Helpmeplz
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Hi guys
Im new to the forum so hope this is the right place.
So basically I am currently a full time employed junior graphic designer in an agency seeking a new job.
I am going to spend the next few months completely revamping my portfolio and cv. Theres a lot of work to do.
Now here is the problem - I am quite poorly paid (one of the reasons im moving jobs...) and I need to get access to a mac or computer, and the Adobe creative suite (or at least Indesign, illustrator, and photoshop) to do my portfolio and cv on. I aim to be working on this stuff in my spare time (evenings some weekends) until about xmas time.
If I WAS to purchase a computer to work on, I would ideally like it to allow me to use after effects and obviously handle large files of artwork going forward.
So can you tell me, what spec I would need?
Should I just buy a MAC? I am aware computers are getting better nowadays. I am exclusively MAC based otherwise. But I wouldnt know what to buy.
Also adobe creative cloud is so expensive. I cant afford the fifty quid a month for a full year. So i would be looking at doing the monthly subscription and paying £75 for three months. This still seems steap.
Is there any way around this?
Are you able to borrow a second license from a friend or even pay for 1 user license under a subscription? (Sort of share the cost with someone)
I was even looking at old versions of the suite and cs4 seemed to retail at £700
Can you guys think of any solutions here? I was even looking at just hiring out a MAC but even that seemed a rip off with lots of credit checks...
Any help appreciated- sorry if there is a lot to consider, I just want to get a new Job!
Im new to the forum so hope this is the right place.
So basically I am currently a full time employed junior graphic designer in an agency seeking a new job.
I am going to spend the next few months completely revamping my portfolio and cv. Theres a lot of work to do.
Now here is the problem - I am quite poorly paid (one of the reasons im moving jobs...) and I need to get access to a mac or computer, and the Adobe creative suite (or at least Indesign, illustrator, and photoshop) to do my portfolio and cv on. I aim to be working on this stuff in my spare time (evenings some weekends) until about xmas time.
If I WAS to purchase a computer to work on, I would ideally like it to allow me to use after effects and obviously handle large files of artwork going forward.
So can you tell me, what spec I would need?
Should I just buy a MAC? I am aware computers are getting better nowadays. I am exclusively MAC based otherwise. But I wouldnt know what to buy.
Also adobe creative cloud is so expensive. I cant afford the fifty quid a month for a full year. So i would be looking at doing the monthly subscription and paying £75 for three months. This still seems steap.
Is there any way around this?
Are you able to borrow a second license from a friend or even pay for 1 user license under a subscription? (Sort of share the cost with someone)
I was even looking at old versions of the suite and cs4 seemed to retail at £700
Can you guys think of any solutions here? I was even looking at just hiring out a MAC but even that seemed a rip off with lots of credit checks...
Any help appreciated- sorry if there is a lot to consider, I just want to get a new Job!