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chase · 06-19-2006, 01:58 PM

I just restored my system to it's factory state, something I do once or twice a year to get back to basics, get rid of unneccessary bloat my system has accumulated, and get my system running at a faster speed.

So, I just reinstalled my Dreamweaver MX Suite, and I realized I've never even opened Fireworks. And I'm wondering if I really need to reinstall Photoshop.

This is what I do in PS:
I run a noise filter (Digital Gem) and a color filter if necessary (Digital SHO I believe) on my pics, then edit out any bad blemishes, then crop to the right size and save.
I figure out layouts, (using layers), slice them up, and then finish them in DW or GoLive (which I can't even find now, so I won't be using anymore until I can locate my damn disc).
Occassionally I create abutton or a banner or some kind of graphic like that.

Can Fireworks handle those tasks? If I can, and well, I can't see the advantage of having PS on here too, using up a lot of space and resources to run?

But I have zero experience with it, so what the heck do I know? Enlighten me, oh wise ones, lol!

Thanks.

chase · 06-19-2006, 02:42 PM

oh yeah, i forgot, biz threads get ignored around here.

giftedtwisted · 06-19-2006, 02:50 PM

I've been suing photoshop since ver 4.x so I'm kind of set in my ways and I'm not really looking forward to making the switch if it does turn out to be better. As it is pretty much the air that I breath I really havent spent enough time in fireworks so give you an educated opinion, but i did do a search and found this article to be interesting.
I hope this helps.

http://www.wilshireone.com/article/4...s-vs-photoshop

giftedtwisted · 06-19-2006, 02:58 PM

http://www.adobe.com/products/firewo...info/features/

try this link as well

fallenmuffin · 06-19-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giftedtwisted

I've been suing photoshop since ver 4.x

Damn, dude. I hope you win your case!

:P love your designs mate

giftedtwisted · 06-19-2006, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fallenmuffin

Damn, dude. I hope you win your case!

:P love your designs mate

ROFL hahaha I amzae myeslf with my typoeeoeoeoeoeoess sometiems

thanks for the compliment.

Dagwolf · 06-19-2006, 03:07 PM

Fireworks and dreamweaver work well together, and Fireworks can easily handle all the tasks you mentioned.

Elli · 06-19-2006, 03:13 PM

I've used Fireworks for laying out sites, but nothing beats PS for photo processing, imo.

chase · 06-19-2006, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the links and the advice and the laugh, lol, I'm off to check out those articles.

mfps · 06-19-2006, 03:32 PM

i slice in fireworks, optimize in photoshop

baX · 06-19-2006, 03:46 PM

Go with Photoshop. It has much more plug-ins and extra features then Fireworks

YourMothersFatArse · 06-19-2006, 03:50 PM

fireworks is horseshit

Hell House Vic · 06-19-2006, 03:55 PM

Photoshop - fireworks is a ripoff. the whole dreamweaver/fireworks thing is nasty. code yourself and using photoshop.

06-19-2006, 01:58 PM	#1
chase Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,019	Opinions on Fireworks vs. Photoshop I just restored my system to it's factory state, something I do once or twice a year to get back to basics, get rid of unneccessary bloat my system has accumulated, and get my system running at a faster speed. So, I just reinstalled my Dreamweaver MX Suite, and I realized I've never even opened Fireworks. And I'm wondering if I really need to reinstall Photoshop. This is what I do in PS: I run a noise filter (Digital Gem) and a color filter if necessary (Digital SHO I believe) on my pics, then edit out any bad blemishes, then crop to the right size and save. I figure out layouts, (using layers), slice them up, and then finish them in DW or GoLive (which I can't even find now, so I won't be using anymore until I can locate my damn disc). Occassionally I create abutton or a banner or some kind of graphic like that. Can Fireworks handle those tasks? If I can, and well, I can't see the advantage of having PS on here too, using up a lot of space and resources to run? But I have zero experience with it, so what the heck do I know? Enlighten me, oh wise ones, lol! Thanks. __________________ Need Hosting? Reality Check Network services me purrrfectly!

06-19-2006, 02:42 PM	#2
chase Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,019	oh yeah, i forgot, biz threads get ignored around here. __________________ Need Hosting? Reality Check Network services me purrrfectly!

06-19-2006, 02:50 PM	#3
giftedtwisted Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Obscurity USA Posts: 726	I've been suing photoshop since ver 4.x so I'm kind of set in my ways and I'm not really looking forward to making the switch if it does turn out to be better. As it is pretty much the air that I breath I really havent spent enough time in fireworks so give you an educated opinion, but i did do a search and found this article to be interesting. I hope this helps. http://www.wilshireone.com/article/4...s-vs-photoshop __________________ ICQ 917-919

06-19-2006, 02:58 PM	#4
giftedtwisted Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Obscurity USA Posts: 726	http://www.adobe.com/products/firewo...info/features/ try this link as well __________________ ICQ 917-919

06-19-2006, 03:07 PM	#7
Dagwolf President of Canada Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leaving Hell, Entering Limbo Posts: 23,141	Fireworks and dreamweaver work well together, and Fireworks can easily handle all the tasks you mentioned. __________________ Sleep well, and dream of large women.

06-19-2006, 03:13 PM	#8
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	I've used Fireworks for laying out sites, but nothing beats PS for photo processing, imo. __________________ email: [email protected]

06-19-2006, 03:14 PM	#9
chase Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,019	Thanks for the links and the advice and the laugh, lol, I'm off to check out those articles. __________________ Need Hosting? Reality Check Network services me purrrfectly!

06-19-2006, 03:32 PM	#10
mfps Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: southern california Posts: 640	i slice in fireworks, optimize in photoshop __________________

06-19-2006, 03:46 PM	#11
baX Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: BP Posts: 17,911	Go with Photoshop. It has much more plug-ins and extra features then Fireworks

06-19-2006, 03:50 PM	#12
YourMothersFatArse Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 76	fireworks is horseshit

06-19-2006, 03:55 PM	#13
Hell House Vic Pay to Cum Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Nor San Diego Posts: 1,029	Photoshop - fireworks is a ripoff. the whole dreamweaver/fireworks thing is nasty. code yourself and using photoshop. __________________ Contact Me - ICQ: 206851710 eMail vic (at) hellhousemedia (dot) com 'Satanism is like Capitalism for teens' - Ty HellHouse