Full Version: Corel vs Illustrator
From: Pedaler (ROYBREWER) [#24]
13 Apr 2007
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#22] 13 Apr 2007
We want to see pictures!
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#25]
13 Apr 2007
To: Pedaler (ROYBREWER) [#24] 14 Apr 2007
Roy:
I'll see if the client will send me copies. The drawings and models were for gates for the St. Louis Zoo. The gates are going to be constructed of a particular kind of steel which rusts quickly and evenly and the rust provides a durable finish. Each drawing repesented a layer of steel depicting an element of the overall design.
This steel will be welded in layers with one image on top of the other creating a jungle scene. One gate is a cheetah scene the other a rhino.
The challenging part of the job was making the spots of the cheetahs. I decided to raster them (all the way through the board) rather than vector them. So many tiny spots would have been a nightmare to vector.
After completing the cutting I took the material to the model builder for gluing and painting and framing. The frame represents a 4" steel box that surrounds the entire gate and provides the support for the hinges.
I collaborated with the model builder because the job was originally his but his lasers will only vector and he couldn't make the drawings work.
EDITED: 13 Apr 2007 by DGL
From: Larry B (PALMETTO) [#26]
14 Apr 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18] 14 Apr 2007
Chuck:
I agree with you on Photoshop. I use both Corel Photopaint and Photoshop. I think Photoshop wins hands down when it comes to photo editing and manipulating graphics. PP has it's good points but PS has more.
Corel X3 is good, a lot better than some prior editions. The Powertrace thing is OK, but as someone else said, the one that comes with Flexisign and Enroute (same company) is really good, but those are super expensive softwares. I have the one in my Enroute CNC toolpath program.
I agree with enhancing your bitmaps before attempting to trace them. Just get in there and work on the things that don't look right. I usually change the contrast and such. Just my 2 cents worth. Good luck!
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#27]
14 Apr 2007
To: Larry B (PALMETTO) [#26] 14 Apr 2007
Thanks Larry,
This thread has been enlightening to say the least.....it is great that so many folks shared their opinions and ideas..... I learned a lot......
From: Pedaler (ROYBREWER) [#28]
14 Apr 2007
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#25] 14 Apr 2007
Sounds like a terrific project. I hope you'll be able show the finished model. When are the "real" gates scheduled to be completed?
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#29]
14 Apr 2007
To: Pedaler (ROYBREWER) [#28] 15 Apr 2007
I have sent a request for a picture to the artist. The installation should be completed in June.
The model was made at the request of the donor of the steel for the gates.
I will follow up on this even if I have to take pictures of the real thing once installed.
From: William Desrochers (DRAKESIS) [#30]
15 Apr 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#1] 15 Apr 2007
Illustrator CS can open CDR 10 and under files, as CMYK or RGB.
I use both Illustrator CS and Coreldraw 12, and honestly there's not a lot of difference between both. There both just as good for vectoring.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#31]
15 Apr 2007
To: William Desrochers (DRAKESIS) [#30] 15 Apr 2007
Thank you William,
I appreciate your input. The conclusion I have come to is to Keep on using X3 and upgrade Photoshop.
I will try some of the tricks mentioned here regarding pre processing as well.....
Thanks again for your help.