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graphic design software

Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 6:57 am
by neatturns
I hope I am not repeating a post somewhere, but what graphic design software are you using for your skis and snowboards?

Anyone have a good video tutorial on creating their top sheet designs?

thanks

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:56 am
by artski
I use a combo of Inkscape ( free vector graphic software) and photoshop elements (70 bucks anywhere).
But I just got the entire Adobe creative suite. So I'm gonna be busy for a while learning all that stuff.

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:02 am
by sammer
Inkscape is good for quick design planning and layout but I find if I print from it direct the layers don't always scale properly.
That being said I use it as my primary design tool.
I also use paintshop pro. It's a bit bloated but works with pretty much any format you'll need.

sam

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 11:45 am
by deepskis
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is the way to go! Takes some time to learn but its worth it..

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:47 pm
by Jekul
Another vote for Inkscape.

Free is a price point I can accept, and it's not too hard to work with.

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:28 pm
by vinman
GIMP is also free

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:53 pm
by MBsnow
Adobe illustrator is the way to go for sure, tough to learn but has limitless potential.

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:38 am
by amidnightproject
deepskis wrote:Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is the way to go! Takes some time to learn but its worth it..
+1 to this.

It's just like taking the time to learn a proper CAD program. Proper Tools for the job.