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Dude,I dunno of how this India ink you talk of. Never heard of it. Ojuelegba isn't close to me either but I go there. Distance isn't an issue when I need something,brov. So it's left to you to do the needful,best regards...

Millex:
Tru sha, but the prices tho. What of India ink? It's not like I can't visit bookshops, I stay in one deadzone like that all those places you mentioned are like travelling to ibadan.. bookshops in my area are understocked.

Nobody said art materials come that cheap*lol*hehehe*200 or 500 ke you're joking for real*lmao*lwkmd*Visit the bookshops more often please wake up that's the reality of our exchange rate...

Millex:
Choi I was expecting to see 200, 500, etc 26k? I have died

You're the one that said buy Illustrator but it rarely comes alone like Photoshop or LightRoom. A DualCore pc of 4GB RAM or less can take the Design or Master Suite CS3 easily. If you let the economy determine everything you do creatively won't get anything so leave that one aside.

Millex:
Chief in this economy? There's no funds for torrent download or right systems to take design suite

Ok. You said buy Illustrator when there's Computer Village to buy either Design Suite or Master Collection asap or via torrent downloads online.
When I have a company that's when I plan to buy not solo as I'm now

Millex:
I got Inkscape cus it was readily available, looking to buy illustrator soon as Inkscape was really limiting the bounds of what I could do.

Prices change I can't tell you anything fixed just the range,it's best you visit the bookshops yourself.
*I recommend the sakura pens instead but you need to order them via Amazon. Check for Micron Sakura pen set of 6
*Rotring pen set of 8 is now 26k
*Clutch pencils vary between N900-1k
*Coloured pencils & pastel - Maybe 2-3k each
That's all I can estimate for now...

Millex:
Like how much would I be spending? And which would u recommend for inking in the absence of India ink

Yeah,it sure has & Nigeria has the fastest growing industry in comics which actually inspired other African countries to begin their own ComicCon.
Lagos ComicCon 2016 marks the 5th edition & 5th anniversary of the awesome event. Visit www.lagoscomiccon.com & it happens between 16-18th of September in Ikeja. Follow social media for venue details.

Millex:
All these been happening life in Nigeria and am still cooking beans!! Choi. Me and a couple of friends been drawing comics in highschool, we parted ways but the dream was to create a Nigerian comicverse.. Vortex and Comic Republic are doing a good job,

Rotring pen set available in Ojuelegba,Lagos,Nigeria for years(I studied architecture) & the sakura pen set isn't available in Nigeria ordered via Amazon here.

For pencil sketches I prefer rotring clutch pencils also known as mechanical pencils (0.5 & 2.0mm thickness) available also in Ojuelegba or a good bookshop that stocks up well.Then colour up with coloured pencils & pastel.

Am totally Adobe as that's my best workflow and CorelDraw...

Millex:
I use Inkscape too

Good attempt. To create good ink outlines get a set of rotring pens or sakura pens (used by Japanese manga artists & made there also). Biros don't just cut it when transferring to Photoshop,Illustrator or SketchBook Pro.

Ok,no pictures showing here,brov,best regards...

Millex:
I trained myself in drawing and digital painting. I am in no way an expert but I daily strive to attain perfection. Feel free to comment, criticise and advice so I can do better.

Well you right without the digital tab not so easy. Digital tabs of Wacom(which I use) & Ugee are available in Lagos. If you are looking for something cheap then that would unrealistic because you need to budget between 30-50k because of the present foreign exchange rate not smiling on anyone.
Am a retailer of both brands so send me a PM asap...stocks are limited.

Millex:
Painting on Photoshop isn't easy with mouse, who knows where I can get a cheap drawing tab in Lagos?

Ok,it's really all about balance though...
That's if you stay in Lagos, visit Computer Village,Ikeja they sell video tutorials on any topic you need.
Search on google/youtube for free stuff & for premium stuff on programming visit the following:
*PluralSight Tutors (www.pluralsight.com)
*Lynda (www.lynda.com)

Hallack:
I feel thesame way u do when i see people excel in the area i want to be (programming) i know how u feel but i didnt say this particular skill i have is useless to me. I can also give u some secrets on how to draw like i do its no magic....its just dat in the area i live little pple appreciate artistic works so the interest is draining off my veins

Amazing & this sculpture blew me away. This dude most have grown up on comics...geez...it really tells the story of mankind. The age of Man Vs Machine...ghen ghen...Nollywood+Hollywood soundtrack in the background...

Emmykego:
This is a gigantic artwork (sculptural piece) done by Sunday Chukwu, a final year Fine and Applied Arts student of UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, Benin city, Edo state.

Titled 21st Century and measuring 21ft, Sunday Chukwu captures man's struggle to control technological advances it has made over the years.

@HALLACK: I know you meant no harm with your post but in a way it's harmful. Look at this way,you have a great skill some people have bought books & watched video tutorials endlessly still didn't get the desired result though they tried very hard.
In the advertising & media industry of Nigeria,being a graphic designer doesn't cut it anymore you need to be a hybrid draw/illustration even to 2d/3d animation.
I'm an artist/illustrator & I studied architecture. I would not give out my illustration skills for anything but I'd rather share my knowledge.
You got talent & it's a shame you don't really appreciate but make jokes about it. best regards...

