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Free Vector Program, do you know of any?
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post Mar 7 2009, 01:27 AM
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read the title.
 
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post Mar 7 2009, 01:44 AM
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http://vectormagic.com/home
Also look for tutorials to do like quick fake vectors.
I know in gimp if you just use selective gausian blur and set it to like 15 it looks like a vector.
 
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post Mar 7 2009, 01:46 AM
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^ no it doesn't.. not even a little bit.
 
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post Mar 7 2009, 06:32 AM
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what's a "fake" vector? last i checked, a vector can be sized to anything without losing quality, right?
 
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post Mar 7 2009, 07:49 AM
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To some people, a vector is an image with sharp lines, and very few colors. (ie, the "posterized" filter on PS)
 
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post Mar 7 2009, 10:51 AM
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I don't know about any free programs, but Paint Shop Pro is only $99. It sounds like a lot, but if you're serious about designing I think it would be a good investment. Plus, that's nothing compared to the price of Photoshop CS4.

You might even be able to find an older version for less if you google it.
 
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post Mar 7 2009, 10:57 AM
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I never knew it was that cheap.
You can also get photoshop elements for 80$.
 
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post Mar 7 2009, 11:27 AM
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You can get the education version of Illustrator for about $100, I think. At least you could about three years ago.

This website, Aviary, has a lot of free image editing tools. I've used their version of PS, it's not bad. Never tried out their vector program, though.
 
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post Mar 7 2009, 02:23 PM
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^ Yes, you need an ID for discounts. "To process your order you will be asked to submit valid academic identification for validation."
 
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post Mar 7 2009, 03:47 PM
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How old do you have to be? Is it for college students? Or can you use a highschool student id.
There is also a homeschoolers discount i think.
 
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post Mar 7 2009, 05:28 PM
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^ That's a good question. I've only ever seen it in college book/computer stores, but it wouldn't hurt to ask, either call your closest college book/computer store or Adobe.
 
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post Mar 8 2009, 08:31 AM
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I'm sure they're willing to give a discount to future graphic designers. thumbsup.gif
 
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post Mar 8 2009, 11:06 AM
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QUOTE(jcp @ Mar 7 2009, 02:44 PM) *


that's actually pretty neat
 
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post Mar 8 2009, 11:41 AM
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^ ya it was. I love how it does like instant vectors :3
 
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post Mar 8 2009, 12:19 PM
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but its too.. boring.
 

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