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graphic design?????????

y is graphic design a good career to take?
what are sum interesting facts about it?

is it good pay?

n is there any free graphic design software?

Graphic design is a great career. Creative work offers an endless supply of variety and challenge. Competition can be fierce, deadlines can be strict, and the pressure can be intense. But it’s so gratifying.

I’m surprised by the two prior answers, I have not had any trouble making good money in this field. But I will say this – the industry is saturated with designers and far from everyone finds success. The trick is to stay fresh, think innovatively, and stay ahead of your competition through continuing education and studying industry trend.

I’m sure there is free design software out there, but trust me – you don’t want it. If you’re serious about becoming a graphic designer, it’s well worth it to invest in the industry standard software. Start with a visit to the Adobe website.

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Graphic design software, photo editing software, video editing .We produce Digital Studio multimedia software, VideoStudio video editing and movie making software, PaintShop photo-editing program, CorelDRAW Graphics

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Choosing A Computer For Freelance Graphic Design

For many years, when a freelance graphic designer chose a new computer, Macintosh was the automatic choice. Macintosh computers provided the memory, processing speed and storage necessary for large design files. Most graphic design firms and printing companies used only Macintosh computers. Today, that trend continues but PCs are making inroads in what used to be territory exclusive to Macintosh. Therefore, the decision on what computer to purchase is not as clear cut as it once was for graphic designers.

Hardware is the first consideration of most freelance designers. While PCs have been proven to rival Macs in terms of processing speed, some people claim that Macs still process large graphic files more efficiently. Also, Macintosh computers have a better maintenance record than most PCs. However, when a hardware problem does arise a Mac can cost more to repair.

Software is where the Macintosh shines compared to the PC. All the major graphic design applications are available for both platforms and run with similar speed. However, the Macintosh operating system has historically been much more stable than the Windows operating system and much easier for the end user to troubleshoot. Additionally, Macintosh computers are far less susceptible to viruses, adware and spyware than PCs, which are notorious for their security flaws.

There are considerations beyond the hardware and software that a freelance designer needs to consider. For example, Macintosh computers typically cost more than PCs. However, once a PC is equipped with the appropriate memory, processor and graphics card to efficiently process graphic files, the cost is fairly similar. If a designer decides to switch platforms any graphic design software already owned must be repurchased under a new license which leads many designers to stick with one platform.

Aesthetics are often a consideration of many designers. Macintosh computers are designed to look sleek and creative while PCs are typically more standard looking. However, some of Macintosh’s most originally designed computers are not suitable for graphic design work, leaving a designer with the standard CPU tower, monitor and peripherals, though perhaps in interesting colors.

Finally, careful consideration must be given to interactions with outside vendors and clients. Many printing companies and graphic design firms still have a strong pro-Macintosh bias and may reject native files created with PC software. However, if you are submitting EPS, TIFF or PDF files, the difference in platform will be negligible.

Jonathon Hardcastle
http://www.articlesbase.com/communication-articles/choosing-a-computer-for-freelance-graphic-design-52946.html

What kind of graphic design software does this?

http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs17/f/2007/197/c/6/Tear_drops_on_my_guitar_by_xxsuperstarxx.jpg

wherein you can pick parts that are colored, some black and white. Where can I download a software that has an effect like that?

This is a classic Photoshop effect. There are many ways to do it, but basically, you desaturate the image: Image > Adjustments > Desaturate (or for more control, use the new Black & White tool in CS3) and then you can do one of two things:
a) use the appropriate selection tool to select the part of the image you want to colorize, then attach a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer and colorize that selection; or
b) you can add a transparent layer on top of your image, blending mode set to Color and use a brush of your choice to dynamically paint in your colorizations.
If you don’t want to color, but you actually want to use the colors in the original image, just make a copy of the background layer, desaturate the copy, and use a soft eraser to selectively reveal the original color image below it.

You can do similar effects using the freeware Gimp software: http://www.gimp.org/windows/ . Read the manual to learn how to use layers, make selections, and adjust Hue/Saturation.

About best graphic design software?

i want to know which is the best graphic design software in the market for PC – windows i mean Extreme serious software !

