I wanna learn some graphics...

[aboujouj83]

Hi,

I am planning to learn how to use graphics tools, and acquire some graphics skills or knowledge. I'd like to get started during the Christmas break. What do you advise me to do? Get a book? Follow online tutorials? What program should I get? Photoshop or paint shop pro or any other?
My near goal is not to become an expert, but know how to do simple and clean designs.

Thanks in advance,
Aboujouj83

 

[munkyonline.co.uk]

Hi aboujouj83,

I use Fireworks and a good site for tutorials is http://www.ultraweaver.com/

You can get a trial version of the program so you can try it out. Or at least you could before Adobe bought Macromedia. Have a look on the macromedia website or the adobe one.

HTH

 

[peter phillips]

Photoshop is the best IMO. Although it's expensive it is good if you want to become an expert. You may also consider GIMP which is free and open source.

The official website of GIMP www.gimp.org contains information about downloading, installing, using, and enhancing it.
Photoshop tutorials - www.retrotutorials.com, www.good-tutorials.com

 

[cooljeba]

I have written some photoshop tutorials on my site it is good for beginners.Hope you will like it.
Link is there in my signature!

..:: peace ::..
Jeba

 

[Immersion]

definately get photoshop. Apart from the initial cost it is worth it. I do no recommend gimp one bit. Even though its free you can see why its free. Fireworks is ok but i just prefer photoshop. Many people use photoshop. Can you save to psd from firefox?

 

[munkyonline.co.uk]

Can you save to psd from firefox?

I think you may mean Fireworks. Surely it doesnt matter at all if you can save to psd?

Aboujouj83's initial question depends on if it's for print or for the web. If it's for print then PS is going to be the best. If it's for the web then Fireworks is the best as it's quicker to use and is better at image compression.

Aboujouj83 wanted something to learn. I can't even get my head round PS yet, so I thought, as a starting point Fireworks would be ideal.

 

[Immersion]

lol silly me, im getting confusesd. no the thing is if you want to sell things, many people require it to be psd.

 

[aboujouj83]

I am looking more into web graphics, something I can add to my website. What about paint shop pro? Anyone uses it?

Thanks for all the advice,
Aboujouj83

 

[Immersion]

err fraid not.. to basic for me really but i guess you could use it. How much towards your web are u doing? I mean are you taking it up designing? or just putting the odd picture of something and cropping it?

 

[aboujouj83]

any other opinion?

Thanks,
Aboujouj

 

[munkyonline.co.uk]

No paint shop pro isnt very good. I'd have a look at Fireworks if you're doing web work