Mattd started this topic @ 11:46 on 21/09/2004
Bit of a techie question:
I'm building my web site and I am fine with programming but I need a piece of software that will allow me to create images so that I can use them as parts of tool bars, headers, side bars and adverts etc. Animation would be nice but not essential.
I am not enthusiastic about paying alot but I realise its will be a good investment if it makes my site better.
Any ideas or recommendations would be appreciated.
RE: What web design software?
simplycfhost | 21/09/2004 03:19 PM
Would definately recommend Adobe Photoshop. Its the tool of choice for the majority of web designers...
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RE: RE: What web design software?
Tim Carr | 21/09/2004 06:14 PM
I'd agree, Photoshop is the leading tool in the web design market.
If you're looking for other options, Fireworks MX 2004 (by Macromedia, www.macromedia.com) is another option.
Tim.
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RE: RE: What web design software?
Paul B | 21/09/2004 10:12 PM
Macromedia Fireworks, sister (or is it brother) to Dreamweaver...
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RE: RE: What web design software?
simplycfhost | 22/09/2004 08:45 AM
second cousin twice removed... 
I use Dreamweaver for menu bars and animated gif's etc, but as I mentioned above, for creating the page layout/colours etc, Photoshop is hard to beat
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RE: RE: What web design software?
hirstys | 23/09/2004 04:20 PM
Notepad is invaluable for the coding and css, etc.
Regards
James
RE: RE: What web design software?
j_scary | 24/09/2004 11:29 AM
For animations it has to be Adobe Image Ready - not sure if this comes with Photoshop these days. Very easy to use, great file size optimisation, ver professional results.
Good luck ;-)
RE: What web design software?
Mattd | 24/09/2004 03:55 PM
Thanks for the advice people, by coinsidence I've got a trial version of paint shop pro which I have had a play with. It seems a bit ugly to use but it will suit my needs for the moment. I may decide to upgrade to adobe photoshop later.
Cheers
MattD