1.Adobe Acrobat Professional
Desktop Publishing Software27,824
2.Adobe Flash Professional
Flash Software15,420
3.DAZ Studio
3D Modeling Software12,381
4.Adobe Illustrator
Illustration Software9,946
5.DeskPDF Professional
Desktop Publishing Software9,934
6.AutoCAD
3D Modeling Software9,821
7.Animator-9
Animation Software8,465
8.CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Illustration Software7,149
9.Adobe Acrobat 5.0.5 Update
Desktop Publishing Software6,450
10.CutePDF Writer
Desktop Publishing Software

Visit this site for more info: http://www.download.com/windows/graphic-design-software/1921-2016_4-0.html

best graphic design software for the non professional?

I need software that’s advanced in features- but easy to use…… any ideas?

> (means goto) http://freetutorials.name/ > computer applications > Design & Photo > Photo Editing Software.
I suggest GIMP & Photo Editing Tutorials GIMP Tutorials and any other photo editing software you choose with the tutorials.
GIMP (with practice can emulate some of Photoshop ability with GIMP and it is free !!!)
Hope this helps
falcon

Preflight for Graphic Design and Prepress, an Application or Process?

Preflight for Graphic Design and Prepress, an Application or Process?

Designers and prepress operators often think of Preflight as an application. An application that runs on files to verify files and identify potential problems. I have trained hundreds of operators in how to prepare First Time Right Postscript and PDF files. That’s the first thing that I set folks straight on.

Preflight is a process. It’s a process of going through every predictable problem that can happen with your printing job. If you think it’s a software that you run and that’s it, you are not going to be able to produce First Time Right PDF files. There are many, many things that software cannot even check for, and things unique to YOUR jobs, customers, company that are important. Things that MUST be checked to ensure success and accuracy.

50% of commercial printing is headed for a delay or additional costs:

Publishers and printers regularly report more than 50 percent of the digital files they receive are improperly prepared to spec. Thus, these files will need preflight & then repair to go forward. This may be done by a publisher, printer, or kicked back to the graphic designer. At stake is the budget and schedule of the print project. Now, think about that… 50% of commercial printing projects are destined for a delay in schedule or additional costs when submitted!

A graphic design project may be made for print, web, and or video. Depending on the type of media, documents must be prepared exactly to specifications based on final output media. Common file flaws include fonts not embedded or supplied, color space(CMYK vs. RGB, or inappropriate use of Pantone or specialty colors), and resolution conflicts. These are some of the many things that can be identified quickly by Preflight tools. A Preflight tool is utility software that is specially suited to help identify these file issues.

Preflight Software, helpful, required, but not a Whole Solution:

So there are tools that help. But what about things you have to identify by visual inspection? What about bleed and trim margins, placement and position, checking dates on event ads and coupon ads. What about checking every full page ad that is a repeat to be sure that the folio (page number) is deleted or updated. What about copy flow from 2 successive documents in a publication. These are all things that must be checked visually by a human. So, if you want to be a top notch designer or prepress operator, there is a list of important Preflight items that you, the human, must check. I always advise people to develop and update THEIR LIST every time a mistake is found or caught. Use the list as a checklist often enough that it becomes completely automatic to you as you prepare and process graphics files. If you get burned on a project, think of making that a part of your preflight checklist. An example or beginning preflight checklist can be found at this URL, review it and use it as a starting point.

http://prepressforum.com/preflight/job_planning.html

Preflighting Applications, Help, and History of Preflight:

I once read an article that stated Preflight Applications were invented in the 1990’s. Actually, preflight applications are nothing new at all. The early layout applications like Quark Xpress, Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Ready Set Go, were the first preflight applications. Preflight applications were invented in the 80’s, and have been improved upon and developed since. Today there is a Free Preflight Tool available called FreeFlight™ at the URL below, you can download the software free and get free help and support.

http://FREE-PREFLIGHT.com

There is also an online community at PREPRESSFORUM.COM that has extensive and free, user to user support. I help folks there most every day and the site is chock full of great insider tips, tricks, problems and solutions. I would encourage any designer, publisher, or printer to join and participate, teach or learn. All experience levels are welcome to post and answer questions at this site.

Examples of First Preflight Software Tools:

Example (A) PageMaker has a links palette that scanned through the document providing a report about images linked/missing, RGB/CMYK, Tiff/EPS, etc. This was a preflight results report covering the main document AND many support document files combined. Thus Pagemaker was a preflight tool that could report on files originating from other applications, like scans. It would give the user a list of confirmations and or problems identified that was to be used to repair and prepare files prior to output.

