Mountain Jukebox artwork help

[JimB]

Hello all, new the forum and just ordered a new Mountain Jukebox.  Per Mike I was hoping to get suggestions on how to make my own marquee.   I have no art skills so any help would be great.  Here's what I'm expecting to get from Mike:

The marquee will be up to you. Each buyer will receive a template in EPS format that is meant to serve as a template. I plan on have a basic design soon that can be adjusted to have editable text for printing. I just have not had the time.

Question is what do I need to do? If I can get this file and modified to my lettering what/where/how are the next steps to get it to the final product?

thanks!

Jim

[mountain]

Come on guys, surely someone has to have an idea that could help Jim out. I have attached an AI and EPS file that represents the marquee opening.

[Queeg]

Hi,

First off to create any sort of digital art you are going to need the programs to do so. Mountain included both an .eps and an .ai file in his zip. The EPS file will be able to be edited in Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, and the .ai is strictly Illustrator. Now of course both of these programs cost money so if you don't already own them I would recommend asking around for a little design work from someone on the forums. I would be glad to help but i have zero free time.

If you would like to take a crack at it there are a few free illustration programs that you could design your marquee with, such as Gimp, Open Canvas or Artrage.

Sorry I'm in a rush but I tried to answer as best as I could.

[thatitalian]

Queeg is right, you need those programs. I have both so could help out a little, what sort of thing are you after?

[JimB]

Thanks all, I'll know better when I get the new jukebox.  I've got a friend with some of those apps so I'll see if he can draw up something first.  Will keep you posted.