looking to start in graphics....

[)-HANGMAN-(]

sup ya'll? yea i'm new here but i've been here awhile just not posting. i was on the old site but didnt post much either there. anyways, i come and check out the art forum on graphics and shit like that, an i been fucking around wit paint shop pro 8, and made a few "ya-ya" shit with that. but i'm looking to get more serious in graphic/logo/cd cover making.

so if some of the pro's on here like evilwayz, and a few others good drop some info on the best programs to start with and stuff like that then please help a brotha out. all programs are appreciated very.

RIP'z

 

[TONY206]

photoshop 7.0 and to practice try some tutorials. youll find a
gang of em at the vital thread at the top of the art forum.

 

[MrCMC]

ayo

ayo sup cuz...i suggest you go to my computer, then control panel and remove PAINT SHOP PRO

get ADOBE PHOTOSHOP...and Read Tutorials (AND I MEAN A LOT)

If u need photoshop get at me...! i have it (full vers.)

aiight 1

 

[xNizzLex]

evilwayz got the hook up with photoshop and a bunch of plugins for $25 bones...good ass deal hitem up, dont know the web address but im sure someone here does.

 

[)-HANGMAN-(]

aight thanx ya'll sounds good. and yea cmc i'll hit you up right now..... keep 'em coming. drop me some tips besides reading all the tutorials....

 

[ConnDemned]

not to be negative, but read books on design and look at things you're interested in doing and try to mimic that.... the program you use depends on the job you're doing, photoshop is good for raster images, not that great for vector. Illustrator is good for vector, but wont do raster. If you're going to do logos and most ads without photos in them you'd want to spend your time using a vector based program, or even a page layout program (QuarkXPress, InDesign, or even PageMaker) people always assume Photoshop is the does all program. Also the program is only as good as the person using it, the old saying "garbage in garbage out" fits here too, if you're trying to use some pictures off the net to print at poster size you'll be in for a great surprise when it comes outta the printer....

 

[)-HANGMAN-(]

sounds great, with all the different programs. i'm looking basically just doing graphics like i see in the graphic design section. cd covers and all that good stuff. lots a people tell to get adobe and i d'l'd a trial version cause CMC is suppose to be sending me the full version on cd. but i'm looking to do cd covers and logos like what you would see in the graphic design. but thanx for the ideas, and i guess i'll have to try each one to see what ones i like and fits and suits my needs.