Graphics Software

Andyf · 05-15-2009, 08:53 PM

Many web sites now seem to have the same type of general format and some pretty nice header and footer graphics, or graphics at the top and bottom of the site. (sides too I guess at times)

I thought I remembered seeing posts that mentioned a couple of software packages that enabled someone to produce graphics like the site below....all kinds of different fonts and formats.

I've seen many sites now, like this. Pretty neat graphics.

Also, I have no affiliation with this link below and am not "selling". I just wonder if anyone out there might recongize what softare package might be producing graphics like this because I see these types of sites a lot lately.

Here is the site that is an example of what I talking about. Again, I'm not selling.

Viral Video Strategies

KEY · 05-15-2009, 09:04 PM

most likely PhotoShop CS3 or CS4...while there are a few other programs out there like Gimp (quite amazing for a free program). Photoshop's action scripts put it into it's own class. it IS not cheap, but it is a tool you will wonder how you ever managed without.

KEY

Andyf · 05-15-2009, 09:19 PM

Key,

Thanks for the replay. I figured some of the sites had Photoshop based graphics. I just can't remember what software (if there was some) I saw, or thought I saw, that I thought allowed someone to produce graphics like that.

Revolves · 05-15-2009, 09:22 PM

Yes, I too agree with KEY. Photoshop is the greatest graphics design tool you can have in your arsenal. You can also start building great graphics quickly, due to the sheer amount of free tutorials online, as well as great paid DVDs.

But it's costly, yet certainly a bargain at it's price. Gimp is good, as long as you see it in isolation. But comparing it to Photoshop's capability wouldn't be fair. The difference is like trying to write 10,000 lines of C++ code when you know you could do it in just a 100 lines of Python code.

The headers you see in that website would require skills to pull off. I guess they might be creating images from scratch, or using a "graphics package" with pre-made graphics, or "vectorized" a photo. Maybe someone with graphics design experience can elaborate.

With thousands of free brushes and stuff like that for Photoshop, professional graphics in many cases become a piece of cake.

Regards.

Johnny12345 · 05-15-2009, 11:51 PM

All of the objects in the header (camera, reel, etc.) appear to be vector objects. I don't know if they are original art or just good quality clip art. To create or edit vector art, you need a program like Adobe Illustrator.

The second step in the process would be to composite the objects together using virtually any raster (paint) program that supports layers. The compositing could have been completed in Photoshop (any version from 3.0 and up), Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, GIMP, or a variety of other paint programs.

But keep in mind that, for the most part, it's not the software that matters, it's the skill and experience of the user. Having the latest version of Photoshop won't turn you into a graphic artist any more than owning a scalpel will make you a surgeon.

Johnny

LastWarrior · 05-15-2009, 11:54 PM

Most all graphic programs I see that have made graphics in those graphic packages are made with Photoshop and you need the program if you are to "customize" the graphics you get. If you go that route, try to get a graphics package that comes with help and tips on how to modify the graphics. The better ones use video to help you out.

LastWarrior

05-15-2009, 08:53 PM	#1
Andyf HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: , , . Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Graphics Software Many web sites now seem to have the same type of general format and some pretty nice header and footer graphics, or graphics at the top and bottom of the site. (sides too I guess at times) I thought I remembered seeing posts that mentioned a couple of software packages that enabled someone to produce graphics like the site below....all kinds of different fonts and formats. I've seen many sites now, like this. Pretty neat graphics. Also, I have no affiliation with this link below and am not "selling". I just wonder if anyone out there might recongize what softare package might be producing graphics like this because I see these types of sites a lot lately. Here is the site that is an example of what I talking about. Again, I'm not selling. Viral Video Strategies
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05-15-2009, 09:04 PM	#2
KEY The Chaotic Marketer War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Swamplands of NJ - USA Posts: 294 Thanks: 161 Thanked 56 Times in 47 Posts Social Networking	Re: Graphics Software most likely PhotoShop CS3 or CS4...while there are a few other programs out there like Gimp (quite amazing for a free program). Photoshop's action scripts put it into it's own class. it IS not cheap, but it is a tool you will wonder how you ever managed without. KEY

05-15-2009, 09:19 PM	#3
Andyf HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: , , . Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Graphics Software Key, Thanks for the replay. I figured some of the sites had Photoshop based graphics. I just can't remember what software (if there was some) I saw, or thought I saw, that I thought allowed someone to produce graphics like that.
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05-15-2009, 09:22 PM	#4
Revolves HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 230 Thanks: 21 Thanked 64 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Graphics Software Yes, I too agree with KEY. Photoshop is the greatest graphics design tool you can have in your arsenal. You can also start building great graphics quickly, due to the sheer amount of free tutorials online, as well as great paid DVDs. But it's costly, yet certainly a bargain at it's price. Gimp is good, as long as you see it in isolation. But comparing it to Photoshop's capability wouldn't be fair. The difference is like trying to write 10,000 lines of C++ code when you know you could do it in just a 100 lines of Python code. The headers you see in that website would require skills to pull off. I guess they might be creating images from scratch, or using a "graphics package" with pre-made graphics, or "vectorized" a photo. Maybe someone with graphics design experience can elaborate. With thousands of free brushes and stuff like that for Photoshop, professional graphics in many cases become a piece of cake. Regards.

05-15-2009, 11:51 PM	#5
Johnny12345 John Palmieri, Copywriter War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 762 Thanks: 126 Thanked 104 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Graphics Software All of the objects in the header (camera, reel, etc.) appear to be vector objects. I don't know if they are original art or just good quality clip art. To create or edit vector art, you need a program like Adobe Illustrator. The second step in the process would be to composite the objects together using virtually any raster (paint) program that supports layers. The compositing could have been completed in Photoshop (any version from 3.0 and up), Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, GIMP, or a variety of other paint programs. But keep in mind that, for the most part, it's not the software that matters, it's the skill and experience of the user. Having the latest version of Photoshop won't turn you into a graphic artist any more than owning a scalpel will make you a surgeon. Johnny

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LastWarrior HyperActive Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 227 Thanks: 26 Thanked 34 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Graphics Software Most all graphic programs I see that have made graphics in those graphic packages are made with Photoshop and you need the program if you are to "customize" the graphics you get. If you go that route, try to get a graphics package that comes with help and tips on how to modify the graphics. The better ones use video to help you out. LastWarrior