Image rights: BeLight Software.Amadine is a vector graphics creation app
that’s been built from the ground up for
macOS — an iOS version is also in
development — and aims to simplify the
process of creating art, while also having
tools suitable for professionals. If you’ve
ever tried something like Adobe Illustrator
but found it completely overwhelming,
Amadine is more user–friendly and
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Its layout is easy to get to grips with and
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contextual controls on the right. Various
views are available, including Outline and
Retina, to see your projects as wireframes,
or rendered in full. Drawing is done using
shapes, pens, or paths. The path tools are
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ever seen, and even if you’re a beginner they
make it straightforward to create and
manipulate shapes.
Using the Path Width tool you can pick up
and reshape paths to create unique shapes,
which is incredibly useful. Colors, gradients,Amadine
Creating vector graphics just got easier
$19.99 From BeLight Software, amadine.com
Needs macOS 10.12 or higherAMADINE
Excellent design
and workflow
Create amazing
graphics with
minimum fuss
Extremely easy to use
Very affordable
AWESOMEtext, and layer styles are simple to work with
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indeed the whole app feels very snappy
thanks to advanced support for Apple’s
Metal 2 graphics technology.
Although graphics tablets are of course
supported and there’s Pressure Sensitive
Stroke for added precision, Amadine makes
it easy to create quickly using just the mouse.
This is something that other apps can
struggle with, especially when it comes to
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and there’s plenty of tutorial content
available to help.
Having mentioned its gentle learning
curve, the app also has enough power and
depth of features for professionals. Tools
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there’s a wealth of export options. In
addition to creating artwork, it’s perfect for
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make web and design graphics for apps or
games, and all in a way that doesn’t blind
you with science. With a smooth and
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a sensible price, Amadine is perfect for
anyone working with vector graphics.
THE BOTTOM LINE. Powerful but fun, this
is the most hassle–free way to create great
vector graphics on your Mac. HOLLIN JONESCreate stunning vector
graphics without the
hassle, even if you’re
a less–experienced artist.Work with colors and gradients, and use the layers
feature to build up your image.
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44 SEP 2019 maclife.com