Analog
Analog Printing is an art form, and it means that it is completely done manually. It does not require the use of any electronic devices. Paintings, sketching, sculpturing, typesetting, posters, graffiti etc are all examples of Analog Printing. It is referred to some as handmade art forms. Every artwork starts in analog method even though it ends up in computer, it's the base for all art. Analog Printing requires a lot of effort and is time consuming. The results can be inconsistent as well. On the other hand, because of its inconsistency, each piece of manually handled work has its own character. Analog Printing is not recommended for mass produced products.
Graffiti
Sculpturing
Digital
Digital Printing refers to the artworks that are made with the use of any digital media. Since the rise of computer use, this method has become more and more popular, and is now widely available for the public. Digital Printing requires a computer, the software needed, such as Photoshop and Illustrator, and a printer to produce. It is suitable for commercial purposes and mass produced products because of its efficiency and consistency. One who obtains the knowledge of how the program works can produce hundreds of the same image within minutes with the help of technology. Artworks such as 3D animation, digital paintings, advertising, business cards, posters, etc are all considered Digital Art.
The images below is created by an artist who uses computer technology to accomplish the artwork. This method is faster and ends up with more perfection.
Digital art
3D
Now we are going to compare the analog and digital methods of creating a poster. A poster is an extremely common medium to advertise for films, theater, competitions, theatrical performances and other activities. To create a poster one can combine both the use of analog and digital methods. The early stages are usually through analog method.
Analog Method:
-Come up with an idea through brainstorming and sketches
-Choose a canvas, then draw and paint the elements by hand.
Digital Method:
-Scan the image onto the computer and use programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and In-Design to correct mistakes, to create typesetting.
- At the end save the file and print it out using a printer, either with a jet ink printer or laser printer, and this is how a poster is created with a combined use of Analog and Digital method.