details like drop shadowing or whatever is guess work until you actually save as raster.

You can just click View-> Pixel Preview or Click on save for web and just use the preview pane to see what it looks like rasterized in the format of your choice.

hawken · 22-12-2006, 02:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusteh

Photoshop will show you what the text and so on will actually look like once saved for output - whereas if you zoom into your document 200% in illustrator, it just keeps anti-aliasing the layout because its vector - so dealing with the fine details like drop shadowing or whatever is guess work until you actually save as raster.

bollocks

illustrator can do all that shyt, easy. The new Photoshop has vectors all over the place, especially with font rendering, so the line is really getting blurred between the two programs.

Paul · 22-12-2006, 05:19

i've only got photoshop

Dusteh · 22-12-2006, 05:19

I didn't know about pixel preview in illustrator, however the new photoshop does not use vector display when zooming, try it out and see.

View Poll Results: Which program do you use most for your web graphics?
Photoshop (raster)	126	80.25%
Illustrator (vector)	31	19.75%
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20-12-2006, 16:25	#1 (permalink)
moceanz24 jiveabillion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Huntington, WV USA Posts: 175	Illustrator or Photoshop? For your web pages, do you design your graphics mostly in Photoshop (or another raster image program) or Illustrator (or another vector image program)?

20-12-2006, 16:35	#2 (permalink)
Larixk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Utrecht, Netherlands Posts: 1,052	both of course. Grids, lay-outs and other vectorial stuff in illustrator, photo's and such added in PS. Last edited by Larixk : 20-12-2006 at 17:03.

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hawken Cornish Pasty Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 2,892	as I've said before, using illustrator is MUCH better for translating to CSS conceptually, also it allows more flexibility, better font manipulation and so on. I am a long time Photoshop layout user, recently making the switch. I would advise anyone to bite the bullet and do the same. Layouts in raster graphics is so last season! 5P4C3 cunt! __________________ my blog & portfolio sexy combined package

21-12-2006, 07:13	#10 (permalink)
emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 7,555	both. wtf is with these polls lately anyways? __________________ Q X R L

20-12-2006, 17:16	#3 (permalink)
Worm wormie dot dk Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Horsholm, Denmark Posts: 88	I got both programs, but i find illustrator hard to use, so i never use it..

20-12-2006, 17:25	#4 (permalink)
moceanz24 jiveabillion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Huntington, WV USA Posts: 175	I use Illustrator CS2 for about 90% of my graphic design. I really don't like using photoshop for more than cropping photos.

20-12-2006, 19:32	#5 (permalink)
xenon PING? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 21	I use photoshop mainly as i have no need for my images to be vector based. If i was designing a logo, then i would make a vector image. What is it with the crazy, nonsensical polls.

21-12-2006, 04:47	#7 (permalink)
Dusteh Sir digby chicken caesar Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,382	As designing for the web (XHTML/CSS - not flash) revolves entirely around raster graphics, and the precise positioning of pixels... I find theres little need for Illustrator unless you happen to be gash at using Photoshop.

21-12-2006, 08:06	#11 (permalink)
Dusteh Sir digby chicken caesar Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,382	Photoshop will show you what the text and so on will actually look like once saved for output - whereas if you zoom into your document 200% in illustrator, it just keeps anti-aliasing the layout because its vector - so dealing with the fine details like drop shadowing or whatever is guess work until you actually save as raster.

21-12-2006, 09:23	#13 (permalink)
theangel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 31	I love both I prefer to use Illustrator all this while especially for vector images. While Photoshop, they gave great effect on photo/images. With Illustrator, I could have do great illustration, once you know the basic of how the tool/feature works, you will easily discover more of it, and make your illustration real life! Anyway, Photoshop also do good illustration like drawing manually~ Afterall, I use both in doing design!

21-12-2006, 11:00	#14 (permalink)
Maerk Doodler. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,422	Both usually, if a site design is looking to be very very structured and has little in the way of curves I'd probably use Photoshop for most things, really depends on the style, if its curvy and more funky, i'd design it in illustrator then convert it all into photoshop (or flash) when it gets closer to being finished.

21-12-2006, 17:51	#16 (permalink)
pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,340	Uh...raster, obviously.

22-12-2006, 05:19	#19 (permalink)
Paul Junkie[scum] Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: location, location Posts: 1,868	i've only got photoshop

22-12-2006, 05:19	#20 (permalink)
Dusteh Sir digby chicken caesar Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,382	I didn't know about pixel preview in illustrator, however the new photoshop does not use vector display when zooming, try it out and see.

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