Neverside

Photoshop and Vectors.

PHOTOSHOP AND VECTORS

Since people post about the ability of using Adobe Photoshop for vector based graphics work, I thought I would relay the following information.

Although Photoshop does have rudimentary support for vector graphics, if a person is wanting to do complete projects with vector objects a program like Illustrator would probably be better suited for them.

No one is denying that photoshop can make vector graphics, because it can. However you'll have tons more options and a lot more control over how those vectors appear if you were to use a vector-based program (Illustrator, Freehand) rather than a raster-based (photoshop).

So... yes, Photoshop does have simple vector support (this may change in future releases, though) but it's primary function is to manipulate Raster based images. Whereas programs like Macromedia's Freehand or Adobe's Illustrator may be a better suited program, if a person is wanting total control over vector shapes.

What is a Vector?

I want to do a vector but I don't know what it is and what I am supposed to do. I feel like an idiot asking this question but I would be grateful if someone would answer me.

::classic:

DEFINITION OF A VECTOR

Photoshop is what you call a 'bitmap' or 'raster' imaging program, it creates images by filling in pixels with colour. The problem with this is that when you resize the image quality is lost.

Vector graphics are created using lines, paths and shapes, no pixels are used and so the images can be resized infinately without loss of quality.

If you want to do vector you are best using Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Freehand or maybe even Flash.

Vector graphics are created using (most commonly) the pen tool. You use this tool by placing 'anchor' points (and thus creating a 'path') and modifing them to form a smooth curve. Illustrator comes with some predefined paths and shapes to help you along your way. Once your path or shape is created it is usually stroked or filled to give it colour.

If you need any tutorials for Illustrator or Freehand, check the sticky thread at the top of the forum...

Hope that helps you stompy!

___________________

http://designerpad.org

Thank you Scryypy I really appreciate your help.

yeah thanks scryypy... i just got illustrator and i haven't a clue how to use it!

___________________

check the tutorial thread at the top of this forum!

its full of usefull information and tutorials about illistrator and freehand!

___________________

Moeface.