Choosing a Graphic Design Program - DIGRAPE.com

Choosing a Graphic Design Program - DIGRAPE "Diseños Gráficos Peña" - http://digrape.com

Choosing the right graphic design programs can be more complicated sometimes than creating the actual designs.  However, it is a process that is necessary for professionals.

This article will hopefully get you started. A brief list of the top design programs are listed and described below:

Adobe Photoshop: This is one of the best professional photo design software programs on the market. Its main function is photo manipulation, which is the process of using technical and artistic processes to alter an image. 

Artistic applications within Photoshop include painting, drawing, touch-up, designing and adding text, and more. You can also edit more than one photo at once using this design software. 

For example, Photoshop users can cut parts of photos together and layer them to create a logo or greeting card design. Users can even use this program to create website design images, and it is also used for creating video effects to use in story line productions (i.e. making movies).

This program is more advanced. Therefore, it is recommended for the serious user, as it is also quite the investment. Before purchasing, it is recommended that you consider downloading a free trial of Photoshop if it is available. 

Features that make Adobe Photoshop one of the preferred of professionals include the following: 

• Recording custom image actions for batch processing.
• Color balance and color match.
• Three different masking modes-masked, comps, and quick.
• Smart objects and smart guides.
• Advanced fine tuning and control.
• CMYK and LAB color modes.
• Automated perspective adjustment settings.
• Advanced Animation Manipulation.
• Flawless photo layering.

If you think that some of these advanced features are over your head, do not let that get you down. In order to better understand why you would need Adobe to be a pro designer you can research free tutorials online. 

Adobe Illustrator: This is a tool used to create original designs. These designs are often combined with images to create a new masterpiece. However, this program is also useful as a standalone drawing product. 

Features of the latest version of Illustrator include present document output sizes, speedy scroll and zoom, customized work tools and libraries, anchor tools, and multiple cropping. 

In addition, it now integrates well with Flash, and it also offers mobile device previews. Illustrator is intended for you to be able to create professional-grade graphics compositions. (If you have ever wondered why your graphics do not come out as professional as professional television channels, this would be one product for you.)

Adobe Flash (Formerly Macromedia Flash): This is a type of animation and interactive content that is most often used for websites today. 

Other forms of media can be produced using Flash as well. Flash works well with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop and it also converts animation files to the recommended AS3 format. 

Furthermore, it comes with custom importation tools and you are able to create instant code you need for your websites. Moreover, it utilizes Action Script 3.0, exports Flash files into QuickTime format, and helps you create mobile content. Additionally, you have the power over how you video will appear online. 

Corel Photo-Paint: This is an advanced photo editing program with a similar function as Adobe Photoshop. Users can use this program’s touch-up features, live text formatting tools, online font identification/collaboration tools, and extensive file import formatting (RAW format supports over 300 types of cameras). 

This particular program also has additional features such as interactive table layout tools, thousands of clip art designs, and precise curves adjustment. This one seems even more advanced that Adobe Photoshop and it may be recommended for novices to learn Photoshop first.

On the other hand, Corel does provide over two hours worth of video training for this product. In addition it provides a very thick user guide, and it is possible to receive free lessons for this product online. The best way to learn what this product can do versus free amateur ones would be to test it out. 

Photoshop Elements: This is another photo design program that is said to have at least 99% of the functionality of Adobe Photoshop at a fraction of the price. You may want to find out of that is true for yourself. 

You can download a free trial of this as well as a free trial of Photoshop and compare the two. Furthermore, you can read further reviews online. Basic functions unique to Photoshop Elements and not Adobe Photoshop include the following: 

Corel Draw: This program is used in similar ways as Adobe Illustrator, and it offers both basic and advanced drawing and editing tools. With it you can custom edit shadows, improve the color of your photos, and design your own picture frame.

Por: DIGRAPE "Diseños Gráficos Peña" - (Daniel Peña).

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