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It's the value a designer gives it really but 2k is just so darn obvious that the person is hungry and trying to survive. It's now becoming the norm of most Nigerian clients to demand free work for exposure or do samples with no pay,i say this unapologetically. They don't mind splurging on material things for themselves or family but can price a designer's work like we are in Oshodi market. I got the shock of my life this year when I visited my good friend in his Lagos office who got me into graphic design and branding from our varsity days. He studied Industrial Design (Graphic Design option) while I studied Architecture but same faculty though I was year ahead.

He told me he designs logos for 250k now while I finally got a client to pay 10k for my design. I told him not to be so shocked as he has been in the game longer than I have,has packaging and now high paying clientelle back to back. Designers should value their work better and not be cheap themselves period.

Photoshop 7 is outdated as I'm concerned. Adobe presently supports only from CS2 and above so upgrade asap. Check the download link for yourself.

https://www.adobe.com/africa/downloads/other-downloads.html

Get the crack at https://free.appnee.com

kalex0:
please help I'm finding it difficult to mock up my logo with Photoshop 7

which version will u advice me to go for please

Most free mockups and brushes for download are for versions CS3 and above.

kalex0:
please help I'm finding it difficult to mock up my logo with Photoshop 7

which version will u advice me to go for please

Bro,buzz me via WhatsApp don't have your number again. Let's talk about how I can help you get a digital tab. You are my guy so discount applies,grab the offer asap.

Millex:
Just a momentary setback

Without a digital tab,it takes time for sure. If you want to keep up with the competition out there you have to invest your money into one asap.

DipoAy:
Today's Job .... This thing actually takes time to do


Who wants to turn his or her picture to a cartoon

The pic format isn't recognized by NL I guess. Until a pic is saved through Photoshop and exported some websites and phones just don't read jpgs or pngs.

kalex0:
No the file size is 63kb

Means your design's size is more than the 4MB Max allowed here.

kalex0:
wow!!! bestpoke u are doing a great job.

just stumbled on this post today

check out my first design

I need your comment

ccbestspoke

please help I'm unable to upload d design

Best to export your jpg as medium to be light enough to upload everywhere. Lagos ComicCon was cool just sucked a 1k couldn't get me into the masterclasses like previous years. If it wasn't 5k or 10k tickets no entry. Unlikely I buy tickets next year frankly but who knows.

DipoAy:
Bro, I did oo.. Buh sometimes network disturbs me from uploading large files.
How are you doing? How was comic con

Not bad but also use Photoshop t-shirt mockups available for free online. You just place/import the design from a vector app like AI then bring it in as a smart object. You can also edit the mockup's color to anything you like.

Find attached a sample of my past work. Keep it up.

DipoAy:
T-shirt designs

I dunno why it didn't work if you did all the necessary steps. Keep trying till you find a solution.

just15:
Bros Derrick/bestspoke

Please i need your assistance ooo, i designed a word logo on canva to be placed on website but could not make it transparent, as if i place the logo , it will eat a chunk of space, i opted for canva advanced, still not possible, then i went to Adobe illustrator to design, but the recommended size was being too small and literally invisible on the website

Please advise how i can go about this word logo i want to do to be place on a webiste

Thanks in advance

Nice,you still draw.

Millex:
Chief DerrickM....

Wait for no one and teach yourself online.

YouTube

https://www.gfxdomain.co

https://www.ultravfx.com

https://www.uparchvip.com

https://www.gfx-hub.net

DipoAy:
Good morning FAM..
So who wants to teach me Cinema4D, I am going to get the software today?

My mobile no is in my signature. I don't share WhatsApp here,cheers.

obiefune560:
I get ur contact sir...this my whatapp no[color=#F1F1F1].[/color]

I don't get you are reposting what i already did here and on other threads. What's your purpose exactly?

oluwafikayo395:
02 is live. Check out the art materials and tools used for the
tutorial.



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My blog has transitioned into video content and vlogging. Check out the article with links to YouTube and Vimeo. Watch for more videos coming soon dedicated to architectural visualization,digital art and multimedia. It promises to be insightful and informative.

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My blog has transitioned into video content and vlogging. Check out the article with links to YouTube and Vimeo. Watch for more videos coming soon dedicated to architectural visualization, digital art and multimedia. It promises to be insightful and informative.

https://the-dm3drev-studeos..com/2018/09/welcome-to-dm3drev-studeos-vlog.html

My blog has transitioned into video content and vlogging. Check out the article with links to YouTube and Vimeo. Watch for more videos coming soon dedicated to architectural visualization,digital art and multimedia. It promises to be insightful and informative.

https://the-dm3drev-studeos..com/2018/09/welcome-to-dm3drev-studeos-vlog.html

My blog has transitioned into video content and vlogging. Check out the article with links to YouTube and Vimeo. Watch for more videos coming soon dedicated to architectural visualization,digital art and multimedia. It promises to be insightful and informative.

https://the-dm3drev-studeos..com/2018/09/welcome-to-dm3drev-studeos-vlog.html

My blog has transitioned into video content and vlogging. Check out the article with links to YouTube and Vimeo. Watch for more videos coming soon dedicated to architectural visualization,digital art and multimedia. It promises to be insightful and informative.

https://the-dm3drev-studeos..com/2018/09/welcome-to-dm3drev-studeos-vlog.html

My blog has transitioned into video content and vlogging. Check out the article with links to YouTube and Vimeo. Watch for more videos coming soon dedicated to architectural visualization and multimedia. It promises to be insightful and informative.

https://the-dm3drev-studeos..com/2018/09/welcome-to-dm3drev-studeos-vlog.html

No but the organizers can't be expected to go out of their way to do that for other cities or towns they don't live in. Search for Cowry Comics Arts or something on Facebook they tried to organize Ibadan ComicCon but i guess it flopped with low turnout. If you have where you can stay in Lagos. You can try and attend it's worth the exposure for sure.

tirigbosa:
@derrickm , are these animation, arts and comic events only restricted to Lagos? I stay in Ibadan anyway.

