What shall I use for web graphics editing?

tanya004 · 06-16-2006, 11:37 AM

Hi Everybody!
We'd like to open a new department for web site design, but I know nothing about PRO graphics software. Can you tell me what software to choose and what it will cost me?
Thanks in advance for your help!

compuXP · 06-16-2006, 01:00 PM

For website graphics, Macromedia Fireworks 8 is the best. Also, welcome to iWEBTOOL!

www.macromedia.com

Fireworks is specially built for website graphics and website design, and is indeed the best out there. Send me a PM if you plan to use it.

Daniel Malone · 06-16-2006, 01:32 PM

Isn't Photoshop for graphics? I know it's really good, and that it is made by Adobe. [Adobe bought Macromedia]

HouseOfRock · 06-16-2006, 01:42 PM

I'm going to (respectfully) disagree here. Adobe Creative Suite 2 is an excellent package. While PhotoShop likely has many features you will never use, the InDesign app is excellent for web design. I''ve never got a good handle on Fireworks, so it isn't worth it in my opinion.

The Adobe CS2 package will cost you $899 (Standard package), or you could get just InDesign $699 (go for the full package). This is in contrast to the Macromedia Studio for $999 (as far as I can tell you can no longer purchase Fireworks as a stand-alone). And of course you can get these much cheaper used (try Amazon).

PS: Look forward to some pretty incredible software in the near future now that Adobe and macromedia have teamed up. I expect to see even more integration between the two best software producers out there.

Daniel Malone · 06-16-2006, 02:08 PM

We just bought the Adobe Web Bundle, and we also already had Photoshop and InDesign.

By the way, InDesign is for creating Catalogs, etc. Photoshop is for graphics software.

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While PhotoShop likely has many features you will never use, the InDesign app is excellent for web design.

Why is Photoshop excellent for web design? GoLive or DreamWeaver would be much better for web design, woudn't it?

HouseOfRock · 06-16-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel Malone

Why is Photoshop excellent for web design? GoLive or DreamWeaver would be much better for web design, woudn't it?

I was refering to graphics for web design, as was implied by the question. I use DreamWeaver for my actual coding. Never used GoLive, but I do find the WebDeveloper extension for Firefox utterly indespensible.

compuXP · 06-16-2006, 04:09 PM

Avoid DreamWeaver at all costs, though... it's horrible. I hate it. Fireworks, though, does an excellent job!

HouseOfRock · 06-16-2006, 07:46 PM

I see no reason to avoid DreamWeaver, as long as you are hand-coding your websites. I have no idea about the graphical editor (never used it, never plan to) but I'm sure it can't be worse than FrontPage.

compuXP · 06-16-2006, 11:56 PM

Well, right, avoid FrontPage at ALL ALL costs. But, I guess Dreamweaver's a better alternative to Frontpage, for sure...

Daniel Malone · 06-17-2006, 02:53 AM

I Agree, don't use FrontPage. Use Dreamweaver or GoLive (from Adobe).

06-16-2006, 11:37 AM	#1
tanya004 Newcomer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	What shall I use for web graphics editing? Hi Everybody! We'd like to open a new department for web site design, but I know nothing about PRO graphics software. Can you tell me what software to choose and what it will cost me? Thanks in advance for your help! __________________ http://www.dotcom-monitor.com, http://dotcom-monitor.com by Dotcom-Monitor.

06-16-2006, 01:00 PM	#2
compuXP Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	Re: What shall I use for web graphics editing? For website graphics, Macromedia Fireworks 8 is the best. Also, welcome to iWEBTOOL! www.macromedia.com Fireworks is specially built for website graphics and website design, and is indeed the best out there. Send me a PM if you plan to use it. __________________ Retired Moderator/Member/Friend/Helper - it was great working with all of you!

06-16-2006, 01:32 PM	#3
Daniel Malone Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 252	Re: What shall I use for web graphics editing? Isn't Photoshop for graphics? I know it's really good, and that it is made by Adobe. [Adobe bought Macromedia] __________________ Webmaster News and Daniel's blog can be found at Daniel Malone Free Webmaster Tools

06-16-2006, 01:42 PM	#4
HouseOfRock Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 136	Re: What shall I use for web graphics editing? I'm going to (respectfully) disagree here. Adobe Creative Suite 2 is an excellent package. While PhotoShop likely has many features you will never use, the InDesign app is excellent for web design. I''ve never got a good handle on Fireworks, so it isn't worth it in my opinion. The Adobe CS2 package will cost you $899 (Standard package), or you could get just InDesign $699 (go for the full package). This is in contrast to the Macromedia Studio for $999 (as far as I can tell you can no longer purchase Fireworks as a stand-alone). And of course you can get these much cheaper used (try Amazon). PS: Look forward to some pretty incredible software in the near future now that Adobe and macromedia have teamed up. I expect to see even more integration between the two best software producers out there. __________________ Visit my new and improved humor site: It's Just Humor Or check out the newest source for HQ celebrity images: It's Just Babes

06-16-2006, 04:09 PM	#7
compuXP Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	Re: What shall I use for web graphics editing? Avoid DreamWeaver at all costs, though... it's horrible. I hate it. Fireworks, though, does an excellent job! __________________ Retired Moderator/Member/Friend/Helper - it was great working with all of you!

06-16-2006, 07:46 PM	#8
HouseOfRock Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 136	Re: What shall I use for web graphics editing? I see no reason to avoid DreamWeaver, as long as you are hand-coding your websites. I have no idea about the graphical editor (never used it, never plan to) but I'm sure it can't be worse than FrontPage. __________________ Visit my new and improved humor site: It's Just Humor Or check out the newest source for HQ celebrity images: It's Just Babes

06-16-2006, 11:56 PM	#9
compuXP Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	Re: What shall I use for web graphics editing? Well, right, avoid FrontPage at ALL ALL costs. But, I guess Dreamweaver's a better alternative to Frontpage, for sure... __________________ Retired Moderator/Member/Friend/Helper - it was great working with all of you!

06-17-2006, 02:53 AM	#10
Daniel Malone Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 252	Re: What shall I use for web graphics editing? I Agree, don't use FrontPage. Use Dreamweaver or GoLive (from Adobe). __________________ Webmaster News and Daniel's blog can be found at Daniel Malone Free Webmaster Tools

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