Software Portal

Software applications allow you to create digital artwork. There are several types of software you will encounter:
  • Installed on a desktop computer (Adobe Creative Cloud)
  •  Web-based, runs through a Web Browser (Usually Free) 
  • Freeware (Is Free, however has limitations, both web based and installations) 
  • Payware (Monthly subscription or one time fee)
  • Mobile Apps (Autodesk Sketchbook, Ibis Paint, Procreate, etc)

Adobe Creative Cloud:

The Adobe Creative Cloud is a software suite that is used by digital creative professionals. If you want to get serious about creating digital artwork you should become a master of as many of the Adobe apps as you possibly can. The Adobe Creative Cloud is a collection of software that allows you to accomplish just about any digital project. 

Still Image Design:

Photoshop

Photoshop can edit and compose raster images in multiple layers. 

Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics app that lets you create logos, icons, drawings, typography, and complex illustrations for any medium.

Lightroom

Lightroom is a non-destructive editing software that keeps the original image separate from any in-program edits, saving the edited image as a new file.

Moving Images: 

Premiere

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Animate

After Effects