Computer monitors allow you to
see everything on the computer. Everything visual is associated with the
computer monitor. The monitors can come in HD therefore producing a great
image. However a monitor of great quality comes at a large price. The computer
monitor may also not be compatible with all computer systems.
A digital camera is a basic
hardware input which can be used by a graphics designer.
The main limitation of a digital
camera is that the price of a high quality camera is very high. Another
disadvantage of a digital camera is that a hard disk failure can result in
photos being lost because they were not backed up or printed.
Scanners are easy to use and they
allow you to scan any image you want onto a piece of paper and then you can see
them on your monitor. This means that you can edit them or use them for designs
etc. The limitations of this are that they can be very expensive and some are
only compatible with certain sizes of paper e.g. A4. Scanner maintenance can be
relatively expensive, when owning a scanner you will have to replace many parts
of it on a regular basis.
A limitation for a graphics tablet
is that they are also very expensive for a good quality and it also may be
difficult to find a graphics tablet at a large enough size for a reasonable
price.
Graphics tablets are much slower
than drawing with pencil onto paper, however have their benefits. They can also
be awkward to use properly. Larger designs for example A4 can be very
expensive.
The limitations of a printer is
that some printers can only print out on a specific paper size for example A4,
therefore to have a printer that can print on various paper sizes, it will be
very expensive. There will also be further payments for purchasing paper for
the printer. Ink can also be costly because it can be rapidly used up.
The limitations of a projector
are that they can be very expensive and will require a whiteboard to project
onto, therefore further costs. Also you will need space on your wall to fit the
whiteboard. To use a printer successfully you will need to use it in a dark
room to get a good picture. They can also be very difficult to install which is
time consuming.
A vinyl cutter is a great
hardware output to have because you can control the machine from your computer
making them easy to use, dictating the movement of the sharp blade as you
desire. This is a great thing to have as it allows you to cut out your designs
when making signs banners etc, a vinyl cutter is required. However like many
hardware, a good vinyl cutter is going to be very expensive, also depending on
the size will also dictate the price.
The main issue with file storage
devices is that depending on how much work you are doing, you will require a
higher memory file storage device, and the memory that a file storage device
has is directly proportional to the price.
The only limitations are that
Photoshop are that it can be difficult to use and it is very expensive to
purchase and install. The android and IOS version of Photoshop does not have as
many features, also images can become pixelated and lower quality when
expanding them.
Adobe illustrator just like most
software is very expensive to purchase and install, and will also require time
to work out how to use it properly. It may also require watching tutorials
before attempting to use it due to having a high level of difficulty to master
it. You must have a lot of patience to create a high quality design.
The limitations of serif are the
same as for Photoshop and Illustrator, utilizing the software requires time and
education, and also a lot of money to purchase.