It isn't hard to contact me. That's why i said you can call or text then i add to my Whatsapp no. Removed it from here for some reasons. Send you a message on Instagram a while back.

DipoAy:
Oh well, Instagram it is

That's the idea. That number is just my call/text line not for WhatsApp.

DipoAy:
Cool. I'd try and come. Want to meet people, networking
I'd message you on WhatsApp. Thanks

I'll follow you on IG in a bit. I retail those tabs with other art gadgets and bring them in. I can always give you a good deal. My phone no is in my signature to reach me.
If you stay in Lagos the 7th edition of Lagos ComicCon is this month Sept.15th at Landmark Event Centre,V/I.

DipoAy:
Woooooooooow, so much has been going
Isnt this niceee
Anyways I don't animate @tirigbosa at least not yet
I planned everything out in stages for myself. I am in the drawing stage where I get to draw and see how good I can be. I still plan to animate and then learn video editing and stuff then digital painting then learn c4d
Quite much yea?? I know, I am determined and I know I'd achieve what I want
Buh this brova Derrick looks likes someone I need in my life
Brova, my brovaaaaa
hawa yu? Lemme know you naa
What's your Instagram handle or drop a link to your portfolio lemme bask in the euphoria of your awesomeness
Speaking on that tablet thing, it's what I have next on my preference list, I just need money. I wish I already had it. I am still a mouse person. I think i might just sell my phone and buy it

Back to you @tirigbosa both Photoshop and illustrator have their specific uses
Like you can't use Photoshop for logo likewise illustrator for photo manipulation so learn their uses and then know which works best for what you want to do
I am still a learner like you so I can't say I know much
Be consistent and take your time



In other news
Ladies and gentlemen, my thread is on page 5
Can I get a hallelujah

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@tirigbosa

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Hey hi,thanks. It's a regular practice from time to time if doing it constantly isn't realistic,reading books,e-books,video tutorials (my favourite medium) and dedication even when not inspired to do anything creative.

I was more into 3d modelling and animation but went to back to illustration because of a quote a friend shared of a popular foreign 3d game designer/animator who said if he had to chance to start his career again he would learn how to draw.

It changed my mind then i went back to it and have been exploring it since 2014 but will dive back into 2d/3d animation when i can afford a bigger workstation laptop/desktop.

Regardless of the medium,concept art is compulsory. Even for any film in Hollywood to date there are concept and storyboard artists who plan out everything via drawings. Instagram,Deviant Art,Behance,Art Station and Evenant Design are great places for inspiration.

To answer your questions:

1)You first need to have a digital tab by wacom(highly recommended by me),ugee,huion,yiynova to name a few. You need to get video tutorials by the pros online. YouTube is great cause it's free but the hardcore stuff is from Digital Tutors,Pluralsight,Lynda,Cubebrush which they aren't actually free from the owners because it's premium.

2) You can use both but each has its specific uses. Illustrator is mainly for logo design,inking comic illustration, and vector drawings. Photoshop for digital painting,comics,coloring,photo manipulation,effects and pixel/raster designs.

3)The difference between a beginner and a pro is consistency, making mistakes,learn from them and discover new stuff along the way. Learning never stops and technology is always changing. You use this school's syllabus (https://dubai.sae.edu/training-courses/animation/comic-illustration/).

Hope this helps a bit.

tirigbosa:
you have nice works up there and I salute your tenacity. well I will like to seek your professional advice. I do some little 2d animation, but I have poor scenes because I couldn't paint a sitting room or a kitchen well. from your opinion,
* how do you suggest I start painting scenes( room, forest, river, etc)
*should I use illustrator or Photoshop?
* can you give a brief syllabus that will pick me up from a beginner to a professional like you?

cc : dipoay
derrickm

Na wa o...you are using your Naija identity now. So what is the problem that they are rejecting it?All the best with CS and keep us posted,man.

awoofawoo:
Wahala dey o...was asked to verify my identity this morning..... But my card was rejected twice..... I am with CS now and waiting for the response.... sad sad sad

I hope he responds because i emailed him and quoted him here yet no reply. Best of luck...

Jaytecq:
hope my rply isn't late?
if No. jaytecq@gmail.com or 0808317133seven

Ok,very strange. I will check what mine says and revert.

Grupo:
Maybe, the bolded is possible for selected accounts.

See attached screenshot. They are showing me that minimum I could withdraw is $1,000

It was around that N350+ per $ when my friend calculated it. Maybe daily fx rates are factored in as well. Hope that helps as well.

Shodfem:
At what rate will fiverr give you to your bank account in Nigeria?

That is no longer the case.

My friend withdrew $40 from fiverr to his GTB naira account directly and then using my PC,i helped him withdraw $53 from fiverr to his payoneer to keep it busy then withdrew yet again to the same bank account. All the charges i posted earlier were deducted.

Things have changed just like now,one needs to have $30 in his/her account besides having valid ID be eligible for the mastercard not free like before to get it sent down to Naija.

Grupo:
You can't send less than $1,000 from your payoneer to your local bank account. Unless you are sending to a dom account, the rate is to low.