On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 15:28:56 +1300, Helpful Harry
wrote:
Also, if you’re doing stuff that needs to end up on the web, Freehand
is now a much better choice than it used to be. (yes, I know you don’t use vectors on the web, but it has a number of features Illustrator doesn’t have and integrates well with DW and FW.
"Vectors on the web" is usually the domain of Flash / Shockwave. :o)
😉 Yes, well, I like to kep things simple ;_)
For "professional" use you really need to stick with Freehand or Illustrator if you want to make it easier to get a job – although some places may well use other applications, they are by far the minority … at the moment.
True, though Corel Draw has a good following for good reason. The latest iteration is far more useful (and more importantly, far more stable) than previous versions.
Illustrator’s similarity to Adobe’s other products makes it ideal for a simple workflow using Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop and/or GoLive, as well as being a part some of Adobe’s bundle boxes (which makes it cheaper too if you need to buy all/most of the applications at one time).
That’s true too, though I find that you’re better off using best of breed rather than just tying yourself to one company’s products. Consequently, Go Live stays on my machine purely to he;lp out friends who’ve tried to use it and get stuck. For professional site construction, Dreamweaver is far and away the best. With vector apps, I use whatever is better for the job in hand – my current favourite is Freehand, though Corel Draw has it’s uses too. Illustrator is a way behind at the moment, though I would prefer to be able to prefer it, if you see what I mean 😉
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