Hey guys! So, todays post, if you hadn't already gotten from the title, will be a little different. I won't be talking about the fashion genre at all, but rather the different softwares I can use to make my magazine.
Once again, if you've been following my posts for a while now, you'd know that I already have some experience with both Adobe editing softwares from the past and InDesign from assignments this year. In other words, I already have a pretty big bias in this decision BUT, I do really want to consider some other programs a not just InDesign, just in case.
So, sit back, relax, and put your reading glasses on!
InDesign:
Being an Adobe program, InDesign is a professional editing software that is used all over and for a number of creative projects. It has a number of features such as:
- Professional Layout Controls
- Allows a creator to have precise placement of items like images, text, and graphics. Has the ability to make multi-column layouts, grids, and guides for structure and visual aid.
- Typography Features
- Advanced typography tools like kerning, tracking, and leading. Has the ability for creators to set a style sheet with consistent fonts and text styles throughout a project document.
- Image and Graphic Integration
- Works with other adobe programs like Photoshop and Illustrator making it easier for importing high-resolution images, vector graphics, and custom artwork.
- Master Pages and Templates
- Can create master pages that automatically apply consistent headers, footers, and page numbers on all document pages.
- Multi-Page and Interactive Support
- Supports interactive PDFs and digital magazines with links, videos, and other multimedia.
- Output and Printing
- Professional export options like print ready CMYK files, PDF/X standards, and color management.
Issuu:
Though Issuu is a fellow popular resource when creating a magazine, its known more for its hosting, sharing, and reading content then design and layout like InDesign. Meaning this website wouldn't be the best for creating my magazine, but more of distributing it across media.
Affinity:
From what I've read, Affinity is a great alternative to InDesign. It's known amongst designers for its "flexibility", affordable pricing, and professional features such as:
- Professional Layout Tools
- Like InDesign, Affinity allows complete control of grids and multi-page layouts.
- Seamless Image and Graphic Integration
- Works together with other Affinity programs like Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer.
- Affordability and Ownership
- A one-time purchase with no monthly fee.
- Typography Features
- Features like style sheets, text wrap, tracking, and paragraph alignment.
- Export and Print Options
- Supports professional print-ready exports like CMYL and PDF/X standards.
- Digital Flexibility
- Exports layouts suitable for digital formats and PDFs for media distribution.
Affinity is a great publisher and a strong tool that acts sort of like a mix of InDesign and Issuu. All while blending professional capabilities with affordable pricing.
However, and yes, I did really evaluate the other choices, I do think I will be using InDesign as the software for making my magazine. Between InDesign and Affinity, InDesign just naturally has so much more to offer and the biggest "upside" I kept reading about on Affinity was its affordable price. But the thing is, I get InDesign for free, so this wasn't much of a grab to me. And with my history of using adobe programs, its generally just a no brainer to stick with what I know instead of trying to learn a whole new software. And that's all I got for today.
Thanks for reading, see ya next time!
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