Resolution For Print

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I'm pretty much a rookie to graphic design...and totally new to Illustrator.
I've been attempting to create a logo for a Brouchure (in Fireworks, and inserting into Publisher 2000). The logo I created is in a .tif format (300 dpi) and is still pixelated when printed from Publisher.
I have Illustrator -- just not to familar with how to create within it. Would Illustrator be the better application to use for creating a logo for print ?

What's the best image format to save in when printing ?
What would be the ideal dpi for an image approx. 3" x 1.5" ?
Does Illustrator provide brochure templates ?

Also, How do I convert Text to curves ?

Any help would be greatly appreciated !

Thank you.

 

[Guest_imported]

Illustrator is one of the industry-standard programs for creating many things, logos included. I would suggest saving images as EPS (Encapsulated Post Script). To convert your text to paths, go to to Type|Create Outlines.

 

[hohriver]

1. Yes, Illustrator is the better application to use for creating logos; this is due to the infinite scalability provided by vector graphics (SVG), and the elimination of the 'jaggies' which often degrade edges of type or lines.

2. I agree that EPS would be preferred file format.
3. Before you can determine resolution, you must first consider the halftone frequency values of your intended output: in other words, how many lpi will this be printed at? ( That's lines per inch ) Newsprint, for example, is like 85 lpi; high-quality or slick, glossy publications might be as high as 200 lpi, etc. Once you can determine your output goal, you may apply a formula which basically multiplies the factor of 1.5 X your lpi ( for enhanced detail), or 2.0 x your lpi for smooth results.

4. My take on your "how do I convert text to Curves?" question is you were really asking how to place text on a curved path: if that is correct, here's what you would do.
First, you must create the curved path. This will require use of Adobe Intimidator's difficult tool, the Pen tool. Once you have it halfway figured out and have compiled your path, you simply select the Type tool which shows the 'T' sitting on an angled line, ie., text on a path, and with the path selected, click to insert the point where you will begin typing.

Hope some of this helps. "The learning curve is a MYTH! Learning in this industry is represented best by a right angle..."

 

[Guest_imported]

The correct program for work with images is Adobe Photoshop, it's the best, with illustrator is only for work with logos, but on vector format, tif is a pixelar format, 300 dpi is very well resolution, but no interpolate, if it interpolated it's no good for print, it's is a pixelar image.

 

[dirkthedog]

The dpi is totally dependent on the output format. The only way to know for sure what to use is to consult with the printer. (too many dpi--especially for newspaper--can be almost as bad as too little since the dots will run together and blur)

EPS is the best format for the image you create. Publisher should be able to handle it.

And if you mean to actually convert text to curves (change from text to vector images in the shape of letters) it can be done in one step in Illustrator: choose the pointer tool and select text object (not highlight the text but the whole box or headline) and select create outlines form type menu.

You now have a set of objects that can be manipulated as vector images (I always group immediately if I intend for the word(s) to be used as a whole. The direct select tool can manipulate individual points/segments while they are grouped).

Hope this info helps -- I love illustrator

: dirkthebigdog