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tun
Joined: 21 Jan 2011
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 Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:58 am Post subject: vector images |
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i am looking into vector images at the moment and found out that unfortunately photoshop can't export vector images.
i was thinking about getting adobe illustrator so i can export vector images for a more versatile end result.
my question is how well does photoshop and illustrator work together?
can i build my vector images in photoshop then move them into illustrator to export? or do i need to rebuild them in illustrator?
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Auieos
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| Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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They work very well together.
Yes you can using 'File > Export > Paths to Illustrator' inside photoshop.
Once you master the basics of Illustrator you will most likely skip Photoshop altogether as it will become an unnecessary step for the production of vector graphics. |
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tun
Joined: 21 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:07 am Post subject: |
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thanks auieos
so is there any advantages to not using vector images in photoshop for things like logo design?
i know that some or maybe all (not sure which) filters need the image to be rasterised, which is a shame  |
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Auieos
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| Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe if you had a logo that was a collection of photographic images, something that lacks defined shapes.
There are some advantages because the tools and techniques using raster. Certain Filters, pixel based selection etc.
Illustrator has a lot of the same filters / layer FX as photoshop as well as the same blending modes. Once you get the hang of it the work can look just as full and deep like photoshop.
The main disadvantage of PS is being your locked into whatever size and resolution your start the work at.
If you make it in Illustrator you can use the same file to place it on a business card or a billboard in times square. |
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tun
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| Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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i downloaded the trial of illustrator and although it has a similar layout to photoshop i can see it is going to take some getting used to.
im going to have to find some tutorials because i cant get my head around how to make things look detailed.
one more thing, how common is the .ai format?
by that i mean, can it be opened and resized in a typical pc?
once i create a .ai file can this be sent to someone without an adobe program, who can then use it freely? |
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davidphotoshop
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| Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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Auieos
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Yes Illustrator is a bit harder because of it being math based vector shapes and no per pixel editing.
You cannot use the .AI file as a common format for those without illustrator.
That type of file is specific to the program.
You are better off saving the file as a .EPS which is a generic vector format.
Files can also be saved as .PDF and save for web such as .PNG which are also formats that can be accessed by most computers. |
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tun
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| Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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| davidphotoshop wrote: | Yes of course you can, do some work on potoshop than open it at illustrator  |
i was talking specifically about vector images. sorry, should have been more specific |
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tun
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| Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Auieos wrote: | Yes Illustrator is a bit harder because of it being math based vector shapes and no per pixel editing.
You cannot use the .AI file as a common format for those without illustrator.
That type of file is specific to the program.
You are better off saving the file as a .EPS which is a generic vector format.
Files can also be saved as .PDF and save for web such as .PNG which are also formats that can be accessed by most computers. |
so can .pdf and .png files be resized without loosing quality or are they pixel based? |
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Auieos
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| Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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.PDF and .EPS are vector can be resized without loss of quality.
.PNG is raster, and will save pixels, loss of quality when magnified etc.
PDF will likely be the safest bet on other computers without adobe illustrator. |
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