Post: [ULTIMATE] Beginners Guide to GFX
02-10-2011, 07:33 AM #1
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1 . First off Download Photoshop or Gimp
This is how I got Photoshop CS5 for free. Virus Free and easy to install. Follow these easy steps and you will have Adobe Photoshop CS5.

Requirements:
• A Torrent Program preferably uTorrent
Includes:

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended
• Adobe Air
• Adobe Device Central CS5
• Adobe Media Player
• Adobe Extended Script Toolkit CS5
• Adobe Extension Manager CS5
• Adobe Fonts CS5
• Adobe Bridge CS5


Tutorial:
1. Download a torrent program such as uTorrent, link above
2. Go to this [url=https://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5628169/ADOBE_PHOTOSHOP_CS5_EXTENDED_EDITION_[thethingy]Link [/url] and click the download button
3. Open up the file after the uTorrent is finished downloading it
4. Install the folder to your Desktop or wherever your heart desires
5. Open up the read me folder and the notepad read me follow the instructions there or follow my steps below


Steps:
1. Turn off the internet
2. Place host file in the read me file here "C:\Windows\System32\drivers"
3. Restart your computer and make sure they were saved
4. Install Photoshop CS5 with the serials provided in the read me, if they do not work go to the download page and take one of the serials from there
5. If this did not work use the read me tutorial that comes with the file




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[Multipage="Glossary"]
2 . Understand some photoshop terms

PSD

File format saved in photoshop to preserve the layers, not able to host PSDs on any image uploading website

PNG
File format saved in photoshop gimp and the modern version of MS paint that preserves transparency and gives the highest quality save available.

XCF
File format saved in Gimp

GIF
File format saved in most programs that deal with art .

Tut
Tutorial, usualy these are provided to help a member of a gfx community to broaden their skill.

LRO
Learning rights only, term is used usualy for psds means you can only use it to learn, do not redistribute it.

WRO
Wearing rights only, usualy is given as a gift they give you wearing rights which means they made it and have all the other rights but you can wear it.

Stock
An image unlike a render, it comes with a complete image, meaning you have to show a little more gfx knowledge to manipulate it and turn it into something amazing

Render
Usually taken from an image, it is transparent around everything but the focal. Most common to use when new to gfx.

C4D
A render/stock most of the time that is used for effects/lighting , there are many types of c4ds. C4D refers to 3-dimensional renders created in the program Cinema 4D, a 3D rendering program similar to Maya and Blender.

Fractal
Somewhat like a c4d but images are less bulky and somewhat made up of alot of thin lines, technically, a fractal is an image created from a mathematical algorithm that never terminates, meaning you can zoom in an infinite amount of times and see the pattern repeated. A fractal in terms for graphic artists is a design created in programs like Apophysis.

Filter
Term used for the filters in photoshop and GIMP

C&C
Terms used for criticism, criticism is a must in graphics communities, people need to know how to improve their skills, but keep it neat and nice. (C&C stands for Comments and Criticism)

Team
Usually a group of people who do artwork together and call themselves a team, there are some exceptions to the word team.

Name Tag
File format saved in photoshop to preserve the layers, not able to host PSDs on any image uploading website, PSDs can also be saved/opened in GIMP, but some data is lost.

Thanks to TexasInsrtuments for the above glossary

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3 . Download Fonts , Brushes , C4ds Stocks etc
To Install fonts go Control Panel > Fonts and then copy the font into the folder
To install Brushes , Gradients Etc Go to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS5\Presets and for brushes go to the brushes folder and paste them in , for gradients go to the gradient folder etc


Some which I recommend are
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[url= https://123photoshopbrushes.deviantart.com/art/Grunge-Brushes-88902471?q=boost%3Apopular%20brushes&qo=1] Grunge Brushes [/url]
[url= https://AlectorFencer.deviantart.com/art/Texture-Brushes-189266825?q=boost%3Apopular%20brushes&qo=0] Texture Brushes [/url]
[url= https://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=brushes#/di74td] Brush Pack 1 [/url]
[url= https://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=brushes#/dhgw8d] Blood Brushes [/url]

You can find a lot more on You must login or register to view this content.

Good C4d and Render Sites
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To find Stocks go on google images or some other image search engine
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4 . Learn off some tutorials
Tutorials are a great way to get started , but to become a real good GFXer you must not only copy a tutorial but learn what different things do for example , if a tutorial shows you a how to do clipping masks , you can learn that permanently and start use that and other tricks and tips to become a good GFX artist .
A good site for Tutorials are :
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[img] https://www.sigtutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/focus2.jpg[/img]
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These are just a few you can find on SigTutorials , there are many other sites , but this one is in my opinion the best one
5 . Memorise the Following Tutorials Like your name !
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[url=] Clipping Mask Tutorial [/url]
[url=] Understanding Adjustment Layers[/url]
[url=] Tips Part 1 [/url]
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With these few things you should be able to get a flying start into the world of GFX good luck Winky Winky
I would like to thank the makers of the tutorials , GFX packs etc .. for providing them to the public
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Originally posted by z View Post
[multipage="How to get Adobe Photoshop for free"]
1 . First off Download Photoshop or Gimp
This is how I got Photoshop CS5 for free. Virus Free and easy to install. Follow these easy steps and you will have Adobe Photoshop CS5.

