Photoshop or Illustrator

SplitElement · 12-14-2010, 04:31 PM

The two programs have different strengths and should be used to maximize them. I use Illustrator for anything logo/icon related. I use Photoshop for all photo adjustments & web layouts. I would estimate that I use both programs equally, and I feel 100% proficient in both.

The most popular is probably Photoshop, but I think that is mainly because most newbs learn it first and just stick with it.

ShanePhoto · 12-17-2010, 03:30 PM

At the moment I would just use photoshop. I've tried to use illustrator before, but didn't have enough motivation to fully get to grips with the program.

I really do want to learn how to use illustrator.

SplitElement · 12-20-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShanePhoto

At the moment I would just use photoshop. I've tried to use illustrator before, but didn't have enough motivation to fully get to grips with the program.

I really do want to learn how to use illustrator.

A decent place to start: http://tutvid.com/tutorials/illustrator/index.php

kensha · 12-24-2010, 09:25 PM

For graphic work I recommend Illustrator but for creating a layout overview I would use photoshop.

AK Web Design · 12-24-2010, 10:35 PM

I just started using Illustrator. Still need to get the hang of it.

che09 · 12-27-2010, 03:03 AM

I prefer PS. As far as popularity is concerned they are both well known but PS is more that I can handle!

ranjaan · 12-28-2010, 06:23 AM

both will help for gud design but am more familiar with photo shop, it was very helpful for editing picture when am designing interfaces..

dub_designer · 12-28-2010, 03:10 PM

For great tutorials on any of these programs I've used lynda.com.

jumpingspider · 01-08-2011, 02:29 AM

I would say between the two,I'll choose PS! Though,Illustrator has its own advantage as well.

bloomingvine · 01-23-2011, 03:43 AM

I find photoshop most easy to work with and have been using it for about ten years on my own. Now however, being a graphic design student, I love switching between the two, but rely on photoshop for effects. I use illustrator for creating line drawings without shaky edges.

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12-17-2010, 03:30 PM	#32
ShanePhoto New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Derby UK Posts: 11	At the moment I would just use photoshop. I've tried to use illustrator before, but didn't have enough motivation to fully get to grips with the program. I really do want to learn how to use illustrator. __________________ http://shanephotographics.com

12-24-2010, 10:35 PM	#35
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12-27-2010, 03:03 AM	#36
che09 Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 324	I prefer PS. As far as popularity is concerned they are both well known but PS is more that I can handle! __________________ FTP hosting

12-28-2010, 06:23 AM	#37
ranjaan New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sri Lanka , Colombo Posts: 3	both will help for gud design but am more familiar with photo shop, it was very helpful for editing picture when am designing interfaces.. __________________ linkwheel http://www.ribbun.com/linkwheel-creation-seo.php article submission service http://hubpages.com/hub/Article-subm...What-NOT-TO-DO

12-14-2010, 04:31 PM	#31
SplitElement Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 44	The two programs have different strengths and should be used to maximize them. I use Illustrator for anything logo/icon related. I use Photoshop for all photo adjustments & web layouts. I would estimate that I use both programs equally, and I feel 100% proficient in both. The most popular is probably Photoshop, but I think that is mainly because most newbs learn it first and just stick with it.

12-24-2010, 09:25 PM	#34
kensha New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 16	For graphic work I recommend Illustrator but for creating a layout overview I would use photoshop.

12-28-2010, 03:10 PM	#38
dub_designer New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 19	For great tutorials on any of these programs I've used lynda.com. __________________ Vist my portfolio site at www.atomdesigns.net For high quality manual backlinks and info visit www.backlinkteam.com

01-08-2011, 02:29 AM	#39
jumpingspider Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 214	I would say between the two,I'll choose PS! Though,Illustrator has its own advantage as well.

01-23-2011, 03:43 AM	#40
bloomingvine New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: midwest USA Posts: 6	I find photoshop most easy to work with and have been using it for about ten years on my own. Now however, being a graphic design student, I love switching between the two, but rely on photoshop for effects. I use illustrator for creating line drawings without shaky edges.

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