Since I'm stuck using outdated software at work I'm kind of behind on what the preferred file formats are for different kinds of artwork. At work we use EPS for vector art and TIFF for raster-based images. From what I've gathered on the forum, these are no longer the preferred formats. Are .AI files and PSDs pretty much the standard now?
I'm asking because I'm doing freelance design work for one of our salespeople and I want to give her the appropriate file formats on CD. For now I've just been saving them in a bunch of formats so most anyone she handed the CD off to should be able to use at least one of the formats.
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(I guess the salesperson knows the chair of the art department of a large university in the area. She showed him some of the stuff I've designed for her and he was really impressed. I'm not sure it that's a good thing or a bad thing. :laugh: )
Okay, if you are running any CS apps, PSD and AI. For pre-CS apps, Quark and OS9 Apps, do what you normally do.
Wow, OS9? There are people still running 9?
(http://www.arashi.com/lj/2003/04/02/dilbert-computer-holy-wars.gif)
Quote from: DigitalCrapShoveler on July 23, 2009, 10:28:59 AMOkay, if you are running any CS apps, PSD and AI. For pre-CS apps, Quark and OS9 Apps, do what you normally do.
So I probably should still save them in multiple formats (AI, EPS, PSD, TIFF) just in case she hands the disk off to someone who's not up to date I guess.
Quote from: Earendil on July 23, 2009, 10:34:26 AMWow, OS9? There are people still running 9?
Yes. :embarrassed: Not at home though.
Why not just well made PDFs?
Can someone break down the differences between EPS and AI? I've noticed the file sizes are dramatically different and I've been running batches through my vector clipart collections to convert all EPS's to AI. In some cases a 5Mb EPS ends up being under 1Mb once saved as AI.
Quote from: tapdn on July 23, 2009, 10:37:07 AMWhy not just well made PDFs?
They're just logos so far. :undecided:
one major difference between the two...
.eps does not support transparency, the .ai format does
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Quote from: gnubler on July 23, 2009, 10:39:36 AMCan someone break down the differences between EPS and AI? I've noticed the file sizes are dramatically different and I've been running batches through my vector clipart collections to convert all EPS's to AI. In some cases a 5Mb EPS ends up being under 1Mb once saved as AI.
Yes, I can explain it but I'm too lazy today. :sleepy: Where's DCS? :laugh:
for all the lazy ones:
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/421351
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You mean I have to click a link? too much work...
Thanks Dave. :grin:
you think that's a lot of work try actually reading through the entire post! :cry: :sleepy:
nobody said it was easy...
hell, I didn't read it myself
I'm too lazy
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Quote from: gnubler on July 23, 2009, 10:39:36 AMCan someone break down the differences between EPS and AI? I've noticed the file sizes are dramatically different and I've been running batches through my vector clipart collections to convert all EPS's to AI. In some cases a 5Mb EPS ends up being under 1Mb once saved as AI.
My, (very basic), understanding. EPS is a PostScript file, "encapsulated", as its own entity/independent...Bounding Box etc. For placement in documents as images, text blocks...whatever. By definition, flattened. Basically, uneditable, unless you're a PostScript code geek. PostScript files are usually large files. I've just been archiving this morning. Busy dumping .ps PREPS files, and .ps pages from quack...(old stuff from months ago). File size shrinks dramatically. But I've kept all the (Distilled), PDFs. PostScript is dead...have I heard that somewhere here before?
AI: Depending on what options were ticked at save-time, its make-up can vary. But usually a layered, editable file. In most cases, contains within its bowels an Illy PDF...just hidden, is all.
EPS=Old format=Quack-safe
AI=New fandangle format. Under the Adobe umbrella, therefore Adobe app-compatible.
Hope I'm reasonably close to the money. :undecided:
Late to the party on this one but don't forget all printing places prefer a Publisher file.
Publisher's pretty cool. I play around with it at home sometimes, made a flyer for my church. I like the clip art that comes with it.
all together now gang....
Dead to me
What? What do you use? You must be one of those "Adobe" people. :laugh:
no, just kidding. I pretty much use Publisher for everything. :embarrassed:
See! You can't beat it, for the price. It has some pretty sophisticated effects. I might make some business cards for my taco stand. Can Publisher print on really thick, laminated paper?
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Yes it can and I even used it to print T-shirt transfers for my kids.
I heard you can even make a web page with Publisher. Have you tried it? :laugh:
believe it or not, I was given a free copy of it just last week, got it installed on my PC and it actually works, almost better than PAP.
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If you hadn't used the word "almost" we might have had a problem. PAP is as good as it gets.
Works okay on the Mac too, but I wish they would come out with a Publisher Smear plug-in.
Pfft! You must be another one of those "Mac fanboys". A computer is a computer. My cousin got a brand new eMachine at Walmart for $399 and it works fine, plus he got a rebate offer for PAP. Meanwhile you spent $3,999 - ha! For what?
for a nice apple... eh red apple...
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...and it gives me something to talk about when I meet the gang down at Starbucks this week end. :rolleyes:
Working on a movie script, right? :laugh: Or is it your autobiography?
"Tap's Prepress Dreams: A Chronology"
Quote from: gnubler on October 02, 2009, 02:48:39 PMWorking on a movie script, right? :laugh: Or is it your autobiography?
"Tap's Prepress Dreams: A Chronology"
"How I Survived a Life in Prepress: the True Story of a Serial CSR killer"
You survived? I believe you still do it. Don't count those fuckers out just yet. Watch your back Tap.
:vampkitty:
Quote from: DigitalCrapShoveler on October 02, 2009, 05:43:35 PMYou survived? I believe you still do it. Don't count those fuckers out just yet. Watch your back Tap.
You may be on to something... isn't it always the "short timer" gets killed in those war movies?
... or the venerable "older dude."
Quote from: DigitalCrapShoveler on October 02, 2009, 05:54:35 PM... or the venerable "older dude."
Huh? What? You say something Jr.?
Just that the old nice guy usually buys the farm in movies, to make room for the vengeful youth. I'm on your side of the fence Joe, don't kill the messenger.
GET OFF MY LAWN!!! :angry:
See? I don't make this shit up. Now get back to work.
Yes Master...
Mr. Cannon, you have the conn. I'm outta here. And don't poop in my seat again.
Quote from: Joe on October 02, 2009, 06:51:54 PMGET OFF MY LAWN!!! :angry:
:kiss:
Sorry, DCS. This man just stole your thunder.
My preference is for PDF,PSD and TIFF.
I prefer compressed JPGs. Small file size and anyone can open it on their computer. All my customers send me their logos as JPGs so I figure that's the way to go to match that quality. :laugh:
Quote from: gnubler on April 30, 2011, 01:43:03 PMI prefer compressed JPGs. Small file size and anyone can open it on their computer. All my customers send me their logos as JPGs so I figure that's the way to go to match that quality. :laugh:
Don't make me get my whip out. :whip:
Looks like it's too late. May I have another?
:whip: :whip:
Watch it! Or else I'll have to whip out my new toy. Hi DCS. :hello:
Watch what? You said "May I have another?". I was just obliging.
Quote from: gnubler on April 30, 2011, 06:08:39 PMWatch it! Or else I'll have to whip out my new toy. Hi DCS. :hello:
Is that double edged? Even if it's not assisted opening you get into any issue involving the PoPo and you're going to have issues around where I live. I don't even carry my SOG Twitch II anymore (even though they sell it at the local lowes).
Single edged.