Requirements:
• A Torrent Program preferably uTorrent
Includes:

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended
• Adobe Air
• Adobe Device Central CS5
• Adobe Media Player
• Adobe Extended Script Toolkit CS5
• Adobe Extension Manager CS5
• Adobe Fonts CS5
• Adobe Bridge CS5


Tutorial:
1. Download a torrent program such as uTorrent, link above
2. Go to this [url=https://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5628169/ADOBE_PHOTOSHOP_CS5_EXTENDED_EDITION_[thethingy]Link [/url] and click the download button
3. Open up the file after the uTorrent is finished downloading it
4. Install the folder to your Desktop or wherever your heart desires
5. Open up the read me folder and the notepad read me follow the instructions there or follow my steps below


Steps:
1. Turn off the internet
2. Place host file in the read me file here "C:\Windows\System32\drivers"
3. Restart your computer and make sure they were saved
4. Install Photoshop CS5 with the serials provided in the read me, if they do not work go to the download page and take one of the serials from there
5. If this did not work use the read me tutorial that comes with the file




Download Gimp You must login or register to view this content.

2 . Understand some photoshop terms
[Multipage="Glossary"]
PSD

File format saved in photoshop to preserve the layers, not able to host PSDs on any image uploading website

PNG
File format saved in photoshop gimp and the modern version of MS paint that preserves transparency and gives the highest quality save available.

XCF
File format saved in Gimp

GIF
File format saved in most programs that deal with art .

Tut
Tutorial, usualy these are provided to help a member of a gfx community to broaden their skill.

LRO
Learning rights only, term is used usualy for psds means you can only use it to learn, do not redistribute it.

WRO
Wearing rights only, usualy is given as a gift they give you wearing rights which means they made it and have all the other rights but you can wear it.

Stock
An image unlike a render, it comes with a complete image, meaning you have to show a little more gfx knowledge to manipulate it and turn it into something amazing

Render
Usually taken from an image, it is transparent around everything but the focal. Most common to use when new to gfx.

C4D
A render/stock most of the time that is used for effects/lighting , there are many types of c4ds. C4D refers to 3-dimensional renders created in the program Cinema 4D, a 3D rendering program similar to Maya and Blender.

Fractal
Somewhat like a c4d but images are less bulky and somewhat made up of alot of thin lines, technically, a fractal is an image created from a mathematical algorithm that never terminates, meaning you can zoom in an infinite amount of times and see the pattern repeated. A fractal in terms for graphic artists is a design created in programs like Apophysis.

Filter
Term used for the filters in photoshop and GIMP

C&C
Terms used for criticism, criticism is a must in graphics communities, people need to know how to improve their skills, but keep it neat and nice. (C&C stands for Comments and Criticism)

Team
Usualy a group of people who do artwork together and call themselves a team, there are some exceptions to the word team.

Name Tag
File format saved in photoshop to preserve the layers, not able to host PSDs on any image uploading website, PSDs can also be saved/opened in GIMP, but some data is lost.

Thanks to TexasInsrtuments for the above glossary

[multipage=Installing Resources]
3 . Download Fonts , Brushes , C4ds Stocks etc
To Install fonts go Control Panel > Fonts and then copy the font into the folder
To install Brushes , Gradients Etc Go to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS5\Presets and for brushes go to the brushes folder and paste them in , for gradients go to the gradient folder etc


Some which I recommend are
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[url= https://123photoshopbrushes.deviantart.com/art/Grunge-Brushes-88902471?q=boost%3Apopular%20brushes&qo=1] Grunge Brushes [/url]
[url= https://AlectorFencer.deviantart.com/art/Texture-Brushes-189266825?q=boost%3Apopular%20brushes&qo=0] Texture Brushes [/url]
[url= https://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=brushes#/di74td] Brush Pack 1 [/url]
[url= https://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=brushes#/dhgw8d] Blood Brushes [/url]
You can find a lot more on [url=]Devian Art [/url]

Good C4d and Render Sites
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You must login or register to view this content.
To find Stocks go on google images or some other image search engine
[mulitpage=Tutorials]
4 . Learn off some tutorials
Tutorials are a great way to get started , but to become a real good GFXer you must not only copy a tutorial but learn what different things do for example , if a tutorial shows you a how to do clipping masks , you can learn that permanently and start use that and other tricks and tips to become a good GFX artist .
A good site for Tutorials are :
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Some tutorials which are included on this site produce the following signatures
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[img] https://www.sigtutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/focus2.jpg[/img]
[img] https://www.sigtutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/result.jpg[/img]
[img] [url]https://www.sigtutorials.com/img/162/1.jpg[/url] [/img]
[img] [url]https://www.sigtutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/pirates.jpg[/url] [/img]
These are just a few you can find on SigTutorials , there are many other sites , but this one is in my opinion the best one
5 . Memorise the Following Tutorials Like your name !
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[url=] Clipping Mask Tutorial [/url]
[url=] Understanding Adjustment Layers [/url]
[url=] Tips Part 1 [/url]
[url] Tips part 2 [/url]

With these few things you should be able to get a flying start into the world of GFX good luck Winky Winky
I would like to thank the makers of the tutorials , GFX packs etc .. for providing them to the public
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Thanks a lot dude, very informative and i could use some of those links to help me improve

Thanks :love:
02-10-2011, 04:18 PM #4
Originally posted by southpaw
You better


Done, bitch !
02-13-2011, 01:09 AM #5
Pass Word
Can’t trickshot me!
Thank man!
I'm looking for any donwload link and here is this. Happy
02-21-2011, 06:05 PM #6
x-MaGiiKZz-o
Who’s Jim Erased?
Thanks for the link, will use these when I get my new computer next month. I am going to start GFX editing, I am honestly terrible. Nice post

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