01-31-2012, 03:13 PM
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Software Suggestions?
I'm applying to an Architecture program at the start of March and it's expected that we scan, or take pictures of our work (instead of including our original work) and compile it into a slick, professional looking portfolio.
Any suggestions on software to do this kind of work? My prof. recommended Adobe Illustrator, but I'm wondering if there are any other options (cheaper?)
If not, I guess I can live with a trial version, as I guess I only need it for a month.
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01-31-2012, 03:16 PM
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Norm!
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Download Gimp, its an open source Graphic design software
http://www.gimp.org/
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01-31-2012, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
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Thanks man, this looks like it's going to work out well...I'm assuming it's similar to Photoshop? (It sure looks similar).
I'll play around with it tonight to see if I can get some good results.
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01-31-2012, 04:37 PM
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Yeah Gimp is like Photoshop, but neither are really page layout software, they're both image editing software, so they're not really suited to what it sounds like you're trying to do, but depending on the complexity and how much text and layout features there are it might work.
So Adobe InDesign might be more appropriate, or Scribus for free software (though I've never used Scribus).
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01-31-2012, 04:42 PM
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I would recommend Adobe Illustrator for vector art or clean illustrations. Adobe Photoshop for that extra artistic touch or fine tuning. Then Adobe Indesign to put together the professional portfolio.
Seriously, if you are getting into an architecture/design program or any kind of art type program, you should have some awareness of the basic usage of those programs. You will of course, be using some kind of CAD for actual architectural design but you would use the others for any 2D illustration or presentation.
Last edited by Hack&Lube; 01-31-2012 at 07:19 PM.
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01-31-2012, 06:27 PM
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I'm well versed in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup etc... since I'm already an Architectural Technologist, and have worked at a firm for 3 years.
I'm also familiar enough with photoshop to fumble through, but I've never used Adobe Illustrator or InDesign since I've never had to write a proposal or come up with a presentation for a client...
All the input is appreciated though!
Thanks
Last edited by Mass_nerder; 01-31-2012 at 06:30 PM.
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01-31-2012, 09:31 PM
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Scoring Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
I would recommend Adobe Illustrator for vector art or clean illustrations. Adobe Photoshop for that extra artistic touch or fine tuning. Then Adobe Indesign to put together the professional portfolio.
Seriously, if you are getting into an architecture/design program or any kind of art type program, you should have some awareness of the basic usage of those programs. You will of course, be using some kind of CAD for actual architectural design but you would use the others for any 2D illustration or presentation.
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What Hack&Lube said! Learn the tools you will use on the job. Gimp is great but learning it might be a waste of time if you would be expected to use different tools in the real world.
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01-31-2012, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mass_nerder
I'm applying to an Architecture program at the start of March and it's expected that we scan, or take pictures of our work (instead of including our original work) and compile it into a slick, professional looking portfolio.
Any suggestions on software to do this kind of work? My prof. recommended Adobe Illustrator, but I'm wondering if there are any other options (cheaper?)
If not, I guess I can live with a trial version, as I guess I only need it for a month.
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A lot of software companies offer discounts to students. Not sure how much it amounts to.
http://www.adobe.com/education/eligi...&showEduReq=no
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01-31-2012, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Super Nintendo Chalmers
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Students also get a free 3 year limited license (personal use only) for all Autodesk software, but that won't help the OP in this case - since I doubt there is anything Autodesk has that would be much use - Inventor Publisher maybe?
http://students.autodesk.com/
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Last edited by Rathji; 01-31-2012 at 10:52 PM.
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02-01-2012, 07:00 AM
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Yeah, I'm currently using the 3 year student subscription from Autodesk
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