Which Photoshop would be best to get? If you don't need Photoshop, then where would I design my apps? Can I design it in xcode?
Xcode is Apple's toolset for developing applications. Depending on what the application is, other tools such as Photoshop can be used, but Photoshop wouldn't be used for the application code.
Okay. I would be making a game, so where would I design things such as the the game icon, the background, and other game elements?
Image resources can be made with your favorite image application (Photoshop, for example), but these types of resources are just used by the application code and build settings, which would be developed by using Xcode.
Thanks that helps. Are there any image applications that you would recommend that aren't expensive because isn't Photoshop $700 or am I wrong?
I don't think Photoshop costs that much anymore. I think it is a monthly charge now.
Pixelmator works great for people who aren't already independently wealthy.
If you need vector tools (and you do) get iDraw.
For quickly doing fancy eye candy (but without vector expect) use Logoist.
There is also Gimp, it just depends on the features you want.
Do you know the differences between the different Photoshops or which one would be best. I heard of Photoshop CC, CS6 ( I don't know if that one is discontinued or not), Lightroom, and Express.
Oh and what are vector tools. I am new to this.
Sorry, I haven't owned a copy of Photoshop since 1997 I think. I think that was a student version I paid $250 for. If you want information on Photoshop, I suggest asking in a Photoshop forum. As a developer, Photoshop has little value for me. Sure it has lots of features, but I am way too busy to learn them. Give me fast and easy instead.
A vector tool is a program that allows you to create vector imagery. These images a composed of mathematical definitions instead of pixels. They can be scaled up or down with no loss of resolution. When you draw with a vector tool, you can make perfect circles and other shapes that would be impossible with freehand drawing in a raster tool like Photoshop. Popular vector formats are Adobe Illustrator, EPS, SVG, and sometimes PDF.
Vector tools are important for developers because you can build your artwork in a vector tool and easily scale it up or down to match your device. You can't just shrink down a big image to make it smaller. It will be smaller, but blurry and lower quality. Using a vector tool gives you more control to shrink down and maintain crisp outlines and recognizable shapes.
Okay. Thanks.
You can also look at Photoshop Elements.
Much lower price but should be able to handle most developer needs.
Do you need Photoshop to make apps for iPhone?
