Graphic Communications Lecture 5: Working with Graphic Softwares Assoc. Prof.Dr.. Cengizhan İpbüker & Modified by Assist. Prof. Dr. M. Zeki COŞKUN İTÜ-SUNY 2006-2007 2007 Fall
A few Examples of Graphic Softwares
Acrobat COMPANY ADOBE PRICE 449$ SUPPORTED.fdf,.pdf,.xfdf FORMATS WEB PAGE http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat BRIEFLY; Whether you need to share files across the office or around the world, the Adobe Acrobat product family enables businesses to simplify document processes using Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). A standard adopted by governments and enterprises worldwide, Adobe PDF is a reliable format for electronic document exchange that preserves document integrity so files can be viewed and printed on a variety of platforms. SYSTEM Windows REQUIREMENTS Intel Pentium processor Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 6, Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional or Home Edition, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 64MB of RAM (128MB recommended) 245MB of available hard-disk space 1,024x768 screen resolution CD-ROM drive Macintosh PowerPC G3 processor Mac OS X v.10.2.2 64MB of RAM (128MB recommended) 405MB of available hard-disk space 1,024x768 screen resolution CD-ROM drive TRYOUT VERSION The tryout version will expire 30 days after it is installed.
Dreamweaver COMPANY PRICE SUPPORTED FORMATS WEB PAGE BRIEFLY; SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Macromedia $399 (US)..htm,.html,.shtm,.shtml,.hta,.js,.xml,.dtd,.xsd,.xsl,.xslt,.lbi,.dwt,.css,.asp,.aspx,.ascx,.asmx,.cfm,.cfml,.cfc,.as,.asc,.asr,.txt,.php,.php3,.php4,.lasso,.jsp,.jst,.jsf,.tld,.java,.wmf,.edml,.vbs,.vtm,.vtml, http://www.macromedia.com/software/dreamweaver Dreamweaver MX 2004 is the professional choice for building web sites and applications. It provides a powerful combination of visual layout tools application development features and code editing support. With robust features for CSS-based design and integration Dreamweaver enables web designers and developers to easily create and manage any website Windows 600 MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent Windows 98 SE (4.10.2222 A) Windows 2000 Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended) 275 MB available disk space Macintosh 500 MHz Power PC G3 processor Mac OS X 10.2.6 and later 10.3 128 MB computer RAM (256 MB recommended) 275 MB available disk space Mac OS 10.2.6.
Macromedia Flash COMPANY PRICE SUPPORTED FORMATS WEB PAGE BRIEFLY; SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OPERATING SYSTEM FREE TRIAL Flash MX Macromedia Flash is $499 (U.S.). Upgrades are $199 (U.S.). Macromedia Flash Professional is $699* (U.S.). Upgrades are $299 (U.S.). OPEN: fla, spa, ssk, swf IMPORT:fh, ft, png, tbp, eps, ai, dxf, bmp, dib, emf, swf, spl, gif, jpg, wmf, pct, pntg, psd, qtif, sgi, tga, tif, tiff, wav, mp3, aif, au, mov, avi, mpg, mpeg, dv, dvi, asf, wmv, flv EXPORT:swf, spl, avi, mov, gif, wav, emf, wmf, eps, ai, dxf, bmp, jpg, gif, png http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash Macromedia Flash MX 2004 allows designers and developers to integrate video, text, audio, and graphics into immersive, rich experiences that deliver superior results for interactive marketing and presentations, e-learning, and application user interfaces. Flash is the world s most pervasive software platform, used by over one million professionals and reaching more than 97% of Internet-enabled desktops worldwide, as well as a wide range of devices. Windows 600 MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent Windows 98 SE (4.10.2222 A), Windows 2000, or Windows XP 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended) 347 MB available disk space Macintosh 500 MHz PowerPC G3 processor Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later, 10.3.4 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended) 280 MB available disk space Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 98, 2000, and Windows Server 2003 Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X 10.1.x, Mac OS X 10.2.x, or Mac OS X 10.3.x Linux RedHat Enterprise Workstation 3.0, RedHat9 Solaris (x86 and Sparc), Solaris 8, Solaris 9, Solaris 10, Solaris 10 with Java Desktop System. Yes, a 30-day free trial version of Flash MX 2004 and Flash MX Professional is available for download. All of the features are enabled during the trial period, so you'll have full use of the product to be able to easily determine which product is best for you.
Fireworks COMPANY Macromedia PRICE 299$ SUPPORTED FORMATS WEB PAGE http://www.macromedia.com/software/fireworks/ BRIEFLY; Fireworks MX 2004 has the tools web professionals need to create everything from simple graphical buttons to sophisticated rollover effects. Readily import, edit, and integrate all major graphics formats, including vector and bitmap images. Easily export Fireworks images to Flash, Dreamweaver, and third-party applications. SYSTEM Windows REQUIREMENTS 600 MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent Windows 98 SE (4.10.2222 A), Windows 2000, or Windows XP 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended) 150 MB available disk space Macintosh 500 MHz PowerPC G3 processor Mac OS 10.2.6 X and later, 10.3 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended) 100 MB available disk space OPERATING SYSTEM Windows XP, Windows 98, and 2000. Mac OS X 10.2.6.
