software for designing flyers/posters

[DJmissbehaving]

Wasnt sure what section to post this is so if its in wrong place feel free to move.....Just wondered what software everyones uses to make posters/flyers???

[Vectis]

Photoshop

But that's a bit expensive if you're only looking to do flyers etc. then Photoshop Elements is probably fit for purpose, although some swear by Microsoft Publisher (which personally I find far too clunky and limiting).

[Shaun]

As Martin says, Photoshop is probably the most widely used. Expect a steep learning curve if you're not familiar with it.

Although I've never used it, I know a few people that use 'gimp'. Best of all it's free!

http://www.gimp.org/

[DJmissbehaving]

Might try gimp then as it's only for a one off...thanks

[Shaun]

If you're getting them professionally printed, remember to set the resolution at 300dpi (dots per inch).

The colour format should also be CMYK for professional printing. I've just downloaded and had a look at gimp and it doesn't seem to support CMYK colour format. When you've completed your design email it over to me and I'll convert it from RGB to CMYK for you.

[Shakermaker Promotions]

I use either Photoshop or Corel Draw.
I find Corel Draw much easier.

[DazzyD]

Whilst Photoshop is best suited for the job, it does come at a price.

Previous versions of Serif PagePlus can be downloaded free (Serif work this way with all of their titles but will try to upsell you to the latest versions when you ring to register your product - which you must do to activate it! Just tell them you're not interested in upgrading right now!).

I have a Serif Creative Suite which came free on a magazine cover disc. It includes everything you need from image editing right through to publication. Works for me and best of all is the price tag - £nowt!

[Excalibur]

I use either Photoshop or Corel Draw.
I find Corel Draw much easier.

Halelujah. :D I've used the Corel family for years, so it must be easy.

[Jiggles]

Corel Draw 13 All the way for layout and the likes. Anything that need edited photo wise its Fireworks for me. Me and Photoshop don't get on well. :D I think that PS is more for editing and creating graphics and not for making things like posters and the likes that's more in line of Indesign and that.

[ppentertainments]

For something simple, and fairly cheap, look at the printshop (not photoshop) range. They are fairly basic but really simple to use.

[Shaun]

Halelujah. :D I've used the Corel family for years, so it must be easy.

You'll be happy to know I've been a Corel User for well over a decade too. :d



I think that PS is more for editing and creating graphics and not for making things like posters and the likes

I'd disagree with that. Most of my flyer and poster design work is created in photoshop, it's ideal for all raster based designs.

[Excalibur]

You'll be happy to know I've been a Corel User for well over a decade too. :d

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Yeah, but you're a technocrat/smartarse. You know what you're doing. I'm just a numpty, and permanently bewildered.

[DJ James Lake]

I use a combinations of Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator from my other business as a graphic designer but it is serious money.

[Jiggles]

I'd disagree with that. Most of my flyer and poster design work is created in photoshop, it's ideal for all raster based designs.

Each to there own. :)