Illustrator question

[iDad]

HAS ANYONE HEARD when Adobe is releasing new version My free copy has expired and I'm thinking of buying full version but if a newer version is coming soon I can wait.
(have full version of photoshop for years)I usually do my work in PS but I think it's time to bite the bullet and get it. any thoughts?

[Yamrotil]

'Adobe CS5 will ship in April 2010' according to http://cs5.org

All i can say about illustrator is its good for working with vector graphics which stay totally crisp no matter what magnification (Logos, posters etc). Its also great for working with type. It has many options in regards to type layout. Knowing how to use the pen tool is important in illustrator.

quote from another website:

If you need to acquire, modify, print or deploy to the web images of a "photographic" nature, then PS would be the program of choice. If you need to create complicated graphics like maps, logos, schematics, or even publications for print like ads, brochures, menus, etc, -- particularly with typography -- then Illustrator is the one.

The above is a basic explanation. Hope it helps.

On a different note, I was having a look PS CS5, and they have made some major changes with regards to photo manipulation side of things. Like you can use the magic wand tool to select a hairy object like an animal and the hairs will stay crisp. Looks pretty amazing.

[iDad]

CS5 is coming out that soon?....yeah the pen tool very tricky but I have it down pretty good.
How did you see whatPS cs5 does as far as magic wand and hair?.interesting

[Yamrotil]

Yeah i guess, i wont have the money that soon , check out...
http://cs5.org/
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/02/15/sources_offer_peek_at_adobe_creative_suite_5_for_mac.html

[Yamrotil]

Actually taking a second look at the magic wand and the hair, a cat on a totally black background isn't really that impressive.

Also noticed that PS will have 3 different workmodes.

[iDad]

nice..........I can wait..... can't afford both ...whattodo whattodo!....errrr they are always looking to get my money! lol

[Yamrotil]

Yep, i want to get the master collection too.

[iDad]

Yep, i want to get the master collection too.

now that would be something!.to much for this guy though

[iDad]

Ok I couldn't wait anylonger..Just bought it!.let the games begin!

[Yamrotil]