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Good day fam,
I'd love to learn installation of gypsum boards false(suspended) ceilings. I mean the type that involves using steel angle bars and screws to fasten the boards to a support either on ceilings or walls.
I'm currently learning the use of POP for the same decorative purposes but I'd like to learn this alternative and (faster) method as well.
I'm currently based in Anambra state but I'm open to travelling to certain locations for this purpose.
I would welcome any suggestions as regards where o can learn this. thanks in advance.

Good day fam,
I'd love to learn installation of gypsum boards false(suspended) ceilings. I mean the type that involves using steel angle bars and screws to fasten the boards to a support either on ceilings or walls.
I'm currently learning the use of POP for the same decorative purposes but I'd like to learn this alternative and (faster) method as well.
I'm currently based in Anambra state but I'm open to travelling to certain locations for this purpose.
I would welcome any suggestions as regards where o can learn this. thanks in advance.

I just have a simple question. [b]what exactly is a duplex?[b]

it seems like every single storey residential building in Nigeria is called a duplex and this is quite different from what I've been taught.

isn't a duplex supposed to be a house with two living units separated either completely or partially (semi-detached) by a wall?

@opalu,
I sincerely hope this thread hasn't gone cold because I have a huge interest in building construction and I'll have loads of questions to ask. let me start with these based on the few comments above:
* Does a bungalow require a German floor?
* Is a German floor the same as a raft foundation?
* If a bungalow doesn't require a German floor then how is damping prevented in a bungalow?

still on structure
* how do you determine the weight of a house so as to know how to distribute that weight along the columns going down? for example, if a house weighs say 100 tons and the soil has a strength of about 1ton/msq then I know I need about 10pillars with footing 1msq each (rough estimate I know). but how do you determine the weight of a house?

and then this question I am having a hard time getting satisfactory answer to:
# what exactly is a duplex? what's the difference between a duplex and a storey building? are they exclusive or interrelated?
thanks in advance

very interesting topic! and I love the simplicity I n your explanation.
I want to ask: if you're using a pad foundation, what happens to the rest o the wall foundation? do you just lay blocks from the floor or do you use a sort of strip foundation for the rest of the wall?

I just have a question to ask.
I am thinking about learning video editing on my own using enough you tube tutorials and other online materials. however there's no substitute for "on-the-job" experience. so I was wondering, what if I learnt editing on my own and decided to try myself out in the industry by applying for internship (sort of) what's the possibility of getting such jobs. the aim of course is to get enough experience.

hello fam!
I know this thread has gone cold but I just have a quick enquiry to make.
I want to go into video editing as a career. I plan to learn on my own using YouTube tutorials. hopefully after that I can get jobs somewhere to gain experience (sort of informal internship). these are just ideas I have in mind and I don't know how possible this will be.
so I'm throwing the question out here to those already in the field. what career path should I take and how possible will it be to implement my ideas mentioned above?
thanks in advance

hello fam. please I need to find out the best places to learn video production in Lagos. any options?

This country has a lot of ITKs. Anyway OP is this thread still on? I have a few questions pls.

This country has a lot of ITKs. Anyway OP is this thread still on?

@OP can u please drop your contact details via email ezembadivine@gmail.com. I really need to discuss with you. thanks.

felixchip:
The truth is, one of the mistakes people make, which I happen to have made myself is not understanding how design generally works. Who needs it. Why they need 'em. And, which among the different aspects of design is best for me. And, how do I leverage my market.

Take your time, even before enrolling or getting tuts online, head to youtube and search for intro to design. Elements of design. What makes a good design. And, google the different aspects of design. Once you find one that interests you, you can get tuts or enrol.

Why?
In as much as it is very good to be good at not just one aspect of design, there's always one that you can do better and would always prefer. Build you strength on it. And, as time goes on, you can add more skills.

Just like a goalkeeper, you can never be on every side of the post despite that he owns it. He has to take one side.
Get started. With one. You'll be focused. And, it'll be way more easier. And better.

Don't forget. Always find websites and works to inspire you. Get works that intimidate you. And make you want to do more.

And, don't forget to get mentors. No matter how much you know, there's always something you'll learn from them. Mentors, when you have the good ones, could be your best shot.

And, about how profitable the design market is, I'll say, "it is as profitable as you want it to". Just like every market, you have to take your time and study it. Find a niche. Know what they want, and deliver it right. Don't forget that no matter how good you are, there's always someone who is good or better than you are. How you project yourself and services is what sets you apart.

