Author Topic: Artwork in 'vector file' format. (Read 321 times)

fuzeman · « **on:** December 20, 2006, 07:46:40 PM »

Anyone know what this means and are there any inexpensive [ ie: free ] programs out there that will do this type of stuff? Is it relatively easy to learn it?

I need to know because of the following text when I order something.
"We work in a PC environment. Artwork should be preferably in a vector file, such as CDR, EPS or AI (v7.0)."

Thanks for your time.

Nefarious · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:27:23 PM »

EPS and AI files are common files used with Adobe Illustrator.

Although you can make EPS files in Adobe Photoshop as well.

As far as free...I'm not sure.

JB88 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:35:01 PM »

i think that you can still get a free fully functional 30 day trial of adobe photoshop. @adobe.com.

i think the reason that they ask for files like these is so that they can easilly fix them if there are errors.

or at least thats probably one reason.

ByeBye · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:40:10 PM »

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Originally posted by JB88
i think that you can still get a free fully functional 30 day trial of adobe photoshop. @adobe.com.

i think the reason that they ask for files like these is so that they can easilly fix them if there are errors.

or at least thats probably one reason.

Vector graphics are used for printing and can be re-sized to any extreme with zero resolution loss, since they are not pixel based but rather "vector" based.

Gunslinger · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:49:28 PM »

WHat he said.

Raster (SP) art uses Pixels to create an image. Blow the image up and it gets fuzzy and pixilated.

Vector art uses geometry. Blow the image up and all you do is change the calculations.

I actually took a real good course on Adobe Illustrator. The program has alot of neat features in it.

JB88 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:50:58 PM »

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Originally posted by ByeBye
Vector graphics are used for printing and can be re-sized to any extreme with zero resolution loss, since they are not pixel based but rather "vector" based.

none of them are recognizable formats for the vector programs that i use such as
flash or fireworks. or they may be and i just don't pay enough attention.

thanks.

88

ByeBye · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:55:43 PM »

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Originally posted by JB88
none of them are recognizable formats for the vector programs that i use such as
flash or fireworks. or they may be and i just don't pay enough attention.

thanks.

88

You use vector based graphics, and don't even know what they are?

Thanks.

JB88 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:57:46 PM »

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Originally posted by ByeBye
You use vector based graphics, and don't even know what they are?

Thanks.

does it matter in your life that i mighten't?

ByeBye · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:59:47 PM »

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Originally posted by JB88
does it matter in your life that i mighten't?

Does asking a question mean that the answer matters in ones life? Who do you love, when why and what and for how long?

JB88 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2006, 09:02:18 PM »

couldn't care less.

perhaps i am cured.

(checking for spots)

fuzeman · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2006, 09:34:16 PM »

ByeBye and JB88, visit the DA please

Here is the reason which was explained above. I like the picture version better

http://www.awards2you.com/pages.php?pageid=9

Anyway, I'd probably figure it out and get the hang of using the program on day 31

Dux · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2006, 01:13:00 AM »

I use Illustrator everyday, because I'm an... um... illustrator. I believe it's the best program out there for vector graphics. The other format you mentioned at the top is CorelDraw, which is similar in nature, but not quite as capable.

Neither of those will be cheap or free, and BTW, there have been 5 new versions since Illustrator 7.

If you can find any early versions of Illustrator, those will do what you want as well, although font-outlining may be a key feature that they're looking for.

Adobe Photoshop is not going to cut it for what you are looking for. However, it may be acceptable for you to supply very-high-resolution pixel-based images for what you need.

There are ways to convert one to the other, Fuze. PM me if you'd like further advice, I do this stuff all the time.

[btw, JB88... you can Export from Illustrator into Flash very nicely, had to do that today, actually.

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