Assignment 1: New Technologies of Hardware and Software by Aczel James

       A good equipment is a necessary in the world of graphic design and digital drawing, especially if you are a  Multimedia Arts student. In today's time, various competing brands have emerged on the market, and several alternatives have also been developed for those who wish to save a lot of money. This blog will show you some inexpensive and expensive products that you can use and purchase today to help you on your journey as a graphic design, a digital art, or a multimedia arts student.

  1. The Apple iPad Air  

• Screen size: 10.5 inches
• Storage: 64GB, 256GB
• Processor: Apple A14 Bionic
• Price: $499 

         The iPad Air is one of the greatest iPads available for designers and students. It includes support for the second-generation Apple Pencil, as well as many of the same capabilities present in the iPad Pro series.

      The iPad Air has an outstanding display, which is one of the reasons it is ideal for designers and students. The screen measures 10.9-inches diagonally and has a Wide color display with True Tone, making it easy on the eyes regardless of the time. The display is completely laminated and has an anti-reflective coating for added protection. Nonetheless, the coating does not make it simpler to use outside in intense sunlight. And one of the most affordable iPads available for individuals interested in graphic and digital drawing.

  2. XP pen artist 15.6  '

• Panel size: 15.6 inch
• Resolution: 1920x1080p
• Pen: PO5 Battery free stylus
• Pressure: 8192 levels
• Price: $300

      The XP pen artist 15.6 is ideal for artists looking for an alternative for the Apple iPad. Although this new technology is a drawing display tablet, it can still manage a variety of works for artists. The XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro is arguably the finest non-Wacom/Apple competitor so far, thanks to its lightweight screen, pressure and tilt sensitive pen, and battery-free pen. However, it does have several issues that prevent it from dethroning its larger competitors. However, depending on their needs, the price/quality level trade-off will be sufficient to sway some.

  3. Canon EOS Rebel SL3  

• Resolution: 24.10Mp
• Battery: LP-E17 rechargeable Li-ion
• Connectivity: Wi-fi, Bluetooth
• LCD: 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen
• Price: $1,050

      The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 is a small and simple APS-C DSLR camera. It produces reasonably sharp images, has an adequate autofocus system, and is equipped with a responsive, fully-articulated touchscreen interface. It has a variety of ports and connectivity choices for videographers, as well as the ability to record 4k and FHD video. However, the general image and video stabilization performance isn't particularly great, so you may need to use a tripod for some images, and the video quality in 4k is average, but still, it may be one of the best camera to use

  1. Adobe Photoshop  

        Specs requirements

• CPU: Intel or AMD processor with 64-bit support, 2 GHz or faster processor
• RAM: 2 GB
• HDD: 3.1 GB of storage space
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent
• OS: 64-bit Windows 7 SP1

     Adobe Photoshop is a popular image editing, graphic design, and digital art software. It is a premium application that is widely utilized by both pros and amateurs. It employs layering to create depth and versatility in the design and editing processes, as well as strong editing tools that, when combined, are capable of almost anything.

  2. Adobe Illustrator  

Specs requirements

• CPU: Intel or AMD processor with 64-bit support, 2 GHz or faster processor
• RAM: 8 GB
• HDD: 2 GB of storage space
• GPU: OpenGL 4.x
• OS: 64-bit Windows 7 SP1

   Adobe Illustrator is a vector-based design and drawing program for professionals. Illustrator, when used as part of a wider design workflow, enables for the development of everything from single design elements to full compositions. Illustrator is used by designers to make posters, symbols, logos, patterns, and icons, among other things.

  3. Procreate  

     Procreate is an iPad software designed for professional artists. With a diverse set of tools, you can sketch, paint, and edit. For detailed work, it responds to touch and pressure with the Apple Pencil. When it comes to online drawing tools, the tool has a slick layout and is a game changer. It has 64-bit color, customizable brushes, amazing canvas resolutions, a good layer structure, and cinema-style effects.