DataBase for Graphic Design

There are two database options that are used to store in the resources. The SQL server and OnStage. There are many database software that we can use to store our data resource, of course. We can store and share various of projects to the members in our project as well. As a graphic designer, I think the best option is using MSSQL database program to store the projects. It's purpose is to store various of resource in one computer, and everyone can use them. It is also distributing it to other PC as well so, everyone has the resource they requested and work on them. First, we install it, and we create our own database. It comes with SQL server mangement programs, usage report, and configurations.

There is also OnStage. We use it with the browser we have in our computer. The idea is like the MSSQL, but the program is use online. It's offer safe and secure to keep the data and private communications. Graphic designers always work in a group, but also not live in the same roof. So, OnStage could be comes in handy in this matter. We have to pay for it, of course. No important services are free. We can store and share our projects that are in the process, so, every members that are working on it can see how far that the project has been going. We can customize our own URL as the website itself.

BUILDING MY OWN COMPUTER

Type of Computer: 3D Graphic Designer Estimated budget: $4000
Parts:

Motherboard: Intel S5520SC (Intel 5520 EATX)
Reason: As this is a server motherboard, some desktop features are not present: standby/sleep functionality is not guaranteed, and this board does not support the "Hibernation" feature built into Windows. SATA ports do not support hot swap. Crossfire support is limited to video cards under 300W max. (http://www.pugetsystems.com)

CPU: 2 x Intel Xeon E5640 (2.66GHz) QUAD CORE 80W
Reason: With CPU at 2.66GHz run the graphic programs will be easier and faster.

RAM: Kingston 48GB DDR3-1333 REG ECC (6x8GB)
Reason: The ram is needed to be at least 48GB in order to smoothly run the graphic programs. Additionally, we can run two graphic programs at the same time.

Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 6970 2GB (XFX, Asus, MSI, or Sapphire)
Reason: 2GB graphic is the biggest in present day. Graphic designer PC need this big graphic in order to design a better quality of graphic games, video, etc.

Sound Card: Onboard Sound
Reason: Sound play quite important  role in graphic design.

Controllers (Adapter Cards):
Reason: The adapter card helps connect PC to PC with various of speed. This is useful for graphic designer who use two or more PC.

Networking (Adapter Cards): 802.11n wireless USB Adapter
Reason: Internet and other connectivity are also important. Just in case we need to do research.

Hard Drive: 600GB Intel 320 SSD 2.5 Inch
Reason: Internal hard drive need at least this much to store more graphical files which is too big. Also we need the external one to store more.

CD / DVD Rom: Asus 12x Blu-Ray Player SATA
Reason: After our video is published we can play our video in high quality.

Removable Drive: None
Reason: This accessory is not necessary.

Case: Antec P193 V3 (Gunmetal Grey)
Reason: This case has an extra protection. We need our file in there to be the safest as possible. Designing a graphic takes too much time to complete. If the data lost, we might have no feeling to do it anymore.

Power Supply: Antec CP-1000 1000W Power Supply
Reason: This power supply performing include twelve hundred, P183 and P193 with an excellence price.

CPU Cooling: 2 x Puget Hydro CL3 Liquid Cooling System for 1366
Reason: This cooling use liquid to cool down the PC which is qualified for graphic designers.

Monitor: Asus 21.5 Inch LCD w/ LED and Speakers (1920 x 1080)
Reason: This is 2 in 1 monitor. It is the LCD monitor with 21.5 inch which is big enough to view in high quality video.

Speakers: None
Reason: If our monitor already included speakers in it, there's no need to buy more in other to save some money.

Keyboard: Logitech Wireless MX5500 Combo
Reason: This keyboard use wireless which is easier to use for a busy graphic designers.

Mouse: Wireless Mouse
Reason: Graphic design's office generally is messy cause of lots of PC and paper work. This mouse is useful if the desk is messy cause there's no need to plug in the cable which is more complicated use.

Cost according to the website: 7453.53

Conclusion:
To conclude, graphic designers need the best possible computer in order to produce more quality images, video, games, etc. Also graphic designers received more salary according to their designing which is pretty much to recover their budget on buy those computers.

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Adobe Photoshop

Reviewed Application Software: Adobe Photoshop

            Type: Package Software
            Download Link: If you want this program you have to buy it in computer shop in full version or download it via p2p programs.

Review:
Adobe Photoshop is a program use to design already existed images. We can take a photo with our camera and then insert it to our pc and redesign it by adding more details or delete some details, etc. The most common thing people do when open this program is redesign the already existed images. People rarely draw from the beginning using photoshop.

Pros:

• It is professional in editing images.
• A fast running programs
• It also has 3D options.

Cons:

• The program is designed for pros. to use
• Junior cannot use this program

Summary:
I have used this program since I was grade 10 in high school. I used this program to edit the photo that I took and also I added some effect to it. I’m not a professional in photoshop but since I’ve learned a little bit about it, I’m be able to use it for extremely simple things like: erasing, add colors and other simple stuff.

Rating: 5 stars

Windows Movie Maker

Reviewed Application Software: Movie Maker

            Type: Freeware
            Download Link: When we buy a pc, the pc shop will automatically install it to our computer.

Review:
Windows movie maker is used for cut or add video clip to one another. Of course, it’s function is not only that but also we can edit the sound and add or remove them at the accurate time we want. There’s also subtitles function.

Pros:

• It is simple but powerful software for multimedia
• It’s function is simple

Cons:

• This program consuming a lot of time to create a final video

Summary:
I have used this program in my portfolio project during my English Prep School year. I recorded videos, then cut it and mix it with other videos to create one video. Also, I added subtitles in order for audiences feel easy to understand. And finally, I design some interface of the video to make it more attractive.

Rating: 5 stars

3Ds Max

Reviewed Application Software: 3Ds Max
            Type: Shareware
            Download Link: http://download.cnet.com/3DS-Max-Version-of-FaceShop-Pro/3000-6677_4-10711700.html?tag=mncol;1

Review:
3ds Max is a computer graphic software that designers may use it to design 3d objects. 3ds Max is not only produce images, but it also produce 3d animated video. Only professional can use this software. However, junior designers also can use this software but only design simple things or simple animation. But this didn’t mean that juniors cannot become professionals. Before we became a professional in something we need to learn first. So, this is the same thing.
Pros:

• The program is really effective in graphic design
• The interface is designed to be easy for the user to work on their project
• It has a lot of options to choose. For example, we can hide/show things
• Every level of designers can use this program

Cons:

·         Because it has a lot of functions, tools, and other options made user confuse

Summary:

I’m a junior graphic designers and I have used 3Ds Max for my simple 3D designs. Since I’m still in foundation year in Zaman University, I don’t have any instructor to guide how to use it. But I still learn do simple thing by myself. For example, design a 3D ice-cream and other simple stuff.

Rating: 4 stars

Info about my department

I’m studying at Zaman University. My major is Graphic Design and Multimedia. My task is to design as much as possible during school years. And of course, I also observe outside world. For more information about Graphic Design & Multimedia visit page http://zamanuniversity.com/en/node/52. There are a lot of programs are use in graphic design and multimedia. The three of the software that I will use as an examples are: Autodesk 3Ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, and Windows Movie Maker.