Illustrator COMPANY ADOBE PRICE 499$ SUPPORTED FORMATS WEB PAGE http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator BRIEFLY; All-new Adobe Illustrator CS software is an essential tool for anyone who needs to express ideas visually in print, on the Web, and in any other medium. With powerful new 3D features, advanced typographical controls, smooth Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) integration, enhanced printing options, and faster performance, this powerful upgrade from Illustrator 10 helps you explore your creative vision and efficiently publish your artwork anywhere. SYSTEM Windows REQUIREMENTS Intel Pentium III or 4 processor Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or Windows XP (Adobe applications on Windows XP with Service Pack 2) 192MB of RAM (256MB recommended) 470MB of available hard-disk space CD-ROM drive For Adobe PostScript printers: Adobe PostScript Level 2 or PostScript 3 Macintosh PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 Mac OS X v.10.2 through v.10.3 192MB of RAM (256MB recommended) 470MB of available hard-disk space CD-ROM drive For Adobe PostScript printers: Adobe PostScript Level 2 or PostScript 3 TRYOUT VERSION The tryout version will expire 30 days after it is installed.
Indesign COMPANY ADOBE PRICE 699$ WEB PAGE http://www.adobe.com/products/indesign BRIEFLY; All-new Adobe InDesign CS software takes page design to a new level, combining extraordinary production power and creative freedom with innovative cross-media support. Through its tight integration with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat software, this essential upgrade from InDesign 2.0 helps you produce pages quickly and output them reliably. SYSTEM Windows REQUIREMENTS Intel Pentium II, III, or 4 processor Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional Edition (Adobe applications on Windows XP with Service Pack 2) 128MB of RAM 312MB of available hard-disk space* CD-ROM drive Video card that supports 256 colors at 1,024x768 monitor resolution QuickTime 6.0 required for multimedia features For Adobe PostScript printers: Adobe PostScript Level 2 or PostScript 3 * For Adobe InDesign CS PageMaker Edition, additional 258MB of available hard-disk space required for the PageMaker Plug-in Pack. Macintosh PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor Mac OS X v.10.2 through v.10.3 128MB of RAM 350MB of available hard-disk space** CD-ROM drive 256 colors at 1,024x768 monitor resolution QuickTime 6.0 required for multimedia features For Adobe PostScript printers: Adobe PostScript Level 2 or PostScript 3 TRYOUT VERSION The tryout version will expire 30 days after it is installed.
Pagemaker COMPANY ADOBE PRICE 499$ WEB PAGE http://www.adobe.com/products/pagemaker/main.html BRIEFLY; Adobe PageMaker 7.0 software is the ideal page layout program for business, education, and small- and home-office professionals who want to create high-quality publications such as brochures and newsletters. Get started quickly with templates, graphics, and intuitive design tools; work productively across Adobe applications; and easily leverage existing content to create customized communications. SYSTEM Intel Pentium II, III, or 4 processor REQUIREMENTS Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional Edition 128MB of RAM 312MB of available hard-disk space* CD-ROM drive Video card that supports 256 colors at 1,024x768 monitor resolution QuickTime 6.0 required for multimedia features For Adobe PostScript printers: Adobe PostScript Level 2 or PostScript 3
Photoshop COMPANY ADOBE PRICE 649$ SUPPORTED.psd,.pdd,.bmp,.rle,.dib,.gif,.eps,.flm,.jpg, jpeg, jpe,.pdf,.pdp,.ai, FORMATS.ai3, ai4, ai5,.ai6,.ai7, ai8,.pcx,.pcd,.pct, pict,.pxr,.png,.raw,.sct,.tga,.vda,.icb,.vst,.tif,.tiff,.wbmp,.wbm WEB PAGE http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop BRIEFLY; Get superior results faster with Adobe Photoshop CS software, the powerful new upgrade from Photoshop 7.0, and take advantage of indispensable new features for graphic and Web design, photography, and video. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows Intel Pentium III or 4 processor Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or Windows XP (Adobe applications on Windows XP with Service Pack 2) 192MB of RAM (256MB recommended) 280MB of available hard-disk space Color monitor with 16-bit color or greater video card 1,024x768 or greater monitor resolution CD-ROM drive Internet or phone connection required for product activation Macintosh PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor Mac OS X v.10.2.4 through v.10.3 with Java Runtime Environment 1.4 192MB of RAM (256MB recommended) 320MB of available hard-disk space Color monitor with 16-bit color or greater video card 1,024x768 or greater monitor resolution CD-ROM drive TRYOUT VERSION The tryout version will expire 30 days after it is installed.