Good Luck.
And may the pixels be with you

Hey Felix u mind if I can get ur number. I might need ur assistance. Just questions and WhatsApp only if u prefer

felixchip:
The truth is, one of the mistakes people make, which I happen to have made myself is not understanding how design generally works. Who needs it. Why they need 'em. And, which among the different aspects of design is best for me. And, how do I leverage my market.

Take your time, even before enrolling or getting tuts online, head to youtube and search for intro to design. Elements of design. What makes a good design. And, google the different aspects of design. Once you find one that interests you, you can get tuts or enrol.

Why?
In as much as it is very good to good at not just aspect of design, there's always one that you can do better and would always prefer. Build you strength on it. And, as time goes on, you can add more skills.

Just like a goalkeeper, you can never be on every side of the post despite that he owns it. He has to take one side.
Get started. With one. You'll be focused. And, it'll be way more easier. And better.

Don't forget. Always find websites and works to inspire you. Get works that intimidate you. And make you want to do more.

And, don't forget to get mentors. No matter how much you know, there's always something you'll learn from them. Mentors, when you have the good ones, could be your best shot.

And, about how profitable the design market is, I'll say, "it is as profitable as you want it to". Just like every market, you have to take your time and study it. Find a niche. Know what they want, and deliver it right. Don't forget that no matter how good you are, there's always someone who is good or better than you are. How you project yourself and services is what sets you apart.

Good Luck.
And may the pixels be with you

Wow! No offense to the initial post here but this is about the best piece of advice i've gotten so far. I think u got your point across perfectly and I hope u don't mind me enlisting u on my mentors roll (whatever that means). Thanks a lot once again. I appreciate!

LordDecency:
President Obama The Most Powerful Man On Planet Earth? I Disagree

Then prove me wrong

President Obama the most powerful man on earth visits his daughter at her workplace where she serves food and guess what happens? He suits up and helps her out! Imagine!

President Obama the most powerful man on earth visits his daughter at her workplace where she serves food and guess what happens? He suits up and helps her out! Imagine!

Thanks guys.
I,'m definitely going to get enough training to polish my skills. But another question is how profitable is the graphics designing career? Because An important part of "loving what one does" is being able to turn a profit no matter how small. So I'd need a bit more industry info from insiders.

Donald3d:
First of all do u have the passion for it ?

Of course I do. Otherwise I wouldn't even consider it in d first place.

I am seriously considering going into graphics designing as a career but presently I have no idea of what this career path looks like in Nigeria. So what advice would you guys give to a person considering graphics design as a career in Nigeria?

I am seriously considering publishing my comic magazine but I'm still gathering estimates. So please does anyone know how much it costs to print a comic magazine? It will be a 16 page full color, newsprint comic magazine.
So please your contributions and suggestions are welcome.

How much will u charge if I want to print a 16 page, full color comic book on newsprint paper?

Pray for one hour??!
Yea right.

Some Nigerians need to buy sense. So any protest in the South South is now a militant campaign? How may of the fools commenting and raining insults here actually watched the video? Did u see people playing ball? Did u see militants? No! So why the insults and sarcasm? From what I've gathered from more reliable sources than some mindless OP on Nairaland those protesting were workers who have not been paid salary for months. And some brainless fish head will come to tag them militants while his senile bandwagon beat their drums by opening their rotten mouths in support of a mediocre and stupid post which was cooked up to only promote more harm than good!
Some Nigerians sha!
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Abodunrin07:
Computer village tinz bro

OK thanks, so like how much should I budget for the three?

I need Photoshop, Corel draw and illustrator. What's d best way to get these softwares without having to break bank?

OK I'll be brief as possible.
I'm about to start a course on graphics designing and I need the following softwares:
Adobe Photoshop
Corel draw nd
Illustrator.
I don't trust the vendors around so I checked jumia and boy the prices I saw there were shocking. I never knew software was that expensive.
So how do u suggest I purchase this apps? I don't want to download a version that will not have some in-app content available or have certain features blocked if u know what I mean.
Suggestions please.

OK I'll be brief as possible.
I'm about to start a course on graphics designing and I need the following softwares:
Adobe Photoshop
Corel draw nd
Illustrator.
I don't trust the vendors around so I checked jumia and boy the prices I saw there were shocking. I never knew software was that expensive.
So how do u suggest I purchase this apps? I don't want to download a version that will not have some in-app content available or have certain features blocked if u know what I mean.
Suggestions please.

Lwkm..... Nigerians and their hilarious sarcasm. Una no well ooo