Example (B) Quark Xpress has had a usage palette, when called, it scans through the open document providing detailed reports about fonts used/missing, images used/missing/modified, image types, image colors, image paths. This was a preflight results report covering the open document AND many support document files combined. Thus Quark Xpress was a preflight tool that could report on files originating in other applications, like scans. It would give the user a list of confirmations and or problems identified that was to be used to repair and prepare files prior to output. Additionally Quark Xpress may have started collect for output, a feature mentioned in other patents from the 1990’s regarding preflight software invention.

Example© Adobe Photoshop was used to inspect and verify images. Back in the day, a user would grab all the Tiffs and Eps placed into a job. The selected files drag & dropped onto Adobe Photoshop would automatically open and display the color space in the title bar of each file, CMYK/RGB/Grayscale etc. Thus Adobe PhotoShop was a preflight tool that could report on files originating from other applications. An operator could open the Image size palette and verify resolution before closing each document. Thus a semi-automatic preflight of graphic images was performed. So, yes, Adobe Photoshop was and still is a preflight application and a file repair application that could inspect and identify problems in files which it did not originate.

Preflighting, Today’s Hottest Current Applications:

QuarkXpress 6.5, QuarkXpress 7, Adobe InDesign CS2, these applications have built in preflight function these days. Unlike all other preflight software, these are native function that is fast and effective. Best of all, they come at no additional cost to the designer, publisher, or printer. These are built into both of today’s most common preflight applications.

However, there’s a few very critical holes in the built in preflight of these applications. No need to worry, there’s a FREE preflight application caller FreeFlight™ that has been recently released to address this. The application is a free download from a Quark Xtension and Adobe Plug-In developer site . FreeFlight is a must have tool that supplements the use of QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign CS2 built in preflight. You can download and read about FreeFlight™ at this URL.

http://FREE-PREFLIGHT.com

“Preflighting” as a printing term came to popularity in the 1990s as printers and service bureaus ensured that problematic files would be caught and fixed before they found their way into CTF (Computer to Film) workflow. In this century the term has evolved into other variations, like post-flight, indicating when in the workflow the file is actually verified. To Preflight is proactive quality control, Postflight is reactive quality control. Preflight is good manufacturing process, Postflight is not. This may be a nice topic for later. Take my word on it and avoid Postflight workflow schemes. Real craftsmen and professionals find and fix all problems at the earliest possible point. Many of these tools below are actually post-flight oriented tools.

Preflighting, The Older Expensive Applications for the job at hand:

Markzware FlightCheck Classic: This preflight software is developed by Markzware Software. Markzware’s FlightCheck Classic is a standalone application that scans, verifies and collects each job for output. Currently available as version 5.8 (6.0 was due out this fall), Although it was the gold standard for years and is still a great tool, the software is not staying current with releases of software. Example Quark Xpress 7. Markzware’s FlightCheck Classic will preflight a wide range of digital file formats, including PDF documents and those created in most popular native application programs (QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, PageMaker, etc.). Ground Controls enable users to highlight potential problems, out of more than 150 choices, for which to search. Single-user licenses for Windows and Mac users are available for about $400. This software is no longer recommended because development does not stay current with the support of new application versions that it’s users face every day like Quark Xpress 7.

http://www.markzware.com

Markzware FlightCheck Collect!: This preflight software deemed the “lite” version of Markzware’s FlightCheck Classic, FlightCheck Collect! inspects for common file problems, like improperly assigned color space, missing fonts and image or resolution conflicts. Once preflighted, the application can then collect the document, including images, extensions and screen and printer fonts, for output. Markzware offers Windows and Mac versions for around $180. This software is no longer recommended because development does not stay current with the support of new application versions that it’s users face every day like Quark Xpress 7.

http://www.markzware.com

Markzware HawkEye: This preflight software from Markzware is HawkEye, a preflighting tool designed specifically for designers and content creators. It runs as a plug-in to most popular desktop publishing applications like QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Acrobat, FreeHand and more. Before content is created, designers can create specifications (known as TrueFileSpecifications) for each job they plan to create. For example, an art director can choose the color schema or font set to use. If the designer mistakenly places an element into the document that doesn’t meet the TrueFileSpecifications, he or she is immediately alerted to the discrepancy. Users can also choose to forbid saving or printing a file that is in a “failed” or “unfixed” state, helping to better manage revisions, versions and cut down on consumable waste. This product from Markzware was advertised and was on a seybold Hot Picks 2002 but may have been pulled or may have never made it to market, unable to confirm at Markzware’s site?

