Graphics software

**N3R0** · 9th May 2004

I'm a total newb to this, i'm lookin for some software to create a decent logo for a band called Vasquez, something that will give a real polished look, not pixelated(sp) or tacky, i figure there must be something simpler than paint shop?

**Adjani** · 9th May 2004

Adobe photoshop ?

**WTD** · 9th May 2004

CJ is the dude to ask about graphics.

For images that will need resizing (for CD cases, websites posters etc etc) I think it is really important to use vector graphics which (i beleive) can be resized up or down with no loss of quality.

Not sure which app's do this but a search on google will yield appropriate results and probably tutorials!

**big man** · 10th May 2004

If you want vectors, you're best bet is probably something like freehand or illustrator i think, or you could even use flash (and yes, WTD's right - vectors can be scaled up and down with no loss of quality)

**graham.edmon** · 10th May 2004

Macromedia Fireworks is a top notch graphics package, does both bitmap and vectors..

**CzarJunkie** · 10th May 2004

For logo design I would deffo recommend Adobe Illustrator, as already stated this creates vector based graphics as opposed to bitmap. Vector images can incrase and decrease in size without any loss of quality.

Having said that, if you are designing artwork for an album cover, flyer etc then design the logo in Illustrator (or any other vector based application) but make sure you design the actual artwork in Photoshop, making sure the artwork is 300 dots per inch for traditional print media, if its just for the web then 72 dots per inch will do.

Be warned, there is a learning curve for both Illustrator and Photoshop if you are new to them, but there are plenty of tutorials around online. Don't expect to open either package and produce results straight away.

All the best and let us know how you get on.

**N3R0** · 10th May 2004

Cheers cj, it's gonna be for both web and media, mainly cd covers,posters, prints for T-shirts etc.. not sure what you mean about designing in photoshop first though, can't adobe photoshop be used for both purposes...vector graphics and all?

cheers