CorelDRAW COMPANY COREL PRICE 399$ WEB PAGE http://www.corel.com BRIEFLY; CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 12 delivers a comprehensive graphics solution with three industry-leading applications CorelDRAW 12, Corel PHOTO- PAINT 12 and Corel R.A.V.E. 3. With applications for design, page layout, digital imaging and motion graphics, it offers a wide range of new features and enhancements designed to increase productivity and extend your creative possibilities. For example, new smart design tools make it easier and faster to create more accurate shapes and objects. Plus, support for more than 100 import and export filters keeps your workflow smooth. Complete with professional design utilities, digital content, a video training CD, tutorials and more, this suite's value is second to none. SYSTEM Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Tablet PC Edition REQUIREMENTS Pentium II, 200 MHz or greater 128 MB RAM (256 MB or more recommended) 250 MB hard disk space 1024 x 768 resolution monitor CD-ROM drive Mouse or tablet TRYOUT VERSION The tryout version will expire 30 days after it is installed.
Supported Formats in CorelDRAW SUPPORTED FORMATS IMPORT CDR - CorelDraw CLK - Corel R.A.V.E. CMX - Corel Presentation Exchange. EPS -Encapsulaled PostScript Al -Adobe Illustrator PS, PRN, EPS - PostScript Inlerpreted WPG - Corel WordPerfect Graphic. WMF-Windows Metafile EMF - Enhanced Windows Metafile CGM - Computer Graphics Metafile PDF -Adobe Portable Document Format SVG -Scalable Vector Graphics HTM - Hypertext Markup Language PCT - Macintosh PICT DSF- Micrografix Designer 6.0 DXF- AutoCAD DWG AutoCAD VSD Visio FH - Macromedia Freehand 3DMF-3D Model CMX - Corel Presentation Exchange 5.0 CPX - Corel CMX Compressed CDX CorelDraw Compressed PPT Microsoft Powerpoint SHW - Corel Presentations CPT - Corel PHOTO-PAINT Image JPG -JPEG Bitmaps BMP -Windows Bitmap GIF - CompuServe Bitmap GIF - GIFAnimation TIF-TIFF Bitmap FPX - Kodak FlashPix Image PCD - Kodak Photo-CD Image PSD - Adobe Photoshop PCX PaintBrush TGA - Targa Bitmap WP5- Corel WordPerfect 5.1 WP5 - Corel WordPerfect 5.0 WP4 - Corel WordPerfect 4.2 WPM - Corel WordPerfect 1.0 WSW-WordStar for Windowes1.x, 2.0 WSD- WordStar 7.0 WS*- WordStar 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 WS*- WordStar 3.3, 3.31, 3.45, 4.0 WSD- WordStar 2000 XY-XYWrite for Windows SAM- Ami Professional MIF - FrameMaker 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 WQ, WB - Corel Ouattro Pro XLS- Microsoft Excel WK-LOTUS1-2-3 SCT Scitex CT Bitmap BMP-OS/2 Bitmap IMG-GEM Paint File PP4 - PIcture Publisher 4 MAC - MACPaint Bitmap CAL - CALS Compressed Bitmap Wl -Wavelet Compressed Bitmap XCF - Gimp Image PNG - Portable Network Graphics PP5 - Picture Publisher 5.0 RIFF - Corel Painter 5/6 TXT-ANSI Text DOC - MS Word 97/2000 DOC - MS Word for Windows 6/7 MCW - MS Word for Macintosh 4.0, 5.0 RTF-Rich Text Format WPD - Corel WordPerfect 6/7/8/9 EXPORT CDR - CorelDraw PAT Pattern File CDT- CorelDraw Template CLK - Corel R.A.V.E. CMX - Corel Presentation Exchange. Al -Adobe Illustrator PS, PRN, EPS - PostScript Inlerpreted WPG - Corel WordPerfect Graphic. WMF-Windows Metafile EMF - Enhanced Windows Metafile CGM - Computer Graphics Metafile PDF -Adobe Portable Document Format SVG -Scalable Vector Graphics HTM - Hypertext Markup Language PCT - Macintosh PICT DXF- AutoCAD DWG AutoCAD VSD Visio FH - Macromedia Freehand CMX - Corel Presentation Exchange 5.0 CPX - Corel CMX Compressed CDX CorelDraw Compressed PPT Microsoft Powerpoint SHW - Corel Presentations WSD- WordStar 7.0 WS*- WordStar 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 WS*- WordStar 3.3, 3.31, 3.45, 4.0 WSD- WordStar 2000 XY-XYWrite for Windows SAM- Ami Professional MIF - FrameMaker 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 WQ, WB - Corel Ouattro Pro XLS- Microsoft Excel WK-LOTUS1-2-3
Working with CorelDraw CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is a comprehensive vector-based drawing and graphic-design program for the graphics professional.
Creating a Logo using CorelDRAW
Creating the background
Lines of the backgound
The top of background
Adding color
Color to the top
Adding the shapes
Creating the second color
Creating the diamond shape
Adding color to the squares
Rotating the squares
Importing the cup
Importing the banner
Adding depth
Creating path
Adding text
Saving the work
References http://www.adobe adobe.com http://www.macromedia macromedia.com http://www.corel.com