http://www.markzware.com

PDF/X-1 Verifier 2.0: This preflight software developed for the DDAP (Digital Distribution of Advertising for Publication association, www.ddap.org), this application verifies the integrity of PDF/X-1a files, the professional format of choice for print advertising. This application is suited for both digital ad designers as well as file recipients like publishers, prepress suppliers and printers. It offers pass-fail results or more comprehensive preflight reports. DDAP members can purchase single-seat licenses for about $95; non-members pay about $125.

http://www.ddap.org

Apago PDF/X-1 CheckUp: This preflight software developed by Apago offers PDF/X-1 CheckUp 2.5, a plug-in to Adobe Acrobat that preflights and produces PDF/X files. It supports both ISO (International Standards Organization) PDF/X-1:2001 and PDF/X-1a:2001 standards. Mac and Windows versions are available for Acrobat 4.0.5 and 5.0, for about $250ea.

http://www.apagoinc.com

Enfocus PitStop Professional: This preflight software developed by Enfocus Software, PitStop Pro preflights and edits PDF documents. It checks for 140 potential problems and offers 70 automated correction features. After running the document through preflight, users can edit existing objects and text, or add new elements. It’s also equipped to re-map color space or tag/detag images with ICC (International Color Consortium) profiles. The software comes with several common PDF profiles to select according to a file’s final destination. Windows and Mac versions of PitStop Professional are available for about $550. Enfocus Pitstop is a great tool for repairing bad PDF files. However, it is not recommended as a Preflight solution. Since the PDF is the end result, to check a PDF files is really Postflight, a good preflight workflow is about making good PDF in the first place.

http://www.enfocus.com

Extensis Preflight Pro: This preflight software is developed by Extensis, Preflight Pro inspects entire folders of native application documents created in popular desktop publishing applications like QuarkXPress, Acrobat, Illustrator, PageMaker, Photoshop and FreeHand. Following preflight inspection, the software then collects the job for output. Mac version is available for about $400.

http://www.extensis.com

TIFF/IT-P1 Checker: This preflight software developed for DDAP by Congruent Development, TIFF/IT-P1 Checker is a bundle of software tools, that includes TIFF/IT-P1 Preflight. Suited for both digital ad and packaging designers, it also represents a low-cost tool for any manufacturing partner that receives a large number of TIFF/IT-P1 files. It’s available in both Mac and Windows versions and costs about $100 for DDAP members, $180 for non-members.

http://www.ddap.org

Asura & Solvero: This preflight software created by OneVision Software AG, Asura eliminates frequently occurring production problems in PDF, EPS and PostScript files, with the help of hot-folder specifications. Asura preflights incoming files, while Solvero automatically repairs common problems. The system keeps a log of all changes made to a file. According to the developer, this coupled solution is most popular among newspaper publishers, which receive a wide range of digital file formats.

http://www.onevision.com

AdCheck: This preflight software developed by Total Integration, AdCheck 2.1 allows users to open and view production-image format files, including TIFF/IT, CT, HC and LW, using a standard Mac workstation. Its Show Info prompt provides detailed information about the file, including size and colors used.

http://www.totalint.com

Markzware MarkzNet: This preflight software developed by Markzware, MarkzNet is not an out-of-the-box preflighting solution. Rather, it’s a blend of the company’s popular FlightCheck technology with systems integration. For high-volume production environments, MarkzNet provides a Web-based portal into a company’s production workflow. Customers submit files with drag-and-drop simplicity. Files are automatically inspected for flaws or conflicts with the recipient’s specifications and either pass or fail. Failed files are rejected and both recipient and sender are immediately alerted to the problem. If the file passes, it’s automatically forwarded to the next stage of production for a truly seamless digital workflow. This software is not recommended because it is a web based tool and has proved to be really slow and not productive to many users.

http://www.markzware.com

Preflight Online: This preflight software developed from a partnership between Extensis and WAM!NET, Preflight Online is a Web-based solution for printers and publishers that need a custom-branded solution for receiving digital files from customers and advertisers. It accepts a wide range of file formats, including EPS, native Quark and Adobe PDF, preflights them and forwards files that pass directly to the recipient’s FTP server. There’s a one-time admin charge, as well as a monthly subscription fee that’s based on the customer’s actual inspection traffic. This software is not recommended because it is a web based tool and has proved to be really slow and not productive to many users.