Hallack:
I have little or no interest in being an artist whatsoever but i can draw like this. I swear if only talents could be given out i would quickly make a baby nd give it out. Check this 2 out first

Actually there's a software it's called "brainware" & "thinklogic"*lmao*lol*lwkmd*rotflr*get it?!!

khassy:
No software bro

Good work with pencil,keep it up & just pushing your ability to score more details in while blending shadows with highlights,best regards...

Sammycute:
guys, what do you think?

I answered the question based on the need to put it out there;the apps needed in each category & the recommended minimum is based on the user's budget. It isn't compulsory to use the latest versions,the lower versions of Autodesk app say as far back as 2009 will still do the job. I'm a fan of 2d/3d modelling & animation so I experiment between the 2types as a hobby/freelance to get paid but don't offer it on fiverr as I have a 9-5 job to balance. So illustration,rapid concept art & graphic design is safer for me there.
Cool,that you learning Maya though on the side. Learning more about 3dsmax & Maya in terms of modelling,character design & animation...work in progress...

Singapore1:
and recommend minimum system requirement for each app

if you dont want to frustrate yourself, dont use MAYA,CINEMA4D and AFTER EFFECT without good minimum core i5 and dedicated graphics card
derrickm are you into animation?

i am learning maya religiously now

Visit OrangeVFX Studios in Lagos,they are behind the viral video "Wale & Ovie characters dancing -E don Show" www.orangevfx.com
They are on facebook,twitter,instagram,google plus,youtube so check them out...

stingermania:
Am interested in learning Animation.

Recommended apps for the following categories:

Character Animation - 3dsmax,Maya,Blender,Cinema4D,Houdini,Modo

Intros and Outros better known as Motion Graphics(Mo'Graph) - 3dsmax,Maya & Cinema4D

3D Modelling - 3dsmax,Maya,Blender,Cinema4D,Houdini,Modo

whiteboard animation - GoAnimate,VideoScribe,Powtoon and AfterEffects

2D Animation - ToonBoom apps Harmony/Studio/Animate,Adobe Flash,Manga Anime Pro,Blender

Logo Animation - 3dsmax,Maya,Cinema4D,Illustrator and AfterEffects

Singapore1:
what software are you starting with
?
there are different type of animations
character animation
intro and outro
3d modelling
whiteboard animation
2d animation
logo animation
have fun bro

Dude,it isn't for you to say it looks nice that for us the "viewers" to judge. It's a very average attempt which shows you have potential if you pay attention to adding more details to your sketch before coming here to post seriously. My score is a 4.5/10 or 45%. Please get back to the drawing board & practice a lot harder,best regards...

Cyb3rtr0n:
looks nice

A Fresh Creative Deviation from the CG Blogger

HellBoy - Fan Art

http://the-dm3drev-studeos..in/2016/05/hellboy-headshot-fan-art.html

Hi,brov
It's boldly written as my signature,thanks for asking. Just introduce yourself when you buzz me,cheers...

Eveezy:
bro u don't have a WhatsApp contact to reach u wit? for more enquiries nd pics?

Dude,if you had nothing useful to say then you shouldn't have commented seriously on my thread. Have you called me for an inspection to see the dogs?!! Ofcourse NOT...now you come here to laugh @what isn't funny for real.

Chidexter:
Abeg I no fit laugh..

I see what you mean,it's down "404 Error",their IT guys should hopefully resolve it ASAP!!!

wasiuakande:
what happened to fiverr server?

Congrats,brov,warmest regards,keep it up...

abeynoni:
***Testimonies***
Special shout out to beatzone for creating this wonderful thread, may God enrich u in multiple folds.

KHASSY my man, Thanks so much as your assessment on my profile motivated me not to drop the account, after every attempt trying different niche with U. K IP which I created two accounts with but no single order, I gave up on those and went back to my naija account (fastestypist).

I attained lever 1 today after completing 9 orders with 7 wonderful 5***** review. I will be $420+ dollars in less than 4 weeks of receiving my first job as I have two orders to deliver tomorrow.

In addition, I got employed by a buyer on monthly basis with 3 figures $*** pay.

This however took me lots of sleepless nights + buyers request made it possible.

Nothing is impossible.

I know Collyde in person & a big fan of his. Most of what you see on IG is posted on FB 1st though. If he can't add you as a friend(like me) follow him still.
Join the Association of Comic Makers of Nigeria(ACMON) & Nigerian Comic Artists Group(NCAG) you will see it going down live,best regards...

Bro,it isn't about it being a lower version or not. PS from version 7 through to CC "Save As" is always the same.
CS4 notoriously has a lots of fakes,if you check your C: Hard Disc>Program Files or Program Files(x86) & there's no Adobe folder within it. That means your PS desktop shows like an installation shortcut with the blue/yellow shield instead of just simply Photoshop then it's an imitation not the real copy...
Always download from Adobe's site then activate

Joe171:
I think you're right about that or is it a problem with lower version? It wasn't like that on the CS5 I used and that one crashed so I resulted to CS4 because my system can't handle CS6.

@FRANKICIENT: Dude,questions that have been discussed over & over like yours can't be answered again because @BEATZONE & etc have answered it on this thread. If you had just read the thread extensively as advised you wouldn't be asking that again seriously,shikena.
It isn't just about peeps answering questions it's also about you guys taking the time out to read up,best regards...

Frankicent:
it's a question

I replied your DM with a reply & some drawing samples of mine.

cornelin:
wow! dats nice! Will post mine when am done.

Then your Photoshop version may not be as original as you think.

This is the screenshot of my pc using Photoshop CS6 so it's definitely your app misbehaving

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