What shall I use for web graphics editing?

[tanya004]

Hi Everybody!
We'd like to open a new department for web site design, but I know nothing about PRO graphics software. Can you tell me what software to choose and what it will cost me?
Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[darrengreer]

I always prefered using gvim

http://macvim.org/OSX/index.php

But I grew up in the UNIX/Linux world

 

[7on]

I always use Image Ready. It comes with Photoshop.

It's what? $400?

 

[tektonnic]

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

 

[backupdrummer]

Illustrator and Photoshop are truely pro level but if you are a little on the cash conscience side you could probably pick up a copy of Fireworks on the cheaper side. It is an application that is made only for building web graphics. It can even generate code for you. It slick and has a pretty gentle learning curve.

http://www.bizrate.com/multimediaso...areprices__keyword--macromedia fireworks.html

 

[geese]

My vote is for Fireworks- its easier to use then Imageready or Photoshop, and more web oriented. Plus if your department ever wants to use Flash, you've got an ideal app to compliment it.