http://www.extensis.com http://workspace.wamnet.com

TIFF/ITeyes: This preflight software developed by Rorke Data, enables users to view the complete data in TIFF/IT-P1 files, the widely adopted accredited standard for digital ad exchange. Users can measure X-Y coordinates, as well as CMYK values. http://www.rorke.com

SpeedFlow Check: This preflight software developed by OneVision, SpeedFlow Check is one component of a suite of tools that preflights, edits and imposes PDF, EPS and PostScript files. Files that pass SpeedFlow Check inspection are saved in PostScript or PDF form (depending on the manufacturer’s or publisher’s workflow) and sent to a hot-folder on the server. Problems may be fixed manually in SpeedFlow Edit and electronically routed to SpeedFlow Impose for impositioning.

http://www.onevision.com

Samuel Hargis
http://www.articlesbase.com/advertising-articles/preflight-for-graphic-design-and-prepress-an-application-or-process-75990.html

I am switching to Mac and i need Graphic design software any suggestions?

I do web design, animation, picture editing, professional letterheads and logo design, newsletters etc. can anyone give me a full solution
josh

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium: this includes Photoshop Extended CS3, Illustrator CS3, InDesign CS3, Flash CS3, Acrobat 8, Dreamweaver CS3. Bridge, Device Central and some other stuff.

Hi. I am starting college studying graphic design, what software should I start to familiarize myself with?

I just want to get a heads up on things, do some independent learning on the subject in regards to the computer programs. Also am planning to buy a new computer later this year and wondered what specs graphic designers recommend.

I, too, recommend the Adobe Creative Suite, which contains the "big three" applications of graphic design.

There are other products that can do much of the same KINDS of work, but the Adobe products are the industry standard. Be aware that these programs are not cheap, so, you may consider looking out for some older versions of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You can still find legal, registerable copies of these and can be bought at a considerable fraction of the latest versions.

The question often comes up if one really NEEDS all three of these. My answer is very consistant. While each of these apps may have some functions in common with one or more of the others, each is designed for a specific purpose. Pros need these, and more because we’d rather yous the right tool for the job.

Photoshop is good for manipulating and adjusting photos and other images, as well as for creating images from scratch. The tools and functions contained are myriad and the application can do amazing things in the hands of a power user.

Illustrator, while much more, is the tool of choice for creating scaleable vector graphics and for some basic layouts. It also has some improved text tools, compared to Photoshop, so is excellent for creating graphics with combined images and text. It does a pretty good job of preparing graphics for print output.

InDesign has some of Illustator’s vector drawing tools, but, it is, primarily, a page layout application. For this purpose, no other application, (except, perhaps, Quark ExPress) does this better. This especilly is true when laying out multipage documents, such as books, magazines, catalogues, newspapers and such. It has full featured text tools so that, virtually all kinds of typography and typesetting functions can be done at the computer. It is, of course, fully capable of preparing files for print output.

Either, as separate applications, or as part of the Adobe Creative Suite, these apps are fully integrated with each other and the designer can work on the various elements of design, switching seamlessly among the three applications.

While you are thinking about it, consider these other applications as part of your studies: Flash is a relatively inexpensive tool for creating moving images, either for video, or web application. Dreamweaver, or other web design tool should be part of your arsenal. Acrobat Pro, (not the Acrobat reader, but the PDF creator) Don’t neglect your word processor, such as Word, or a decent spreadsheet app, like Excell. Maybe explore some 3D drawing tools, animation and video creating and editing software like After Effects.

Professional level graphic design can be compared with good cabinet making and carpentry. A craftsman CAN make piece with no more than a saw and hammer, but, for a good job, he’ll use a plane, chisels, square, drill, router and other milling and woodworking tools. Why do it the hard way when there are other tools to make the job easier and better.

If, you have a limited budget, I recommend starting with Photoshop Elements. It is a POWERFUL entry level graphics tool that many designers I know NEVER have to outgrow. Elements retails for under $100 and compares closely with the full version Photoshop of five years ago, which retailed for several hundred dollars. Elements has the most popular functions used from the full version and introduces the user to some elaborate tools used, such as vector drawing and text tools. The great thing about starting with Elements is that, if you ever thing you NEED to upgrade to the full version Photoshop, you don’t have to go through an entirely new learning curve to come up to speed.

So the effort you put in to your studies determines how versitile a designer you will become, and the kinds of jobs you can get into.

Good luck.