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Sorry for being so naive in this dept but what are the differences between these two choices. Is illustrator the adobe version of CorelDraw??, which one would be more beneficial to our trade as far as designs for tees, etc????. Pros and Cons???. Thanks guys
Re: Illustrator CS3 versus Coreldraw X3: your take
This is like which is best...ford or chev. both programs are vector base drawing program. I have both but tend to use Corel X3 most and for me it was an easier learning curve...others will disagree. One advantage you get the vector drawing program..a pretty good vectorizing program and a decent photo program.. with Illustrator...which is part of Adobe CS series, has a vectorizing program but not a photo program. Adobe has Photoshop which is also pretty pricey..
do a search here...this subject has been beat to death I think
Re: Illustrator CS3 versus Coreldraw X3: your take
I know people that use both....I use Illustrator. The learning curve on Corel is much easier than Illustrator. I am not sure how they compare now but Corel use to be target toward more office and basic desktop design work. Illustrator was for more high end pro level graphics. The people I know that use corel sometimes have trouble opening files that people send them. If you are teaching yourself I would go with Corel. I know a lot of people who love it and use it every day for this type of business. If you are wanting to make a carer in doing graphics and have the time to learn I would go with Illustrator. Photoshop Insider or lynda.com has great learning materials.
Re: Illustrator CS3 versus Coreldraw X3: your take
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Originally Posted by TenaciousTees
Sorry for being so naive in this dept but what are the differences between these two choices. Is illustrator the adobe version of CorelDraw??, which one would be more beneficial to our trade as far as designs for tees, etc????. Pros and Cons???. Thanks guys
Re: Illustrator CS3 versus Coreldraw X3: your take
Corel vs Illustrator. Why choose one when you can get both for an extra $199 ? If you own a version of Coreldraw you can get the new CS3 Illustrator upgrade for $199 from the Adobe site.
Last edited by MagicMike; September 8th, 2007 at 05:17 PM.
Re: Illustrator CS3 versus Coreldraw X3: your take
This might sound abit narrow minded perhaps, but at University I personally was always discouraged against Corel. Illustrator is by far the superior program in my mind.
If you prepare artwork for screenprinting, it appears much easier to conduct accurate color seperations, and Corel graphics look abit clip-arty i reckon.
This might sound abit narrow minded perhaps, but at University I personally was always discouraged against Corel. Illustrator is by far the superior program in my mind.
If you prepare artwork for screenprinting, it appears much easier to conduct accurate color seperations, and Corel graphics look abit clip-arty i reckon.
Re: Illustrator CS3 versus Coreldraw X3: your take
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where did you learn this?
that was something I heard a few years ago....it might not be true now. I think when corel was first introduced it was pushed hard to buisnesses with no art dept. so they had a robus program that was easy to use.
Illustrator CS3 versus Coreldraw X3: your take 
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