Most people who use Illustrator that I know did not buy CS2, and I didn't buy it either. It's a dog of an upgrade. We're all waiting for CS3. Adobe is really looking bad now... I've even used "Expression3 X" occasionally for vector art... it ain't bad for natural looking brush strokes. Nice '50s styling.
I think Fireworks has much room for improvement (or it's just me being unable to find the proper functions).
Take gradients as an example: When configuring it, you see the gradient with sliders above and underneath it, but there is a button that opens a popup with exactly the same controlls.
I could not find another way to make a vertical linear gradient but to rotate the canvas by 90 degress and apply the horizontal one. And I am unable to move the center of a radial gradient.
Most people who use Illustrator that I know did not buy CS2, and I didn't buy it either. It's a dog of an upgrade. We're all waiting for CS3. Adobe is really looking bad now... I've even used "Expression3 X" occasionally for vector art... it ain't bad for natural looking brush strokes. Nice '50s styling.
I'm not an illustrator, so I don't quite know what to make of this.
However, it's new, built in Cocoa and available now.
Like the Current version of PS doesn't do that already!
PS is one of the more reliable programs out there. But, saving your work is always required on a regular basic. Every time you complete some process, you should save.
Will you be able to tell us what you think of it or will you be restricted by a NDA?
There are some things that can be said. But most others have to be kept under wraps.
The good thing about Adobe, is that unlike Apple, they give more info as time goes on. They gave away a number of features at the PS Expo. There are a few things that they always threaten us with death about.
But, they listen to their beta testers when it comes to features and usability. That's because most of the testers are pro's in the field, and that's their market.
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Fireworks is so much better than Photoshop.
Interesting, though unusual, viewpoint.
you will use a beta for pro work?
If you are on a tight deadline a crash wipeing out your work is the last thing that you want.
We wouldn't even use a new version for work until it was around for a couple of months on our machines, and checked out. And I beta test it!
Fireworks is so much better than Photoshop.
I think Fireworks has much room for improvement (or it's just me being unable to find the proper functions).
Take gradients as an example: When configuring it, you see the gradient with sliders above and underneath it, but there is a button that opens a popup with exactly the same controlls.
I could not find another way to make a vertical linear gradient but to rotate the canvas by 90 degress and apply the horizontal one. And I am unable to move the center of a radial gradient.
How mature is Illustrator's feature set?
you will use a beta for pro work?
If you are on a tight deadline a crash wipeing out your work is the last thing that you want.
Like the Current version of PS doesn't do that already!
Most people who use Illustrator that I know did not buy CS2, and I didn't buy it either. It's a dog of an upgrade. We're all waiting for CS3. Adobe is really looking bad now... I've even used "Expression3 X" occasionally for vector art... it ain't bad for natural looking brush strokes. Nice '50s styling.
I'm not an illustrator, so I don't quite know what to make of this.
However, it's new, built in Cocoa and available now.
If they could release something by MWSF - even if it's not full featured, they might pick up some marketshare.
Like the Current version of PS doesn't do that already!
PS is one of the more reliable programs out there. But, saving your work is always required on a regular basic. Every time you complete some process, you should save.
I'm not an illustrator, so I don't quite know what to make of this.
However, it's new, built in Cocoa and available now.
I've heard mention of it, but have never seen it. For $79 bucks, it's worth a try. I'll think about it, and maybe get it tomorrow.
Adobe is like a pregnant horse waiting to give birth to it's offspring. It just needs someone to give it an enema.
And, just how would that work?
Breaking the water works better.
Yeah, that was the point.
The release usually comes out between 4 and 6 months after I get my first beta.
And, While I haven't gotten my beta from Adobe yet, I'm expecting it to arrive before the end of the year (this year, that is).
The release usually comes out between 4 and 6 months after I get my first beta.
Will you be able to tell us what you think of it or will you be restricted by a NDA?
Will you be able to tell us what you think of it or will you be restricted by a NDA?
There are some things that can be said. But most others have to be kept under wraps.
The good thing about Adobe, is that unlike Apple, they give more info as time goes on. They gave away a number of features at the PS Expo. There are a few things that they always threaten us with death about.
But, they listen to their beta testers when it comes to features and usability. That's because most of the testers are pro's in the field, and that's their market.