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[slack3r08]

hey guys, i want to start working with vector graphics what do you recommend Macromedia Freehand or Adobe Illustrator ??.. help me out a little bit here

[SKETCHi]

Illustrator. Everyone I know in "the business" says Illustrator is the best to learn, but learning both couldn't hurt.

If you're just doing it for recreation, I.E. not pursuing a career, I would just learn Illustrator. If you are planning on getting a job in the graphic design or printing industry, definitely learn both.

Edited by SKETCHi, 14 December 2005 - 12:01 AM.

[Ghost]

I worked at a graphic design place for two weeks for work experience and the use Illustrator. I have it myself and I find it a lot better than what Freehand was like

[funkysoul]

Illustrator is the industry-standard

[Bryn]

Illustrator, freehand is also pretty good too.

[slack3r08]

Thanks for the input !

i believe that i´ll have to learn both because i´m planning on making it a career.. of course i think i´ll start with Illustrator first as i know have a lot on my hands i can´t learn both ..

[SKETCHi]

funkysoul, on Dec 14 2005, 09:20 AM, said:

Illustrator is the industry-standard

Many companies prefer Illustrator, however I have personally seen a few use Freehand. So learning both is your best bet, but Illustrator should come first.

[Mooey]

Its what ever suits your workflow, I know some people rave about Fireworks but I cant use it, give me Photoshop anyday.

Download a 30 day demo of illustrator (not sure about freehand though)

[adenoitz]

I think Illustrator is better than freehand, especially cs2 it's more powerfull

[slack3r08]

Thanks guys i´ll go for Illustrator like i said on a previous post .. then if i see the need for Freehand i´ll go ofr it too..