I want to start learning about Graphics.Please can any body put me through.What is the first step please?

well the 1st step would be to get a graphic software you can try downloading gimp and inkscape. then get familiar with the environment. the rest would follow

@adewaleafolabi

Thanks alot.Would you please give me the link on where to download software.Is it free?

Gimp is free and here it is
http://www.gimp.org/


I think you can get a demo version of photoshop (photoshop is the industry standard for image manipulation).

@Tornadoz

Thanks alot.I was wondering if there is any way you can be reach so that i will contact you for more details please.

Leave your email so I can send you a link of where to download Photoshop for free. After downloading Photoshop, go
to google and search for Photoshop tutorials. Infact you can check this thread on Nairaland
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-40984.0.html for links to phototshop tutorials.
If I may ask, are you thinking of pursuing a career in the graphics industry or are you doing this as a hobby?
If you are thinking of a career in the industry I suggest you also think of getting your hands on 3D graphics applications. Graphics are either 2D or 3D, if you have knowledge of both, chances of working improves dramatically.
With 2D graphics you can manipulate images and make short animations, with 3D applications you can make movies.
Watch any Hollywood movie and you will see the power of 3D applications. I hope this helps.

@Tornadoz
What can i say to you? All i can say is THANK YOU for your information.I intend to purse it as a career.My email is swing4real@hotmail.com .I will be expecting your reply asap.I will appreciate if you leave your number when mailing so that i can communicate with ya via telephone to gain my knowledge about Graphics

There's a new version of photoshop just released, am having trouble with all the cracks I found. A friend has promised me a better crack by wednesday. I will send the link to your email this week (before Friday). As for my phone number, i live in London so i think you should contact me by email, except you live in London. Anyway I shall upload it and send you the link by Friday (latest).

@Tornadoz
Once again thanks.Broda i am in Spain so i don´t think calling ya gonna be a problem for me.I was wondering if you do this yahoo chat thing? if you do,please add me on iyke_4_u@yahoo.com.I look forward in hearing from you.Thanks alot.

It took me time but I finally sent the link to your email. If and when you want more tutorials or 3d programs just ask.
Enjoy.

Can you probably list out softwares related to the 3D programmes

That would be very Nice ,

Some 3D softwares
3ds max
Maya
Cinema4d
Lightwave 3d
SoftImage
Houdini 3D ( Cost over$9.000)
Nendo
ZBrush
3D Canvas(free)
Anim8tor (free)
Wings3d(free)
Blender(free)open source software
This list is by no means exhaustive.

@Tornadoz

Thanks alot.I got your email.I will keep communicating with you via email

Portable Photoshop CS3 Extended sent to you.
I have sent you a new link. This is portable photoshop only 60mb. You may wonder why it is so small compared to the original link i sent. This was built using VM, some presets were stripped and relocated. C:\Documents and Settings\user\AppData\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3Presets so load location through your shell or from preset menu in photoshop. I hope this nails it. Enjoy!

@ Tornadoz
you seem pretty clued up regarding this graphics design business.
May I ask which area specifically is your area of specialisation?

Graphic illustration (Art and design) was my speciality, but this is all just a hobby for me now since I no longer work in the industry. My love for 3D animation however remains.

@ Tornadoz
How could you give up on it !?!
More so @ a time when NG needs xperinced pple to jump start the industry.

@Rodent
The location I gave on my profile is misleading, I wish I was in Naija.

@ Tornadoz
I did gather from one of your earlier posts that u r in the 'yook'.
So i'm assuming that it's the lure of the IT bonanza and it's figures that has lured you away from your 'first love'.
I suppose it happens, one has to think of corn on the table first, on the other hand going by the quality of some of the posts seen here in these graphic forums, NG needs quite a bit of help

Rodent:

@ Tornadoz
I did gather from one of your earlier posts that you're in the 'yook'.
So i'm assuming that it's the lure of the IT bonanza and it's figures that has lured you away from your 'first love'.
I suppose it happens, one has to think of corn on the table first, on the other hand going by the quality of some of the posts seen here in these graphic forums, NG needs quite a bit of help

You got it right, having a family to support swayed my decision.

I suggest you start with Corel Draw Software, so that you can understand the concepts of graphic designing.

hi,

Gud advice so far.

But i will advice u to start with CorelDraw.

Cheers :

@jatuana

You did not leave an email in your profile hence I couldn't send you the link. I would like to leave the link here so every one can download the latest version of photoshop, but I don't think Seun will be pleased. This is not a warez site. You will find my email addy on my profile.

Tornadoz:

Some 3D softwares
3ds max
Maya
Cinema4d
Lightwave 3d
SoftImage
Houdini 3D ( Cost over$9.000)
Nendo
ZBrush
3D Canvas(free)
Anim8tor (free)
Wings3d(free)
Blender(free)open source software
This list is by no means exhaustive.

Ol'boy na wa 4 u o. Just look at all what ur calling 4 a biginner. Ur harsh!!

Software are all good, but if ur not a naturally creative person, i cant guarantee ur stuff will all that great no matter how many controls u know

onydchic:

Software are all good, but if your not a naturally creative person, i can't guarantee your stuff will all that great no matter how many controls u know

@Onydchic
I followed the link on your profile to your displayed blog. Gosh, I think you're very creative especially with graphics. i won't mind a few tips from a lady. I really am serious. Pls contact me with kemjisuper@yahoo.com cos you don't have your email displayed. Thanks in anticipation. Cheers