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Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 3:31 pm
by Acarr
Check out the differences:
Image
PDF file.

Image
Original file.

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 3:45 pm
by El Dango
There must be a way to avoid this change. :?

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 4:09 pm
by Spanex
What program did you use for this? You're going to need the right program if you want Raymag at it's best. Adobe InDesign is perfect for things such as magazines and books, because unlike Photoshop, InDesign works with vectors.

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 4:26 pm
by Acarr
I was doing it in Publisher at first, but then Xenon doesn't have Publisher so I couldn't send it to him if he wanted to do anything, so I had done it in Word. However, turning it into a .pdf file either way has ruined the quality of the images. So I'll have a look at that InDesign thing... (I'm presuming it doesn't cost anything...)

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 4:30 pm
by Hunchman801
Even with Word, you should be able to improve the pagination a lot :)

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 4:33 pm
by Spanex
Actually normally it does cost quite alot like Photoshop if getting it legally, but it can be downloaded through torrents if I recall right. I happen to have InDesign CS2 myself thanks to the help of my nephew. It's also harder to get used to than in Photoshop. But because I use it almost daily at school, I can already do alot with it. Word can't put backgrounds behind the words either (correct me if I'm wrong on that one) While Indesign makes easy backgrounds to use on each page you create.

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:33 pm
by El Dango
Raymag should be sponsored by BRAWNDO!!

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:32 pm
by Xenon
I've often considered downloading/buying Publisher, but if I can read the Raymag through other software I see no point...

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:45 pm
by Joshua822
There are open source alternatives for vectors tough. Inkscape for example. Well, if the problem is Publisher itself i can't help you ( yet )

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:23 pm
by spiraldoor
RayMag should have a "Sig of the Month". And I would like to enter.

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:32 pm
by El Dango
Nah, i don't like that idea. Sig rating is enough. Your sig is still funny though. :lol:

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:33 pm
by Xenon
It's too big though. I detest scrolling down unnecessarily.

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:37 pm
by Joshua822
That quite of Tobbe is hilarious :P

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:43 am
by Holy Crap
El Dango wrote:Nah, i don't like that idea. Sig rating is enough. Your sig is still funny though. :lol:
I agree, that sig is quite awesome. :lol:

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:34 am
by Jman
Hunchman801 wrote:Even with Word, you should be able to improve the pagination a lot :)
I am actually trying to make a good template in PS.

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:52 am
by Holy Crap
Also, should we use the Rayman Font for it?

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:18 am
by Jman
It doesn't really look that good.

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:22 am
by Joshua822
Maybe for titles and headlines...

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:30 am
by Holy Crap
Jman wrote:It doesn't really look that good.
Why not? I like it.

Re: Raymagazine

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:35 am
by Joshua822
Yeah, the layout is pretty good for a first issue of a fan magazine.