vinyl ink · 07-07-2008, 06:30 PM

I'm in the market to get more software to add to my flexi8.5. Adobe or corel is the 2 I'm I'm deciding between. Is one really better than the other. I need something to work on wraps & all types of print work. I know Adobe cost more but let's pretend they are the same price which would you choose & why. I know alot of you have preferances to so let me hear it. Thanks for any input.

gene@abcsignshop.com · 07-08-2008, 08:19 AM

If you are going to be working with 'professionals' (unlike us- the great unwashed masses) I would go for AI. It is pretty much the industry standard.
DISCLAIMER:
I have never gotten comfortable with AI and use it only to open files that
Flexi won't and have never used Corel- which many people are crazy about
but I believe to be a lower cost substitute.

slangsc · 07-08-2008, 10:43 AM

Corel is an outstanding program at a much lower price than Illustrator. But, no matter what, if you receive files from clients, chances are you'll need Illustrator anyway just to open what they give you. I work exclusively in Corel Draw, but I do have a copy of Illustrator simply for opening files. It's a complete waste, and I don't like using it, but it is a necessary tool. I learned how to use Corel Draw first, which is probably why it's my preference. Illustrator's workflow just doesn't make sense to me.

rfulford · 07-08-2008, 11:08 AM

There used to be an Adobe program where you could sign up to be an "Adobe Authorized Provider". I sent in 2 examples of the type of work we were doing for approval. Once approved, you could buy a Mac version and a PC version of the Creative Suite for $600 US. An additional $600 a year gives you free upgrades and upgraded technical support. I never felt compelled to continue the program after receiving the software however.

eye4clr · 07-08-2008, 11:28 AM

full disclosure - i don't use or know corel at all. I use ai every day and have gotten quite used to it.

Sounds to me like corel is less $$$ and still fully capable...except that +90% of the industry uses adobe products exclusively. So then you seem to need a copy of ai anyway. Might as well just learn ai and follow along with the masses.

TurboMan · 07-08-2008, 01:46 PM

If you plan on working with agencies or other printers i would invest in a MAC and the complete CS 3 package. Its a big investment at first, but Adobe CS is where its at.

vinyl ink · 07-09-2008, 01:32 PM

Thanks for all the info. I'm going to get AI & start the learning process. Thanks again & wish me luck.

ziggytim · 08-06-2008, 05:18 PM

ai is the way to go, in my opinion. gotta love a bezier curve.

RobbThurmond · 08-19-2008, 05:05 PM

Adobe. Period. Im biased, thats what I was taught in school, and its what I have stuck with. Illustrator isnt that hard once you get used to it, and your local community college may offer a class to get you through the learning curve.

Lynda.com is a great training resource as well. I used to teach Adobe products for a technical college and we used Lynda.com as supplimentary information for students who were really struggling with the programs.

Robb

Hwy · 08-31-2008, 12:21 AM

AI CS2 here. Long time user and works hand in hand with photoshop.

07-07-2008, 06:30 PM	#1
vinyl ink Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 35 Printer: Mutoh VJ	Adobe or Corel I'm in the market to get more software to add to my flexi8.5. Adobe or corel is the 2 I'm I'm deciding between. Is one really better than the other. I need something to work on wraps & all types of print work. I know Adobe cost more but let's pretend they are the same price which would you choose & why. I know alot of you have preferances to so let me hear it. Thanks for any input.

07-08-2008, 10:43 AM	#3
slangsc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 974 Printer: Roland SC-540 Pro II EX - Triangle MLD Bulk Ink	Corel is an outstanding program at a much lower price than Illustrator. But, no matter what, if you receive files from clients, chances are you'll need Illustrator anyway just to open what they give you. I work exclusively in Corel Draw, but I do have a copy of Illustrator simply for opening files. It's a complete waste, and I don't like using it, but it is a necessary tool. I learned how to use Corel Draw first, which is probably why it's my preference. Illustrator's workflow just doesn't make sense to me. __________________ Shane Chipp Digital Services Manager - PrePress & Web Design - Color Managed Workflows

07-08-2008, 11:28 AM	#5
eye4clr Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,403 Printer: HP9000, HP45500, JV3, Onyx	full disclosure - i don't use or know corel at all. I use ai every day and have gotten quite used to it. Sounds to me like corel is less $$$ and still fully capable...except that +90% of the industry uses adobe products exclusively. So then you seem to need a copy of ai anyway. Might as well just learn ai and follow along with the masses. __________________ -- Pacific Print Works "For every big problem there is a simple answer, and it's wrong." - Author unknown

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TurboMan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 Printer: Inca Columbia Turbo, ColorSpan 98SX, Fuji Vybrant	Adobe CS 3 If you plan on working with agencies or other printers i would invest in a MAC and the complete CS 3 package. Its a big investment at first, but Adobe CS is where its at.

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07-08-2008, 08:19 AM	#2
gene@abcsignshop.com Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Blaine, Mn Posts: 294 Printer: VP300V/SR6.4/ Triangle MLD/ Royal Sovereign 55"	If you are going to be working with 'professionals' (unlike us- the great unwashed masses) I would go for AI. It is pretty much the industry standard. DISCLAIMER: I have never gotten comfortable with AI and use it only to open files that Flexi won't and have never used Corel- which many people are crazy about but I believe to be a lower cost substitute.

07-08-2008, 11:08 AM	#4
rfulford Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 31 Printer: HP XLJet, Lightjet, Arizona 600, FJ600, Epson 9800	There used to be an Adobe program where you could sign up to be an "Adobe Authorized Provider". I sent in 2 examples of the type of work we were doing for approval. Once approved, you could buy a Mac version and a PC version of the Creative Suite for $600 US. An additional $600 a year gives you free upgrades and upgraded technical support. I never felt compelled to continue the program after receiving the software however.

07-09-2008, 01:32 PM	#7
vinyl ink Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 35 Printer: Mutoh VJ	Thanks for all the info. I'm going to get AI & start the learning process. Thanks again & wish me luck.

08-06-2008, 05:18 PM	#8
ziggytim Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 38 Printer: Mimaki Tx2 1200, DirectDye and Sublimation Inks	ai is the way to go, in my opinion. gotta love a bezier curve.

08-19-2008, 05:05 PM	#9
RobbThurmond Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 25 Printer: HP 5500, HP Z6100, GBC Titan 165, Seal 44 Ultra	Adobe. Period. Im biased, thats what I was taught in school, and its what I have stuck with. Illustrator isnt that hard once you get used to it, and your local community college may offer a class to get you through the learning curve. Lynda.com is a great training resource as well. I used to teach Adobe products for a technical college and we used Lynda.com as supplimentary information for students who were really struggling with the programs. Robb

08-31-2008, 12:21 AM	#10
Hwy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CA Posts: 1 Printer: Roland SP300V	AI CS2 here. Long time user and works hand in hand with photoshop.

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